Sci-fi fans, now here are something for you. The Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award. The Hugo Awards are voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention (“Worldcon”), which is also responsible for administering them. Continue reading
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14th Davitt Awards Shortlist for the Best Crime Books
Sisters in Crime Australia has announced its shortlist for its 14th Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women. The categories include Best Adult Novel; Best Novel Young Adult, Best True Crime Book, Best Debut Book (any category), Readers’ Choice (as voted by the 660 members of Sisters in Crime Australia) and, for the very first time, Best Children’s Novel. Continue reading
Caroline Overington
Can you keep a secret? How well do you really know the one you love? With her customary page-turning style and potent themes, this is Caroline Overington at her thought-provoking best. Continue reading
2014 Children’s Book of the Year Awards
It’s time for kids reading!
CBCA has just announced this year’s Children’s Book of the Year Awards.
Early Childhood –
The Swap by Jan Ormerod & Andrew Joyner
Eve Pownall –
Jeremy by Christopher Faille & Danny Snell
Younger Reader –
City of Orphans: a very unusual pursuit by Catherine Jinks
Older Reader –
Picture Book –
The Guardian First Book Award Longlist 2014
According to The Guardian, “The books that have made it on to this year’s longlist feature lives lived in exile, family sagas, the human brain and the supernatural”. Continue reading