Discover the novels shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize, find out which writers have received Creative Australia Fellowships, and see who took home the BAD Sydney Danger Awards. Plus lots more!

Reading Matters

28.09.2025

‘Hot Ground’ by Lisa Ellery – Reading Matters

In this smart, gritty police procedural, Detective Jessy Parkin investigates a mystery set in Western Australia's remote goldfields.

Reading Matters

30.09.2025

‘Stepping Out: A Novel’ by Catherine Rey (translated by Julie Rose) – Reading Matters

A 50-something French woman looks back on her rebellious teenage years and the pursuit of her one true love: to be a successful writer.

home›Reading Matters

Reading Matters

Books & Literature

‘In the Café of Lost Youth’ by Patrick Modiano (translated by Euan Cameron) – Reading Matters

This week in Aus Lit #13 – Reading Matters

‘Hot Ground’ by Lisa Ellery – Reading Matters

‘Stepping Out: A Novel’ by Catherine Rey (translated by Julie Rose) – Reading Matters

home
›
Reading Matters