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Are you looking for something to read over your lunch break? Maybe you'd like to sample the next book from your favourite author? Browse our list of titles with excerpts available to read below. We're adding new titles all the time, so make sure you check back regularly.
Wish You Were Here
by Jodi Picoult
In the breathtaking beauty of the Galapagos Islands, Diana will learn who she really is, and the person she wants to become, in Jodi's deeply moving novel about the resilience of the human spirit.
Mortals
by Rachel E. Menzies and Ross G. Menzies
Human society is shaped by many things, but underlying them all is one fundamental force - our fear of death. This is the ground-breaking theory explored in Mortals.
The School between Winter and Fairyland
by Heather Fawcett
A spell-binding tale of magic, monsters and mystery, set in an enchanted boarding school. Full of suspense and exquisitely written, this is middle-grade fantasy at its best - and most original - for fans of Nevermoor.
The Curlew's Eye
by Karen Manton
A richly atmospheric Gothic mystery set around a ruined homestead in the NT's Top End.
The Housemate
by Sarah Bailey
The new standalone thriller from the award-winning writer of the bestselling Gemma Woodstock trilogy: The Dark Lake, Into the Night and Where the Dead Go.
The Heart Principle
by Helen Hoang
A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected - and the man she enlists to help her - in this heartfelt new romance by the bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang.
It's Not You, It's Me
by Gabrielle Williams
A literally life-changing novel about time travel, soulmates and serial killers that asks a very big question: Can you ever change your fate? This is award-winning YA author Gabrielle Williams' most surprising, ambitious and dexterous book yet.
The Song of Lewis Carmichael
by Sofie Laguna, illustrated by Marc McBride
A beautiful, illustrated adventure story with a classic feel, about a quiet boy and a talking crow on an extraordinary hot-air balloon ride to the Arctic.
The Dark Remains
by William McIlvanney, Ian Rankin
In this scorching crime hook-up, number one bestseller Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective.
Get Started Investing
by Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske
The founders of Australia's #1 finance podcast network, Equity Mates, show how you can tap into the awesome power of the stockmarket - it's easier than you think!
Happy Hour
by Jacquie Byron
Elizabeth Strout meets Marian Keyes in this wonderful, joyful, funny debut novel from Australian author Jacquie Byron.
Just Murdered
by Katherine Kovacic
Introducing the fabulous Ms Peregrine Fisher, niece of the famous Phryne Fisher, as seen on 7plus and Acorn tv
Sugar Town Queens
by Malla Nunn
From the award-winning author of the CBCA shortlisted When the Ground is Hard, comes a stunning portrait of a family divided and an uplifting story of how friendship saves and heals.
The Little French Bridal Shop
by Jennifer Dupee
Full of heart and filled with messy, intriguing characters in a riveting story about family, life and relationships.
The Wattle Seed Inn
by Leonie Kelsall
An entrancing new rural romance from the bestselling author of The Farm at Peppertree Crossing.
The Best Friend Promise: MerTales 1
by Rebecca Timmis
A sea-sational new series, packed with mermagic and flipperific adventure.
The Shut Ins
by Katherine Brabon
From the winner of the Australian/Vogel's Literary Award, this tour-de-force explores loneliness and desire, the peril and beauty of solitude - and our need for connection.
Care
by Brooke McAlary
From the internationally bestselling author of SLOW comes a new call-to-arms for a new approach to living well - for everyone.
Small Acts of Defiance
by Michelle Wright
The remarkable debut novel from acclaimed prize-winning short fiction writer Michelle Wright, author of Fine.
Magpie's Bend
by Maya Linnell
A pitch-perfect rural romance of community and family from the bestselling author of Bottlebrush Creek.
Nancy Business
by R.W.R. McDonald
Tippy, Uncle Pike and Devon are back for another camp cosy crime mystery from the award-winning author of The Nancys.
The Boy Who Stepped Through Time
by Anna Ciddor
An accidental trip back to the Roman Empire sets off a race against time to save a friendship - and a life. A thrilling time-slip adventure from a much-loved Australian author.
You Had It Coming
by B.M. Carroll
A tumultuous psychological suspense from the author of Who We Were, exploring revenge, shattered reputations, and the true nature of consent.
Snowflake
by Louise Nealon
A startling, honest, laugh and cry novel about growing up and leaving home, only to find that you've taken it with you, Snowflake is a novel for a generation, and for everyone who's taken those first, terrifying steps towards adulthood.
The Bombay Prince
by Sujata Massey
The redoubtable Perveen Mistry makes her triumphant return to solve a shocking murder on the streets of 1920s Bombay
Sister of the Bollywood Bride
by Nandini Bajpai
For fans of Morgan Matson's Save the Date and Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi (streaming as Mismatched on Netflix) comes a fun and lighthearted novel about one teen's summer tackling disasters including, but not limited to, family, romance, and weather - as she plans her sister's Bollywood-style Indian wedding.
How Stella Learned to Talk
by Christina Hunger
The groundbreaking story of the world's first talking dog, the indispensable dog book for the new decade.
The Other Side of Perfect
by Mariko Turk
A stunning and unique story about healing that offers a gentle hand to anyone who struggles with perfectionism, competition and an all-or-nothing mindset, as well as those who don't understand ambition.
Fury
by Kathryn Heyman
A raw, painfully honest, heartbreaking account of a young woman raising herself out of abuse and poverty to become her own hero.
Take Me Home
by Karly Lane
When Elle Kinnaird takes the plunge and travels from her rural small-town life to the misty legends of her ancestors in the Scottish highlands, she finds that it's a big world after all. A heartwarming novel about new beginnings, from the bestselling author of Fool Me Once.
Before You Knew My Name
by Jacqueline Bublitz
An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel exploring trauma, connection, and our cultural obsession with dead girls.
Beyond Alice
by Tanya Heaslip
From the happiness and freedom of her bush childhood, Tanya Heaslip is sent to a boarding school sixteen hundred kilometres away from everything and everyone she loves. As these years pass surrounded by the friends she makes, Tanya's memoir is a humorous and inspiring story of strength, resilience and the realities of Australian outback life.
Now That I See You
by Emma Batchelor
The winner of the prestigious The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award.
Mirror's Edge: Impostors 3
by Scott Westerfeld
A secret mission. False identities. Surveillance dust. High stakes. The heart-stopping third book in the New York Times bestselling Impostors series.
The French Gift
by Kirsty Manning
A World War II story of female friendship, longing and sacrifice through war and loss, bringing together the present and the past.
Leave Me Alone
by Christian Hull
The hilarious, no-filter memoir from beloved comedian and social media star Christian Hull.
Something to Hide
by Fleur McDonald
A riveting new novel of rural suspense from the bestselling Voice of the Outback.
Huda and Me
by H. Hayek
A cheeky, fun and fast-moving tale of two Lebanese-Australian kids who decide to escape their horrible babysitter by running away…to the other side of the world.
The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions
by Kerry Greenwood
The elegant Miss Phryne Fisher returns in this scintillating collection, which features four brand-new stories.
Love Objects
by Emily Maguire
A stunning novel of great compassion and insight, from the author of the Stella Prize-shortlisted An Isolated Incident.
How to Fake Being Tidy
by Fenella Souter
Funny true stories about the everyday dramas that can make or break friendships, cooking, housekeeping and the domestic chaos that always threatens to get the upper hand, written in the tradition of Nora Ephron.
Waking Romeo
by Kathryn Barker
What if Juliet Capulet met someone who made her doubt true love? What if Wuthering Heights was a message to a time traveller? A cosmic reimagining of Romeo and Juliet and homage to two literary classics in a compelling novel about fate, love and time travel from an award-winning author.
Cuckoo's Flight
by Wendy Orr
When Clio's town in Bronze Age Crete is threatened by seafaring raiders, she faces the greatest sacrifice of all. Can Clio, her herd of horses and a new young friend find a way to change their destinies? Another wonderfully engaging historical middle fiction adventure from the author of Dragonfly Song and Nim's Island.
From Where I Fell
by Susan Johnson
Two women from opposite ends of the earth begin corresponding by chance and start sharing the intimacies of their lives.
The Family Doctor
by Debra Oswald
A novel of searing emotional truth, told with the relentless pull of a thriller, from the award-winning creator of Offspring.
New Animal
by Ella Baxter
A stunning, heartbreakingly funny debut novel from a brilliant new literary voice. Sex, death, grief, running away…only one of these makes Amelia feel like a new animal.
Shatter City: Impostors 2
by Scott Westerfeld
Secrets. Rebellion. Treachery. Resistance. The thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Impostors. Set in the brilliant world of the Uglies series, book 1 of which is soon to be a major Netflix film.
How to Endo
by Bridget Hustwaite
A vibrant, empowering guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis, from triple j presenter and endometriosis advocate Bridget Hustwaite.
Impostors
by Scott Westerfeld
Deception. Risk. Betrayal. Redemption. Master storyteller Scott Westerfeld is at the top of his game with another New York Times bestseller. Impostors is set in the brilliant world of the Uglies series, book 1 of which is soon to be a major Netflix film.
Tiger Daughter
by Rebecca Lim
Wen Zhou is determined to create a future for herself that is more satisfying than the life her parents expect her to lead. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Tiger Daughter is a wonderfully compelling and authentic Own Voices novel about growing up Asian in Australia.
The Boy from the Mish
by Gary Lonesborough
A funny and heartwarming queer Indigenous YA novel, set in a rural Australian community, about seventeen-year-old Jackson finding the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him.
With My Little Eye
by Sandra Hogan
The very funny true story of three children recruited by their parents to work for ASIO in the 1950s.
Crackenback
by Lee Christine
A thrilling tale of snow-bound crime and suspense from the bestselling author of Charlotte Pass
What Could Be Saved
by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz
An enthralling, redemptive novel set in Bangkok in 1972 and Washington, DC in 2019 about an expatriate child who goes missing, whose family is contacted decades later by a man claiming to be the vanished boy.
Elizabeth and Elizabeth
by Sue Williams
The story of how two women, who should have been bitter foes, combined their courage and wisdom to wield extraordinary power and influence behind the scenes of the fledgling colony.
Genuine Fraud
by E. Lockhart
How far would you go to become someone else? A masterful young adult thriller from the author of blockbuster bestseller We Were Liars.
Intimacy and Solitude
by Stephanie Dowrick
Social distancing under COVID has thrown us more deeply into our intimate relationships, and kept us achingly apart from family, friends and others. Stephanie Dowrick's classic Intimacy and Solitude is the wise guide we need to help us find our personal ground, whatever challenges we face.
Something Like This
by Karly Lane
A spellbinding new rural romance from the bestselling author of the Callahans of Stringybark Creek trilogy and Fool Me Once.
Maeve Binchy's Treasury
by Maeve Binchy
Over forty delightful stories drawn from The Return Journey and This Year it will be Different, plus eight new autobiographical stories.
2020 Dictionary
by Dominic Knight
From the bestselling author of Strayapedia comes the definitive dictionary of the year the world went to sh*t.
The Law of Innocence
by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer MICKEY HALLER is back in this heart-stopping new thriller from No. 1 bestselling author Michael Connelly.
Death in Daylesford
by Kerry Greenwood
Surrounded by secrets, great and small, the formidable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to vanquish injustice.
The Shearer's Wife
by Fleur McDonald
A riveting new novel of rural suspense from the bestselling Voice of the Outback.
Catch Me If I Fall
by Barry Jonsberg
Ashleigh and Aiden are thirteen-year-old twins who promise to always look out for each other. Aiden is more dedicated to the task than Ashleigh, but when it comes to matters of life and death, they both exhibit a fierce protectiveness that will change the course of their lives.
Adventurers, Pioneers and Misfits
by Jim Haynes
From an eccentric musical genius to an escaped convict who ended up Japan, Jim Haynes reveals some of Australia's most amazing, and sometimes unbelievable, true life stories
Dash and Lily's Book of Dares (Netflix tie-in)
by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
A Netflix tie-in edition of the whirlwind holiday romance between cynical Dash and optimistic Lily who trade dares, dreams and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City.
Infinite Splendours
by Sofie Laguna
The incandescent new novel from the acclaimed Miles Franklin winner author of The Eye of the Sheep and The Choke.
Nothing Much Happens
by Kathryn Nicolai
Based on the popular podcast, soothing stories to carry you off to deep, restful sleep
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
by Garth Nix
From the bestselling author of Angel Mage, this new fantasy adventure set in 1980s London follows one girl's quest to find her father, leading her to a secret society of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World when it disastrously intrudes into the modern world.
Future Girl
by Asphyxia
Future Girl explores what it means to come of age as a Deaf teenager, against the backdrop of a near-future Melbourne on the brink of environmental catastrophe.
Max
by Alex Miller
An astonishing, moving tribute to Alex's friend, Max Blatt, that is at once a meditation on memory itself, on friendship and a reminder to the reader that history belongs to humanity.
The Book of Two Ways
by Jodi Picoult
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light returns with a thought-provoking and otherworldly new novel about the fates that we choose for ourselves and what happens when we have the chance to choose again.
The Healthy Baby Gut Guide
by Dr Vincent Ho
An accessible, practical guide to preventing and managing children's allergies and improving their immune systems, from leading gastroenterologist Dr Vincent Ho.
The Lying Life of Adults
by Elena Ferrante
A powerful new novel set in a divided Naples by Elena Ferrante, the beloved best-selling author of My Brilliant Friend.
The Carbon Club
by Marian Wilkinson
The inside story of how a network of influential climate sceptics, politicians and business leaders fought to control Australia's response to the climate crisis.
None Shall Sleep
by Ellie Marney
Interviewing convicted juvenile killers for the FBI leads Emma Lewis and Travis Bell on the hunt for a serial murderer who targets teenagers. A riveting YA thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seat from start to finish.
The Other Side of the Sky
by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
A magnetic and addictive tale of star-crossed love, inexplicable magic and an impossible choice. Science and faith collide in this tale of magic, destiny and the changing truths found through love by the award-winning authors of the bestselling Starbound trilogy.
The Good Teacher
by Petronella McGovern
From the bestselling author of Six Minutes, comes a fast-paced, heart-stopping thriller full of gripping tension, twists and turns.
The Music Advantage
by Dr Anita Collins
Groundbreaking music educator Dr Anita Collins draws on the latest international neurological research to reveal the extraordinary and often surprising benefits of learning music for children from newborns to teenagers.
Bluebird
by Malcolm Knox
'If Winton is an aria, Knox is early Rolling Stones.' The Guardian
A stunning new novel about longing, regret, redemption and the terrible legacy of decades of secrets buried in an Australian beachside suburb.
The Morbids
by Ewa Ramsey
Heart-wrenching, heartwarming and ultimately uplifting--a story about the power of a little kindness.
No Matter Our Wreckage
by Gemma Carey
A ground-breaking, uncompromising and unflinching memoir about grooming, intergenerational trauma, grief and love.
Public Enemies
by Mark Dapin
The gripping and revealing inside story of Australia's most notorious armed robbers.
Blunt Force
by Lynda La Plante
Jane Tennison must navigate the salacious world of theatre to solve a brutal murder in the heart of London's West End, in the brilliant new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.
The Girl in the Mirror
by Rose Carlyle
An edge-of-your-seat debut thriller with identical twins, a crazy inheritance and a boat full of secrets. Who can you trust? Absolutely nobody!
The Commando Way
by Bram Connolly
Clear-headed, frank, witty and surprising, a top Australian soldier shares his secrets of success in life and work learnt in combat and adversity.
The McCalister Legacy
by Nicole Hurley-Moore
Someone is hiding a secret-one that could change Berry's life, and alter her tragic past.
The Erasure Initiative
by Lili Wilkinson
A brilliant psychological thriller from one of Australia's finest YA authors.
Bush School
by Peter O'Brien
A charming story of a time long-gone and the struggles of a young man with his first teaching assignment in a village at the back of beyond.
Traitors and Spies
by John Fahey
The history of Australia's intelligence operations in the early 20th century reveals the dark underside of Australian politics, including early infiltration by Russian agents, persecution of innocent civilians, and corruption, right up to the prime minister's office.
Truel1f3: Lifel1k3 3 (Truelife: Lifelike 3)
by Jay Kristoff
From the bestselling co-author of the Illuminae Files comes the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning LIFEL1K3 trilogy.
Enid
by Robert Wainwright
From the bestselling author of Sheila comes the story of a bewitching Australian socialite who fascinated the world.
Finding Eadie
by Caroline Beecham
The author of Maggie's Kitchen and Eleanor's Secret delivers another compelling story of love and mystery during wartime.
The Last Lighthouse Keeper
by John Cook with Jon Bauer
A beautiful memoir from John Cook, one of Tasmania's last kerosene lighthouse keepers. A story about madness and wilderness, shining a light onto the vicissitudes of love and nature.
The Last Navigator
by Paul Goodwin with Gordon Goodwin
An extraordinary first-person story of a boy from the Queensland bush who survived the dangers of Bomber Command to become Qantas' last navigator.
Budgets Don't Work (But This Does)
by Melissa Browne
In this breakthrough book you'll discover your Money Story, your Money Type and just as importantly you'll learn the habits, triggers and tricks that are right for you.
Drugs, Guns & Lies
by Keith Banks with Ben Smith
A story from the inside when Queensland had the most corrupt police force in the country. This is what it's really like to be an undercover police officer.
Better Luck Next Time
by Kate Hilton
A brilliant generational family comedy for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld and Nora Ephron, and television's This Is Us, Offspring and Parenthood.
Again Again
by E. Lockhart
In this novel full of surprises from the New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud, E. Lockhart ups the ante with an inventive and romantic story about human connection, forgiveness, self-discovery, and possibility.
The Convict Valley
by Mark Dunn
The story of the second British penal settlement in Australia, where a notoriously brutal convict regime became the template for penal stations in other states. Mark Dunn explores relations between the white settlers and the local Aboriginal landholders, and uncovers a long forgotten massacre.
Bottlebrush Creek
by Maya Linnell
A pitch-perfect rural romance of changing relationships and family ties from the bestselling author of Wildflower Ridge.
On a Barbarous Coast
by Craig Cormick and Harold Ludwick
On a Barbarous Coast is an alternative retelling of Captain James Cook's story co-written by Craig Cormick and Harold Ludwick in the tradition of imagined histories.
The Satapur Moonstone
by Sujata Massey
Lawyer-sleuth Perveen Mistry returns in another fascinating Bombay mystery.
Aurora Burning: The Aurora Cycle 2
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
The ferociously hot sequel to the international bestseller Aurora Rising, which sees the return of Squad 312 in an explosive battle to save the galaxy. By the award-winning authors of the Illuminae Files.
Fool Me Once
by Karly Lane
An enticing new rural romance from the bestselling author of The Wrong Callahan and Mr Right Now.
Peta Lyre's Rating Normal
by Anna Whateley
At sixteen, neurodivergent Peta Lyre is the success story of social training. That is, until she finds herself on a school ski trip - and falling in love with the new girl. Peta will need to decide which rules to keep, and which rules to break.
Radio Girl
by David Dufty
All around Australia, former WRANs and navy men regard the woman they know as Mrs Mac with a level of reverence usually reserved for saints. Yet today no-one has any idea of who she was and how she rescued Australia's communication systems in World War II.
Love After Love
by Ingrid Persaud
The debut novel from the winner of the BBC Short Story Award is a love letter to family and friendship in all its forms. It has a West Indian heart, a Caribbean setting and a truly Trini voice.
Who We Were
by B.M. Carroll
A gripping novel about the power of childhood cruelty, and how it makes us the adults we become.
The Viennese Girl
by Jenny Lecoat
Inspired by the true story of a young Jewish girl - Hedy Bercu - who fled to Jersey from Vienna only to find herself trapped on the island during the German occupation.
Mighty Minotaur: Rise of the Mythix 2
by Anh Do, illustrated by Chris Wahl
What happens when three ordinary teenagers discover they are destined to be … the Unicorn, the Minotaur, the Griffin?
A Treacherous Country
by K.M. Kruimink
The winner of the prestigious literary award that has launched over a hundred authors - The Australian/Vogel's Literary award.
Red Dirt Country
by Fleur McDonald
Detective Dave Burrows returns in another suspenseful rural crime novel from bestselling author Fleur McDonald.
The Deceptions
by Suzanne Leal
Long-buried family secrets surface in a compelling new novel from the author of The Teacher's Secret.
Budgerigar
by Sarah Harris and Don Baker
A curiosity of everything you ever wanted to know (or realised you never knew) about budgies
Deep Water
by Sarah Epstein
A gripping mystery about a missing boy and a group of teenagers who know more than they're telling about the night he disappeared, from the award-winning author of Small Spaces.
The XX Brain
by Dr Lisa Mosconi
The XX Brain is the first book to explain how hormonal changes makes a woman's brain especially vulnerable to Alzheimer's, and shows how this risk and also other forms of dementia can be reduced by preventive medicine and lifestyle modifications designed specifically for women.
The Vanishing Deep
by Astrid Scholte
Astrid Scholte, bestselling author of Four Dead Queens, brings fans a thrilling new standalone YA fantasy where the dead can be revived…for a price.
Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club
by Julian Leatherdale
Murder and blackmail, family drama and love, all set within the shady underbelly of 1930s Kings Cross and its glamorous fringe.
She I Dare Not Name
by Donna Ward
A compelling memoir about the single life and the courage to live alone in a world made for couples and families.
Below Deck
by Sophie Hardcastle
Below Deck is the highly anticipated debut novel from author Sophie Hardcastle. A heartbreakingly poetic and haunting story about the vagaries of consent, about who has the space to speak and who is believed.
The Secrets of Strangers
by Charity Norman
A gunshot rings out in a London cafe and the lives of five strangers will never be the same again. The only thing that's certain is that nothing is as it seems.
House on Endless Waters
by Emuna Elon
A lyrical and exquisitely moving novel about a writer who embarks on a transformative journey in Amsterdam, where he discovers the shocking truth about his mother's wartime experience.
Flight Lines
by Andrew Darby
Andrew Darby follows the extraordinary migratory shorebirds from Australia's southern ocean to the Arctic and back. On these travels he explores the power of science to reveal the mysteries of these birds, and to heal both their endangered world - and unexpectedly - himself.
The King of Crows: The Diviners 4
by Libba Bray
The breathtaking final instalment in the epic #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Diviners, set against the backdrop of New York City, in which the showdown against the King of Crows is here at last.
Ten Rogues
by Peter Grose
A band of convicts, a scoundrel by the name of Jimmy Porter, a stolen brig and a daring plan for escape
Dear Parents
by Gabbie Stroud
In this funny, heartfelt and passionate call to arms, Gabbie Stroud makes a plea to all parents to understand their roles as their children's lifelong teachers and show how they can best help their kids' teachers and schools achieve the best results for the next generation of leaders.
Good Dogs Don't Make It to the South Pole
by Hans-Olav Thyvold
The wisest, funniest, and most inspiring book on ageing and friendship written by a dog you'll ever read.
Fauna
by Donna Mazza
A compelling near-future literary novel, psychological thriller and family drama.
The Love That Remains
by Susan Francis
An extraordinary memoir about secrets, life's shocking twists and unconditional love.
H is for Happiness
by Barry Jonsberg
Film tie-in edition of My Life as an Alphabet which is now the major Australian film, H is for Happiness. A delightful story of an unusual girl who goes to great lengths to bring love and laughter into the lives of everyone she cares about.
A Murder at Malabar Hill
by Sujata Massey
A legally-minded sleuth takes to the streets of 1920s Bombay in a fascinating new mystery.
The Mothers
by Genevieve Gannon
What if you gave birth to someone else's child? A gripping family drama inspired by a real-life case of an IVF laboratory mix-up.
Return to Stringybark Creek
by Karly Lane
'Karly Lane has a wonderful way of creating a sense of place - Stringybark Creek comes alive off the page... These are books I know I can fall into and be transported.' - Noveltea Corner.
Strayan Dictionary
by Dominic Knight
The hilarious dictionary of Australia's unique words and phrases
The Boy Who Felt Too Much
by Lorenz Wagner
The human story behind Henry Markram's Intense World Theory of autism. How a renowned neuroscientist and his son changed our view of autism forever
Josephine's Garden
by Stephanie Parkyn
A captivating story of love, nature and identity in Napoleon's France
The Last Resort
by Marissa Stapley
'A cult-like couples retreat... secrets, lies and psychoses... a climax of biblical proportions. A rollicking thrill-ride!' - Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Party.
The Clergyman's Wife
by Molly Greeley
A moving story of unexpected love featuring Charlotte from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. 'Poignant, pensive and brilliant ...' Laurel Ann Nattress, editor of Jane Austen Made Me Do It.
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3)
by Holly Black
'He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne'. In this thrilling conclusion to the Faerie fantasy Folk of the Air trilogy, Jude needs to harden her heart yet again and make the most difficult decision of all...
Remembering Bob
by Sue Pieters-Hawke
A warm, moving and revealing collection of stories and memories about Bob Hawke from across the nation, edited by his eldest daughter
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3)
by Holly Black
'He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne'. In this thrilling conclusion to the Faerie fantasy Folk of the Air trilogy, Jude needs to harden her heart yet again and make the most difficult decision of all...
In Darkness Visible
by Tony Jones
Intriguing, gripping and believable, Tony Jones has used worldwide political history to create a second sensational thriller.
Aboriginal Australians
by Richard Broome
The highly regarded history of Australia's First Nations people since colonisation, fully updated for this fifth edition.
Starting From Now
by Fleur McDonald
A suspenseful novel of rural life and real country issues from our genuine Voice of the Outback, author of the bestselling Where the River Runs.
The Big Book of Australia's War Stories
by Jim Haynes
A unique collection of poignant, horrific, sad and sometimes dryly humorous stories and tales about wartime experiences of Australian's on the front lines, in the air and on the sea.
The Magnolia Sword
by Sherry Thomas
Mulan has been drilled in martial arts to fight the duel of her life - but what if her sworn enemy is also her secret love? A heart-thumping retelling that brings a much-loved heroine to life.
The Night Fire
by Michael Connelly
Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch’s mentor, the man who trained him - new from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.
The Weekend
by Charlotte Wood
The brilliant new novel from Charlotte Wood, acclaimed author of The Natural Way of Things.
Angel Mage
by Garth Nix
From fantasy master Garth Nix comes a new world of angels, heroes, gunpowder and high magic.
Memory-wise
by Dr Anne Unkenstein
Informs, reassures and gives practical guidance to people who worry they are losing their memory.
Anzac and Aviator
by Michael Molkentin
The story of extraordinary Australian, Ross Smith, who rode to war at Gallipoli on horseback and by the end of the war, was one of the most highly awarded fighter pilots.
Convict Colony
by David Hill
The author of the magnificent bestselling account of the First Fleet returns to early Sydney to tell the story of the years that followed as it's never been told before.
Bruny
by Heather Rose
The brilliant and explosive new novel from the author of the award-winning The Museum of Modern Love.
A Sharp Left Turn
by Mike Chunn
A rollercoaster yarn about Mike Chunn's years in the ground-breaking band Split Enz, but also the powerful story of how he dealt with a crippling mental health issue and went on to become one of our most influential music identities.
'The NZ rock bio that everyone is going to want this Christmas.' Jenna Todd, Time Out
'How enthusiasm, passion and self-belief can achieve remarkable results.' Alex Behan, Stuff
'You're a very good writer, Mike.' John Campbell, TV One
'Infectious . . .' NZ Listener
Golden Unicorn: Rise of the Mythix 1
by Anh Do, illustrated by Chris Wahl
An epic new universe of adventure from best-selling author Anh Do.
Shatter City: Impostors 2
by Scott Westerfeld
Secrets. Rebellion. Treachery. Resistance. The thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Impostors.
Hasina: Through My Eyes
by Michelle Aung Thin, edited by Lyn White
A gripping story of one child's experience of the refugee crisis in Myanmar.
RAAF Black Cats
by Robert Cleworth and John Suter Linton
The secret and dangerous operations of Australia's Pacific War Catalina crews told for the first time.
The Breeding Season
by Amanda Niehaus
A breathtaking debut that explores love, science, loss and the so-called feminine ideal.
The Rich Man's House
by Andrew McGahan
An unputdownable final novel from the Miles Franklin Award-winning author of The White Earth.
The Unforgiving City
by Maggie Joel
Secrets and lies throw three lives into chaos in the last days of the nineteenth century.
Night Fishing
by Vicki Hastrich
A luminous and remarkable memoir of a singular life in art and nature.
Someone's Wife
by Linda Burgess
A brilliant collection of personal essays from a quietly subversive writer.
'A work written with brio, Someone's Wife is hilarious and devastating, a sliver of New Zealand culture and history told through a single vibrant life and its entanglements with others. Slouching towards Aotearoa, perhaps Burgess is our Didion, albeit less aloof, more gregarious and with better jokes.' Emma Gattey, Landfall
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
by Wai Chim
This compelling young adult novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from a mental illness was short-listed for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
Where the Dead Go
by Sarah Bailey
Four years after the events of Into the Night, DS Gemma Woodstock is on the trail of a missing girl in a small coastal town.
See You at the Toxteth
by Peter Corris
A selection of stories featuring Australia's favourite PI, plus unpublished writing by Peter Corris on crime.
The Clockmaker's Daughter
by Kate Morton
Kate Morton's highly acclaimed novels have sold over 11 million copies worldwide and are number one bestsellers around the world.
Larrikins in Khaki
by Tim Bowden
From recruitment and training and the battlegrounds of Palestine, North Africa, Thailand, Burma and beyond, here are the highly individual stories of Australia's World War II Diggers told in their own voices - warts and all.
You Will (Probably) Survive
by Lauren Dubois
A brilliantly honest guide to the highs and lows of parenthood from the author of award-winning blog The Thud.
Graveyard Shift in Ghost Town
by Michael Pryor
Anton Marin and Rani Cross team up again to fight the ghosts that are plaguing the city. And now there's a vicious ghost-hunting faction in town as well. A highly entertaining sequel to the smart, snappy and funny Gap Year in Ghost Town.
Impossible Music
by Sean Williams
When the song is over, what remains? A novel about rediscovering yourself when everything you once took for granted is gone.
Born at the Right Time
by Ron McCallum
Blind since birth, Ron regards himself as fortunate to have been born at a time when ever improving technology has enabled him to live a rich and full life, and to become a professor of law at one of Australia's most prestigious universities.
The Bride Test
by Helen Hoang
From the critically acclaimed author of The Kiss Quotient comes a romantic novel about love that crosses international borders and all boundaries of the heart...
Into the Wild: Wolf Girl 1
by Anh Do, Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
A wildly exciting new adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do.
Dev1at3: Lifel1k3 2 (Deviate: Lifelike 2)
by Jay Kristoff
The explosive sequel to Lifel1k3 that 'reads like a crazed mash up of Blade Runner, Paradise Lost, X-Men, Mad Max and everything in between' from the author of the Nevernight Chronicles and co-author of the New York Times bestselling Illuminae Files.
Nexus: Zeroes 3
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA superheroes series.
The Electric Hotel
by Dominic Smith
From the award-winning author of the acclaimed bestseller The Last Painting of Sara de Vos comes a luminous new novel tracing the intertwined fates of a silent film director and his muse.
The Nancys
by R.W.R. McDonald
A schoolgirl and her uncle and his boyfriend have two weeks to solve a murder in a small town style forgot...
Wildflower Ridge
by Maya Linnell
Four sisters, one farm and a second chance at following your heart.
Outback Songman
by Ted Egan
The extraordinary life of one of Australia's great raconteurs and bush musicians, told in his own words.
When the Ground Is Hard
by Malla Nunn
This CBCA short-listed book also won the LA Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature and is a stunning and heartrending mystery set in a Swaziland boarding school about two girls of different castes who bond over a shared copy of Jane Eyre.
Aurora Rising: The Aurora Cycle 1
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
From the New York Times and internationally bestselling authors of the Illuminae Files comes a new science fiction epic.
Shauna's Great Expectations
by Kathleen Loughnan
A fresh and compelling novel about an Aboriginal scholarship student and her surprising final year of school.
Mr Right Now
by Karly Lane
Romantic and exciting, the story of the Callahans of Stringybark Creek continues. Readers of Fiona Palmer and Rachael Johns will love this.
Daughter of Bad Times
by Rohan Wilson
A suspenseful, truthful and compelling novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Roving Party.
Life Before
by Carmel Reilly
Suspense and family secrets surround a pair of estranged siblings in a compelling debut thriller.
Alice to Prague
by Tanya Heaslip
What happens when a young independent Northern Territory country girl decides to follow her dreams and go off in search of adventures abroad? An honest, often funny, bittersweet memoir of love, loss and belonging; of the hard-won understanding around where home lies.
Losing the Plot
by Elizabeth Coleman
Funny, charming and captivating, with a plot within a plot, and a girl who is looking for love in all the wrong places.
The Note Through the Wire
by Doug Gold
An extraordinary true story of a love that emerged, against all odds, between two young people from opposite sides of the globe as they fought for freedom during World War II.
The Colonial Fantasy
by Sarah Maddison
A call for a radical restructuring of the relationship between black and white Australia.
D-Day New Guinea
by Phillip Bradley
The most complete telling of one of the most significant campaigns of the Pacific War and Australia's role in it.
The Honeyman and the Hunter
by Neil Grant
Rudra is an Indian-Australian boy at a crossroads, poised to step into the world of adulthood and to discover his cultural heritage and how that might truly define him. A wonderful exploration of dual heritage, cultural identity, family and the power of storytelling.
The Impossible Climb
by Mark Synnott
The story of the greatest climbing feat ever undertaken - Alex Honnold's 2017 solo, rope-less free climb of the legendary 3000-foot vertical cliff, El Capitan.
Esther
by Jessica North
The little-known rags to riches love story of a convict girl who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet. Much like another, better-known colonial woman, Elizabeth Macarthur, Esther successfully managed her husband's property and became a significant figure in the new colony.
Loving Sylvie
by Elizabeth Smither
A sensual, witty novel that weaves together the stories of three women; beautifully written by one of our most clever wordsmiths.
'Allusive and elusive, evocative and elegant, Elizabeth Smither's new novel glows with metaphor and mystery.' NZ Listener
Scrublands
by Chris Hammer
Set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought, Scrublands is one of the most powerful, compelling and original crime novels to be written in Australia.
Four Dead Queens
by Astrid Scholte
A thrilling debut YA fantasy novel for fans of Red Queen and Three Dark Crowns.
Your Backyard Birds
by Dr Grainne Cleary
The remarkable relationships between our often cheeky birds and humans in Australian backyards all over the country are revealed with humour and charm. An ideal gift for any bird lover.
Old Days, Old Ways
by Alex Nicol
Former ABC Radio presenter Alex Nicol brings back to life the voices and stories of regional Australia before television and the internet.
Islands
by Peggy Frew
A stunning literary novel from the author of the Stella Prize shortlisted Hope Farm.
Hunter
by Jack Heath
Timothy Blake returns, with an insatiable appetite, in the thrillingly addictive sequel to Hangman.
Smart Mothering
by Dr Natalie Flynn
'This is the one book every new parent actually needs.' Nigel Latta
The Dog Runner
by Bren MacDibble
From the author of the multi-award-winning and bestselling How to Bee comes an intense and thrilling new adventure.
The Revolution of Man
by Phil Barker
Journalist Phil Barker unpacks the myth of the 'Man Box' and Australian masculinity.
Black is the New White
by Nakkiah Lui
The smash-hit play, in print for the first time with a foreword and notes from multitalented playwright, writer, commentator and actor Nakkiah Lui. Winner of the Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting, NSW Premier's Awards.
The Promised Land
by Barry Maitland
Brock and Kolla return in an enthralling new mystery from a master of the genre.
Flight Risk
by Michael McGuire
A gripping debut thriller full of pure adrenaline, explosive action and terrifying revelations that will keep even the most jaded reader glued to the pages and utterly engrossed.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air)
by Holly Black
Queen of fantasy Holly Black weaves her magic with the tale of Jude, a mortal girl who is caught up in a dangerous web of royal faerie intrigue.
The Wrong Callahan
by Karly Lane
For readers of Rachael Johns and Fiona Palmer, The Wrong Callahan begins Karly Lane's sparkling CALLAHANS OF STRINGYBARK CREEK trilogy.
Life on the Leash
by Victoria Schade
Must Love Dogs meets My Not So Perfect Life in this hilarious romantic comedy about a dog trainer who's a master at managing her four-legged friends . . . but not so much her love life.
Unsheltered
by Barbara Kingsolver
The international bestselling author of The Lacuna, Flight Behaviour and The Poisonwood Bible and recipient of numerous literary awards - including the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and the Orange Prize - returns with a timely novel that interweaves past and present to explore the human capacity for resilience and compassion in times of great upheaval.
Lenny's Book of Everything
by Karen Foxlee
A multi-award-winning book about finding good in the bad that will break your heart while raising your spirits in the way that only a classic novel can.
Where the River Runs
by Fleur McDonald
In the tradition of the acclaimed Red Dust, Where the River Runs is a brilliantly told rural story of long-held family secrets by an author at the forefront of rural fiction, Fleur McDonald.
Words That Go Ping
by Barbara Lasserre
Barbara Lasserre brings the neglected world of onomatopoeia to life in this witty little gem of a book which will delight language lovers.
Great Bush Stories
by Graham Seal
Tales from life on the land and outback adventures continue to intrigue, puzzle and entertain us. This collection is Graham Seal at his best.
Lenny's Book of Everything
by Karen Foxlee
A multi-award-winning book about finding good in the bad that will break your heart while raising your spirits in the way that only a classic novel can.
A Spark of Light
by Jodi Picoult
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things returns with a powerful and provocative new novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis.
The Bus on Thursday
by Shirley Barrett
Bridget Jones meets The Exorcist in a devilishly funny new novel from the acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter and author of Rush Oh!
Trumpedia
by Dominic Knight
A bitingly funny satire on the world of Donald Trump, from the author of the Christmas bestseller Strayapedia.
What the Woods Keep
by Katya de Becerra
Katya de Becerra's stunning debut combines mystery, science fiction, and dark fantasy in a twisty story that will keep you mesmerized right up to the final page.
2028
by Ken Saunders
Move over Shaun Micallef ... a work of comic genius that takes the mickey out of anything and everything to do with Australian politics.
Catching Teller Crow
by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina
A totally addictive ghost story, crime story and thriller, told half in prose and half in verse, from two of the most exciting Aboriginal voices in Australia.
After the First Six Weeks
by Midwife Cath
The essential guide to caring for your baby in the first 12 months, from routines to major milestones and everything in between.
The Wolf Hour
by Sarah Myles
A gripping thriller set in Africa about a young aid worker in danger and the lengths to which her family will go to save her. Edge-of-your-seat suspense combines with a compelling family drama in this story of power, greed and salvation.
How to Be Perfect
by Holly Wainwright
The bestselling author of The Mummy Bloggers is back with another page-turning, rip-roaring story about mums, phones and the cult of self-improvement.
Murder Mile
by Lynda La Plante
Four brutal murders, a city living in fear, a killer on the streets...Prime Suspect's Jane Tennison returns in the 4th book in the bestselling Tennison series, from the doyenne of crime fiction.
Scrublands
by Chris Hammer
Set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought, Scrublands is one of the most powerful, compelling and original crime novels to be written in Australia.
After the Lights Go Out
by Lili Wilkinson
What happens when the lights go off after what might truly be an end-of-the-world event? How do you stay alive? Who do you trust? How much do you have to sacrifice?
Inappropriation
by Lexi Freiman
A search for belonging in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs turns into a riotous satire of identity politics in this wildly irreverent coming-of-age story.
Hey Brother
by Jarrah Dundler
A genuine and compellingly portrayed family drama of a tough kid from rural Australia.
The Mess We're In
by Bernard Keane
Crikey correspondent Bernard Keane explains capitalism, identity and Why Everything Is Awful
Swallow's Dance
by Wendy Orr
Leira's family flee to the island of Crete just before a huge volcanic eruption destroys their island and sends a tsunami to where they thought they had found safety. Another thrilling adventure by acclaimed author Wendy Orr.
A Song Only I Can Hear
by Barry Jonsberg
Rob has a huge crush on the new girl at school. But Rob is painfully shy and suffers severe panic attacks. How is her heart to be won? Another wonderful and heart-warming comedy drama from the award-winning author of My Life as an Alphabet.
We See the Stars
by Kate van Hooft
A haunting and deeply moving novel with a brilliant voice in the tradition of The Eye of the Sheep and Jasper Jones.
The Far-Back Country
by Kate Lyons
A superbly written and compelling novel about the bonds of family and home set against the outback landscape.
The Anomaly
by Michael Rutger
An utterly gripping action adventure in the grand tradition of Michael Crichton that will leave you breathless.
Lifel1k3 (Lifelike)
by Jay Kristoff
From the co-author of the New York Times bestselling Illuminae Files comes the first book in a new series that's part Romeo and Juliet, part Terminator, and all adrenaline.
The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge
by Clare Strahan
At the end of the school year, fifteen-year-old high-achieving 'good girl' Vanessa Partridge re-invents herself and seeks out new life experiences as she asserts her independence. A wonderful and funny coming-of-age story set at the beach over the summer holidays.
Munmun
by Jesse Andrews
A pointed, amusing and highly-original story set in an alternate reality wherein every person's physical size is directly proportional to their wealth, by the best-selling author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.
Sam and Ilsa's Last Hurrah
by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
A hilarious and heartwarming romp, from The New York Times Bestselling authors of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily.
Obsidio
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
From bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff comes the exciting finale in the trilogy that broke the mould and has been called 'stylistically mesmerizing' and 'out-of-this-world-awesome.'
White Night
by Ellie Marney
Bo Mitchell has little on his mind except school, footy and friends. Rory Wild has grown up on a nearby commune and is attending a 'normal' high school for the first time. Bo is determined to find out everything about her, even her secrets...
Lyla: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones
by Fleur Beale, edited by Lyn White
A gripping and personal story about one girl's experience of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.
Unearthed
by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Lara Croft and Indiana Jones join forces - in space! This December, discover the newest series from New York Times bestselling duo, Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner. Jules Addison and Amelia Radcliffe join forces in a tomb-raiding race on a newly-discovered planet to unravel the secrets of an ancient, long-extinct civilization--only to uncover a revelation that could spell the end of the human race...
Sparrow
by Scot Gardner
An exceptional and compelling novel from one of Australia's most acclaimed and much-loved authors.
Gap Year in Ghost Town
by Michael Pryor
Anton Marin and his father are on high alert after a spike in ghost manifestations. Anton wants to help the ghosts. Rani Cross wants to slice and dice them. And they both need to work together to keep the city safe. A smart, snappy, funny and scary ghost-hunting adventure.
Shaozhen: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones
by Wai Chim, edited by Lyn White
An evocative and compelling story about one boy living through the 2014 drought in Henan, China.
Bridget Crack
by Rachel Leary
Van Diemen's Land, 1826. A desperate convict flees into the wilderness. But the land that hides her will show her no mercy. A brilliant literary debut from a writer of rare talent.
The Late Show
by Michael Connelly
The current #1 fiction bestseller in Australia and the US: a pulse-pounding thriller, introducing a driven, young detective trying to prove herself in the LAPD.
Includes an extract of Two Kinds of Truth, the new Harry Bosch novel to be published in November 2017.
My Lovely Frankie
by Judith Clarke
A masterful, moving story about a teenage boy caught between faith and love, by one of Australia's finest YA writers.
A Good Life to the End
by Ken Hillman
A professor of intensive care asks why so many elderly people linger in pain and confusion in ICU when all they want is to die at home in peace and with their loved ones. A crucial and timely rallying cry against unnecessary suffering and for humanity and gentle acceptance at the end of our lives.
The Dark Lake
by Sarah Bailey
A hot summer. A shocking murder. A town of secrets, waiting to explode. A brooding, suspenseful and explosive debut that will grip you from the first page to the last.
Scorched Earth
by Sue Rosen
Hidden for 75 years, the top secret government documents outlining preparations for the event of a Japanese invasion of Australia in 1942 have finally been discovered. They reveal an extraordinarily comprehensive plan to thwart Japanese troops, and a population that would go to great lengths to avoid being enslaved.
To Become a Whale
by Ben Hobson
The story of a young boy who has recently lost his mother, trying to make sense of the world of men and then embarking on a breathtaking adventure of his own - a stunning literary debut in the tradition of Favel Parrett's Past the Shallows and Tim Winton's An Open Swimmer.
Wonderful Feels Like This
by Sara Lovestam
When a bullied teenager bonds with an 89-year-old jazz musician a beautiful friendship begins in a novel that celebrates the power of music across generations.
The Crying Place
by Lia Hills
A stunning literary debut that takes the reader into the mysteries and truths that lie at the heart of our country.
Hotaka: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones
by John Heffernan, edited by Lyn White
A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
Storm and Grace
by Kathryn Heyman
Their love knows no limits - but the further you go, the more dangers there are. Love becomes obsession and lust becomes control. A riveting thriller in the tradition of Gone Girl and Before I Go to Sleep.
Love, Lies and Linguine
by Hilary Spiers
When two widowed sisters embark on a holiday to Italy, they have no idea that the trip will upend their comfortable lives forever. From the author of Hester and Harriet.
The Helen 100
by Helen Razer
A hundred dates in less than a year. Will they heal her broken heart or make it worse? Brilliant, hilarious and excruciating confessions from bestselling writer and journalist Helen Razer.
To Capture What We Cannot Keep
by Beatrice Colin
Set against the construction of the Eiffel Tower, this novel charts the relationship between a young Scottish widow and a French engineer who, despite constraints of class and wealth, fall in love.
The Slow Waltz of Turtles
by Katherine Pancol
In this bestseller from France and the sequel to The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles, a woman contends with divorce, family trouble, and even murder in her journey to discover who she really is.
The Fifth Avenue Artists Society
by Joy Callaway
Devastated after being jilted by the boy next door, Ginny Loftin turns to writing in an attempt to rewrite their story with a better ending. But it is among the painters, musicians, actors and other writers she meets at a Fifth Avenue salon that she finds new purpose and a second chance at love. A richly told historical novel of family loyalties, loss and artistic desires.
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND VIOLA DAVIS.
The Hidden Legacy
by GJ Minett
A life-changing gift with a shadowy origin - a dark and suspenseful debut novel.
On the Blue Train
by Kristel Thornell
What did happen to Agatha Christie during her mysterious eleven-day disappearance just as she was on the cusp of fame? Mixing fact and fantasy, an entrancing novel of creativity and grief.
Swarm: Zeroes 2
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The second book in the unputdownable, action-packed Zeroes series from New York Times bestselling authors.
The Safest Place in London
by Maggie Joel
Two frightened children, two very different mothers, and one night of terrifying Blitz bombing during World War Two. And when the bombs stop falling, which families' lives will be changed forever?
The Windy Season
by Sam Carmody
From an impressive new voice in Australian literature, a novel where safe harbour seems always just out of reach.
The Fighting Season
by Bram Connolly
Introducing Matt Rix... Australian commando. An explosive thriller from the heart of Afghanistan.
Dragonfly Song
by Wendy Orr
Abandoned by the priestess of the island at birth, Aissa is an outcast, surviving by her wits - until she joins the acrobatic bull dancers who are sent away to compete on the island of the Bull King. A gripping and powerful adventure by acclaimed author Wendy Orr.
Blame
by Nicole Trope
A tender and terrifying page-turner from the master of white-knuckle suspense and searing family drama.
Where the Light Falls
by Gretchen Shirm
An expat photographer returns to Australia to make sense of his traumatic childhood and the disappearance of his former girlfriend.
Forgetting Foster
by Dianne Touchell
The powerful story of a young boy whose father develops Alzheimer's disease, from the highly acclaimed author of A Small Madness.
High Season
by Jessica Whitman
First in a three book series by world-renowned polo player and global face of Ralph Lauren, Nacho Figueras, set in the glamorous, treacherous world of high-stakes polo competition.
Palace of Tears
by Julian Leatherdale
The dazzling story of family, passion, secrets and vengeance, woven through the hardships of both World Wars, and revealing the intriguing history of the Palace, the opulent Blue Mountains hotel famed for its luxury and mysterious owner.
The Wonder Lover
by Malcolm Knox
What's the worst thing that can happen to a man who has not one, not two, but three secret families on the go? A spectacular new work of imagination and audacity from one of our finest writers.
Blueberry Pancakes Forever
by Angelica Banks
Dealing with a terrible loss at home and faced with unknown danger in the world of story, Tuesday McGillycuddy has to muster all her resources to survive her most challenging adventure yet.
Not Right In The Head
by Michelle Wyatt
A light-hearted, heart-warming account of how one family faced Alzheimer's and how the almost comical events within the secure walls of the nursing home made them realise that humour was the only way through.
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos
by Dominic Smith
A dazzling and mesmerising story that charts the collision course between a rare landscape by a female Dutch painter of the golden age, an inheritor of the work in 1950s Manhattan, and a celebrated art historian who painted a forgery of it in her youth. A literary novel of breathtaking scope, ambition and achievement.
Second Chance Town
by Karly Lane
Suspenseful, pace-filled and packed with romance, Second Chance Town is a gorgeous new novel from the bestselling Karly Lane, about a single mother doing her best to support her teenage daughter.
At the Water's Edge
by Sara Gruen
A gripping and poignant love story about a privileged young woman's personal awakening as she experiences the devastations of World War II in a Scottish Highlands village.
The First Six Weeks
by Midwife Cath
Everything you need to know about caring for your new baby, from feeding to sleeping and everything in between - every parent's new best friend.
Ruined
by Amy Tintera
Em is a princess out for revenge as she infiltrates the ruling kingdom's royal family by pretending to be Prince Casimir's bride in this outstanding YA high fantasy suitable for fans of Sarah J Maas from the author of Reboot.
Merciless Gods
by Christos Tsiolkas
A collection of thrilling, original and imaginative stories from the award-winning, bestselling author of The Slap and Barracuda - a showcase all of his immense and unique story-telling talents.
Wife on the Run
by Fiona Higgins
When social media and a mobile phone expose a high school scandal and a husband's shameful secrets the only thing left to do is run. In the remarkable new novel from the bestselling author of The Mothers' Group a beleaguered wife and mother escapes it all on a family road trip - without technology - to reclaim her life and rebuild her family.
Primary School Confidential
by Mrs Woog
Popular columnist and blogger Mrs Woog blows the lid off primary school in a hilarious but loving, no-holds-barred 'expose' of what really goes on inside the school gates.
The Lovers' Guide to Rome
by Mark Lamprell
A gorgeous multi-stranded love story set in Rome. One Day meets Roman Holiday!
Bad Behaviour
by Rebecca Starford
It should have been a time of acquiring confidence, building self respect and independence, of fostering a connection with the natural world through long hikes. A gripping, compulsively readable memoir of bullying at an elite country boarding school.
The Way We Roll
by Scot Gardner
From the author of the award-winning The Dead I Know comes an urban 'bromance' with an unexpected twist, featuring a boy from the upper end of town who finds refuge and friendship pushing trolleys at the local supermarket and avoiding a troubling secret in his own past.
Wicked's Way
by Anna Fienberg
Anna Fienberg's fabulous new high-seas pirate adventure, with scoundrels and blaggards, devilish treachery, and pirates who long for a bit of comfort - great reading for 8 to 12 year olds from the world of Horrendo's Curse.
My Sister Rosa
by Justine Larbalestier
What if the most terrifying person you'd ever met was your ten-year old sister? A spine-chilling psychological thriller from one of Australia's finest YA authors.
Summer Skin
by Kirsty Eagar
A searingly honest and achingly funny story about love and sex amid the hotbed of university colleges by the award-winning author of Raw Blue.
Thicker than Water
by Brigid Kemmerer
Thomas is the new kid in town. So who will believe he's not a murderer? Part paranormal romance, part crime thriller, the new novel from bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer is a heartstopping read.
Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper
by Hilary Liftin
Theirs was a match made in Hollywood heaven: Elizabeth (formerly Lizzie) Pepper and Hollywood mega-star Rob Mars had their photographs on the cover of every magazine and their pick of lead roles in every blockbuster film. But now it's all over and Lizzie is ready to spill the beans. An addictively juicy novel of celebrity love gone wrong!
The Eye of the Sheep
by Sofie Laguna
Told from the mesmerising point of view and in the inimitable voice of Jimmy, this is an extraordinary novel about a poor family who is struggling to cope with a different and difficult child.
The Short and Excruciatingly Embarrassing Reign of Captain Abbott
by Andrew P Street
An irreverent take on the political life and times of Australia's twenty eighth prime minister, detailing a litany of questionable calls, miraculous blunders, and inexplicable mistakes.
Swimming Home
by Mary-Rose MacColl
In London in the mid-1920s, a young Australian and her aunt are each on a journey of self-discovery - one by attempting to swim the English Channel the other to rediscover the woman she used to be. From the bestselling author of In Falling Snow.
The Best Years of Our Lives
by Richard Clapton
A rocking, uproarious memoir that tells the story of OzRock as well as one amazing life in music. Fasten your seatbelts for one wild ride!
The Secret Son
by Jenny Ackland
An Australian historian determined to find the truth, a stolen inheritance, a wishing tree, a long-lost grandmother, and an unlikely sweetheart come together in a dazzlingly original, audacious and exhilarating novel about love, honour and belonging, and what it means to be a good person.
A Good Place to Hide
by Peter Grose
They kept their heads down, they kept their mouths shut and they stuck together to offer sanctuary and shelter to over 3500 Jews in their small villages in the isolated upper reaches of the Loire. This is one of the great modern stories of unknown heroism and courage.
Endurance
by Tim Griffiths
A gripping, white-knuckle novel set in the Antarctic and the muddy fields of the Western Front, told through the eyes of real-life adventurer and pioneer Australian photographer Frank Hurley.
Dog Gone, Back Soon
by Nick Trout
The gorgeous, hilarious novel from the author of the much-loved bestseller The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs.
The Steady Running of the Hour
by Justin Go
In this mesmerising debut, a young American discovers he may be heir to the unclaimed estate of an English World War I officer, which launches him on a quest across Europe to uncover the elusive truth.
Surveillance
by Bernard Keane
They are watching you. Every move you make. Gripping fiction with an edge of terrifying truth - a brilliant and timely debut novel.
The Concrete Blonde (BOSCH TV tie-in)
by Michael Connelly
Tie-in to Series One of the television series BOSCH: Four years ago, Harry Bosch shot notorious serial killer 'The Dollmaker'. Now the case has come back to haunt him.
City of Bones (BOSCH TV tie-in)
by Michael Connelly
Tie-in to Series One of the television series BOSCH: When the bones of a young boy are found, Harry is drawn into a case that brings up dark memories.
Echo Park (BOSCH TV tie-in)
by Michael Connelly
Tie-in to Series One of the television series BOSCH: Bosch reopens the hunt for a psychotic killer who stalked the streets of Los Angeles years before.
Harry Mac
by Russell Eldridge
In this beautiful coming-of-age story set in a year of political turmoil in South Africa, Tom and Millie are best friends, relying on each other to make sense of what's going on in their lives and in the lives of their families.
Leap
by Myfanwy Jones
A heart-breaking, heart-lifting, effortlessly enjoyable story about love and grief and everything in between.
Pieces of Sky
by Trinity Doyle
A strong atmospheric novel about Lucy, a sixteen-year-old competitive swimmer in a coastal town who is grappling with a fear of water after the untimely death of her surfer brother.
West of Sunset
by Stewart O'Nan
A 'rich, sometimes heartbreaking' (Dennis Lehane) novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald's last years in Hollywood.
The Grass Castle
by Karen Viggers
The story of two remarkable women and their stories of courage, forgiveness and acceptance from the bestselling author of The Lightkeeper's Wife.
Sheila
by Robert Wainwright
Born on a NSW sheep station, she wedded earls and barons, was feted by London and New York society, and when she died was a Russian princess.
Stay With Me
by Maureen McCarthy
The unforgettable story of a young woman finding the courage to escape her present, face her past and embrace her future.
The Umbrian Supper Club
by Marlena de Blasi
The true story of the Umbrian Thursday night supper club, a group of five women who gather in a derelict stone house in the hills above Italy's Orvieto to cook, eat, drink and talk.
Emerald Springs
by Fleur McDonald
When suspicions are wrongly aimed at Amelia following the theft of proceeds from the local rodeo after a crash and grab, she must work with a sceptical rural detective to clear her name - and that of the man she loves. Mystery and romance abound in the new novel from the bestselling author of Crimson Dawn.
The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs
by Nick Trout
A sweet, charming and heartwarming novel about a man who inherits his father's failing veterinary practice and the unlikely friendships, adventures, and second chances that develop as he tries to save it.
Goodbye Sweetheart
by Marion Halligan
From the author of Valley of Grace comes a powerful novel of love, the desire for understanding, and the inevitable messiness of life.
The Secret Life of Luke Livingstone
by Charity Norman
What do you do when you find that your husband - your father, your son - is not who you thought? Can you ever love him again? A beautifully written, sensitive and witty novel of a family in utter chaos.
The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles
by Katherine Pancol
A warmly funny story about love, friendship, betrayal, money, dreams and a little white lie and its hilarious, life-changing consequences.
The Tea Chest
by Josephine Moon
A beautifully engaging novel set in the world of a boutique teashop. With rose petals, cinnamon bark and orange peel scenting the air, three women come together from very different backgrounds and learn to trust themselves, and each other.
Crimson Dawn
by Fleur McDonald
Laura Murphy will need to call on all her grit and determination to retain her beloved farm. But will her fierce self reliance close her off to the possibility of love?
The Accident
by Chris Pavone
From the author of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller The Expats, comes a riveting time-bomb of a thriller.
Return to Moondilla
by Tony Parsons
When Greg Baxter returns to his childhood home to finish what he hopes will be a bestselling novel, he didn't count on his plans being waylaid by an investigation into a local drug syndicate, an attempt on his life, and little touch of romance.
The Social Diary
by Ros Reines
A gossipy and glamorous novel of eighties excess from the author of the real-life gossip column 'Guess Who Don't Sue'.
Chocolate Cake for Breakfast
by Danielle Hawkins
A wry, entertaining story about falling in love with a man whose shirtless picture adorns every second lunchroom wall and then doing your best when the relationship takes an unexpected turn .
Based on a True Story
by Elizabeth Renzetti
The Devil Wears Prada meets Absolutely Fabulous and Bridget Jones's Diary in an addictive, hilarious and wildly entertaining novel about having it all, losing it all - and fighting back.
To Name Those Lost
by Rohan Wilson
From the bestselling author of The Roving Party, comes a moving father and son story set amidst the beauty and the violence of the poor and preyed upon of our colonial past.
Sell Up, Pack Up and Take Off
by Stephen Wyatt and Colleen Ryan
Bali? Thailand? Spain? France? Is living in a beautiful, exotic location a completely impossible dream? Not with this sensible and practical guide to the how, why and when of establishing a new life overseas.
Tumbledown Manor
by Helen Brown
A witty, entertaining novel about a woman who leaves the rat race for a quiet life restoring an old mansion from the bestselling author of Cleo.
The Year It All Ended
by Kirsty Murray
From one of our most gifted storytellers, a novel about the impact of war on those left behind, set in Australia and Europe in 1918-19.
Sabriel
by Garth Nix
Garth Nix's fantasy masterwork is a compelling high fantasy, the gripping story of a young heroine who must do battle in Death itself to defeat a powerful enemy. A tale of dark secrets, deep love and dangerous magic.
Mothers Grimm
by Danielle Wood
A sly, cheeky and blackly comic novel about mothering, heartache, heartbreak, desire, love and death, bringing the mothers of the Brothers Grimm into the here and now.
The Turning Tide
by CM Lance
A novel of secrets, mateship and betrayal, set against a dramatic backdrop of wartime Australia - a sweeping saga that will be enjoyed by readers who crave action and adventure with a little bit of spice.
Coal Creek
by Alex Miller
The new novel from Australia's highly acclaimed literary treasure is an extraordinarily powerful exploration of tragedy, betrayal, the true nature of friendship and the beauty of lasting love.
Blood and Circuses
by Lex Marinos
From Kingswood Country to The Slap, and beyond - the warm, funny and surprising life of one of Australia's much-loved actors and broadcasters.
The Diviners: The Diviners 1
by Libba Bray
Cassandra Clare meets Kerry Greenwood meets Patricia Cornwell in this first book in a blockbuster series set in 1920s New York about a teen psychic and her similarly gifted friends on the hunt for a serial killer.
Cherry Bomb
by Jenny Valentish
Nina Dall is one half of Sydney pop-punk band The Dolls. Have they got what it takes to stay on top or are they just a one hit wonder? Told through the eyes of a young singer who's seen it all, this is celebrated rock journalist Jenny Valentish's debut novel - a wild ride into Australia's music scene.
The Word Ghost
by Christine Paice
Funny, moving, romantic, and a little bit spooky - a brilliantly told story of love, family and the occasional ghost.
Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate
by David Michie
A beginner's guide to the powerful practice of mindfulness. By reclaiming the present moment with mindfulness practice, you can improve performance and increase wellbeing - and improve chocolate too!
The Burial
by Courtney Collins
A breathtakingly brilliant debut novel in the tradition of Cormac McCarthy - inspired by Australia's last bushranger, young woman Jessie Hickman.
The Railwayman's Wife
by Ashley Hay
An acclaimed, heartbreaking novel of love and loss, and the healing power of memory and words.
Delicious!
by Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl celebrates food in her dazzling fiction debut-a novel of sisters, family ties, and a young woman who must find the courage to let go of the past in order to embrace her own true gifts.
A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home
by Sue Halpern
A layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life.
Into My Arms
by Kylie Ladd
When Skye meets Ben their attraction is instantaneous and intense. Niether of them has ever felt more in synch - or in love - with anyone in their lives. What happens next will tear them both apart. Into My Arms is a searing love story and a gripping family drama - a shocking, haunting novel in the tradition of Jodi Picoult and Caroline Overington.
Redstone Station
by Therese Creed
A novel full of romance and drama about a strong young woman who needs all the determination she can muster to prove herself as a farmer - and finds love along the way.
Crazy Rich Asians
by Kevin Kwan
Thwarted love, scheming snobs, obscene wealth and haute couture - it's all here in a fabulous novel about what it means to be young, in love, and gloriously, crazily rich. An absolutely wicked treat!
All I Know
by Mary Coustas
One of Australia's best known comedians, Mary Coustas, takes us on an intimate, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting journey through three deaths that changed her life forever.
Safe With Me
by Amy Hatvany
A provocative and compelling novel about two mothers and one daughter who are linked by tragedy and bound by secrets.
Silver Clouds
by Fleur McDonald
An enthralling rural saga about a young woman who must come to term with past mistakes and a major tragedy in order to find peace, happiness and love.
Horrie the War Dog
by Roland Perry
He was a little stray pup the boys of First Australian Machine Gun Battalion saved from harsh Libyan Desert. He became their much-loved mascot and saviour. But what happened to Horrie on his return to Australia? An extraordinarily moving and fascinating story of bravery, mateship and the lengths people will go to to save a friend.
Infamy
by Lenny Bartulin
Kate Grenville meets Cormac McCarthy in a hugely enjoyable rollicking, literary western set in the most isolated and feared penal colony of the British Empire. A novel full of breathtaking action, cut-throat villains and corrupt and deadly officials, you'll never think of Tasmanian history in the same way again.
Floodline
by Kathryn Heyman
On the eve of a huge gay mardis gras a city is destroyed by a flood - a moving, passionate, original and utterly fresh novel from the acclaimed author of Captain Starlight's Apprentice.
Game
by Trevor Shearston
A moving and brilliant literary novel about the last days of legendary bushranger Ben Hall.
If I Tell You I'll Have to Kill You
by edited by Michael Robotham
Australia's best crime writers - Michael Robotham, Kerry Greenwood, Shane Maloney, Peter Corris, Tara Moss and more - share the secrets to their success, their best- ever writing tips and their favourite 'must reads'. An ideal guide for aspiring writers and crime fiction fans alike.
The Comfort of Lies
by Randy Susan Meyers
A compelling, big-hearted novel that explores the collateral damage of infidelity and reveals the darkest and most private thoughts of three women.
Snake Bite
by Christie Thompson
The funny and shocking coming-of-age story of a wild teenager in a Canberra you never dreamed existed!
Questions of Travel
by Michelle de Kretser
Questions of Travel is a dazzling, compassionate and deeply moving novel from one of world literature's rising stars.
The Son-in-Law
by Charity Norman
A heart-catching, riveting and extremely engaging family drama for readers who love Joanna Trollope and Jodi Picoult.
From Alice With Love
by Jo Dutton
This thought-provoking outback romance tells the story of a woman leaving the city to return to Alice Springs, where she gradually finds fulfilment in life and love. Then complications intervene and threaten her happiness.
Heart Like Mine
by Amy Hatvany
When a young mother dies under mysterious circumstances, those she leaves behind begin looking for answers in the past and find a long-buried secret they never could have imagined .
The Boy Under the Table
by Nicole Trope
Being a mother was all-consuming. There were so many mistakes you could make, so many ways to lose a child.
The Town that Drowned
by Riel Nason
When fourteen-year-old Ruby Carson takes a tumble through the ice she nearly drowns. Coming to, she has a vision of her town under water that she shares with the assembled crowd. Already something of an oddity, the vision solidifies her status as an outcast. But as it turns out, she was right . . . A tender, funny and charming coming-of-age tale that will steal your heart.
Grace Grows
by Shelle Sumners
'The first time I met Tyler Wilkie, I was dressed like a call girl. . '
And so begins the slow unravelling of the organised, responsible life of textbook editor girl, Grace, when she meets the super-charming, irresponsible, dogwalking boy. It's when all the trouble starts.
Currawalli Street
by Christopher Morgan
A beguiling celebration of the extraordinary in ordinary people's lives, this gently moving and beautifully written novel tells the stories of the people of Currawalli Street across the generations. It's a modern classic in the making that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.
A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea
by Dina Nayeri
The heart-warming and uplifting novel about an Iranian girl who, separated from her mother and twin sister during the turmoil following the Iranian Revolution, invents a rich, imaginative world in which they live on. A book about identity - about finding your own and creating what you think you're missing.
My Life As an Alphabet
by Barry Jonsberg
Candice Phee wants to bring light and laughter to those around her, and somehow she succeeds despite the bizarre mix-ups and the confusion she effortlessly creates. An uplifting comedy-drama from award-winning author, Barry Jonsberg.
Foal's Bread
by Gillian Mears
The long-awaited new novel from the award-winning author of The Grass Sister tells the story of two generations of the Nancarrow family and the high-jumping horse circuit prior to the Second World War. A love story of impossible beauty and sadness, it is also a chronicle of dreams 'turned inside out', and miracles that never last, framed against a world both tender and unspeakably hard.
Sea Hearts
by Margo Lanagan
A mesmerising selkie novel from multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed Australian author, Margo Lanagan - one of the most exciting voices in speculative fiction.
The Mint Lawn
by Gillian Mears
Winner of the 1990 Australian/Vogel Award, GIllian Meares' debut novel is set on the north coast of New South Wales and tells the story of the varied relationships and personal growth of a 25-year-old woman in a rural community.
