Books
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Pontian diet, an online presentation gives background into Pontian food culture
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Professor Thomas Savvidis will present his book, “Pontian Diet”, in an online event by the Australian Federation of Pontian Associations at 6pm on Thursday, 14 January. …
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A world less than perfect in Hydra brought into clear focus
It is worth keeping in mind that a classic of the post-war Australian novel, My Brother Jack, owes its existence to the incredible patience and generosity of a grocery store/kafenion …
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 …