CBCA Book of the Year Award winners
Friday, 15 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has announced the winners…
Mourn not the dearth – if not the death – of the book review
The Associated Press has decided to stop its weekly book review section from September. “Unfortunately, the audience for…
Promotions, moves at S&S | Books+Publishing
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Simon & Schuster Australia (S&S) has announced staffing changes, alongside news…
‘Machine learning’ – an interview with Blue Machine author Helen Czerski
Helen Czerski deploying scientific measuring devices on a research trip at the North Pole in summer 2018 (Photo:…
‘The Dilemmas of Working Women’ review: The inner struggles of women in Japan explored
Japan is infamous for its gender inequality. Few women occupy positions of political and corporate leadership. They overwhelmingly…
Creative Australia adjusts dates for North America Publishers’ Program
Monday, 11 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Creative Australia has adjusted the dates for the North America Publishers’…
Irish readers will find many points of comparison to this insider’s view of the crumbling NHS – The Irish Times
We Don’t Use Words Like ‘Crazy’: On The Frontline of Mental Health Author: Elliot Sweeney ISBN-13: 978-1785122064 Publisher:…
Byrne appointed director of Writing Australia
Thursday, 7 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Creative Australia has announced Wenona Byrne as the director of Writing…
Collins Booksellers Warrnambool named 2025 Franchisee of the Year
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Collins Booksellers Warrnambool (Michaelie Clark and Graeme Gallagher) was named 2025…
‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
‘People Like Us’ review: Jason Mott explores life as a writer
How does one follow up writing “A Hell of a Book” that wins the National Book Award? If…
A rich trove of insights – The Irish Times
Gratefully and Affectionately. Mary Lavin and The New Yorker Author: Gráinne Hurley ISBN-13: 978-1-84840-930-9 Publisher: New Island Guideline…