Published 17 November 200818 November 2008 · Main Posts Summer read admin From the website of the State Library of Victoria: 14 November 2008 – 28 February 2009 A good book is essential equipment for summer, whether you’re at the beach, in the bush or in your own backyard. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of great reads for the 2008 Summer Read program. The list includes something for everyone – novels, short stories, non-fiction and poetry. And they’re all set in Victoria or by Victorian authors! How can I get involved? read the books on the Summer Read shortlist vote online or by SMS for your favourite summer read and be in the running to win one of several great prizes share your ideas about books with other readers and the summer read authors on the blog from 21 November attend free events in public libraries across the state. How does it work? Well, say, you wanted to, say, vote for Radical Melbourne, you might click here or else you could SMS ‘RADICAL’ to 13 46 88. Just sayin’. admin More by admin › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 20 March 20262 April 2026 · Main Posts Final results of the 2025 Judith Wright Poetry Prize Editorial team Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize seeks outstanding poetry from new and emerging writers. This year’s judges, Shastra Deo, Harry Reid and […] 20 March 202620 March 2026 · Main Posts Final results of the 2025 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize Editorial team Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize seeks outstanding original short fiction of up to 3000 words themed loosely around the notion […]
