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Get ready to return to work and school with The Book Cow

The team at Canberra's popular independent book store, The Book Cow in Kingston, offers a great range of wellbeing books to help kids prepare to go to school and adults be their best selves in 2023.

Bound to delight: This year’s top library books revealed

With 2022 near the end of its final chapter, the most popular reads from the ACT’s public libraries for the year have been released.

WIN! Best-selling rural romance book pack by Mandy Magro

Harlequin Australia has four fantastic book packs to give away in this edition of Canberra Daily. 

Canberra-based poet explores place, space, and magpies

Kimberly K. Williams began writing her third book, Still Lives, before leaving her home in the USA and moving to Canberra. Created over a three-year period, the collection of poems explores themes of space, place, and is speckled with influences of Australian birdlife.

Find diversity on the shelves at The Book Cow in Kingston

The team at independent bookstore, The Book Cow in Kingston, are passionate about ensuring all members of the community are represented in their collection.

Ned Manning shines light on debut novel at the Book Cow

Having played an important role in the Australian arts scene as an actor, writer, and educator, Ned Manning published his first novel, Painting the Light, earlier this year. Manning joins Barbie Robinson in a discussion about the novel on Wednesday evening, 21 September at the Book Cow in Kingston.

Canberra’s Book Cow understands the importance of the school library

The team at popular independent bookstore, The Book Cow in Kingston, know that well-resourced libraries run by qualified staff are essential for any great school.

Community comes first at The Book Cow in Kingston

Canberra independent bookstore, The Book Cow, is helping to create a precinct that is an oasis for shoppers and a place for events, while also boosting the local economy in the Inner South.

Book talk: cults, religion and conspiracies

Jeff Popple reviews three books about cults, religion, and conspiracies. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

All we need is love – and a happy ending

Book sales have soared since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, particularly romance novels. That’s because in times of uncertainty and duress, people often seek the comfort and reassurance of the guaranteed happy ending which comes with the romance genre, says Dr Jodi McAlister.

WIN! Stella Quinn books

Enter for a chance to win a copy of A Town Like Clarence and Stella’s previous book The Vet From Snowy River.

Josh Pyke reads to Canberra kids for National Simultaneous Storytime

Australian singer-songwriter and author Josh Pyke's children's book 'Family Tree' was selected for this year's National Simultaneous Storytime, and he spent the morning reading and performing for eager Canberran schoolchildren.

Create a cosy and comfy book nook

One of winter’s simple pleasures is curling up on a comfy couch with some fuzzy socks, a snuggly blanket, a hot cuppa, and a good old-fashioned book. Creating a comforting book nook in your home is the quintessential way to enjoy a cold and rainy winter’s day.

Original ‘Brazen Hussy’ reflects on war and feminism

Canberra resident and founding member of Australia’s women’s liberation movement, Biff Ward, 78, chats with CW journalist, Anja de Rozario, 23, about feminism, the Vietnam War, and the new generation’s continuing march...

WIN! May subscriber prize

Subscribe to a Canberra Daily digital newsletter during the month of May for your chance to win a great big bundle of books (total value well over $150).

Meet Canberra’s own Mr. Men Little Miss superfan

Canberra’s own Mr. Men Little Miss superfan, Michael Ubrihien, has amassed a jaw-dropping collection of over 880 items.

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