The big idea: should we abolish literary genres?
Categorising fiction may help to sell books, but it says little about how writers write or readers read
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Categorising fiction may help to sell books, but it says little about how writers write or readers read
Never mind the A-list – this year’s best books came from unsung names, indie presses and odd archival depths. Read on for the highlights…
Three museums in Hong Kong help us understand the complexity of Hong Kong’s past and future and highlight the importance of Asia literacy in Australia
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From a creepy family mystery to a stunning achievement in near-subliminal storytelling, Séamas O’Reilly picks his favourite comic books of the year