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For book reviews, analysis and discussion, this is the place for bookworms.

In Her Footsteps by Lonely Planet book cover

‘Alternative travel guide’ In Her Footsteps honours trailblazing women

A Lonely Planet book described as “an alternative travel guide to the world” documents the impact of more than 200 women and celebrates their legacy.

Victress: book by cricketer Corinne Hall celebrates women in sport

Victress: book by cricketer Corinne Hall celebrates women in sport

Victress, a book that celebrates 35 iconic Australian sportswomen, will help fund grassroots women’s cricket projects and charity Kindness Factory.

Books on gender, politics, culture make 2020 Stella Prize longlist

Books on gender, politics, culture make 2020 Stella Prize longlist

Gender, politics and culture are prominent themes across the diverse books written by Australian women on the longlist for The Stella Prize 2020.

Summer reads: 5 books by female authors to inspire your holiday reading

Summer reads: 5 books by female authors to inspire your holiday reading

From reflections on self-delusion to dazzling collections of fiction, here are five great books by female authors to add to your holiday reading list.

Suzanne Chadwick’s book inspires women to ‘play bigger’ in business

Suzanne Chadwick’s book inspires women to ‘play bigger’ in business

For women who want to create a bold business or career, Suzanne Chadwick’s book offers a practical guide on how to do so.

Author Maria Tumarkin on writing Axiomatic

Author Maria Tumarkin on writing Axiomatic

Author Maria Tumarkin shares the challenges she faced when writing her book Axiomatic, which “goes to the heart of the stuff we all grapple with”.

Author Summer Land on expat life and writing her second novel

Author Summer Land on expat life and writing her second novel

The novelist who moved from America to Australia shares all the ups and downs of expat life in her latest book.

5 great books by female authors to read this holiday season

5 great books by female authors to read right now

From complicated reflections on a relationship to a page-turning memoir, here are five great books by female authors to add to your reading list.

3 books that have influenced my career

3 books that have influenced my career

These books have influenced me, on a personal and professional level, and been a catalyst for change or development in my career.