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May New Releases and Giveaway

Text in May. A delightful new romantic comedy by Toni Jordan. Cory Taylor’s extraordinary memoir on dying. ‘One of the most ambitious, unusual and difficult first novels in recent Australian literary history’ by Jack Cox. And so much more.

Pick your favourite and head on over to Text’s Facebook page to tell us why you would like a copy.

The Infinite Overwhelming-ness of Winning the Text Prize, by Claire Christian

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest author on board—Claire Christian, winner of the 2016 Text Prize. At the award party last night she gave this warm and heartfelt speech.

Coming Rain Wins New Zealand’s Highest Literary Award

Congratulations to Stephen Daisley, winner of New Zealand’s richest writing prize, the inaugural $50,000 Acorn Foundation Literary Award, for his novel Coming Rain, at the 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Congratulations to Claire Christian, Winner of the 2016 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing!

Brisbane writer Claire Christian has beaten 296 other entries to win the $10,000 Text Prize for her gritty and joyous novel about grief, Beautiful Mess.

An Interview with Arnold Zable about His New Book, The Fighter

Arnold Zable applied his extraordinary storytelling skills in writing his new biography, The Fighter, about a truly working-class hero.

Congratulations to the 2016 Text Prize Shortlistees

Five manuscripts have been selected from 297 entries to make up the 2016 shortlist for the $10,000 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing.

Win a Double Pass to Hannie Rayson’s Hello, Beautiful! On Stage

I realise that, despite all the references to my longing to be a writer, two things are apparent. The first is that I don’t actually do much writing; the second is that my teenage reflections display absolutely no talent for it.

For the Love of Your Mum, Give Her a Book this Mother’s Day

Indulge, pamper, spoil... Forget it. That voucher for the cheapest available thirty-minute massage in the middle of the shopping centre? Try again.

Read Peter Craven’s Brilliant Introduction to Take Me to Paris, Johnny by John Foster

First published in 1993, Take Me to Paris, Johnny, is an unforgettable memoir of love, loss and humanity. It tells the story of Melbourne historian John Foster and his six-year love affair with Cuban dancer Juan Céspedes.

An Interview with Lisa Beazley, author of Keep Me Posted

Cassie and Sid Sunday, once as close as sisters could be, have drifted apart. They live in opposite corners of the world—New York City and Singapore.

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