What we read on our holiday
There’s nothing like escaping into a good book over the summer break. Here, the team shares some of the books we read and loved over our holidays – and a couple we still can’t wait to read.
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Dogs on Doorsteps
In a year that has brought challenges to many, Suzanne Stevenson embarked on a personal project of photographing neighbourhood dogs on their front steps during lockdown. Here, we meet some of the furry friends who feature in her new beautiful book Dogs on Doorsteps.
Bookseller in Spotlight: Jaclyn Crupi, Hill of Content Bookshop
Our December Bookseller in Spotlight is the fabulous Jaclyn Crupi, bookseller at Hill of Content Bookshop in Melbourne and author of Nonna Knows Best.
Jane Godwin’s memories of summer
From picture book dream team Jane Godwin and Alison Lester, Sing Me the Summer is a love letter to the seasons and a celebration of the time spent with family in the great outdoors. Here, Jane shares some of her favourite childhood memories of summer.
Ainslee Costa’s summer veggie guide and homegrown tomato bruschetta
In her new book My Suburban Farm, Ainslee Costa shares her tips and tricks for how to create your very own country-inspired sanctuary. In this edited extract, read about which veggies to plant and pick in summer, and try your hand at Ainslee’s homegrown tomato bruschetta.
Bookseller in Spotlight: Bronwyn Richens, Roaring Stories Bookshop
Our latest Bookseller in Spotlight is the wonderful Bronwyn Richens, Assistant Manager at Roaring Stories Bookshop in Balmain.
Melbourne bookshops, how we’ve missed you!
Cheers (and maybe a few happy sobs) could be heard across Melbourne this week as our wonderful bookshops reopened their doors. Here, the Affirm Press team shares what we’ve missed the most about these magical places.
Read an extract from Unseen: The Secret World of Chronic Illness by Jacinta Parsons
In an extract from her candid and compelling memoir Unseen: The Secret World of Chronic Illness, Jacinta Parsons writes about a life-changing moment: the first time she met her partner AJ.
Love Your Bookshop Day 2020
Love Your Bookshop Day is this Saturday October 3rd. We couldn’t be more grateful to all the hard-working booksellers for keeping us well-read during 2020, when we’ve needed it the most. Here, the Affirm Press team shares what our local bookshops mean to us.