Betrayal: The Underbelly of Australian Labor – Review
Stephen Minas reviews a recently published book by Daily Telegraph political reporter Simon Benson about the intrigues of Labor party machine politics in our Premier state.
The Family Law: Review
A collection of anecdotes of his dysfunctional family and awkward youth, Benjamin Law’s debut book is hilariously honest and a joy to read, writes Marian Blythe.
Pride and Prejudice still on top
It’s been almost 200 years but Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is more popular than ever, and global adoration of Mr Darcy isn’t waning either. Pride and Prejudice blogger Jennifer Duke examines just what it is about Austen’s work that is so enduring.
Empire of Illusion: Review
Is American culture disintegrating? And if so, why, and what can we do about it? In the latest in our series of #topjournobooks, Aiman S. Ahmad reviews “Empire of Illusion” by former New York Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges.
Down to the Crossroads: On the trail of the 2008 US election – Review
Who imagined the most interesting account of the 2008 US election would come from an Australian writer? In the latest addition to our #topjournobooks, Meghan Lodwick reviews Guy Rundle’s ‘Down to the Crossroads: On the trail of the 2008 US election’.
Fast Food Nation: Review
Why do we eat fast food when we know it is bad for us? In the latest addition to our list of #topjournobooks, Sarah Dailey examines Eric Schlosser’s golden arches exposé ‘Fast Food Nation’.
In Cold Blood: Review
Sometimes it’s tough choosing between the ‘goodies’ and the ‘baddies’. In the latest addition to our list of #topjournobooks, Kelly Theobald examines Truman Capote’s true crime classic ‘In Cold Blood’.
upstart’s search for the #topjournobooks
What are the books that every journalist should read? upstart is on the hunt for the essential list and we want your suggestions.
All the President’s Men: Review
It was one of the most devastating political detective stories of the 20th century and helped bring down a President. After 35 years, Tom Cowie discovers why “All The President’s Men” is still a great read.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Review
It was panned by the critics when first published, but 38 years later Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” remains a highly influential book, especially for journalists. Michael Calle considers its legacy.