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Book Look: The Sunlit Zone by Lisa Jacobson
The Sunlit Zone (2012) was written by Australian author Lisa Jacobson. I wouldn’t necessarily normally pick up this kind of novel in verse, but when it was shortlisted for the Stella Prize, it caught my eye. The blurb: Set in… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden: Hellena in Aphra Behn’s “The Rover”
The Rover is one of the all-time great Restoration comedies. One of the greatest silly romps of any era of playwriting, in fact, because it has everything: disguises, sword fights, carnival, a girl dressed as a boy, thwarted lovers, drunken shenanigans, sex, danger and a jilted courtesan. And its heroine, Hellena, is the ultimate witty wench.
Obligatory 12th Doctor Thread
If you’re the sort of person who prefers to be surprised, do not click on this thread!
Gratuitous Awesome: Nothing to Prove – Geek Girls & The Doubleclicks
This video was sourced from amazing geek girls around the world, as well as from some awesome Geeks – you can submit your own sign at the tumblr.
Friday Hoyden: Deborah Mailman
Deborah Mailman has been one of Australia’s most beloved actors for a couple of decades now, despite managing to look twenty only recently in the Sapphires.
Quick Hit – The Modesty Experiment
Does setting out to dress modestly for nine months give you any special insights into someone else’s culture?
Gratuitous Awesome: Stone the crows! It’s Star Wars Down Under!
Trailer for Star Wars Downunder. Star Wars Downunder is a 30 minute Star Wars fan film which finally answers the age old question, that has confounded many a film buff before: What would happen if you crossed Star Wars with an Australian beer commercial. Answer? Star Wars Downunder: an epic tale of the good, the bad and the thirsty.
Gratuitous Grumpy Cat Blogging
Captain Jack makes everything better.
The 62nd Down Under Feminists Carnival
This is the 62nd monthly Down Under Feminists Carnival. This edition of the carnival gathers together June 2013 feminist posts from writers living in Australia and New Zealand.
Hoyden About Town 