This year’s two winners have been announced at the opening of the Melbourne Writers Festival.
From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life,Brooks has led an extraordinary life.
Canadian author Yann Martel on writing his breakthrough novel Life of Pi,why he hates Trump – and dealing with “a tidal wave of money”.
The judges said they had “never read anything quite like it” – but others say the award-winning novel Flesh bears similarities with the 1975 film Barry Lyndon.
These are the books vying for this year’s The Age Book of the Year awards.
After leaving significant questions over the future of the Queensland Literary Awards earlier this month,Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has revealed their new home.
Stephanie Alexander and The Cook’s Companion at 30| Free-diver Ant Williams| Debra Adelaide and Gabrielle Carey| How to deliver a baby on a plane
This week in our Queensland public sector column,Public Circus:native title questions swirl,(Red) Union boss’ board gig,slow progress on police integrity,and more.
Canadian-born,Hungarian-British author David Szalay,on achievements,power shifts – and that memorable first chapter of his Booker Prize-winning novel,Flesh.
This week in our Queensland public sector column,Public Circus:extra cash for Metro North’s key consultants,(at least one) Education pay rise,question time bubbly,and more.