Book reviews
Book reviews will help you discover what others have said about recent releases, old favourites, and the latest bestsellers. Here is a selection of sites to explore:
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Aussie Reviews
Since 2001 Aussie Reviews has been drawing attention to the wonderful literary talent in this country by providing online reviews of all kinds of Australian books – from adult fiction to children’s books to non-fiction. Aussie Reviews is primarily managed by Australian author Sally Murphy. Reviews are also contributed by fellow author Claire Saxby, Sally’s children and other guest reviewers.
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Australian Book Review
Australian Book Review (ABR) is one of Australia’s leading cultural magazines. Created in 1961, it publishes reviews, essays, commentaries and new creative writing. ABR is a fully independent non-profit organisation.
Most articles only available from within the Library.
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Good Reading Magazine
Good Reading Magazine kicked off in 2001 when a bunch of book-loving people got together (copious amounts of blind faith and enthusiasm were involved) and decided to start producing a monthly printed publication dedicated to finding Aussie and New Zealand readers great books. We called our magazine Good Reading.
Since then, we’ve become an authority on Australian and international fiction, non-fiction and kids’ books. We’re the most popular consumer magazine about books and reading in Australia, and we produce stacks of independent reviews – that’s what we’re famous for! -
Goodreads
Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Our mission is to help people find and share books they love. Goodreads launched in January 2007.
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The Book Club - ABC
Now in its tenth season, The Book Club (previously First Tuesday Book Club) is ABC TV's nationally televised book club that gathers together Australian booklovers. Hosted by Jennifer Byrne, with regular panellists Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger, each episode is a robust and passionate discussion covering one new release book, and one favourite brought by a panellist.
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