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This section contains all the latest news from the Australian book scene including book award winners, the latest bestseller information, and which books are currently hot in the media.
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'Siddon Rock' regional 'best first book' CWP winner
18 March, 2010
Siddon Rock by Australian author Glenda Guest (Vintage) was announced on Thursday 11 March as the winner of the South East Asia and Pacific region of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book.
18 March, 2010
Siddon Rock by Australian author Glenda Guest (Vintage) was announced on Thursday 11 March as the winner of the South East Asia and Pacific region of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book.
Bestsellers this week
18 March, 2010
There's pirate treasure to be found in Clive Cussler's seventh book in the ‘Oregon Files' saga The Silent Sea and an Italian tale of passion,
18 March, 2010
There's pirate treasure to be found in Clive Cussler's seventh book in the ‘Oregon Files' saga The Silent Sea and an Italian tale of passion,
'Golden Boy' wins UK 'cricket book of the year'
18 March, 2010
Golden Boy: Kim Hughes and the bad old days of Australian cricket (Christian Ryan, A&U) won Cricket Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards.
18 March, 2010
Golden Boy: Kim Hughes and the bad old days of Australian cricket (Christian Ryan, A&U) won Cricket Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards.
'The China Garden' wins 2010 Barbara Jefferis Award
18 March, 2010
The China Garden by Kristina Olsson (UQP) is the winner of this year's Barbara Jefferis Award.
18 March, 2010
The China Garden by Kristina Olsson (UQP) is the winner of this year's Barbara Jefferis Award.
'Range and diversity': Miles Franklin 2010 longlist announced
18 March, 2010
The titles longlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award have been announced.
18 March, 2010
The titles longlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award have been announced.
What's Hot in the Media 15th March 2010
15 March, 2010
Being awarded an honorary degree by a British university last year prompted Australian author Kathy Lette to explore her family history.
15 March, 2010
Being awarded an honorary degree by a British university last year prompted Australian author Kathy Lette to explore her family history.
Bestsellers This Week
11 March, 2010
Stieg Larsson continues to dominate the Bestseller charts with his three ‘Millennium' trilogy books nabbing the top three spots.
11 March, 2010
Stieg Larsson continues to dominate the Bestseller charts with his three ‘Millennium' trilogy books nabbing the top three spots.
Oscars for Film Adaptions
11 March, 2010
The 82nd Academy Awards honoured many films adapted from books,
11 March, 2010
The 82nd Academy Awards honoured many films adapted from books,
NZ Post Children's Book Awards finalists announced
11 March, 2010
The finalists in the 2010 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards have been announced:
11 March, 2010
The finalists in the 2010 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards have been announced:
Finalists for Australian Shadows Award for horror fiction announced
11 March, 2010
The Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) has announced the 13 finalists for the 2010 Australian Shadows Award.
11 March, 2010
The Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) has announced the 13 finalists for the 2010 Australian Shadows Award.
Barbara Jefferis Award shortlist announced
11 March, 2010
The Australian Society of Authors has announced the 2010 shortlist for the $35,000 Barbara Jefferis Award.
11 March, 2010
The Australian Society of Authors has announced the 2010 shortlist for the $35,000 Barbara Jefferis Award.
New-look Books Alive announces 'Get Reading' ambassadors
11 March, 2010
Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the 10 new author ambassadors for the renamed Books Alive campaign ‘Get Reading'.
11 March, 2010
Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the 10 new author ambassadors for the renamed Books Alive campaign ‘Get Reading'.
What's Hot in the Media 9th March 2010
9 March, 2010
Ever since Melina Marchetta wowed young adults with her book Looking for Alibrandi, she's been a favourite author among teenagers.
9 March, 2010
Ever since Melina Marchetta wowed young adults with her book Looking for Alibrandi, she's been a favourite author among teenagers.
Seeking Solace
6 March, 2010
Self-proclaimed geek and first-time novelist Foz Meadows speaks to Kate O’Donnell about Solace and Grief, her young adult urban fantasy.
6 March, 2010
Self-proclaimed geek and first-time novelist Foz Meadows speaks to Kate O’Donnell about Solace and Grief, her young adult urban fantasy.
Fragile families
6 March, 2010
Award-winning author Melina Marchetta, whose YA novels Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, On the Jellicoe Road and Finnikin of the Rock are loved by many, talks to Lee McGowan about her new novel The Piper’s Son.
6 March, 2010
Award-winning author Melina Marchetta, whose YA novels Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, On the Jellicoe Road and Finnikin of the Rock are loved by many, talks to Lee McGowan about her new novel The Piper’s Son.
From the Horse’s Mouth
6 March, 2010
Andrew Humphreys tends to write about ‘identity, loneliness, memory, obligation, understanding and redemption’ and talking horses. He tells Laurie Steed about his new novel Martin Westley Takes a Walk.
6 March, 2010
Andrew Humphreys tends to write about ‘identity, loneliness, memory, obligation, understanding and redemption’ and talking horses. He tells Laurie Steed about his new novel Martin Westley Takes a Walk.
Will’S Pilgrimage
6 March, 2010
‘Slipping into another reality to some could mean coming of age.. experiencing war, dying... Or of course a psychotic experience. Each to their own reading ...’
6 March, 2010
‘Slipping into another reality to some could mean coming of age.. experiencing war, dying... Or of course a psychotic experience. Each to their own reading ...’
Manhattan Dreaming by Anita Heiss
4 March, 2010
This is the third foray into chick-lit for Anita Heiss, a multiple Deadly award-winning Indigenous poet, writer, social commentator and anthologist (The Macquarie PEN Anthology of Aboriginal Literature).
4 March, 2010
This is the third foray into chick-lit for Anita Heiss, a multiple Deadly award-winning Indigenous poet, writer, social commentator and anthologist (The Macquarie PEN Anthology of Aboriginal Literature).
Australian Anna Jacobs seventh most borrowed author in UK libraries
3 March, 2010
Australian author Anna Jacobs is now ranked number seven on the UK library system's Most Borrowed Authors (Adult Fiction) list.
3 March, 2010
Australian author Anna Jacobs is now ranked number seven on the UK library system's Most Borrowed Authors (Adult Fiction) list.
Bestsellers this week
3 March, 2010
It's a bit of a mixed bag this week with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson at number one in the Bestsellers,
3 March, 2010
It's a bit of a mixed bag this week with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson at number one in the Bestsellers,
