Writers At Stanton

Peter FitzSimons reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers in the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam. The Battle of Long Tan is a powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.

Tom Keneally joins us to talk about his new book, Fanatic Heart, a retelling of the complex life and exploits of Irish patriot John Mitchel, with a particular focus on his time in exile on VanDiemen’s Land.

Be drawn into the story of the medieval wanderers who travelled out to the edges of the known world during Islam’s fabled Golden Age and eventual downfall of the empire in Richard Fidler’s newbook, The Book of Roads & Kingdoms.

Australian political academic Peter van Onselen brings insight with his new book, Victory, into the campaigns of all the players in the 2022 election, and reveals how Labor orchestrated its fifth everelection victory.

Join award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey as he discusses his previous works as well as his new book, Runt, a heart-warming tale of kindness, friendship, and being yourself and bringing outthe best in others.

A haunting and magical novel about joy, grief, courage, and transformation – from the international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.

Journalist Alexandra Smith tells the inside story of the dramatic last weeks of Berejiklian's premiership and examines the political decisions and personal sacrifices that characterised her early days in public life, her rise to the top and her eventual downfall.

Clive Hamilton wanted to make a difference in the world. In hisunique memoir, Provocateur, Hamilton shows us why questioningthe status quo matters, how powerful arguments can change thecountry, and how the life of ideas in action actually works.

Australia's second longest serving Prime Minister on how a sense of balance has defined us as a nation and how it will safeguard our future.

Naomi Hart’s new book, "Life at the Bottom of the Blender", is a very amusingly told tale of rising fortune and misfortune, resilience andpersistence, offering a behind the scenes look at Naomi Hart’s rollercoaster life.

John M. Green discusses his new novel, Framed, a gripping art heist thriller. Be thrown into a world of intrigue, deception and murder in a pursuit to solve one of art history’s biggest mysteries.

Neela Janakiramanan in conversation with columnist Jane Caro to discuss Neela’s debut novel, The Registrar, a novel that reveals the human experience of being both doctor and patient in a medical system at breaking point.

James O'Loghlin discusses his new book, Criminals, a gritty story that explores why and how ordinary people turn to crime. Are there really good guys and bad guys - or are we all a bit of both?

A powerful and inspiring memoir about how one man's cancer diagnosis led to him become a doctor and advocate for change in the healthcare system.

A powerful and inspiring memoir about how one man's cancer diagnosis led to him become a doctor and advocate for change in the healthcare system.

In this essential essay, Hugh White explores Australia’s fateful choice to back the United States to the hilt, and oppose China. How did we come to this position – what led both sides of politics to align with America so absolutely?

Aaron Patrick reveals the stories behind the Morrison government’s biggest scandals, from the shocking allegations against Christian Porter to the scandalous treatment of women inside the Liberal Party – stories with profound implications for Australian politics, media and society.

Stylist and former Vogue Australia Fashion Editor Victoria Alexander will be introducing her new book ‘Home’. In it she gives her tips and shows the importance of an interplay of colours and textures. She also shows us interior elements from right around the world.

‘The Widow of Walcha' is a shocking true story about death, love and lies in the small NSW town of Walcha, and one of the most extraordinary criminal trials in Australia’s history.

In ‘Missing, presumed dead’, former Crown Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi QC shares the shocking details about the disappearance without trace and murder of two women that caused massive police investigations and resulted in sensational trials that gripped Australia.