Corrie Perkin
Coronavirus Books: Some timely reads for the mindful mum
Some bookstores call it the “self-help” section. In recent years the buzzword “mindfulness” has been another way to describe that area of...
Coronavirus books: Spruce up the Mother’s Day bouquet with these floral reads
Take it from us: a bunch of flowers for mum on Mother’s Day certainly beats the heated electric booties or personalised mug...
Coronavirus books: Read these potential Australian award winners
The Australian Book Industry Awards shortlists were announced this week – always an exciting moment for local publishers, authors and bookshops. The...
Coronavirus books: Some cookbooks for adventurous self-isolators
One of the upsides of the current stay-at-home policy is the re-emergence of the kitchen as the hub of the house. No...
Coronavirus books: Australians may be jaded by politics, but not political reading
The Australian electorate is jaded, fed up, disengaged, disenchanted with its leaders and their party room shenanigans. How many times do we...
Coronavirus books: Time to start thinking about some isolation Mother’s Day reading
Over the next few days the topic of Mother’s Day is certain to arise. “Oh, no gifts! I’m just happy having time...
Coronavirus books: The biographies, memoirs and diaries that bring writers to life
Why do writers write? How does their working day unfold, and what are the sources of their inspiration, ideas and characters? If...
Coronavirus reading: These recent additions are ideal for history buffs
Where would modern book publishing be without the public’s unquenchable desire for history books relating to Adolf Hitler, his march across Europe...
Coronavirus reading: Why Easter is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a thriller
Camping holiday, cancelled, the Good Friday family gathering on hold ‘til Christmas and “no, you can’t” to picnics in the park, your...
Coronavirus reading: Five potential prize-winners from our best female authors
On April 14 the winner of the 2020 Stella Prize will be announced. No big party this year, instead the shortlisted authors...