December 7, 2020
What we’re reading this summer
Karen Wyld, Roberts Jones, Jr, Daisy Johnson, Rebecca Giggs, and more.
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November 10, 2020
What we’re reading this month
Featuring Bryan Washington, Maaza Mengiste, Ted Chiang, and more.
October 23, 2020
What YA is about: two debuts to pick up next
MWF’s Jessica Harvie recommends two YA releases.
October 14, 2020
What we’re reading this month
Featuring Brandon Taylor, Nardi Simpson, Meg Mason, and more.
September 8, 2020
What we’re reading this spring
Featuring Avni Doshi, Robert Dessaix, Samanta Schweblin, Paul Dalgarno, and more.
April 10, 2020
Perennial daydreaming: books for comfort, escape and hope
Here are our top recommendations for what to read in self-isolation
March 26, 2020
What we’re reading this autumn
During these tumultuous times, the weight of uncertainty feels heavy. Here’s what we’re reading to find solace in the months ahead
December 13, 2018
MWF’s Favourite Books of 2018
The books that made us laugh, made us cry, gave us pause to think and lit a fire in us this year.
December 12, 2018
Belong’s Reading List: Aboriginal Women at MWF18
Melbourne Writers Festival is committed to creating space for First Nations voices within the Festival program. We celebrate the breadth, depth, and diversity of Aboriginal authors, poets, journalists and commentators through appearances by many talented individuals. In 2018 MWF was proud to have Belong as a cultural partner for the first time, with a strong […]
November 20, 2018
Literary Award Winners
With no shortage of amazing literary talent around at the moment, awards season has kicked off with a bang! We’ve put together this list of literary award winners over the last couple of months – which ones will you add to your TBR pile? The prestigious Melbourne Prize for Literature was awarded to Alison Lester […]