by Akina Hansen | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The winners of the 2021 Hugo Awards have been announced with Martha Wells taking the top science fiction award for her novel Network Effect. The Hugo Awards were presented at the 79th WorldCon in Washington, DC and are one of the most prestigious science fiction and...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
gr’s resident book and film buff reviews The Power of the Dog, based on the book of the same name by Thomas Savage. Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons) are brothers. They own a profitable cattle ranch in Montana USA. George secretly marries...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Acclaimed author and activist Gloria Jean Watkins or more widely known by her pen name, bell hooks, has died at the age of 69 at her home in Kentucky. Her family released a statement announcing her passing, stating, “the family of Gloria Jean Watkins is deeply...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Author Chris Hammer has topped the 2021 list for eBook loans from Australian public libraries on the Libby App. Throughout 2021 Australian public libraries saw an increase in demand for digital content and in turn this has led to a record download of digital titles....
by Akina Hansen | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The winners of the 2021 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards have been announced. The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards celebrate and recognise the literary talents of both established and emerging Australian writers across the six categories of fiction, non-fiction, young...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Actor and comedian Celeste Barber is set to executive produce and star in the eight-episode series ‘Wellmania’, which is inspired by the book Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by author Brigid Delaney. The story follows the character Liz who begins...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
American author Anne Rice, who wrote the bestselling 1976 novel Interview with the Vampire has died at the age of 80. Anne Rice wrote over 30 books which sold more than 150 million copies. She was best-known for her series of novels, The Vampire Chronicles. Her...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Australian independent booksellers have announced the longlist for the Indie Book Awards 2022. The awards were established in 2008 and involve indie booksellers nominating their favourite Australian books. The Awards celebrate and recognise the best Australian writing...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Guardian reported that American writer Sandra Newman is writing a feminist retelling of Nineteen Eighty-Four called Julia which has been approved by Orwell’s estate. Newman’s novel will be told from the perspective of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia. The original...
by Akina Hansen | Dec 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion and 4-time Olympic medallist, is set to release a children’s book titled, The Adventures of Qai Qai. Williams announced on Instagram that the book is based on her daughter’s doll Qai Qai, which was created by Williams...
