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The Conversation

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that in just 10 years has become the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.

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Articles by The Conversation:

Millennials, Gen Z fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Here we will explore how biological factors influence immune differences between the sexes and how this affects women’s health.

Bridgerton isn't just a 'fluffy period drama'. Here's why.

Bridgerton isn’t just a ‘fluffy period drama’. Here’s why

Bridgerton explores relatable experiences that resonate with viewers. Here's why it's a mistake to dismiss it as as a fluffy period drama.

15 literary podcasts to make you laugh, learn and join conversations about books

15 literary podcasts to help you join conversations about books

Here are some excellent literary podcasts including author interviews, deep dives into classic novels and critiques of self-help books.

I’m over 'Sad Bad Girl' novels but want complex stories about women

I’m over ‘Sad Bad Girl’ novels but hungry for complex stories about women

Sad Bad Girl novels combine the haplessness of Bridget Jones with the despair of Sally Rooney. Liz Evans assesses a ‘buzzy’ debut within the genre.

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.

Self-love when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic

Self-love: when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic?

There’s a firm line between healthy forms of loving yourself, and narcissistic forms. But how do we distinguish between them?

5 books to read if you loved One Day

5 books to read if you loved One Day

If you fell in love with Dexter and Emma in One Day, you're sure to do the same with the characters in these funny and moving books.

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.

Kiley Reid’s book Come and Get It explores money, status and desire

Kiley Reid’s new novel is about money, but it also explores the gap between our imagined selves and what our actions reveal.