'The real history of magic':new Harry Potter books to go behind the scenes

'The real history of magic':new Harry Potter books to go behind the scenes

Harry Potter fans can now learn about folklore and magic in a new series of e-books that will be released next month.

  • byLaura Chung

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State Library of NSW rolls out welcome mat to children
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State Library of NSW rolls out welcome mat to children

A public appeal will be launched this week to set up a dedicated library for children by October,says State Librarian Dr John Vallance.

  • byLinda Morris
In New York,a historic bookshop at risk of being loved to death

In New York,a historic bookshop at risk of being loved to death

Rising rents and the creep of online retailers are not what's threatening New York's most famous bookstore. Rather,it's at risk of being loved to death.

  • byRachel Olding
Lunch with:Mark Rubbo,the Readings boss who loves books and hates shoplifters

Lunch with:Mark Rubbo,the Readings boss who loves books and hates shoplifters

Mark Rubbo made a hash of his medical studies but when it came to selling books he found he had what it takes. This month,Readings celebrates 50 years in business.

  • byJason Steger
Barefoot Investor tops Christmas lists with personal development books on the rise

Barefoot Investor tops Christmas lists with personal development books on the rise

The Barefoot Investor has shepherded growth in the personal finance category over 2018 and is the year's Christmas bestseller.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Going with gut instinct:Lunch With literary agent Fiona Inglis

Going with gut instinct:Lunch With literary agent Fiona Inglis

Country girl turned literary luminary,Fiona Inglis has made a career out of picking commercial bestsellers,writes Linda Morris

  • byLinda Morris
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Dwarsliggers - they're books,but not as we know them
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Dwarsliggers - they're books,but not as we know them

It is hoped that these flipbacks will draw teenagers off Snapchat and inside the covers of a story.

  • byLaura Freeman
WA woman's breast implant ordeal prompts warning to others on beauty risks

WA woman's breast implant ordeal prompts warning to others on beauty risks

Renee Kacz'experience of having faulty breast implants,which she had replaced before having them removed,has led her to warn others of their potential risks.

  • byLauren Pilat
New Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof,stores more books

New Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof,stores more books

Amazon has announced a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite,featuring a thinner and lighter design,more storage and LED lighting.

  • byTim Biggs
Mike McRae on where health and education overlap

Mike McRae on where health and education overlap

Canberra author and educator Mike McRae says there's a significant overlap between health and education

  • bySally Pryor
Book insider lifts curtain on publishing world

Book insider lifts curtain on publishing world

John Purcell,the book buyer with pub tastes,says literature and popular fiction need not be mutually exclusive,and an author is capable of both.

  • byLinda Morris