by Akina Hansen | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
‘The White Lotus’ star, Will Sharpe, is set to direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s 2021 memoir Crying in H Mart. Crying in H Mart is a moving and compelling memoir that explores Zauner’s relationship with her Korean heritage and her...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
‘Force of Nature: The Dry 2’ is coming to Australian and New Zealand cinemas on 24 August. The film is a follow up to the 2021 Australian box office smash hit ‘The Dry’ which is based on the bestselling novel by Jane Harper. Actor Eric Bana will reprise...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nikki Christer, Publisher at Large at Penguin Random House, will publish Richard Flanagan’s QUESTION 7 in Australia and New Zealand in November 2023. Question 7 is an extraordinary work, melding fiction and nonfiction, beginning at a love hotel by Japan’s Inland Sea...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bri Lee’s Eggshell Skull has been allocated funding from Screen Australia for story development for a feature film adaptation. Actor Mia Wasikowska, as writer/director, will be adapting Lee’s memoir as a ‘a coming of rage’ drama. It will be produced by Justin...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Australian independent booksellers announced Runt by Craig Silvey as their favourite book from last year, and the winner of The Indie Book Awards 2023 Book of the Year. The Awards recognise and celebrate indie booksellers as the number one supporters of Australian...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
The 1974 film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express starred Albert Finney as detective Hercule Poirot. Despite the film’s success, Christie had a slight issue with the film, stating: ‘It was well made except for one mistake … It was Albert...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
The longlist for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been announced. The Women’s Prize for Fiction celebrates fiction written in English by women across the world. Chair of judges, Louise Minchin said: ‘This year’s longlist is a glorious celebration...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Australian Reading Hour is a national day to celebrate books, readings and stories together. For 2023, Australian Reading Hour will bring together an inspiring program of reading events hosted by booksellers, libraries and schools across the country. There will be...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Women Talking is a significant film. It is one of ten movies nominated for the Oscar for Best Film at this year’s Academy Awards. Being nominated is the real prize. Being awarded the actual statuette is a lottery. One of the actors and one of the producers is...
by Akina Hansen | Mar 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Maurice Saxby Award recognises service to children’s and/or young adult literature. It is awarded to individuals or organisations that have displayed excellence and passion in promoting reading and/or writing for young people in NSW, Australia.The recipient...
