The Shiralee
Jessica Barlow reviews The Shiralee by D’arcy Niland - a novel so beautifully written, in such an intriguing manner, that it has landed itself upon her list of all time favourite novels - and the Australian Classic collection.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Jessica Barlow reads so-called classic Australian novel Picnic at Hanging Rock - and whilst it was a curiosity-grabbing read - she'd hardly place it on a pedestal and deem it a classic.
The Casual Cyclist’s Guide Melbourne
Sandi Sieger reviews The Casual Cyclist’s Guide Melbourne - a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate guidebook for one of hipster Melbourne’s favourite pastimes – cycling casually. Onya Magazine has one copy to giveaway to a lucky reader.
Home: Evolution of the Australian Dream
Home: Evolution of the Australian Dream offers a wide perspective on design, but also broader socio-economic dimensions of housing. And, Sandi Sieger writes, it provides the reader with a chance to understand Australia’s urban past in order to achieve the best for our urban future.
My Brilliant Career
Jessica Barlow reviews the first book in her Australian Classic Novels column - Miles Franklin's My Brilliant Career, published in 1901.
Sleepers Almanac No.7
Nick Marland can't warm to a lot of contemporary fiction. Much of it cleaves to a fairly beige emotional spectrum. And so, when reviewing the Sleepers Almanac No.7, he is pleased to find it eschews dull introspection in favour of assays at something original and universal.
Australian Classic Novels: Intro
This year, Jessica Barlow is going to read as many classic Australian novels as she can, and try and determine what makes a novel Australian as well as a classic.
The First Time I…Fell In Love, Kerri Sackville
To kick off our The First Time I... columns, Stephanie Little asks blogger, writer and author of When My Husband Does The Dishes, Kerri Sackville to share the first time she fell in love.
Melbourne’s Bars and Pubs
Sandi Sieger checks out Melbourne’s Bars and Pubs - a book for anyone who loves Melbourne and her many, vibrant haunts.
Active Reading…
Kait O'Callahan reviews three sports books - History Of The Socceroos, Australia's Hottest 100 Surfing Legends and Move, Nourish, Believe by Lorna Jane Clarkson.
Lorna Jane Book Launch
Lorna Jane Clarkson wants to motivate women - beyond her active wear clothing brand - and has ventured into the world of writing, to help women achieve their goals and inspire them to Move, Nourish and Believe.
Book Review: How to Watch the Rugby World Cup 2011
Kait O'Callahan reviews 'How to Watch the Rugby World Cup 2011' by Spiro Zavos - a book that is absorbing from start to finish, and one that will sit on the bookshelves long after the final whistle is blown.
