Tag: Books (Literature)
Boomers leading the e-book revolution
Middle-aged women have astonised the publishing industry by leading the demand in the rapidly expanding e-book market.[MORE]
Marley son's book triggers dispute
A son of Bob Marley has written a book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years.[MORE]
New and old novelists on Miles Franklin list
Three debut novelists join some of Australia's most celebrated authors on this year's longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award.[MORE]
Twilight graphic novel a tasty treat
Twilight fans now have an addition for their collection, with the first volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's books hitting Australian stores on Wednesday.[MORE]
Reading fiction 'has psychological benefits'
A conference on Queensland's Gold Coast has been told literature can improve social skills.[MORE]
Book store defends sale of 'control a woman' toy
Melbourne woman Katie Robertson has complained to Borders book store after finding they were selling a 'control a woman' toy remote, which has buttons including, remove clothes, cook and clean.[MORE]
HIV-positive author attacks China ban
China's refusal to allow an HIV-positive Australian author to enter the country has led to calls for the Beijing Government to change the law. [MORE]
Oz authors protest China visa refusal
More than 90 Australian authors have signed a letter protesting against China's refusal to grant a visa to one of the country's most celebrated novelists because he is HIV-positive.[MORE]
Well-readhead: e-reader vs the good old book
E-readers vs the ye olde book - here's what I think.[MORE]
Google to digitise literary masterpieces
The contents of Italy's two national libraries are set to be digitised at Google's expense and made available free on the internet.[MORE]
All hail the brooding but brilliant author
Who decided all of a sudden that our creative people had to be nice anyway?[MORE]
Britons to keep Harry Potter magic alive
Harry Potter has beaten The Da Vinci Code in a survey of which books Britons most want to pass on to the next generation.[MORE]
Aussie to judge international Booker prize
Australian writer and publisher Carmen Callil has been chosen as one of three judges to oversee the prestigious 2011 Man Booker International Prize.[MORE]
Malouf credits Homer in fiction prize win
The first book published in a decade by Australian author David Malouf won a major fiction prize.[MORE]
Rowling saddened by Potter plagiarism claims
Harry Potter author JK Rowling wants a plagiarism case against her dismissed.[MORE]
French library gets Casanova's sex diaries
A rare manuscript by the 18th-century libertine Casanova, recalling his sexual conquests and many adventures, has entered the collection of France's National Library.[MORE]
Schools not as violent today: John Marsden
Best-seling author John Marsden says Australian schools are less violent than a generation ago.[MORE]
Publishers urged to embrace e-books
Stalwarts from the Australian publishing industry have been urged to embrace e-publishing or face extinction.[MORE]
Tori Spelling writes children's book
Tori Spelling has a reality TV show, a children's clothing line, and two autobiographical books to her name. Now she is branching out into a new area - children's literature.[MORE]
Book publishers tackle digital challenges
More than 400 members of Australia's book publishing industry are gathering in Melbourne for a symposium on how best to address the demands of digital publishing.[MORE]
Novelist Dick Francis dies
Writer and former jockey Dick Francis, famous for his racing-based thrillers, has died aged 89.[MORE]
Letters shed light on Salinger's life
Previously unpublished letters by American novelist J.D. Salinger have given a glimpse into his life as a writer in the years after he became a total recluse.[MORE]
Book of the year no longer a secret
A satirical book about life on Aboriginal missions has been named as the Northern Territory Book of the Year.[MORE]
Rich literary prize dumped
The West Australian Government has scrapped a book prize which was once the richest in Australia.[MORE]
Aussie authors in the running for 'lost' Booker
Australian authors Patrick White and Shirley Hazzard are in the running for a special one-off Man Booker Prize.[MORE]
