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Why Bri Lee Is The Aussie Writer Every Cool Person You Know Is Reading

With her debut novel The Work, Bri Lee is the writer on everyone's lips. Meet the PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION Awards' Young Writer of the Year.

Critics, cancellation and cleanskin wine: the Australian novels satirising the art world

Critics, cancellation and cleanskin wine: the Australian novels satirising the art world

New books from Bri Lee and Liam Pieper reach into the frictions and follies of the art industry. But are they fact or fantasy?

The Guardian - AU

The rise of booze-free backpacking: why gen Z are choosing to travel sober

The rise of booze-free backpacking: why gen Z are choosing to travel sober

As more young travellers opt for morning yoga over late-night parties, tour companies are shifting their focus away from alcohol-fuelled activities

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The Work by Bri Lee review – satirical art world romp tries to tick too many boxes

A novel that’s torn between two books – one is a half-hearted skewering of money and power, the other a modern romance

The Guardian - AU

20 great events at Newcastle Writers Festival this weekend

Sex, food, crime and much more to whet your appetite.

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‘Candid’, ‘remarkable’, ‘beguiling’: the best Australian books out in April

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

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Bri Lee: ‘Writing about getting molested is why I now enjoy artistic freedom. That’s cooked’

In the lead-up to the release of her first novel, the author talks about art, cynicism and the human fascination with pain

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Helen Garner, Diana Reid, Nam Le and others: Australian books to look forward to in 2024

Helen Garner, Diana Reid, Nam Le and others: Australian books to look forward to in 2024

Among next year’s highlights are debut fiction from Bri Lee, nonfiction from Peter Goldsworthy and a new novel from 2023 Miles Franklin winner Shankari Chandran

The Guardian - AU

Skincare, blow dries and the importance of lunch: party people share their glam routines

Skincare, blow dries and the importance of lunch: party people share their glam routines

Four party enthusiasts describe how they get ready for a big night, from being well rested to finding the right outfit

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Substack newsletters are a literary trend. What's the appeal – and what should you read?

Substack newsletters are a literary trend. What's the appeal – and what should you read?

Every week since August 2021, Australian author Bri Lee has released a regular weekly Substack newsletter, News & Reviews, to thousands of paid and unpaid subscribers.

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How can publishers support the authors of trauma memoirs, as they unpack their pain for the public? New research investigates

How can publishers support the authors of trauma memoirs, as they unpack their pain for the public? New research investigates

Would you publish the worst thing that ever happened to you?

The Conversation

Readers are hungry for stories about trauma. But what happens to the authors?

Readers are hungry for stories about trauma. But what happens to the authors?

A scan of recent Australian memoirs suggests an appetite for stories about pain. But after telling their story, writers have to sell it – and that can come at a cost

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Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture

Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture

Traditional western storytelling conventions aren’t up to the task of understanding the enormity of the climate crisis or the pandemic

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