Tag: book recommendations


  • The Best Books to Read in November 2025, Including John Irving’s Latest

    The Best Books to Read in November 2025, Including John Irving’s Latest

    Why November 2025 is a Rich Reading Month As the days grow shorter and the air grows crisper, readers turn to immersive stories and authoritative voice that both entertain and illuminate our times. November 2025 brings a diverse slate—from a weather-haunted novel featuring a sentient gale-force wind to a definitive memoir by a leading African…

  • Best Books to Read in November 2025 (Including John Irving’s Latest)

    Best Books to Read in November 2025 (Including John Irving’s Latest)

    November 2025: A Month of Rich Reading Ambitions As the calendar turns to late autumn, readers crave novels and memoirs that echo the season’s mood: reflective, immersive, and deeply human. This November offers a varied slate—from a sentient gale to intimate memoirs and historical fiction that reimagines Maine and long-ago uprisings. Top picks include John…

  • Best Books to Read in November 2025, Including John Irving’s Latest

    Best Books to Read in November 2025, Including John Irving’s Latest

    November 2025’s Must-Read List: A Seasonal Mix of Fiction, Memoir, and More The literary calendar in November 2025 offers a rich tapestry of voices and settings, from the cunning precision of early 20th‑century Maine to contemporary memoirs that interrogate our present moment. At the top of the list is John Irving’s latest, a title that…

  • Australia’s Favourite Books of the 21st Century: Authors Share Their Picks

    Australia’s Favourite Books of the 21st Century: Authors Share Their Picks

    As the 21st century unfolds, a chorus of Australia’s literary voices highlights the books that shaped their reading lives. From global bestsellers to keenly observed non-fiction, Australian writers are weighing in on the titles they believe have left the deepest imprint on readers’ hearts. ABC Radio National is counting down the nation’s ten favourite books…

  • Australia’s Favourite Authors Share Their Top 21st-Century Reads

    Australia’s Favourite Authors Share Their Top 21st-Century Reads

    Australia’s favourite authors weigh in with their 21st-century picks The first 25 years of this century have seen millions of books published worldwide. To inspire voters for ABC Radio National’s 21st‑century favourites, a panel of beloved Australian writers shares the titles that moved them most. From sweeping novels to groundbreaking non-fiction, these picks illuminate the…

  • It’s become a Girlfriends’ Gathering: The Comeback of Book Clubs

    It’s become a Girlfriends’ Gathering: The Comeback of Book Clubs

    The comeback of reading circles What was once deemed a quaint, niche hobby has re-emerged as a vibrant social ritual. Today, celebrities and everyday readers alike turn to book clubs not just for recommendations, but for an inclusive, shared experience. The trend is powered by a blend of social media hype and a simple, universal…

  • Celebrity Book Clubs Are Back: Reading Circles for a Connected Era

    Celebrity Book Clubs Are Back: Reading Circles for a Connected Era

    Introduction: The revival of social reading What once seemed like a relic of quieter times has reemerged as a vivid, social phenomenon. Celebrity book clubs, fueled by the fast-moving world of social media and the persuasive pull of #BookTok, are turning reading into a shared, interactive experience. From film and television stars to pop icons,…