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20 famous opening lines in books
Fancy yourself a whiz at literary trivia?
How it began: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
One of the most celebrated novels of the 21st century, Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is…
Scathing book reviews are more common than you think
Are you fretting about receiving a bad review? You're in good company.
Biggest BookTok releases of 2025 (so far)
BookTok has already smashed decades-old records in 2025. Here's a list of the most popular books so far.
Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds
The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.
Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?
What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular?
So you’ve signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?
What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?
The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read
New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…
Book endorsements: yay or nay?
The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How do people in the literary world feel about…
Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history’s most famous writers
We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.
