In ‘Memorial Days,’ Geraldine Brooks writes of grief, widowhood, and enduring love
The author's account of her husband's sudden death (and what comes after) is a new classic in the literature of widowhood.
Patrick Doyle’s five best film scores – including his pick of an undiscovered gem
Scottish musician Patrick Doyle is an acclaimed composer of over 60 feature film scores with many attendant accolades, ...
Trying to write a novel? A Marrakech ‘book camp’ might unlock your literary skills
Silk Road Slippers (which also runs day workshops in London) offers post-course advice and mentorship, which is invaluable ...
Books by Percival Everett and the late Alexei Navalny are among finalists for critics circle prizes
Percival Everett's “James,” a posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Adam Higginbotham's acclaimed work about the Challenger disaster are among the nominees for National ...
Watch Out for Mechanical Nightingales
In an age of ideological conformity and technological brain-suck, the world needs more disobedient artists and thinkers.
Publishers and Authors Wonder: Can Anything Replace BookTok?
With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will ...
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10+ ideas for your next beach read
The HerCanberra team shares some of our favourite beach reads – books we think fit the beachy vibes of January perfectly!