Monday, August 17, 2015

Books with the Sydney Morning Herald

The Bookshop: Thuy On reviews books by Mireille Juchau, Rudi Westendorp, Evie Wyld and Bob Graham

<i>Everything Is Teeth</i>, by Evie Wyld. Thuy On A finely wrought work of fiction; a serious study of ageing; a surprising graphic novel; and a new treat from a much-loved children's author.

Book Review: A Cure for Suicide a philosophical fantasy?

<i>A Cure for Suicide</i> by Jesse Ball. Review by Owen Richardson The story offered us in the fifth novel by 36-year-old American writer Jesse Ball could be termed philosophical fantasy, if not science-fiction.

Heroes of the Skies by Michael Veitch records the last World War II pilots

<i>Heroes of the Skies</i> by Michael Veitch Tim Barlass When the nation commemorated the centenary of the Gallipoli landings four months ago there was nobody left for the media to go to. Nobody to ask "How was it for you?" They've all gone.

Private Sydney by James Patterson and Kathryn Fox moves action to Australia

Best-selling author James Patterson has partnered with Australia's Kathryn Fox to write <i>Private Sydney</i>.

Winsor Dobbin James Patterson is one of the most prolific authors the world has ever seen.

Books that changed me: Claire Varley

Melbourne author Claire Varley. Melbourne writer Claire Varley on the reading experiences that shaped her.

Take three

Book reviews: My Name is N, The Bones of You, The Dying Season

Take Three dinkus Jeff Popple Jeff Popple reviews a trio of thrilling books from the crime shelf.

The 65-Storey Treehouse fastest selling book in a decade, as Andy Griffiths says many children's stories are boring

Treehouse series author Andy Griffiths says children are comfortable in a ANDREW TAYLOR Too many children's books are boring and do not treat their audience with respect, according to best-selling author Andy Griffiths.

Body politics

Sarai Walker, author of Dietland, lashes out at fat shamers

Sarai Walker: LINDA MORRIS There are very few serious novels about fat women. So US writer Sarai Walker decided to write her own.

The Dust that Falls from Dreams review: Tackling death and bereavement

<i>The Dust that Falls from Dreams</i>, by Louis de Bernieres. Peter Kenneally Louis de Bernieres' latest novel sows seeds from his own family history, inspired by the thought that but for a chance bullet in France during World War I he may not have existed. 

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