As a 20-year-old woman who feels serious anxiety when lost in Downtown Phoenix, I wouldn't have lasted a minute in five-year-old Saroo Brierley's shoes. Based on a true story, “Lion” tells the tale of ...

Saroo is the author of the autobiographical book, A Long Way Home, which has now been made into a major Hollywood film Lion. In an exclusive ... Sue and Saroo Brierley Source: SBS As an adult ...

We spoke to Saroo about his life and his first impressions of Australia as part of our SBS First Day series. Kata Kiss Peggy Giakoumelos and Marc Fennell report.

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By Wilson Wong In his latest book, the Rolling Stone writer David Browne tracks three decades of folk, blues, rock and jazz below 14th Street. By Peter Keepnews Our critic A.O. Scott walks you ...

A 5-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after he gets lost and ends up in Calcutta. Years later, he decides to search for his birth family.

By Dave Kim The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. By Ali Watkins Suggested ...

The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...

November 7, 2024 • With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

The turbulent and troubled life of Vivien Leigh comes to light in Lyndsy Spence's new book. Ysenda Maxtone Graham discovers the mental turmoil the actress battled with. How could a cocky blond 20 ...

Penny’s 19th installment in the beloved Gamache series is a particularly haunting and relevant mystery novel. Yael van der Wouden’s novel, shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize, is about ...

In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.