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Friday, April 17, 2026

Books

‘Poster Boys’: Canberra author’s funny debut challenges teenage boys to be themselves

Proud Tuggeranong local since 2021, Scott Woodard, has spent the last six years revelling in the company of his friends, Nolan, Edward and James.

Book talk: 3 books to set you on the right path for 2026

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books to set you on the right path in 2026!

Book Review of The Relentless War on Masculinity by David Maywald

This is a courageous and wide-ranging examination of how Western societies have shifted from balance to bias.

International Men’s Day in Canberra

Wednesday 19 November marks the twenty-seventh International Men’s Day.

Canberra women – Is it time to Make Your Move?

With 2026 almost upon us, questions around whether to stay in an existing role, reach for something new, or identify a leadership path may be giving many Australian women more than just a quiet nudge.

Book talk: Murder, gambling and funeral crashers

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three entertaining books about murder, gambling and funeral crashers.

Heart of resilience: Dion Perry shares his remarkable transplant journey

When Crookwell author Dion Perry was 45, life was moving along as normal, until it suddenly wasn’t.

Book talk: Spies, secrets and Abe Saffron

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about spies, secrets and Abe Saffron.

Book talk: Reads from famous authors

This week, Michael Popple highlights major new releases from three of the world’s most famous authors.

Choosing kindness over bullying through books

A neurodivergent Canberra teenager is using lived experience to inspire positive change through books.

Book talk: Great books for Father’s Day!

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three great books for dad this Father’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: Impressive local authors

This week, Michael Popple highlights outstanding books from three impressive local authors.

Book talk: Dark secrets, violence and a seaside salon

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three entertaining Australian novels about dark secrets, violence and a seaside salon.

Book talk: Life, sexism and strange deaths

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about life, sexism and strange deaths. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog

Book talk: Novels for young adults and teens

This week, Michael Popple highlights three amazing novels for young adult and teenage readers.

Book talk: Novels about historical and new crimes

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable novels about historical and new crimes.

Book talk: Rainy reading

Jeff Popple reviews three new novels ideal for rainy, winter reading.

Canberra author follows thread to untold Anzac history

Anzac Guerrillas is the incredible true story of how a handful of escaped Australian soldiers became resistance fighters, double agents and spies in Yugoslavia during World War II.

Book talk: The White Crow

This week, Jeff Popple reviews a terrific new crime novel by Michael Robotham, The White Crow.

Book talk: 3 crime novels for winter

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three good crime novels for your winter reading.

Book talk: Outstanding new novels

This week, Michael Popple highlights outstanding new novels from three major authors.

Book talk: Crime fiction from Aussie authors

This week, Michael Popple examines captivating crime fiction from three top Australian authors.

Book talk: conflicts, spies and the British Empire

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about conflicts, spies and the British Empire.

Book talk: Autumn weekend reading

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three good crime novels for an autumn weekend reading.

Book talk: 3 great reads for Mother’s Day

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three great books for mum this Mother’s Day!

‘Broken Brains’ put pen to paper

The Broken Brains book launch in Canberra will be a homecoming for Jamila Rizvi.

Book talk: Crime fiction from Aussie authors

This week, Michael Popple reviews entertaining crime fiction from three top Australian authors.

Book talk: New fantasy and sci-fi releases

This week, Michael Popple reviews three impressive new fantasy and science fiction releases.

Book talk: War, memories and travelling with your mother

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about war, memories and travelling with your mother.

Book talk: Tales of murder, suspense and dangerous friends

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three exciting tales of murder, suspense and dangerous friends.
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