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More than 280,000 people have voted for the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century in a Radio National poll, with Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe taking the top spot. The vote considered books by Australian and overseas authors (fiction and non-fiction), with four of the top 10 and 26…

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

In his beautiful and forthright new book, Birch brings a tender simplicity to his characters in a story about the trauma of violence – and the power of family

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Life could have turned out very differently for Birch, who was twice expelled from school as a boy. The celebrated author reflects on masculinity, AFL and surviving domestic violence

Narrative medicine encourages doctors to engage more deeply with patients by listening to their stories

Running through the cold and puddles along the banks of the Birrarung, the Ghost River writer finds contentment

Nicolas Rothwell has won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction, beating out strong contenders in Hannah Kent and Tony Birch.

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