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There are two written but unpublished books in the successful Millenium series by Stieg Larsson, revealed the deceased Swedish author's brother in an interview last week. Will they ever be released?

The Girl of the Lost Larsson Book

There are two written but unpublished books in the successful Millenium series by Stieg Larsson, revealed the deceased Swedish author's brother in an interview last week. Will they ever be released?

I was a bit dubious when I first looked at Rock Connexions, concerned that it was a bit of a gimmicky, lightweight coffee-table tome. But those concerns proved, largely, unfounded.

Connect the rock dots

I was a bit dubious when I first looked at Rock Connexions, concerned that it was a bit of a gimmicky, lightweight coffee-table tome. But those concerns proved, largely, unfounded.

A coterie of bluechip Melbourne media upper-crusters packed Melbourne lunch spot Bottega for the launch of Bruce Guthrie’s Man Bites Murdoch.

Talking the Town: for Guthrie, the gang's all here, News notwithstanding

A coterie of bluechip Melbourne media upper-crusters packed Melbourne lunch spot Bottega for the launch of Bruce Guthrie’s Man Bites Murdoch.

News Limited global chief Rupert Murdoch could be sharpening the knives for a shake-up of his Australian operations during his annual trip to Australia later this month.

Guthrie: Rupert could be sharpening the shake-up knives

News Limited global chief Rupert Murdoch could be sharpening the knives for a shake-up of his Australian operations during his annual trip to Australia later this month.

In sad news for <a href="http://textpublishing.com.au/books-and-authors/book/first-dog-on-the-moon-s-the-story-of-the-christmas-story/">First Dog on the Moon</a>, pictures books are experiencing a decline as parents instead choose to buy text-heavy books for their children. But pictures books serve an important literary purpose.

The death of picture books

In sad news for First Dog on the Moon, pictures books are experiencing a decline as parents instead choose to buy text-heavy books for their children. But pictures books serve an important literary purpose.

As offspring of the man notorious for lines like "detailed programmatic specificity", <b>Amber Jamieson</b> didn't have high expectations for Jessica Rudd's debut novel <em>Campaign Ruby</em>. But this is chick lit for smart chicks.

A clever campaign read minus the Ruddspeak

As offspring of the man notorious for lines like "detailed programmatic specificity", Amber Jamieson didn't have high expectations for Jessica Rudd's debut novel Campaign Ruby. But this is chick lit for smart chicks.

Sunshine, dancers, the Ubud Royal Palace and author Thom Keneally all starred in <b>Bob Gosford's</b> first day at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival diary

Sunshine, dancers, the Ubud Royal Palace and author Thom Keneally all starred in Bob Gosford's first day at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

<em>Light Boxes</em> by Shane Jones is one of those books that comes with baggage. Cult status? Check. Author plucked from obscurity? Check. Endorsement by guy with cultural cache? Check. Luckily it copes with the hype, writes <b>Elizabeth Bryer</b>.

Book review: Light Boxes -- chilling cult debut novel

Light Boxes by Shane Jones is one of those books that comes with baggage. Cult status? Check. Author plucked from obscurity? Check. Endorsement by guy with cultural cache? Check. Luckily it copes with the hype, writes Elizabeth Bryer.

The literary world got itself a wonderful scandal this week when author Jonathan Franzen -- known for his heavy framed glasses -- had his glasses nicked at his latest book launch, with the <a href="http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/?p=2647">culprit leaving a ransom note demanding $100,000</a>. <em>GQ</em> tracked down one of the thieves.

Meet the Franzen glasses thief

The literary world got itself a wonderful scandal this week when author Jonathan Franzen -- known for his heavy framed glasses -- had his glasses nicked at his latest book launch, with the culprit leaving a ransom note demanding $100,000. GQ tracked down one of the thieves.

With apologies to Molly Meldrum, if you own shares or plan to one day own shares on ASX-listed companies, do yourself a favour and buy Roger Montgomery’s new book <em>Value.able</em>. <b>Adam Schwab</b> learns the tricks of the trade.

Invest in a good investment book

With apologies to Molly Meldrum, if you own shares or plan to one day own shares on ASX-listed companies, do yourself a favour and buy Roger Montgomery’s new book Value.able. Adam Schwab learns the tricks of the trade.