The Sydney Review of Books
publishes critical, creative, ambitious, and engaging writing on contemporary
literature and culture.
The journal was established in 2013, partly in response to the diminished critical discussion of literature and
the arts in the mainstream media in Australia. The journal is committed to original and informed literary criticism and
to the essay in all its forms, working with Australia’s best writers to publish essays and reviews that expand
and enrich Australian literary culture.
Each week the SRB presents new review essays, feature essays, and interviews, as well as curating a lively series
of public programs throughout the year. SRB supports writers and writing and each year offer a number of residencies
and fellowships for critics at all stages of their career.