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Bestsellers this week27 November, 2008It's that time of year again when that hefty tome, the Guinness World Records (2009) boldly makes its first appearance on top of the charts.
Ten Days on the Island program launched27 November, 2008The program for Tasmanian arts festival Ten Days on the Island, which runs from 27 March to 5 April, was launched yesterday.
Tasmanian Book Prize shortlist announced27 November, 2008The shortlist for the biennial Tasmanian Book Prize has been announced.
The Memory Room' wins Waverley award27 November, 2008Christopher Koch has been awarded the 2008 CAL Waverley Library Award for Literature (‘The Nib') for his novel The Memory Room (Vintage).
Malouf wins Australia-Asia Literary prize; Buti wins WA Prem's prize27 November, 2008David Malouf's The Complete Stories (Random House) is the winner of the inaugural Australia-Asia Literary Award.
What's Hot in the Media 24th November 200824 November, 2008Roger Moore's visit to Sydney has done wonders for coverage of his autobiography My Word Is My Bond.
Bestsellers this week20 November, 2008A familiar street name (to Melbournians at any rate) and now book is atop the Highest New Entries chart this week--Lygon St by Michael Harden.
YABBA winners announced20 November, 2008The YABBAs (Young Australian Best Book Award) were announced this week in Victoria.
Pattrick wins Mansfield Prize20 November, 2008The 2009 New Zealand Post Mansfield Prize has gone to Jenny Pattrick.
Australian and New Zealand authors on IMPAC longlist20 November, 2008Australian and New Zealand authors are well represented on this year's International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award longlist.