There is no other bookshop in Melbourne that has the same feel. Staff offer a sense that you belong. It is the kind of place that draws people to it.
Far from being a pretentious marker of intellect,there are some solid scientific reasons behind the enduring legacy of printed books in the digital era.
There are masses of books already scheduled for publication next year. Here is just a selection of them
Fans of The Lord of the Rings (and Star Wars and Star Trek) have always made their own stories. So when does enthusiastic fandom become a problem?
Malcolm Knox’s article relating to grown-ups reading books less is a timely reminder to reflect on some of the negatives of social media.
As women’s rights have been wound back,one teenager and her friends have found a way to study.
Australian sales of memoirs have more than doubled in 20 years. What’s behind our insatiable appetite for them?
In a world plagued by disease,war,the climate crisis and interest-rate hikes,they offer readers comfort and hope.
They are among Amazon’s top sellers and have hundreds of five-star reviews. The only problem? They’re being created by AI.
The Canadian novelist lost a large chunk of his new novel when he was last in Australia. It turned out to be a blessing.
Quit reading over my shoulder!