The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host is Stephenie Meyer’s first stand-alone novel written for adults, following the success of her young adult Twilight series. Meyer has branched out into the realm of science fiction with similar success, as The Host is currently number one on the New York Times best-seller list. Reviewed by Amy Hunter.

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Mem Fox: Children's writing icon

Twenty-five years after the first copies landed in bookstores, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic is still Australia’s best-selling picture book and continues to entice young readers to the wonders of reading. Speaking at the Sydney Writer's Festival, the icon of children's literature reveals the secret of inspiring the next generation of readers.

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Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano

Being green isn’t all about living in a mud-brick house with unshaven legs and long, unpainted toenails according to Sophie Uliano. Along with supporters like Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts, Sophie is determined to care for the environment. In her book Gorgeously Green Sophie outlines an eight-step program for “normal women” to look gorgeous and feel great. AJ Hunter spoke with Sophie about her book recently.

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Gettin' Ink Done?

Tattoos are highly symbolic works of body art. But that’s only while the shoulder remains toned or the buttock remains shapely. With the natural and irreversible march of aging, tattoos wither, sag and fade. And for all the pain involved in “getting ink”, and there are many stories of people who deviated from original plans as a result of the pain, why is it that so many people are prepared to withstand agony for indelible skin marking. AJ Hunter investigates.

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Review: 100 Mile Cafe - Melbourne City Centre

Dining green is a natural extension of the 'environmentally friendly' revolution. AJ Hunter reports on Melbourne's incantation of the 100 mile diet presented by the 100 Mile Cafe.

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Josh Hartnett Definately Wants to Do This: True Stories from a Life in the Screen Trade by Bruce Beresford

Australia loves a Hollywood star, but we don’t often think beyond the screen. Director of Academy Award winning Driving Miss Daisy, Bruce Beresford, has recently released his memoir Josh Hartnett Definately Wants to Do This: True Stories from a Life in the Screen Trade in paperback. AJ Hunter took a look at the life and times exposed by Beresford in his first book.

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Alexandra Adornetto

While other teenagers were interested in seeing themselves on the big screen at Fed Square, Alexandra Adornetto (Alex) was preparing for her appearance at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival to discuss how she became a writer. By AJ HUNTER.

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The Servants by MM Smith

You might not know it but MM Smith is a well-known author. He has been published under the name of Michael Marshall for international bestsellers The Straw Men, The Lonely Dead and Blood of Angels, as well as Michael Marshall Smith for Only Forward that has been optioned by major Hollywood Studios. His latest book, The Servants, is a crossover book that as recently been released in a beautiful hardback edition. AMY HUNTER reflects on The Servants.

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Melbourne Writer's Festival

Yes, the Melbourne Writer’s Festival has come and gone for another year, and with all the hosting the city manages its difficult to believe that Melburians can find the time to slip in a few sessions. But they did – and so did AJ Hunter.

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Melbourne Writer's Festival

Yes, the Melbourne Writer’s Festival has come and gone for another year, and with all the hosting the city manages its difficult to believe that Melburians can find the time to slip in a few sessions. But they did – and so did AJ Hunter.

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Melbourne Writer's Festival

Yes, the Melbourne Writer’s Festival has come and gone for another year, and with all the hosting the city manages its difficult to believe that Melburians can find the time to slip in a few sessions. But they did – and so did AJ Hunter.

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Melbourne Writer's Festival

Yes, the Melbourne Writer’s Festival has come and gone for another year, and with all the hosting the city manages its difficult to believe that Melburians can find the time to slip in a few sessions. But they did – and so did AJ HUNTER.

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WIN The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz

The Daring Book for Girls was originally released in Australian in 2007. Around the same time, publisher HarperCollins thought it would be even better if there was an Australian version and, in consultation with the original authors Andrea J Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz, have now released the Australian version of The Daring Book for Girls. AJ HUNTER spoke with HarperCollins Publishing Director Shona Martyn to find out what the fuss is about. FUTHER, VIBEWIRE IS GIVING FIVE READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE COPY OF THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS AUSTRALIAN EDITION. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN READ ON.

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