Books
Well-travelled author finds her inspiration in stories of the Dodecanese
Jennifer Barclay is basking in the autumn sunshine on Tilos trying to keep her kitten from trampling all over her herbs while I am sitting in the gloom of a …
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‘Lucky’s’ by Andrew Pippos makes The Guardian’s Top 20
Andrew Pippos’ debut novel, ‘Lucky’s’ has been featured in The Guardian’s top 20 Australian books for 2020. The book, centres the character of Lucky, a second-generation Chicago-born clarinet-playing Greek man …
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Wild Colonial Greeks: Exploring the history of Greek Australians in the early 1900s
A new book written by Peter Prineas, released this month by Arcadia publications delves into Greek settlement’s contribution to Australian history and evolution pushing back into the early days. As …
Book delves into issues of immigration and identity in Greek cinema
The treatment of immigration and identity in Greek Cinema in recent years is the subject of a new book by independent film scholar Dr Phillip E Phillis. The book, Greek …
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New Research on the Greek Resistance in the Second World War
The popular resistance to the Axis occupation is one of the most important aspects of Greece’s experience of the Second World War. Emerging in northern Greece almost as soon as …
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Kids craving for a Greek holiday? This language learning book could fill the gap through imagination
‘When life gives you lemon, make lemonade’ could be the motto describing Androula Matthews’ experience during Melbourne’s back-to-back lockdowns. Wedding plans for May with her fiancé and their honeymoon to …
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Mischief and mishaps: Michael Yiannoudes’ stories of Dodgy Mike
From setting the drapes on fire to jumping out the window of a girl’s house, Michael Yiannoudes has gotten up more mischief in his youth than most would in a …
Underwogs: George Megalogenis explores Australia’s multi generational migrant experience
Journalist, author and political commentator George Megalogenis has made a unique contribution to Australian conversations about migration, politics and our shared potential. He first met Natasha Cica – the guest …
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American author recounts his sojourn to his Greek roots in Crete
Seven years ago, Peter Manouselis nearly burnt himself out making his fortune as investment banking analyst on Wall Street. He decided he needed to explore the other possibilities that life …
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Author George Sotirios competes for NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
Greek Australian author George Sotirios is amongst the notable writers competing for this year’s NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Titled, ‘Graffiti Over Marble: A Portrait of Greece in Crisis’, Sotirios’ book, …