Debut author Shailee Thompson's new novel How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates follows cinephile Jamie Prescott, who has to rely on her extensive knowledge of what not to do in a slasher situation when a speed-dating event she attends turns deadly.
Writers' Week letter shows premier backed removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah
South Australia's premier told the Adelaide Festival board it would open itself to "accusations of hypocrisy" and "legitimate public ridicule" if it did not cancel the appearance of Randa Abdel-Fattah from Writers' Week.
Writers' Week grabbed headlines, but were voters on the same page?
The dramatic cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week spiralled the news cycle out of Premier Peter Malinauskas's control. But will the saga actually mean anything come the March state election?
How to talk to your children about the allegations against author Craig Silvey
A prominent parenting expert says serious allegations made against one of Australia’s most renowned authors should spark difficult but important conversations in households across the country.
Heated Rivalry and sports romance genre can teach lessons about queer inclusion
Heated Rivalry has become a massive global hit, but can the steamy ice hockey romance, and other queer love stories, help create more inclusive spaces in the real sporting world?
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'Guerilla' Adelaide writers' festival could get council support
Adelaide City Council will consider supporting an alternative literary festival following the cancellation of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week.
Adelaide Festival Corporation apologises to author Randa Abdel-Fattah
The Adelaide Festival Corporation, which oversees Adelaide Writers' Week, has apologised to Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and says she will be invited to speak at its next event in 2027.
Why Alice Springs has become one of Australia's most prolific literary towns
With many local authors, Alice Springs is no longer just a setting for stories by writers from elsewhere. It is becoming one of Australia's most distinctive literary centres with homegrown talent inspired by the Red Centre's landscape.
Can writers' festivals survive a 'censorship' crisis?
The shock cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week has left many concerned about the future of writers' festivals in an increasingly polarised political world.
SA premier attempts to distance himself from crisis engulfing the 'festival state'
After backing the Adelaide Festival's decision to drop a Palestinian Australian author from Writers' Week, Peter Malinauskas is now trying to distance himself from a crisis that threatens to do untold damage to South Australia's festival reputation.
Festival director warned board about Writers' Week fallout
As the Adelaide Festival director reveals he had urged the festival's board not to cancel Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, a former board member opens up about his very different concerns about the Adelaide Writers' Week program.
These were the most-read books in Brisbane libraries in 2025
New data has revealed there were 5.9 million physical items — including books, CDs and DVDs — checked out of Brisbane libraries in 2025.
Shops pull Craig Silvey's books off shelves in response to charges
The fallout of the high-profile child exploitation material allegations against Craig Silvey starts to ripple through the literary community, as the renowned author faces charges of possessing and distributing illicit material.
Randa Abdel-Fattah says lawyers have threatened defamation proceedings against SA premier
Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says her lawyers have threatened defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas following his public commentary about her scheduled appearance at Adelaide Writers' Week.
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after week of escalating controversy
The remaining members of the Adelaide Festival board will step down and this year's Writers' Week event has been cancelled, after days of furore regarding the decision to cancel a scheduled appearance by Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
'I do my best to settle my conscience': SA premier becomes emotional at press conference
Peter Malinauskas becomes tearful during a media conference where he faces extensive questions about the crisis surrounding Adelaide Writers' Week and allegations of homophobia against Adelaide United made by former player Josh Cavallo.
Louise Adler steps down as Adelaide Writers' Week director following author's removal
The director of Adelaide Writers' Week resigns after days of furore regarding a decision to cancel a scheduled appearance by a Palestinian-Australian author.
Adelaide Writers' Week is in disarray — how did it reach this point?
The exclusion of novelist and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah from the upcoming Adelaide Writers' Week has prompted significant fallout in the form of withdrawals by other authors. Here's a look at how the events have unfolded, and how they could continue to.
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Adelaide Writers' Week 'hangs in the balance' as Jacinda Ardern joins list of authors boycotting event
The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appear at the event.
Adelaide Festival board members, chair quit after author's cancellation from Writers' Week
The Adelaide Festival board's decision to cancel the appearance of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from this year's Adelaide Writers' Week has prompted further fallout, with several board members and the chair stepping down.
Being bored in the Perth suburbs inspired this Oscar-winning writer
Writer Shaun Tan highlighted the magic and whimsy of everyday Australia in his book Tales from Outer Suburbia. He talks about finding inspiration in the mundane, and what it was like turning his tales into TV.