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Bayt Al-Hikma: the first library in the Islamic world

Thursday, 16 October 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...

Murray awarded 2025 ASA Medal

a portrait of Kirsty Murray. She has long curly blonde hair and is wearing a black top. Wednesday, 15 October 2025
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has announced Kirsty Murray is the recipient of the 2025 ASA Medal. The ASA board noted Murray’s contribution to young people’s literature, including “her...

Bowen named incoming BookPeople CEO

Book people logo Wednesday, 15 October 2025
BookPeople, the Australian booksellers association, has announced Susannah Bowen as incoming CEO, starting “in the coming weeks”. Bowen takes over from current CEO Robbie Egan, who began the role in...

Australian library visits surge 

Graphic showing people using libraries in various ways. Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Australians are turning to their local libraries in record numbers, according to a new industry report. The Australian Public Libraries Statistical Report 2023–2024, released this week by the National and State...

Tse named 2025 Malouf poet-in-residence

Photo of poet Chris Tse in front of a fireplace. Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand poet and editor Chris Tse has been named the 2025 Arts Queensland Malouf poet-in-residence. Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), Tse was Aotearoa New Zealand’s Poet Laureate from...

Bragg science writing prize shortlist announced

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
The shortlist for this year’s UNSW Press Bragg Prize for Science Writing has been announced. Shortlisted pieces are: “The Unexpected Poetry of PhD Acknowledgements” by Tabitha Carvan “The Night I...

Books in the media this weekend, 11–12 October 

The book cover of 'Seed' by Bri Lee. The text runs vertically against a blue background. Friday, 10 October 2025
A round-up of the books being reviewed and mentioned in key media this coming weekend. National The Saturday Paper Chosen Family (Madeleine Gray, Summit) Clint (Shawn Levy, HarperCollins) Unfinished Revolution...

Book Club – this month’s reads

Friday, 10 October 2025
Looking for your next great group read? Our monthly Book Club rounds up new release titles that are perfect for sparking conversation and perhaps even some debate. From compelling fiction to...

Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini: Communities need a library

Thursday, 9 October 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...

Books in the media this weekend, 4–5 October 

Friday, 3 October 2025
A round-up of the books being reviewed and mentioned in key media this coming weekend. National The Saturday Paper The Butterfly Thief (Walter Marsh, Scribe) Defiance: Stories from Nature and...

Junior Book Club – this month’s reads

Friday, 3 October 2025
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights 10 new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time....

Books in the media this weekend, 27–28 September 

Monday, 29 September 2025
A round-up of the books being reviewed and mentioned in key media this coming weekend. This week's round-up will be updated as information becomes available. National The Saturday Paper Apron-Sorrow...

Kuhmo City Library: People are drawn to stories

Kuhmo City Library in Finland Thursday, 25 September 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated...

Julia Busuttil Nishimura recommends 

Tuesday, 23 September 2025
The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting by Yoko Nakazawa. I recently picked this book up and have read it cover to cover. I love the book design, the gorgeous...

Fiction takes top three spots for first time in 2025 

Friday, 19 September 2025
Top 10 bestsellers Wild Card (Elsie Silver, Piatkus) The Secret of Secrets (Dan Brown, Bantam) The Hallmarked Man (Robert Galbraith, Sphere) The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins,...

Books in the media this weekend, 20–21 September 

Friday, 19 September 2025
A round-up of the books being reviewed and mentioned in key media this coming weekend.  National The Saturday Paper As If I'm Really There (Emilie Collyer, Vagabond Press) Gather Up...

 

 

 

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