Monday musings on Australian literature: Growing up [name the aspect] in Australia

With my Japanese trip almost over, I'm posting just a quick - but nonetheless interesting, I hope - Monday Musings this week. Some of you will have guessed what this title refers to; it's to the little recent flurry of anthologies being published in Australia in which contributors write about growing up Asian, or Aboriginal, … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Growing up [name the aspect] in Australia

Monday musings on Australian literature: Annual anthologies

This post would possibly be better done at the end of the year given that its subject - annual anthologies - relates most commonly to end-of-year publishing. However, not all such anthologies are published at year's end, and, anyhow, I was inspired to write this post because my reading group is about to do one … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Annual anthologies

Monday musings on Australian literature: Canberra’s centenary

In 2013 Canberra, Australia's national capital, will celebrate its centenary. A whole raft of events and activities has been planned to keep us busy and buzzing all year - and I look forward to them - but for me, a reader, one of the most exciting projects inspired by the centenary is The invisible thread. … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Canberra’s centenary