Book talk Archives

Community Olivia Arigho - December 14, 2025

The Newcastle Writers Festival will return in 2026 with a fresh energy and a line-up described as “eclectic and dynamic".

Community Olivia Arigho - November 12, 2025

Warners Bay is about to welcome its first very own street library, thanks to a passionate local resident and mother-of-four.

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - December 11, 2021

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

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - October 3, 2021

Jeff Popple reviews three new Australian books about bushfires, opal mining and grandparents. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - May 23, 2021

Jeff Popple reviews three chilling reads for winter. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - March 16, 2021

Jeff Popple reviews three books about spies, surveillance and speaking to the dead. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - March 7, 2021

Jeff Popple reviews a true crime account of rape and murder on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Barrenjoey Road by Neil Mercer and Ruby Jones.

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - March 3, 2021

Jeff Popple reviews three new novels of suspense. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

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