Books

‘Hurtful and wrong’Dr Seuss books cancelled over racist images

Six Dr Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy says.

Barbara Goldberg

BooksRacist images stop six Dr Seuss books

Six Dr Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy says.

Barbara Goldberg

Book reviewBook review: Fake Accounts

A playful and witty comedy of postmodern manners - but it lacks heart

Gemma Nisbet

Book reviewAn A-grade page turner

A literary thriller by Abigail Dean has racked up bestseller status and well-deserved rave reviews.

Gemma Nisbet

Alf TaylorGod, the devil and Alf

Renowned poet Alf Taylor has written his memoirs, and revealed his heartbreaking childhood as a member of the Stolen Generation.

Pierra Willix

Perth FestivalBrit Bennett talks of novel’s impact

As a young girl Brit Bennett’s mother told her of a town that had taken extraordinary lengths to whitewash its population.

Pierra Willix

Book reviewA world of pain

Female sexuality, relationships and pain are all explored in Jo Taylor’s intimate new novel, Eye of the Rook.

Gemma Nisbet

Book reviewA life undercover

The little-known story of a WWII spy forms the basis of this thrilling tale of espionage.

Gemma Nisbet

Book ReviewThe wild west re-imagined

Outlawed, the buzzy third novel by American author and journalist Anna North, has been described as “The Handmaid’s Tale crossed with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”.

Gemma Nisbet

Book reviewLeave the World Behind

Rumaan Alam returns with a provocative tale about race and class.

Gemma Nisbet

Book reviewA battle for earth

Timely novel explores our relationship with the environment.

Gemma Nisbet

Best books of the yearWhat you should be reading in 2021

Alison Wakeham picks through the best of the year’s new releases — from the heavy-hitters to the perennially popular — and discovers the debut authors creating the biggest buzz.

Higher loveHave we been looking for love in all the wrong ways?

Jordanna Levin shares how to manifest the perfect match

Jessie Stoelwinder

Book reviewWhat are You Going Though: A lighthearted take on death

The most recent work from American literary sensation Sigrid Nunez — What are You Going Though — is a surprisingly uplifting take on the issue of voluntary assisted dying.

Gemma Nisbet

Informer intriguePerth correspondent recalls war tales

Perth-born former foreign correspondent’s time living dangerously in Iraq inspires work of fiction.

Alison Wakeham

Next chapterThe year’s best books as we turn the page on 2020

Alison Wakeham finds the year’s best — and bestselling — books to relax with over the summer holidays.

Alison Wakeham

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The inside story of a killer’s early-morning arrest

In this exclusive extract from Tim Clarke’s gripping book, Enigma Of The Dark, police plan their move on Bradley Edwards — and reveal the details of the arrest that led to the trial of the century.

Tim Clarke

Book reviewA book of happiness

Gabrielle Carey delves into the life of the early 20th century novelist Elizabeth von Arnim, whose writing she describes as “entertainment which also acts as an anti-depressant”.

Gemma Nisbet

Must-readHottest books to binge throughout summer

From poolside page-turners to bestsellers for the beach, these are this summer’s best books for readers of all ages.

Staff writers

Best of meComedy master David Sedaris releases essay collection

David Sedaris is one of those writers who, for many readers, will always be indelibly associated with Christmas thanks in large part to Santaland Diaries — about his stint working as a store elf.

Gemma Nisbet

WHAT TO READBest books for kids to find under the Xmas tree

From a new fairytale adventure from J.K Rowling to fun footy heroes by Kevin Sheedy, these are the best books to buy budding young readers.

Carina Bruce

Sad endLegendary spy author John Le Carre dies

The world’s legendary spy author John Le Carre, famous for his books including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, has died at age 89.

Stephen Drill

Huge castingMatt Smith signs up for GoT spin-off series

More cast members for the hotly-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon have been announced, with Matt Smith set to play Targaryen royalty.