Genevieve Novak
Genevieve Novak’s second novel, Crushing, published by HarperCollins, is out now.
Opinion
Wellbeing
When I found myself tearing up in Bunnings, I knew I needed a rest
The business of tuning out during holidays can be hard work.
- by Genevieve Novak
Latest
Has my high point already become my backstory?
I’ve achieved all my life goals and now one question remains: what next?
- by Genevieve Novak
Meeting my readers is like interacting with someone from a dating app
As an author, I have a small taste of what celebrities experience. When I meet my readers it can be kind of weird; there is a simultaneous familiarity and disconnect.
- by Genevieve Novak
How TikTok created a Gen Z reading revolution
TikTok’s 24-hour book club, comprised mostly of younger readers, has changed the face of modern publishing.
- by Genevieve Novak
I quit: Why I need to stop doomscrolling
In a global ecosystem kept running by clicks and outrage, current events and unsolicited opinions slam you in the face whether you’re interested or not.
- by Genevieve Novak
I’m a Millennial who just bought property. Does that make me an adult?
Caught between Gens X and Z, we 30-somethings are struggling with the expectations of maturity.
- by Genevieve Novak
I was always blonde and smart. One day I realised it was OK to be both
Keep underestimating “bimbos”, if you like, but don’t be surprised when they take over the world.
- by Genevieve Novak
Opinion
Social media
Can we all just shut up and let people enjoy stuff?
From the Met Gala to oat milk, there are plenty of things to get riled up about. But really, don’t bother.
- by Genevieve Novak
Taylor Swift does it, and so do I. Your secrets aren’t safe with us
While Joe Alwyn braces for a musical slap, the rest of you would be wise to play nice.
- by Genevieve Novak
My soulmates have never been romantic. They’re people I love for free
Nothing feeds women like the love between two best friends who have each other’s backs no matter what.
- by Genevieve Novak
‘This doesn’t scare us’: Why are young women drawn to gruesome true crime?
From podcasts to TikTok and YouTube, gory murders are interrogated by the group most often targeted. Is it fear tourism or a training exercise?
- by Genevieve Novak