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First Dog on the Moon wrote a book. It's called “The story of The Christmas Story” and it is both adorable and hilarious.

My life as a book promoting author/dog

First Dog on the Moon wrote a book. It's called “The story of The Christmas Story” and it is both adorable and hilarious.

John Tesarsch’s accomplished first novel <em>The Philanthropist</em> is a book about parents and children. It is multifaceted without being convoluted and its structure is elegantly poetic, writes <b>Alice Robinson</b>.

The Philanthropist -- a fine example of contemporary literary fiction

John Tesarsch’s accomplished first novel The Philanthropist is a book about parents and children. It is multifaceted without being convoluted and its structure is elegantly poetic, writes Alice Robinson.

It was fabulous to see Peter Reith emerge yesterday from whatever dark cupboard he’s been hiding in since 2001 to come out and call for a new IR reform agenda. Indeed, the whole band was back together for John Howard's book launch, says <b>Margot Saville</b>.

The band's back together for Howard's last lap

It was fabulous to see Peter Reith emerge yesterday from whatever dark cupboard he’s been hiding in since 2001 to come out and call for a new IR reform agenda. Indeed, the whole band was back together for John Howard's book launch, says Margot Saville.

You know that annoyed feeling you sometimes have when you have an issue with a book review and there is no way to comment on it? <b>W H Chong</b> takes his revenge and critiques the critics.

Book reviewer's envy

You know that annoyed feeling you sometimes have when you have an issue with a book review and there is no way to comment on it? W H Chong takes his revenge and critiques the critics.

Set in a small town outside Brisbane, author Patrick Holland's second novel follows a young boy grappling with the death of his mother. Holland's approach feels old fashioned and his sentences are tight yet lyrical, writes <b>Angela Meyer</b>.

Book review: The Mary Smokes -- old-fashioned, but in a good way

Set in a small town outside Brisbane, author Patrick Holland's second novel follows a young boy grappling with the death of his mother. Holland's approach feels old fashioned and his sentences are tight yet lyrical, writes Angela Meyer.

The title of John Howard's soon to be released memoirs <em>Lazarus Rising</em> isn't original - it is also the name of a 2003 SCI-FI novel about adventurous deep-space marines who fight "super-sized skinks." The co-author admits he's never heard of Mr Howard.

Lazarus has already risen - in outer space

The title of John Howard's soon to be released memoirs Lazarus Rising isn't original - it is also the name of a 2003 SCI-FI novel about adventurous deep-space marines who fight "super-sized skinks." The co-author admits he's never heard of Mr Howard.

London-based rock journalist, travel writer and foreign correspondent Andrew Mueller wears all three of his hats in his new collection <em>Rock and Hard Places</em>, lifted from such publications as Melody Maker and Uncut across a 20-year career, writes <b>David Cohen</b>.

Rock out to a history book

London-based rock journalist, travel writer and foreign correspondent Andrew Mueller wears all three of his hats in his new collection Rock and Hard Places, lifted from such publications as Melody Maker and Uncut across a 20-year career, writes David Cohen.

Truth in media. Truth in justice. A word which occupies the minds of many academics and has flowed through the annals of Australian justice. A legendary South African forensic scientist, Dr David Klatzow, offers some meaningful insight, says France-based writer <b>Simon Burrow</b>.

Read a book that cuts to the truth

Truth in media. Truth in justice. A word which occupies the minds of many academics and has flowed through the annals of Australian justice. A legendary South African forensic scientist, Dr David Klatzow, offers some meaningful insight, says France-based writer Simon Burrow.

The publishing of Mark Twain's "new" autobiography 100 years after his death has prompted a spate of new analysis and speculation. One journalist has boldly raised the question: was he the world's first blogger?

Mark Twain: author, humorist and...blogger?

The publishing of Mark Twain's "new" autobiography 100 years after his death has prompted a spate of new analysis and speculation. One journalist has boldly raised the question: was he the world's first blogger?

Queanbeyan rapper/poet Omar Musa has released critically acclaimed hip hop records and a book of poetry entitled <em>The Clocks</em>. At the Ubud Writers Festival <b>Bob Gosford</b> quizzed Musa with ten questions - including "what do you sing in the shower?"

Interview with Omar Musa at the Ubud Writers Festival

Queanbeyan rapper/poet Omar Musa has released critically acclaimed hip hop records and a book of poetry entitled The Clocks. At the Ubud Writers Festival Bob Gosford quizzed Musa with ten questions - including "what do you sing in the shower?"