A century on, this Great American Novel still captivates readers
F.Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is said to contain some of the most perfect sentences ever written about America.
Homework, bullies and pets: Jeff Kinney on why kids love his books
The American author’s Diary of A Wimpy Kid series is the fourth bestselling book series of all time – and not just in kids’ books.
Does the US suffer from an abundance of good intentions?
A central focus for US progressives should be raising wellbeing by creating more for everyone, argue Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson in their new book.
Tom Hanks’ daughter reveals a childhood marred by abuse at the hands of her mother
E.A. Hanks’s memoir re-creates a road trip she once took with her late mother to seek answers to what was an “incomprehensible” childhood.
This hotly anticipated novel explores the dark embers of the psyche
In the third instalment of her fictional triptych, Katie Kitmaura wields her words with scalpel-like precision to explore the demands women are “expert at negotiating”.
Prosecution drops some charges in mushroom murder trial
The prosecution has announced it has dropped some charges against Erin Patterson.
New Dees boss labels leak ‘not acceptable’
Incoming Melbourne Demons chief executive officer Paul Guerra addresses his job appointment being leaked.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
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