by NRB | 19 Apr 2016 | Giveaways |
We have a copy of Justine Larbalestier’s new novel My Sister Rosa to give away. To win, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm Tuesday April 19 with your name and address and ‘My Sister Rosa’ in the subject line. As we cannot afford...
by NRB | 13 Apr 2016 | Giveaways |
Look at this great book pack – four fabulous titles to keep you nailed to the couch this Autumn. To go in the draw to win it, simply email your name and address to editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au with ‘Autumn Giveaway #1’ in the subject line by 6pm...
by NRB | 1 Apr 2016 | Giveaways |
We have a copy of Cath Ferla’s debut crime novel Ghost Girls to give away. To win, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm tonight (April 1st) with your name and address and ‘Cath Ferla’ in the subject line. As we cannot afford...
by NRB | 29 Mar 2016 | Giveaways |
We have a copy of Kirsten Tranter’s new novel Hold to give away. To win, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm today, Tuesday 29 March with your name and address and ‘Kirsten Tranter’ in the subject line. As we cannot afford...
by NRB | 23 Mar 2016 | Giveaways |
Here’s another great bundle of books from the NRB Easter Bunny! To enter the draw, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm Thursday 24 March 2016 with ‘Easter Giveaway #2’ in the subject line and your address in the body of the...
by NRB | 21 Mar 2016 | Giveaways |
What better way to spend the Easter break than with a luscious pile of new books? To enter, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm Tuesday 22nd March 2016 with your address and ‘Easter Giveaway #1’ in the subject line. As we cannot...
by NRB | 29 Jan 2016 | Giveaways |
This draw is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Tien Ha from Pemulway, NSW! A Decline in Prophets The second in the series. In 1932, the RMS Aquitania embodies all that is gracious and refined, in a world gripped by crisis and doubt. Returning home on the...
by NRB | 7 Jan 2016 | Giveaways |
More great opening lines of Australian literature – can you name the author and the title of these works? (Hint: some openings point directly to the title.) 1 We could begin with desertorum, common name Hooked Mallee. Its leaf tapers into a slender hook, and is...
by NRB | 5 Jan 2016 | Giveaways |
Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of Australian women’s writing, past and present. With bonus points it’s possible to get 23 out of 20 – and give yourself an elephant stamp if you can identify the photos as well. Good luck and let us know how you...
by NRB | 1 Jan 2016 | Giveaways |
Our first quiz for 2016: 20 questions to get your heads into gear for a readerly new year and test how well you know your Oz lit, past and present. (Helpful hint: the book images are purely decorative and have nothing whatsoever to do with the quiz.) Who wrote these...
by NRB | 21 Dec 2015 | Giveaways |
Some great summer reading … To win this fabulous bundle of books, simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm Wednesday 23 December with ‘Summer Giveaway #4’ in the subject line and your name and address in the body of the email. As we cannot afford...
by NRB | 14 Dec 2015 | Giveaways |
Another irresistible bundle of books in time for Christmas. To go in the draw simply email us at editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au by 6pm Wednesday 16 December with ‘Summer Giveaway #3’ in the subject line and your name and address in the body of the email. As we...
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