The inside story of the 2023 Voice Referendum, from Yes to No

Are we about to see history repeat?

‘Years in the making, Bina offers a multidimensional reflection on how many diverse languages across this continent continue to vibrate in rich and profound ways. The emergence of Indigenous linguists Gari Tudor-Smith and Paul Williams as authors of this survey alongside Felicity Meakins signals an important and welcome shift in the Australian linguistics landscape.’ —Professor Clint Bracknell, University of Western Australia, Nyungar musicologist and musician

From prehistory to now, the fascinating story of why music is vital to the human experience

In this month’s instalment of Behind the Book, we speak to the talented artist behind the gorgeous cover of Growing Up Indian in Australia, Sid Pattni. Sid is an award-winning artist, working primarily with painting and embroidery. In this interview, he talks about how he got his start in the arts, the creative process behind the Growing Up Indian in Australia cover design, and why he’s so excited that the book is now out.

In this interview, Repeat: A Warning from History author Dennis Glover talks about how he made a career as one of Australia’s leading speechwriters, the events that compelled him to write Repeat, and the urgent message he hopes readers will take away from his new book.

Vibrant, moving and diverse stories of shape-shifting between cultures.

Anna Goldsworthy is an award-winning classical pianist and writer. As a pianist, she performs extensively throughout Australia and internationally, and is a founding member of Seraphim Trio. She’s published several books with Black Inc. – including her memoir Piano Lessons, which won Newcomer of the Year at the 2010 Australian Book Industry Awards, and the novel Melting Moments. 

Anna was very generous to lend us her valuable time for this interview. In it, she talks about the similarities and differences between writing memoir and fiction, and between working as a pianist and a writer.

In the latest instalment of Behind the Book, we’re chatting to Emily Westmoreland, Program Director of Willy Lit Fest. She walks us through what being a writers’ festival director entails, the role that writers’ festivals play in promoting a thriving literary community, and who she’d seat at her dream dinner party.

Out this month: Fragile Creatures, The Shortest History of Japan and Highway to Hell.