A brief history of best-of lists, from the 19th century to Top 100 Australian Books
All best-of lists, from the annual Triple J Hottest 100 to the decennial Sight and Sound Greatest Films…
Best new books out in August, including Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty
Fans have been waiting 12 years for Liane Moriarty to publish a sequel to her international bestselling novel,…
Best new books out in July, from Dave Eggers, Colson Whitehead, Kris Kneen and more
It’s official: There are too many good books to read this month. ABC Arts’ critics share their pick…
Siri Hustvedt reflects on the death of her husband, Paul Auster, in her new memoir, Ghost Stories
On the day of her husband’s funeral, American author Siri Hustvedt had a strange and moving experience. Her…
Ann Patchett rewrites the step-family narrative in her new novel, Whistler
Ann Patchett is one of the most influential people in publishing. She’s also known for being one of…
Best new books out in May from Elizabeth Strout, Francesca Albanese and more
Acclaimed American writer Elizabeth Strout’s characters Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton are among the most loved in contemporary…
Why Shaun Micallef wrote ‘gothic romance novel’ De’Ath Takes a Holiday
Comedian Shaun Micallef has been thinking a lot about how “transactional” the world can be. It led him…
Debra Adelaide reflects on friendship with Gabrielle Carey in When I Am Sixty-Four
On the first day of high school, Debra Adelaide and Gabrielle Carey found themselves in a fix: They…
It’s author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, and her books still have lessons for us today
Few writers have made a greater mark on Western literature than Jane Austen. Her six novels, comedies of…
A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose delves into her family’s convict history
In the 19th century, Van Diemen’s Land was considered a savage place at the ends of the earth,…
Who made the 2025 Booker Prize shortlist, who missed out and who will win
Each year, book lovers around the world eagerly await the announcement of the Booker Prize shortlist. In 2025,…
The Top 100 Books of the 21st century countdown continues
2m agoSun 19 Oct 2025 at 4:09am The origins of The Secret River Kate Grenville told ABC Radio…