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.
by Sandra Hogan
The very funny true story of three children recruited by their parents to work for ASIO in the 1950s.
by Lee Christine
A thrilling tale of snow-bound crime and suspense, from the bestselling author of Charlotte Pass
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.
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.
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.
by Karly Lane
A spellbinding new rural romance from the bestselling author of the Callahans of Stringybark Creek trilogy and Fool Me Once.
by Maeve Binchy
Over forty delightful stories drawn from The Return Journey and This Year it will be Different, plus eight new autobiographical stories.
by Dominic Knight
From the bestselling author of Strayapedia comes the definitive dictionary of the year the world went to sh*t.
by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer MICKEY HALLER is back in this heart-stopping new thriller from No. 1 bestselling author Michael Connelly.
by Kerry Greenwood
Surrounded by secrets, great and small, the formidable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to vanquish injustice.
by Fleur McDonald
A riveting new novel of rural suspense from the bestselling Voice of the Outback.
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.
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
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.
by Sofie Laguna
The incandescent new novel from the acclaimed Miles Franklin winner author of The Eye of the Sheep and The Choke.
by Kathryn Nicolai
Based on the popular podcast, soothing stories to carry you off to deep, restful sleep
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Elena Ferrante
A powerful new novel set in a divided Naples by Elena Ferrante, the beloved best-selling author of My Brilliant Friend.
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.
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.
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.
by Petronella McGovern
From the bestselling author of Six Minutes, comes a fast-paced, heart-stopping thriller full of gripping tension, twists and turns.
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.
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.
by Ewa Ramsey
Heart-wrenching, heartwarming and ultimately uplifting--a story about the power of a little kindness
by Gemma Carey
A ground-breaking, uncompromising and unflinching memoir about grooming, intergenerational trauma, grief and love.
by Mark Dapin
The gripping and revealing inside story of Australia's most notorious armed robbers.
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.
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!
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.
by Nicole Hurley-Moore
Someone is hiding a secret-one that could change Berry's life, and alter her tragic past.
by Lili Wilkinson
A brilliant psychological thriller from one of Australia's finest YA authors.
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.
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.
by Jay Kristoff
From the bestselling co-author of the Illuminae Files comes the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning LIFEL1K3 trilogy.
by Robert Wainwright
From the bestselling author of Sheila comes the story of a bewitching Australian socialite who fascinated the world.
by Caroline Beecham
The author of Maggie's Kitchen and Eleanor's Secret delivers another compelling story of love and mystery during wartime.
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.
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.
by Leonie Kelsall
Accustomed to looking after herself, can Roni now embrace a different life gifted to her from an unknown aunt and a community ready to help? Or will the strings attached be her downfall?
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Maya Linnell
A pitch-perfect rural romance of changing relationships and family ties from the bestselling author of Wildflower Ridge.
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.
by Sujata Massey
Lawyer-sleuth Perveen Mistry returns in another fascinating Bombay mystery.
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.
by Karly Lane
An enticing new rural romance from the bestselling author of The Wrong Callahan and Mr Right Now.
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…
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.
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.
by B.M. Carroll
A gripping novel about the power of childhood cruelty, and how it makes us the adults we become.
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.
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?
by K.M. Kruimink
The winner of the prestigious literary award that has launched over a hundred authors - The Australian/Vogel's Literary award.
by Kirsty Manning
From the bestselling author of The Jade Lily comes a thrilling modern-day treasure hunt brimming with family secrets.
by Fleur McDonald
Detective Dave Burrows returns in another suspenseful rural crime novel from bestselling author Fleur McDonald.
by Suzanne Leal
Long-buried family secrets surface in a compelling new novel from the author of The Teacher's Secret...
by Sarah Harris and Don Baker
A curiosity of everything you ever wanted to know (or realised you never knew) about budgies
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.
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.
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.
by Julian Leatherdale
Murder and blackmail, family drama and love, all set within the shady underbelly of 1930s Kings Cross and its glamorous fringe.
by Donna Ward
A compelling memoir about the single life and the courage to live alone in a world made for couples and families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Peter Grose
A band of convicts, a scoundrel by the name of Jimmy Porter, a stolen brig and a daring plan for escape
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.
by Hans-Olav Thyvold
The wisest, funniest, and most inspiring book on ageing and friendship written by a dog you'll ever read.
by Donna Mazza
A compelling near-future literary novel, psychological thriller and family drama
by Susan Francis
An extraordinary memoir about secrets, life's shocking twists and unconditional love.
by Lee Christine
A shocking discovery deep in the Snowy Mountains. A killer who will do anything to keep secrets buried.
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.
by Sujata Massey
A legally-minded sleuth takes to the streets of 1920s Bombay in a fascinating new mystery.
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.
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.
by Dominic Knight
The hilarious dictionary of Australia's unique words and phrases
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
by Stephanie Parkyn
A captivating story of love, nature and identity in Napoleon's France
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
by Tony Jones
Intriguing, gripping and believable, Tony Jones has used worldwide political history to create a second sensational thriller.
by Richard Broome
The highly regarded history of Australia's First Nations people since colonisation, fully updated for this fifth edition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Charlotte Wood
The brilliant new novel from Charlotte Wood, acclaimed author of The Natural Way of Things.
by Garth Nix
From fantasy master Garth Nix comes a new world of angels, heroes, gunpowder and high magic.
by Dr Anne Unkenstein
Informs, reassures and gives practical guidance to people who worry they are losing their memory.
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.
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.
by Heather Rose
The brilliant and explosive new novel from the author of the award-winning The Museum of Modern Love.
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
by Anh Do, illustrated by Chris Wahl
An epic new universe of adventure from best-selling author Anh Do.
by Scott Westerfeld
Secrets. Rebellion. Treachery. Resistance. The thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Impostors.
by Michelle Aung Thin, edited by Lyn White
A gripping story of one child's experience of the refugee crisis in Myanmar.
by Robert Cleworth and John Suter Linton
The secret and dangerous operations of Australia's Pacific War Catalina crews told for the first time.
by Amanda Niehaus
A breathtaking debut that explores love, science, loss and the so-called feminine ideal.
by Sonia Henry
A darkly funny and sexy novel that blows the lid off the medical profession and life inside a hospital by a young doctor whose anonymous article about the pressures of trainee doctors went viral around the world.
by Andrew McGahan
An unputdownable final novel from the Miles Franklin Award-winning author of The White Earth.
by Maggie Joel
Secrets and lies throw three lives into chaos in the last days of the nineteenth century.
by Vicki Hastrich
A luminous and remarkable memoir of a singular life in art and nature.
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
by Wai Chim
A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from a mental illness, from the highly commended author of Freedom Swimmer.
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.
by Peter Corris
A selection of stories featuring Australia's favourite PI, plus unpublished writing by Peter Corris on crime.
by Kate Morton
Kate Morton's highly acclaimed novels have sold over 11 million copies worldwide and are number one bestsellers around the world.
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.
by Lauren Dubois
A brilliantly honest guide to the highs and lows of parenthood from the author of award-winning blog The Thud.
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.
by Sean Williams
When the song is over, what remains? A novel about rediscovering yourself when everything you once took for granted is gone.
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.
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...
by Anh Do, Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
A wildly exciting new adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do.
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.
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA superheroes series.
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.
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...
by Maya Linnell
Four sisters, one farm and a second chance at following your heart.
by Ted Egan
The extraordinary life of one of Australia's great raconteurs and bush musicians, told in his own words.
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.
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.
by Kathleen Loughnan
A fresh and compelling novel about an Aboriginal scholarship student and her surprising final year of school.
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.
by Nick Trout
A single mum learns that her son can talk to a very special dog - and the lessons the dog teaches will transform them all.
by Rohan Wilson
A suspenseful, truthful and compelling novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Roving Party.
by Carmel Reilly
Suspense and family secrets surround a pair of estranged siblings in a compelling debut thriller.
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.
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.
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.
by Sarah Maddison
A call for a radical restructuring of the relationship between black and white Australia.
by Phillip Bradley
The most complete telling of one of the most significant campaigns of the Pacific War and Australia's role in it.
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.
by Fleur McDonald
Detective Dave Burrows finds himself on the wrong side of the law as he searches for the link between a murdered man and illegal stock trading in this suspenseful rural crime novel.
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.
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.
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
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.
by Astrid Scholte
A thrilling debut YA fantasy novel for fans of Red Queen and Three Dark Crowns.
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.
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.
by Peggy Frew
A stunning literary novel from the author of the Stella Prize shortlisted Hope Farm.
by Jack Heath
Timothy Blake returns, with an insatiable appetite, in the thrillingly addictive sequel to Hangman.
by Dr Natalie Flynn
'This is the one book every new parent actually needs.' Nigel Latta
by Bren MacDibble
From the author of the multi-award-winning and bestselling How to Bee comes an intense and thrilling new adventure.
by Phil Barker
Journalist Phil Barker unpacks the myth of the 'Man Box' and Australian masculinity.
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.
by Holly Black
The second book in the thrilling new fantasy series from bestselling author Holly Black about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a dangerous web of royal faerie intrigue.
by Barry Maitland
Brock and Kolla return in an enthralling new mystery from a master of the genre.
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.
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.
by Karly Lane
For readers of Rachael Johns and Fiona Palmer, The Wrong Callahan begins Karly Lane's sparkling CALLAHANS OF STRINGYBARK CREEK trilogy.
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.
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.
by Karen Foxlee
Our mother had a dark heart feeling. Lenny's younger brother has a rare form of gigantism and while Lenny's fiercely protective, it isn't always easy being the sister of 'the giant'. A 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.
by Minette Walters
For all those who love Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, and Geraldine Brooks' Year of Wonders comes the worldwide-bestselling Minette Walters' compelling and fascinating historical novel of the Plague years.
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.
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.
by Karen Foxlee
Our mother had a dark heart feeling. Lenny's younger brother has a rare form of gigantism and while Lenny's fiercely protective, it isn't always easy being the sister of 'the giant'. A 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.
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.
by Holly Throsby
From the author of the bestselling novel, GOODWOOD, comes a compelling mystery set deep within the hearts of Cedar Valley and its inhabitants.
by Shirley Barrett
Bridget Jones meets The Exorcist in a devilishly funny new novel from the acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter and author of Rush Oh!
by Clementine Ford
The incendiary new book about toxic masculinity and misogyny from Clementine Ford, author of the best-selling feminist manifesto, Fight Like A Girl.
by Kerry Greenwood
Intrepid baker and erstwhile investigator Corinna Chapman returns triumphantly in her first adventure in seven years.
by Dominic Knight
A bitingly funny satire on the world of Donald Trump, from the author of the Christmas bestseller Strayapedia.
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.
by Scott Westerfeld
In a world full of social and military tech, power struggles, dictatorships, surveillance, intrigue and the ever-present threat of treachery, Frey is sent on a potentially deadly mission. Impostors is the first book in a new quartet - a thrilling return to the world of the New York Times bestselling Uglies series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
by Jarrah Dundler
A genuine and compellingly portrayed family drama of a tough kid from rural Australia.
by Bernard Keane
Crikey correspondent Bernard Keane explains capitalism, identity and Why Everything Is Awful
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.
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.
by Kate Lyons
A superbly written and compelling novel about the bonds of family and home set against the outback landscape.
by Michael Rutger
An utterly gripping action adventure in the grand tradition of Michael Crichton that will leave you breathless.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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...
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...
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA superheroes series.
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.
by Scot Gardner
An exceptional and compelling novel from one of Australia's most acclaimed and much-loved authors.
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.
by Wai Chim, edited by Lyn White
An evocative and compelling story about one boy living through the 2014 drought in Henan, China.
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.
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.
by Judith Clarke
A masterful, moving story about a teenage boy caught between faith and love, by one of Australia's finest YA writers.
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.
by Louise Pentland
Social media megastar Louise Pentland brings us her enchanting, inspiring and completely unputdownable debut novel. You'll never forget the day you met #RobinWilde!
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Lia Hills
A stunning literary debut that takes the reader into the mysteries and truths that lie at the heart of our country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Jodi Picoult
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND VIOLA DAVIS.
by GJ Minett
A life-changing gift with a shadowy origin - a dark and suspenseful debut novel.
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.
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The second book in the unputdownable, action-packed Zeroes series from New York Times bestselling authors.
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?
by Sam Carmody
From an impressive new voice in Australian literature, a novel where safe harbour seems always just out of reach.
by Bram Connolly
Introducing Matt Rix... Australian commando. An explosive thriller from the heart of Afghanistan.
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.
by Nicole Trope
A tender and terrifying page-turner from the master of white-knuckle suspense and searing family drama.
by Gretchen Shirm
An expat photographer returns to Australia to make sense of his traumatic childhood and the disappearance of his former girlfriend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Mark Lamprell
A gorgeous multi-stranded love story set in Rome. One Day meets Roman Holiday!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Nick Trout
The gorgeous, hilarious novel from the author of the much-loved bestseller The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs.
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.
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.
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.
by Myfanwy Jones
A heart-breaking, heart-lifting, effortlessly enjoyable story about love and grief and everything in between.
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.
by Stewart O'Nan
A 'rich, sometimes heartbreaking' (Dennis Lehane) novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald's last years in Hollywood.
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.
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.
by Maureen McCarthy
The unforgettable story of a young woman finding the courage to escape her present, face her past and embrace her future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Katherine Pancol
A warmly funny story about love, friendship, betrayal, money, dreams and a little white lie and its hilarious, life-changing consequences.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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'.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Christine Paice
Funny, moving, romantic, and a little bit spooky - a brilliantly told story of love, family and the occasional ghost.
by Ashley Hay
An acclaimed, heartbreaking novel of love and loss, and the healing power of memory and words.
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!
by Courtney Collins
A breathtakingly brilliant debut novel in the tradition of Cormac McCarthy - inspired by Australia's last bushranger, young woman Jessie Hickman.
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.
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!
by Sue Halpern
A layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life.
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.
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.
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.
by Amy Hatvany
A provocative and compelling novel about two mothers and one daughter who are linked by tragedy and bound by secrets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Trevor Shearston
A moving and brilliant literary novel about the last days of legendary bushranger Ben Hall.
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.
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.
by Christie Thompson
The funny and shocking coming-of-age story of a wild teenager in a Canberra you never dreamed existed!
by Michelle de Kretser
Questions of Travel is a dazzling, compassionate and deeply moving novel from one of world literature's rising stars.
by Charity Norman
A heart-catching, riveting and extremely engaging family drama for readers who love Joanna Trollope and Jodi Picoult.
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.
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 .
by Nicole Trope
Being a mother was all-consuming. There were so many mistakes you could make, so many ways to lose a child.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.