11+ min ago   (88+ words) Overland journal has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Nakata Brophy Prize for the best short story by a young Indigenous writer. The shortlisted writers, selected by judges Luke Patterson and Evelyn Araluen, are: The winner will receive $5000, publication in Overland,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (68+ words) University of Queensland Press acquires George Kemp’s “The Herd”, sells North American rights to debut Books and Publishing news Picture credit: Luke Stambouliah. University of Queensland Press acquires George Kemp’s “The Herd”, sells North American rights to debut We now…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (204+ words) Ginny Grant launched independent publisher Bakers Lane Books in 2025 with a commitment to “platforming bold, inclusive storytelling”. Ahead of her first visit to Frankfurt, she tells us about her list, why she started an independent and the $10,000 investment that paid…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (596+ words) Romance, murder, history and “intellectually ambitious literary fiction”: Australian titles on offer at the fair have all fiction bases covered. Read on for a primer and visit the Australian stand to learn more. Bad Art Miranda Michalowski Jane Novak Literary…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (41+ words) Books+Publishing Amplify Bookstore receives threats of arson, violence We now offer a pay-by-the-month subscription. Password: Forgot my password If you have purchased IP access, please click the button below to activate your service....