Former ambassador Ian Kemish writes about Europe’s ‘forgotten’ war in debut novel Two Islands
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A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose delves into her family’s convict history
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Australians are reading less than ever before. Here’s how to read more books
There’s a Japanese word that describes your pile of unread books: tsundoku. It dates back to the 1800s…
Best books out in September, from Ian McEwan, Patrick Ryan and Lee Lai
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The best new books released in August, from Toni Jordan, Rhett Davis and more
Welcome to the ABC Arts wrap of the best new releases. This month, we bring you a nine-book…