In the second part of our sports stories series, we turn our attention to books by and about the Australian athletes on the basketball and tennis courts and in the swimming pool.

Reading recommendations featuring stories from the Australian cricket, AFL, rugby and soccer fields.

Celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday with Shakespearean gems from the National Library's rare books collections.

See how Yvette Grant used the Library’s collections to revive the memory of four women in the story of Australian ballet.

Online genealogy resources make it easier than ever to dive into your family history from the comfort of home. 

Hear from Peter Crowley about his research for his debut book about surveyor Thomas Scott Townsend.

Learn about the fascinating career of Eleanor Witcombe with 2023 National Library Fellow and biographer Eleanor Hogan.

Hear from Dr Jo Langdon about her research and experience as a 2024 Creative Arts Fellow.

The Margarita Philosophica (Pearl of Philosophy) (1517) of German Carthusian monk and prior Gregor Reisch (c. 1467-1525).

Learn about the federal election ephemera collection and how you can contribute.