

Christos Tsiolkas has won the $60,000 Melbourne prize for literature
The Melbourne based writer Christos Tsiolkas has won one of Australia’s most prestigious literary awards in recognition of his work that spans more than a quarter of a century. The $60,000 Melbourne prize for literature was announced earlier today and was awarded to Tsiolkas for his “outstanding contribution to Australian literature and to cultural and intellectual life”, according to the prize’s judges. Throughout his career Tsiolkas has written a … Continue reading Christos Tsiolkas has won the $60,000 Melbourne prize for literature

The Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has reported record profits despite supply chain issues
Bloomsbury, the book publisher of the Harry Potter franchise, has announced record sales and profits thanks to the popularity of new titles such as Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook, this despite the ongoing supply chain issues affecting the UK. The company said that the increase in reading during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic led people to “rediscover the joy of reading,” with fantasy, escapism, and cookery genres … Continue reading The Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has reported record profits despite supply chain issues

Prince Harry promises to share ‘highs and lows’ in new memoir
The Prince will share a number of lessons from his life Continue reading Prince Harry promises to share ‘highs and lows’ in new memoir

Colin Kaepernick to release ‘deeply personal’ children’s book inspired by his own childhood
I Color Myself Different will be released on 5th April 2022 Continue reading Colin Kaepernick to release ‘deeply personal’ children’s book inspired by his own childhood

Yellow Tape and Coffee by Pat Luther Review
A superb debut novel Continue reading Yellow Tape and Coffee by Pat Luther Review

Marcus Rashford scores well in book charts with You Are a Champion
Public support for the England striker has seen sales of his children’s book soar Continue reading Marcus Rashford scores well in book charts with You Are a Champion

We need reviewers
We have some awesome books in our inbox looking for reviews and sadly, no matter how much we wish, we are not superheroes. I know its sad right? I would love to be Iron Man or Captain America more than anything else in the world. But I’m not, nor are any of us. We are just normal people, so we need reviewers. We need people … Continue reading We need reviewers

Hungary fines bookshop chain over picture book with LGBT families
Líra Könyv fined £600 for selling a book with ‘a family that is different than a normal family’ Continue reading Hungary fines bookshop chain over picture book with LGBT families

Trump believes Hitler did a lot of good according to new book
Remark shocked Chief of Staff John Kelly according to author MIchael Bender Continue reading Trump believes Hitler did a lot of good according to new book

Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay Review
The third book in the Dexter series misses the mark Continue reading Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay Review

Dearly Devoted Dexter Review
You can find my review of the first book in the series, Darkly Dreaming Dexter here. This second instalment in Jeff Lindsay’s hugely popular Dexter series see’s our horrible yet loveable serial killer become a family man, while still trying desperately to bring his own brand of justice to two mysterious murders. Dearly Devoted Dexter see’s my favourite murderous blood spatter analyst search for Reiker, … Continue reading Dearly Devoted Dexter Review

1984 by George Orwell Review
This masterpiece is more relevant today then ever before Continue reading 1984 by George Orwell Review

AK Blakemore wins Desmond Elliott prize for a ‘stunning’ debut novel
The Manningtree Witches takes the £10,000 first novel award Continue reading AK Blakemore wins Desmond Elliott prize for a ‘stunning’ debut novel

Michael Wolff’s new book details Trump’s confusion during Capital attack
According to Wolff’s new book Trump saw only Democrats attacking the US Capitol Continue reading Michael Wolff’s new book details Trump’s confusion during Capital attack

How is the idea of Good and Evil explored in Moby Dick?
Let’s explore how Herman Melville shows the differences between good and evil in his masterpiece Moby Dick Continue reading How is the idea of Good and Evil explored in Moby Dick?