Amy Lovat is no stranger to Swell. Her work has graced the pages of this magazine many times before as one of our regular writers. This time around though, instead of being the one asking the questions, Amy’s the one answering them. Strange as this may feel for her, it might just be a position Amy needs to get accustomed to following the recent launch of her highly anticipated debut novel, Mistakes and Other Lovers. Swell chats to Amy to find out more.
After a years-long reading slump, all it took for Hannah to get her nose back into books was one very particular genre and the promise of a happy ending.
We’re always on the lookout for our next page turner, and when Newcastle author Lee Christine’s latest novel Glenrock (published by Allen & Unwin) landed on our desks we dove right in. As the title suggests, this one is set right here in Newcastle and will appeal to anyone that loves crime fiction or mysteries (plus a little bit of romance). We had a quick chat with Lee to find out more.
In 2023, Newcastle Writers Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, Swell sat down with director, Rosemarie Milsom, to learn more about the festival’s history, highlights and her hopes
for its future. Cover Photo: Chris Patterson
Nothing says holidays like parking your butt at the beach, soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. But, if you really want to ramp up your #summervibes, why not add your next great read to your basket and get lost in the pages? Here are six fave reads from our friends at Secret Book Stuff.
When was the last time you picked up a great book? If you’ve found yourself in a reading slump, we have got the 5 books that will get you back to churning and turning the pages you once loved.
Is your (kids) bookshelf looking a little lacklustre? We’ve got you (and you) covered with Brooke Hill’s debut kids book – You Two, You Two.
What do you do when you desperately need a good book but aren’t allowed in a public library? Check out the street libraries of course! A choose your own adventure with Howard.
To make finding a good book that *little* bit easier we’ve compiled all the books recommended throughout the first six issues of Swell. So, drumroll please, here’s… Swell’s Ultimate Reading List (so far)!
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