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RU OK? Day Reads
R U OK? Day is a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Today is not only … Continue reading
Booker Longlist 2020
It is that time again! What a wonderful selection of books to work our way through before finding out the ultimate winner later in the year. All of these titles are either in our collection, or are on their way. … Continue reading
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2018 Stella Prize – Longlist
The Longlist has been announced, and it is time to get reading! Longlists give us exposure to some excellent books that may otherwise pass us by. Consider some of the following to get your reading year off to a good … Continue reading
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Miles Franklin Literary Award 2015 – the long list
The Miles Franklin Literary Award has been given since 1957 to ‘the Novel for the year which is of the highest literary merit and which must present Australian Life in any of its phases . . .’ Below are the … Continue reading
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Man Booker Prize Longlist
Last week the 2014 Longlist for the Man Booker Prize was announced. Previously for novels written in English and published in the UK, the Man Booker Prize now admits nominations from all over the world. The six judges, headed by … Continue reading
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The 2014 Stella Prize Longlist
Only in its second year, The Stella Prize is a major literary award, named after Stella Maria ‘Miles’ Franklin and is awarded to celebrate Australian women’s writing. (It is not to be confused with the Miles Franklin Literary Award for Australian … Continue reading
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Readers in the Mist 