“Recursion is an ambitious book with original ideas about memory and consciousness, and how scientific findings can be exploited.” – Kyra Thomsen reviews Recursion by Blake Crouch

“The reader will find more profound thoughts penned in the poems contained in Belief.” – Beatriz Copello reviews Belief by Les Wicks.

There’s no doubt about it – true happiness is snuggling up with a good book and a hot cup of tea while winter rages outside. And while we probably can’t help you with the tea, we can definitely help in the book section! Read on to discover what our staff have been reading in the cold winter months. Who knows, you might even stumble upon your new favourite book!

We’re past the halfway point for 2019 and if you’re behind on your writing goals, we have compiled a list of every festival, event and opportunity to help you get back on track! Grab your calendar and a pen, and get ready to jot down everything you can’t miss happening across New South Wales in July!

‘Try to get words down if you can – every little bit adds up. But don’t be hard on yourself if some days it doesn’t happen. I’ve had plenty of days that have been wiped off and I’m still trying to tell myself that ‘it’s okay’.’

‘[Making a bestseller] is the mysterious combination of all those factors: the right time, the right place, a compelling story and the role of the publisher in making the most of opportunities.’