Books
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The past, present, future: Voicing Greek Australian dreaming
As an immigrant in the United States for forty long years, I regularly reflect on the significance of living between two cultures. As a person who makes a living teaching …
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1821 Revolution special: The Mistress of Spetses – an extract
The Mistress of Spetses – a historical novel is set during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and chronicles the life of Laskarina Bouboulina—the first female admiral who led a fleet …
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New book ‘Democracy, Silence and Fascism’ arrives in Australia
Kostas Tziras’ novel ‘Η Δημοκρατία, η Σιωπή και ο Φασισμός’ (Democracy, Silence, and Fascism) has officially arrived in Australia, telling a tale of political turmoil that delves into the decline …
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From Lesvos to the World: The wild Odyssey of Aristotle Roberto Carlos Smithopoulos
Sydney based writer, Billy Cotsis has been involved with eight book titles since 2016, he has authored 1453: Constantinople and the Immortal Rulers, the Many Faces of Hellenic Culture and …
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The Origins of Peace: John Martino on Olympia and the birth of the Olympic Games
John A. Martino and Michael P. O’Kane’s historical novel ‘Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games’ takes readers to the dawn of an “ancient Hellenic civilisation” following the Greek …
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New Greek Voices anthology showcases Greece’s best contemporary short fiction
A new anthology, ‘New Greek Voices: Best Short Fiction from Greece’ (Tiber & Hudson, 2024), is bringing contemporary Greek literature to a global audience. Edited by Helen Mitsios, the collection …
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“No One Told Me”: Christina Georgiades’s fight for hope
The journey to parenthood is far from easy for so many. Every day, countless women grapple with the challenge of becoming mothers, yet as a society, we rarely talk about …
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Neos Kosmos’s reading list for the holidays
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? There’s nothing more timeless or thoughtful than a book. At Neos Kosmos, we proudly showcase Greek writers and books inspired by Greek themes, offering …
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When the ocean awakens: Hobart’s thrilling surf stories preserved
Hobart’s coastline has long attracted thrill-seekers wishing to experience its wildness, with Marti Paradisis striving to preserve these stories of derring-do in his debut book. Paradisis, an established big wave …
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Summer reads: Greek history, myth, and culture uncovered
Billy Cotsis, Jim Claven, and Dr John Martino—a triad of passionate history tragics and writers an—share their must-read picks for the summer. Dr John Martino – Academic, and award-winning author …