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Friday, March 29, 2024

Books

Book talk: mutiny, greed, and advice

Jeff Popple reviews three books about mutiny, greed, and advice columns.

Book talk: 3 books from Australian authors

Michael Popple reviews three outstanding books from some very talented Australian authors.

Book talk: 3 great books for Mother’s Day

Jeff Popple reviews three great books for Mum this Mother’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog

The Book Cow in Kingston supports local authors

The Book Cow in Kingston is known for its fantastic range of books, helpful staff and as a hot spot for local authors and creatives to host talks and launches.

Canberra author tells of bunyips and stars in debut children’s book

The traditional and the new come together in the new book from Canberra preschool teacher Adam Duncan and illustrated by Paul Lalo, Bunyip and the Stars

Book talk: 3 reads for Anzac Day

Jeff Popple reviews three books about wartime service and sacrifice for Anzac Day.

Book talk: 3 books set back in history

Michael Popple reviews three fantastic books set back in history. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Book talk: romance and family

Jeff Popple reviews three new books about romance, family, and Victorian séances. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: tales of mystery and suspense

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three tales of mystery and suspense. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: tales of crime and mystery

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three tales of crime, mystery, and an eerie writer’s retreat. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog

Win a copy of Alissa Callen’s new book Snowy Mountains Promise

Thanks to HQ Fiction, CW has 8 copies of Snowy Mountains Promise to give away this week.

Book talk: three books to set you up for 2023

Jeff Popple reviews three books to set you on the right path in 2023! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: 3 new crime novels

Jeff Popple reviews three new crime novels for a lazy summer weekend read. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Get ready to return to work and school with The Book Cow

The team at Canberra's popular independent book store, The Book Cow in Kingston, offers a great range of wellbeing books to help kids prepare to go to school and adults be their best selves in 2023.

Book talk: Headland by John Byrnes

Michael Popple dives into an intriguing Australian crime fiction debut to start off 2023, Headland by John Byrnes.

Book talk: Books for the holidays

Jeff Popple recommends three enjoyable Australian books for the summer holidays. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Australian coffee table books for Christmas

Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable Australian coffee table books for Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: 3 books for Christmas gifts

Michael Popple recommends three books that would make perfect gifts for Christmas. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Gary Nunn brings ‘The Psychic Tests’ book tour to Canberra

Journalist and author Gary Nunn spent two years trying to uncover the truth about the influence psychics, mind readers and mediums hold, sharing his findings in The Psychic Tests.

Book talk: 3 fantastic new releases

This week, Michael Popple reviews three fantastic recent releases from well-established authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Book talk: 3 entertaining crime novels

Jeff Popple reviews three new entertaining crime novels from America. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: new books from Australian authors

Jeff Popple reviews three new books by Australian authors about suburban crime, military history, and mental health.

Book talk: novels by Australian women

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three new entertaining novels by Australian women authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: New releases from world class authors

Michael Popple reviews impressive new releases from three of the world’s best authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Book talk: 3 new crime thrillers

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three new crime thrillers. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Sally Rippin debuts parent guidebook

One of the country’s favourite children’s authors Sally Rippin has launched her debut non-fiction book, it is also the first targeted at adults. Wild Things is a mixture of memoir and research, Rippin shares stories from her own life while helping those who have children who struggle with reading.

Canberra-based poet explores place, space, and magpies

Kimberly K. Williams began writing her third book, Still Lives, before leaving her home in the USA and moving to Canberra. Created over a three-year period, the collection of poems explores themes of space, place, and is speckled with influences of Australian birdlife.

Canberra authors crowned jewels of historical romance

Two Canberra authors have been recognised for their work in Regency literature at the recent Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) awards. Samara Parish and Charlotte Anne have been announced as winner and runner up in the historical romance category at the recent gala dinner hosted by Romance Writers of Australia.

Find diversity on the shelves at The Book Cow in Kingston

The team at independent bookstore, The Book Cow in Kingston, are passionate about ensuring all members of the community are represented in their collection.

Bernard Collaery exposé on ACT Book of the Year shortlist

Bernard Collaery’s exposé of the Australian Government’s exploitation of East Timor, a history of censorship in Australia, essays about travel and writing, and volumes of poetry are among the six books shortlisted for the 2021 ACT Book of the Year, which recognises quality contemporary literary works by ACT-based authors.
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