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

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