National Biography Award 2026 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2026 National Biography Award has been announced. The 6 titles shortlisted, chosen from 93 entries, are: ...
What Are You Reading? app attracts 3,000 users
The free What Are You Reading? app has gained more than 3,000 users since launch, according to its creators. Launched ...
Alisa Ahmed wins 2026 Rising Star award
Alisa Ahmed has been named the Australian publishing industry’s 2026 Rising Star. Ahmed is the managing editor at Ultimo Press. ...
Amazon Kindle research: Half of Australian gen Z readers feel reading “harder to sustain amid constant distractions”
Amazon Kindle has released Australian research it says “suggests adults aren’t falling out of love with books, they’re being let ...
Varuna to launch new venue, public program
Varuna, the National Writers’ House is launching a new public program and new workshop and event space. Originally the home ...
Copyright Agency Publishing Fellowship recipients announced
Allen & Unwin acquires “Bullyproof” by Matt Purcell
Bakers Lane Books acquires “Alice Comes Home” by Helen M Jones
Festival of Fiction 2026 program announced
Australian Publishers Association Graphic Novel Editing Intensive announced
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Scran: Modern Scottish Food Inspired by Tradition (Ali Stoner, Mitchell Beazley)
Scran is a new collection of more than 100 nostalgic and traditional Scottish recipes, seen through a modern lens.
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