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Wild Dark Shore Charlotte McConaghy
Fierceland Omar Musa
After years abroad, siblings Roz and Harun return to Malaysian Borneo following their father’s death, confronting the troubling legacy behind their family’s wealth. Their attempt to make amends draws them into questions of corruption, environmental destruction, colonialism and belonging. Moving between Malaysia, Sydney and Los Angeles, the story blends family drama with bigger political and cultural themes. It’s ambitious and at times confronting, but ultimately an engaging exploration of inheritance, guilt and redemption. Steve Pb $34.99
A brilliantly polished novel that places environmental catastrophe at the centre of every twist and shift. Through the secrets of a close but tormented family, the characters and stark quality of the island setting emerge with understated brutality. Gripping and raw, the story moves confidently between a cast of well-crafted voices, each of whom steer this literary thriller towards its stormy resolution. Amelia Pb $34.99
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France, 1915. An English nurse and a German prisoner of war fall in love. Their love is forbidden and doomed, and would have gone unrecorded if not for a series of drawings found over a century later. The woman who finds them is captivated and they become part of a puzzle she wants to solve. In this luminous tale of hope in the midst of darkness, Williams expands the world of her bestselling novels, The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho ($22.99 each). Pb $34.99
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The End of Everything M John Harrison Pb $32.99 The Disappearers Marlon James Pb $34.99 Black Bag Luke Kennard Pb $34.99 May We Feed the King Rebecca Perry Pb $32.99 The Things We Never Say Elizabeth Strout Hb $35 John of John Douglas Stuart Pb $34.99
In One Brief Moment All Eternity Elif Shafak
Reimagining the life of Gustave Flaubert - author of Madame Bovary ($24.99) - Shafak explores Flaubert’s unusual childhood in a home that was part hospital, part morgue, while shifting attention to the women, both real and fictional, whose stories have often been overshadowed by his own. Moving across 19th-century France, Istanbul, Cairo and beyond, the novel explores how stories survive through political upheaval, war and injustice. An ambitious and imaginative examination of literature, memory and the voices history chooses to preserve, overlook or silence. Steve Pb $34.99
The Disappearers Marlon James
In 1988 Kingston, Jamaica, eight gay men come together to rehearse an openly queer play, taking a risk simply by being seen. When a mob attacks, one man is killed and two later disappear, leaving the survivors to deal with trauma, anger and unanswered questions. As the search for the missing men and those responsible for the attack unfolds, Marlon James delivers a powerful, confronting and deeply human portrait of friendship, survival and gay life in a society shaped by prejudice and fear. Steve Pb $34.99
Peck & Peck Bonnie Garmus
Partita
The story of Batter Gray - in his early 20s, living in New York City - whose life turns upside down when he’s hired by the most prestigious poetry journal in the world: Peck & Peck. As an identical twin who lost his brother at birth, he’s confronted by life’s everyday dualities: right vs wrong, truth vs lies, rejection vs acceptance. It’s as if his brother is a reminder that there’s two sides to every story. From the author of Lessons in Chemistry ($22.99), this is a passionate ode to the written word and an exploration of all that makes us human. Pb $34.99
Barbara Kingsolver 11-year-old Livia misses her big brother, Cyrus, who took his own life. A gifted pianist, her solace and escape is music. When she starts college as a music major and scholarship prodigy, it feels as if a new life might begin. Then one springtime, she catches a glimpse of shirt sleeves rolled to the elbow, muscles you wouldn’t miss in the rear view. Who is that man? It’s a question she may come to wish she’d never asked… By the author of Demon Copperhead ($24.99). Pb $34.99
The Lady with the Dog
One for Sorrow Favel Parrett
Carrie Tiffany
This poignant novella delicately underscores the fragility of our identities and the unspoken beauty of our simplest, most innocent, desires. In this case, it’s the desire of an elderly woman, burdened by the slow corrosion of Alzheimer’s, to adopt a dog in the twilight of her life. An austere yet compassionate exploration of identity, memory and the intertwining impact these have on life’s experiences. Dylan Hb $29.99
Set in Norway during WWII and beyond, this novel follows a young boy Einar Halvorsen, whose life is transformed by a teacher who awakens a love of stories and language. As war, betrayal and loss reshape his family, Einar discovers that words can offer hope, even in the darkest of times. Parrett combines her trademark lyrical prose with an emotionally resonant story about memory, resilience and the enduring power of literature. Steve Pb $34.99
The Prime of Bertie Pollock #19 Scotland Street Alexander McCall Smith
Seven-year-old Bertie has finally reached his ‘prime’ in Edinburgh’s historic New Town, continuing to navigate his highly structured childhood, dominated by an overbearing mother. Meanwhile, the quirky neighbourhood residents face their own comedic crises: Sister Maria-Fiore undergoes an intense identity crisis after a DNA test reveals an unexpected relative; while the narcissistic Bruce gets all the attention he craves after landing a television role, only for the universe to humiliate him. Witty, gentle satire exploring community, family eccentricities and human resilience. Hb $39.99 $35
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The Book of the After Rebecca Higgie
Set in 2049, Negus Kebede is grieving a profound loss, while struggling with the responsibilities of leadership. A cult book, The Book of the After, claims to reveal what happens after death, offering the possibility of reunion with his beloved, but an assassin threatens both his future and his country. This is an ambitious speculative novel, weaving love, grief, mortality and destiny across time and continents. Steve Pb $34.99
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Under Story Chloe Benjamin
Taking a job washing dishes at an Antarctic research station, Laurel seeks distance from the life she left behind. Instead, she finds herself drawn back into the orbit of her former husband as an extraordinary scientific mystery begins to unfold around them. Blending speculative fiction with an intimate relationship drama, this novel explores love, grief, forgiveness and the choices that shape our lives. Beautifully written and quietly absorbing, it balances big ideas with genuine emotional depth. A memorable read. Steve Pb $34.99
Etna Paul Yoon
Yoon is a master of quiet devastation. After years of war, Etna, a combat-trained dog, leaves the men he has fought alongside and strikes out for home, or what’s left of it. Told through Etna’s eyes, this is an exhilaratingly raw odyssey across a broken world, where survival is uncertain, kindness comes in unexpected forms, and starting over is not straightforward. There is wonder in the smallest encounters, and hope in the unlikeliest places. Nothing here feels forced; its power gathers in gestures and silences. An exquisitely wrought, deeply affecting book. Theresa Pb $29.99
Mystery Play Elizabeth Kostova
A mysterious leatherbound book draws Jay Turner into a chilling investigation that links his late mother to a 19th-century actor whose most famous role was Count Dracula, and thereby to the enduring legend of Dracula ($19.99). Kostova blends historical intrigue, gothic atmosphere and mounting danger with confident pacing. An absorbing thriller, rich in literary detail and full of unsettling discoveries. Steve Pb $34.99
The Newer World Sebastian Barry
With a rich cast of characters, this is an immersive, sweeping novel of one man’s life in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Tennyson Bouguereau - freed man, conflicted soldier and wanted man - journeys to find meaning and belonging. From the relative safety of home in Tennessee with his sister, he’s offered the possibility of a whole new life in Nashville, until a surprising trip to Victorian England changes everything. Pb $34.99
Cold A S Byatt
Born frail and sheltered from the elements, Princess Fiammarosa discovers that she truly comes alive in the snow and freezing cold. When she falls in love with a prince from a scorching desert kingdom, their opposing worlds seem impossible to reconcile. Byatt transforms this fairy tale premise into a beautifully imagined story of love, identity and adaptation, using vivid contrasts between ice, fire and glass to explore how love can accommodate difference. Steve Hb $29.99
Hollywood, Ending John Green
Rising actors Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo land careerchanging roles in a much-hyped Andy Warhol biopic, drawing them into Hollywood’s glare just as their feelings for each other deepen. Told from both perspectives, the story is set against the film’s exploration of Warhol and the beginnings of celebrity culture, as private lives become public property. A tender and funny love story about fame, vulnerability and finding someone worth holding on to when everyone else is watching. Steve Pb $34.99
On the Calculation of Volume Book V Solvej Balle
Antiquarian book dealer Tara remains trapped in a single, endlessly repeating 18 November, having spent 12 years navigating this temporal anomaly. Meanwhile her husband Thomas resets every 24 hours with no memory of their shared past, struggling to reconcile his wife as she is now with the woman he loves. Tara begins to imagine a life beyond her relationship with Thomas and the constraints of ordinary time. Balle continues her hypnotic, quietly philosophical enquiry into time, love, memory and what makes a self. Pb $29.99
The Weight of Angels John Boyne
Boyne takes a fascinating turn with Oscar Wilde’s life, imagining what might have happened had he ignored the infamous insult that led to his downfall. Instead of disgrace, prison and an early death, Wilde is given the chance to live on, love, create and witness the enormous changes of the 20th century. This imaginative and deeply human alternate history captures Wilde’s wit and complexity, while exploring art, love, regret and the tantalising possibility of how differently one life might have unfolded. Steve Pb $34.99
American Hagwon Min Jin Lee
Ply Hernan Diaz
From the author of Pachinko ($24.99). The ‘hagwon’ is a supplementary school that runs after the Korean school day ends until 9pm. The vast majority of students attend mainly to prepare for their notoriously difficult university entrance exams. This immense family saga is set across Seoul, Sydney and the US during the 90s and 2000s, following a family of Korean diaspora who are driven to succeed: financially, academically, socially. Their resilience is tested by financial devastation, but their determination to support each other and come out on top is unwavering. Saskia Pb $37.99
Centuries in the future, an orphan adrift in an American city grows up to become a pincher. Stealing electricity from the grid to power the downtown music scene she adores is risky business, and the city she moves through can be dangerous. She’s soon drawn into a paranoid maze where her closest friends - even her own identity - are put into question, all while following a thread leading to a scientific experiment that could change the fabric of reality itself. Pb $34.99
The Rouse China Miéville
Maur’s life has been shaped by an unbearable loss. After an apparently ordinary tragedy, there are far deeper, stranger questions. The answers may lie within the dark heart and even darker history - of an old soldier who shares Maur’s obsessions, and is violently pursued by the same unknown forces. So begins a book unlike any other: a sprawling saga of a bloody century, and the intimate story of two lives, their loves, regrets and secrets… and a terrifying journey into infinite mystery. Note: this is a whopping 1,246 pages! Pb $39.99
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The World Beneath Her Feet Holly Ringland
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Their souls ventured to Sydney and beyond in search of success.
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Maggie lives a charmed life in London, but beneath the carefully constructed facade lies a past buried deep inside herself - the story of a guilt-ridden, heartbroken girl who left Australia in her early 20s and swore never to return. Then she inherits her uncle’s rewilded land in a lush Queensland valley, a place that shaped her when she was an angry, lost teenager, and is forced to face what cannot be buried forever. Pb $34.99
Farewell to Eden Sebastian Faulks
Returning from Normandy, soldier Philip Deval is sent to Palestine in the turbulent final days of the British mandate, an experience that leaves lasting scars. Years later, teaching in the English countryside, he grows close to enigmatic music mistress Frances Darwood, but his past refuses to stay buried. Faulks beautifully blends history, love and moral complexity, creating a moving, deeply human story about trauma, hope and finding a way forward. Steve Pb $34.99
What Gentlemen Do Todd Babiak
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Pea Green Boat Stewart Lee
Comedian Stewart Lee gives Edward Lear’s poem The Owl and the Pussy-Cat a wonderfully peculiar afterlife, turning its gentle nonsense into something darker and more unsettling. Told through the owl’s account of an increasingly disastrous journey, the story mixes absurd comedy with loneliness, frustration and mounting desperation. David Waywell’s atmospheric illustrations perfectly suit the offbeat mood. Clever, bleak and deliberately strange, it’s an inventive literary parody with a distinctly Stewart Lee edge. Steve Hb $34.99
PENGUIN MODERN AUSTRALIAN CLASSICS
Bruised by rejection, unemployment and a spectacular public mistake, Waylon Gans turns to stoicism in search of direction. The result is a warm, sharply funny story about friendship, responsibility and rebuilding a damaged life. Outrageous moments sit comfortably beside genuine tenderness, while the struggling town of Walleye adds social depth. Hopeful without becoming sentimental, this is an engaging novel about learning to become better. Steve Pb $34.99
Dodge City Patrick deWitt
1967, California. 23-year-old student Lee Clarke receives a draft notice to serve in the Vietnam War, so he decides to head for Canada. On an amphetamine-fuelled road trip, he visits each member of his family in four different towns to say his goodbyes. Full of deadpan dialogue and wry observation, this is a raucous portrait of a family in disarray and a country in flux. Pb $34.99
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Four nights a week, in the parish of Faha, County Clare, Bat Considine visits his neighbour Mossie Crowe. They sit by the fire as Bat reads the newspaper aloud, waiting to see which of them will die first. Then Bat makes a discovery that changes this routine forever... From the author of Time of the Child ($22.99), this wise and life-affirming story explores what it means to live a meaningful life, and what it means to leave it behind. Hb $22.99
This stunning collection presents sixteen hardbacks that are beautiful to hold and behold. Wonderfully tactile in the hand and with gold foiling highlights, these timeless Australian classics are being honoured within this unique collection. Perfect as a gift, to revisit a favourite or reward yourself with a memorable reading experience. Hb $35 ea
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$100,000 The Names of a Hare Bernice Barry Fremantle Press
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The Trap Fiona Kelly McGregor
Forty-one timeless classics in beautiful deluxe editions with foiled covers, sprayed edges and marbled endpapers, complete with a silk ribbon.
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Cornwall, 1614. In a world where conformity means survival, Lamorna's obsessive habits draw whispers of witchcraft and bring danger.
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$30,000 A Flash in the Dust Meg Caddy UQP
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Breaking out from an asylum, Gilberta Brady is on the run and seeking vengeance in this bushranger thriller with a dash of queer romance.
The Other Catherine Lauren Keenan
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Cleopatra
LITTLE PUFFIN CLOTHBOUND CLASSICS
The Girl Who Would be King
Jackie French Harper Collins
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Six beloved classics for children, bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling foil-stamped designs. Sized to fit in a pocket and lovely enough to keep forever.
A House Divided Clare Hallifax Walker Books
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CHILDREN'S BOOKS at There’s a Chicken in the House Sonya Hartnett & Lucia Masciullo
What happens when a chicken wanders into the house and sees no good reason to leave? This delightfully absurd premise is turned into a playful story about curiosity, unexpected visitors and the chaos that makes family life interesting. The expressive illustrations - and the determination of the feathered intruder - bring plenty of personality to this charming read for little animal lovers who think a chicken in the living room sounds like a great idea. 3+
Ogre Frances Stickley & Stefano Martinuz
Every respectable ogre knows the rules - be noisy, smash things and generally make a nuisance of yourself. But what if an ogre has a softer side? When an unexpected encounter turns his world upside-down, one unlikely hero discovers that kindness can be far more powerful than a fearsome reputation. With lively swamp scenes and a wonderfully offbeat take on ogre behaviour, this is a spirited, funny read with a gentle environmental message. 3+ Pb $19.99
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The Bat Who Didn’t Like the Dark Steve Small
The Plane Over My Backyard Tom Jellett
Being afraid of the dark is tricky at the best of times, but especially when you’re a bat! Small takes this funny little contradiction and turns it into something gentle and reassuring about fear and friendship, revealing the night can hold beautiful things too. His illustrations make the darkness feel atmospheric, rather than scary, which is exactly the trick. A great pick for wee ones who prefer someone else to check under the bed for monsters at bedtime. 3+ Hb $24.99
If every aircraft overhead causes someone in your house to rush to the window, this is the book for you! Jellett captures that enormous childhood fascination with things that fly, filling the pages with planes to spot, compare and talk about - before the excitement shifts from watching one to actually travelling in one. A bright, busy and wonderfully engaging read, whether you’re preparing for a first flight or simply raising someone who can already identify aircraft better than you. 3+ Hb $22.99
Bird Park Julie Murphy & Annie White
Do You Like My Pants? Carrie Shryock
Forget a quiet trip to the park, this book turns every outing into a full-blown bird hunt. Murphy celebrates Australia’s feathered locals in all their squawking, swooping glory, while White’s illustrations keep little eyes busy searching. It works beautifully read aloud, but the real danger is what happens afterwards suddenly every walk requires binocular-level concentration, and no cockatoo goes unnoticed. 3+ Hb $24.99
Cheetah has spotted pants. Tiger has striped pants. Both are extremely pleased with themselves, and naturally this cannot remain a peaceful situation for long. What follows is a gloriously silly fashion contest - full of showing off, dancing and very serious opinions about trousers. Underneath the nonsense is a nice thread about confidence and not needing to win every comparison. A terrific read for children who already believe getting dressed is an opportunity to make a statement. 3+
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I See Red Maggie Hutchings & Sarah Zweck
Perfect for families whose little ones can go from best friends to mortal enemies before you’ve finished making a cup of tea! From the award-winning team behind Here Come the Cousins (Hb $26.99), this explores squabbles, enormous feelings and the tricky business of backing down when tempers flare. A terrific pick for siblings who need a gentle reminder that even the biggest arguments don’t have to mean the end of a friendship. 3+ Hb $26.99
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland The Story Orchestra
Jessica Courtney-Tickle This one’s perfect for children who like their classics with a little extra drama. It sends Alice tumbling down a rabbit hole into all the usual glorious nonsense talking rabbits, sudden size changes and one very opinionated Queen. The adventure comes alive with orchestral music from the Royal Ballet score, while the illustrations make Wonderland feel suitably magical and mad. A gorgeous choice for curious kids who love music, stories… and pressing buttons. 4+ Hb $35
Invisible Dogs Kiah Thomas & Jake Minton
Charlie is the ideal dog in almost every respect - loyal, well-behaved and extremely easy to clean up after. There’s just one small issue - nobody except his kid can see him. This story has great fun with the practical advantages of an invisible pet, but there’s real tenderness underneath about friendship, imagination and wanting other people to understand what matters to you. For those little ones with imaginary friends, elaborate private worlds or firm opinions about invisible animals. 4+ Hb $24.99
The Good Decision
Jo Dabrowski & Cate James Albert is determined to make good decisions. The trouble is, the day has other ideas! One mishap leads to another, with increasingly disastrous results, until finally he gets the chance to put things right. Funny, warm and reassuring, this is a story about mistakes, second chances and discovering that getting things wrong isn’t the end of the world. From the awardwinning duo behind Dear Broccoli (Hb $24.99), this is perfect for little perfectionists who need reminding that everyone occasionally has a complete shocker. 4+ Hb $24.99
Possum Skin Cloak
Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson & Leanne Jones Muir shares a gentle, deeply meaningful story about the ties that connect us to family, culture and Country. At the heart of the story is a possum skin cloak that develops alongside its owner, becoming a treasured record of identity, heritage and belonging. Warm, accessible storytelling and evocative illustrations bring this living connection between generations to life. A thoughtful pick for families looking to introduce younger children to First Nations cultural traditions with care and respect. 4+ Hb $26.99
Kiki and Me Leo Timmers
Under the Olive Moon 10 Palestinian Fables Nour Ferwana et al
There’s something very special about a book that allows children to appreciate that stories can comfort, even when the world outside feels uncertain. These 10 beautifully illustrated Palestinian fables are shaped around the tales that Ferwana shares with her own children, opening doors to magical worlds, while celebrating family, heritage and the comfort of sharing a story together. This is one to savour slowly. 4+ Hb $29.99
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Some books are beautiful. Others make you feel something that you can’t quite put into words. This book is both. Told through the eyes of a horse, this is a tender, quietly magical story about the kind of love that makes two very different souls feel utterly at home with one another. As young Kiki grows up and life begins to change, the bond between girl and horse is tested in ways that tug at your heart. The breathtaking illustrations move between delicate black-andwhite drawings and sweeping, richly-coloured paintings that make the world feel full of possibility. A book for people of all ages to treasure, particularly if you’ve ever looked at a horse and seen something extraordinary - a little wildness, a little wonder, a kind of magic all of its own. 4+ Hb $34.99
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Myke Mollard
Have you seen enough lions, tigers and bears? Would you like something with transparent skin, alarming teeth or a truly ridiculous nose? This collection gathers hundreds of strange creatures and explains the clever adaptations behind all that oddness, with detailed illustrations that jump off the page. It’s factual without feeling remotely schoolish. For those animal obsessives who think ‘That’s disgusting!’ is one of the highest compliments a nonfiction book can receive. 5+ Hb $29.99
The Wind in the Willows Abridged
Kenneth Grahame (original author), Lou Peacock (abridged by) & Kate Hindley (illustrator) This is the edition to reach for when you want to introduce this timeless classic to a child without making it feel like homework. Hindley’s warm, characterful illustrations make Mole, Ratty, Badger and the gloriously impossible Mr Toad instantly inviting, while the abridged story still has all its riverside charm and adventure picnics, motorcars, the Wild Wood and plenty of Toad being Toad. 5+ Pb $19.99
Australian Mega Beasts The Lost World Myke Mollard
Dinosaurs may have gone, but prehistoric Australia clearly wasn’t finished showing off! Giant marsupials, enormous reptiles and some decidedly unfriendly predators take centre stage here, all brought to life through striking illustrations. Packed with fascinating details, the bite-sized facts make every page an invitation to explore. A great one for creature fans who are ready to venture beyond dinosaurs and discover the extraordinary beasts that once roamed our backyard. 5+ Hb $24.99
The Secret Garden
Heidi
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Australian Dinosaurs and their Cousins Myke Mollard
Forget faraway dinosaurs, Australia had prehistoric monsters of its own! From dinosaurs stomping across ancient landscapes to flying reptiles overhead and strange creatures lurking in the seas, Mollard brings the past roaring to life with spectacular illustrations and fascinating bite-sized facts. Packed with discoveries to share (and a few facts to show off ), this is a brilliant pick for primary-aged dinosaur devotees who already know their Tyrannosaurus rex from their ozraptor. 5+ Hb $24.99
Day of the Heroes! #12 Bunny vs Monkey Jamie Smart
If the stories in this series cause shrieks of laughter in your house, prepare to face the next onslaught! Absolutely everything gets thrown at the page ridiculous plans, heroic delusions, jelly, chaos and quite possibly more explosions than any woodland really needs. It moves at a cracking pace and the jokes barely stop long enough for you to breathe. Brilliant for readers who claim they “don’t really like books”, yet happily inhale a comic in one sitting. 7+ Pb $19.99
Lost and Found in Mythology A Search-and-Find Book
Clara Booth
The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds
The sort of book you hand to a child ‘for a quick look’… and lose them for an hour. Each busy spread dives into a different mythology with plenty of gods, monsters, heroes and small details waiting to be spotted. The searching element gets them in, but there’s enough real information to keep their curiosity going. A brilliant choice for children who enjoy search-and-find books such as the new Where’s Wally?: The Search for Santa and the Perfect Present ($9.99), but are also interested in dragons, deities and mythical disasters. 6+ Hb $32.99
Anna Battese & Erin Reeves
Roald Dahl (inspired by) & Rikin Parekh (illustrator)
Odie likes rules, routines and knowing exactly what comes next, so of course she ends up in an adventure where almost nothing goes according to plan. A family cruise turns unexpectedly dangerous, and the mysterious survival guide she’s been given suddenly becomes less of a curiosity and more of a necessity. The fun in this story comes from watching Odie adapt when the instructions aren’t enough. A great pick for readers who enjoy survival adventures, unlikely teams and competent children surrounded by adults who are considerably less useful. 8+ Hb $22.99
For readers who suspect the villains are often the best characters, this collection is a wicked treat. Miss Trunchbull, the Witches, Boggis, Bunce and Bean return in 10 new adventures imagined by contemporary storytellers, with scheming, mischief and deliciously bad behaviour aplenty. Playful rather than nostalgic, it offers a fresh spin on Roald Dahl’s unforgettable rogues for kids ready for their next helping of literary wickedness. 8+ Pb $27.99
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Gift-wrapping $3 per item How to Do (Almost) Everything 100 Skills for Curious Kids
Becky Baines & Laurie Avon There couldn’t be a better book for a child who wants to know how everything works - preferably all at once! Packed with 100 brilliantly varied skills, from tying knots and reading maps to making slime, spotting stars and solving a Rubik’s Cube. It’s busy, practical and dangerously browsable, with plenty of things you can try straight away. A terrific book to hand to a curious child who loves saying “I bet I can do that” - then immediately proves it. Ages 8-99 Hb $59.99
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CHILDREN'S BOOKS at The Witches of Winderry Spires Karen Foxlee
Hometown Shaun Tan
For readers who want their fantasy to feel properly magical from page one, this is a delight. Lucy arrives at Winderry Spires to become a Clock Tower Girl and very quickly discovers that clocks, witches and the world itself are all behaving rather badly. There are strange creatures, looming danger and a wonderful fairy-tale atmosphere running through it all. Foxlee, as always, gives the adventure real heart. For the confident reader who likes magic with a touch of darkness. 9+
Nobody does strange, beautiful and slightly unsettling quite like Shaun Tan. Here, wonderfully peculiar creatures, an extraordinary world and a few unexpected visitors make for a story that’s anything but ordinary. There’s plenty to pore over in the illustrations, with details that will make you laugh, pause… or wonder what on earth is going on. Quirky, imaginative and full of surprises, this is a terrific choice for readers who like their picture books a little mysterious and decidedly out of the ordinary. 10+ Hb $35
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Web of Spies #1 S.I.G.M.A. Tim Ayliffe
Ollie’s training run takes a deadly turn when he discovers a dead body - a really poor start to the day, especially since he recognises the man. The trail leads straight to his father, missing for 10 months, and a mystery that reaches far beyond anything Ollie could have imagined. With two friends, a few unlikely gadgets and a growing list of dangerous questions, he sets out to uncover the truth. Packed with twists, espionage and highstakes adventure, this is the first in a new middle-grade series from bestselling crime author Tim Ayliffe. 10+ Pb $16.99
Forbidden Pages #3 The 113th Assistant Librarian Stuart Wilson
If you think libraries are all quiet corners and overdue notices, think again! Oliver Wormwood has a library-sized problem, and it’s about to get seriously out of hand. With Agatha by his side, he’s drawn into a fantastical adventure where magic misbehaves, trouble lurks around every corner and nothing goes according to plan. Full of bookish mischief, eccentric characters and deliciously unpredictable twists, this is a terrific pick for readers who like their fantasy funny, fast-paced and gloriously unpredictable. 9+ Hb $19.99
Nightmare League Reece Carter
All of Us Katrina Nannestad
This is an adventure story about Max’s search for his father. When Max discovers that people are spying on him, he falls into their trap and realises the danger around him is far greater than he expected. As he struggles to escape, he must use his courage and cleverness to uncover the truth, survive the threats against him, and keep moving forward on his journey. The writing is fast-paced and easy to follow, with lots of mystery and excitement that made me want to keep reading. James (aged 10) Pb $17.99
Nannestad is especially good at portraying children living inside history, rather than simply observing it. In wartime Copenhagen, Viggo and his friends begin with small acts of defiance before events around them become much more dangerous, particularly for Denmark’s Jewish community. There is humour and friendship alongside the fear, which gives the story warmth, without softening what’s at stake. A good read for children who enjoy historical fiction with brave children making difficult choices. 10+ Hb $24.99
Dragons Around the World
Sally Nicholls & Maria Francesca Melis
Bodder Finn at the Edge of the World
Dragons are hidden in the myths and legends of cultures all over the world, from the ancient Greek Hydra to the Welsh Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon on their flag). Did you know the Leviathan is known to feast on at least one whale a day? This densely packed compendium of dragons covers Japan and Mexico, Aotearoa and Korea, and everywhere in between. A great introduction to the differing ideas of other cultures, and the myths informed by their history and geography. Ages 10-13 Saskia
Phil Cummings
Adventure with the dial turned firmly towards enormous! When disaster sends Bodder Finn and his companions far beyond everything they know, getting home means crossing a world suddenly full of danger, mystery and very bad odds. The journey has that old-fashioned storybook feeling of stepping beyond the map and discovering what awaits. This is a great choice for confident middle-grade readers who like quests, strange lands and the delicious feeling that absolutely anything could appear over the next horizon. 10+ Pb $17.99
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Trust Fall Lynn Painter
The Unpronounceables Balli Kaur Jaswal
Rich kids, bad decisions and a boy who is absolutely not part of the plan. When Julia lands in New York with a fortune and a whole new world to navigate, fitting in is harder than it looks. Enter Damion: rich, rebellious and so much trouble. He’s supposed to be tutoring her, not turning her life upside down, but secrets, sharp banter and seriously inconvenient chemistry have other ideas. Painter delivers a fun, fast-paced romance with plenty of humour and heart, perfect for readers who love messy friendships, complicated feelings, and characters that never quite do what you expect. 14+ Pb $22.99
Navy has a plan for her future; or rather, her family does. Between expectations, friendships and the pressure to make sensible choices, her passion for art refuses to stay quietly in the background. With sharp humour and plenty of heart, this novel explores identity, ambition and the messy business of figuring out who you really want to be. For teen readers who like contemporary stories with plenty of warmth, awkwardness and family life, rather than enormous end-of-the-world drama. 13+ Pb $19.99
The Body Image Book for Girls
The Star Path
Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless
Witi Ihimaera Smiler
Charlotte Markey
Return to the world of The Whale Rider ($24.99) in this thrilling new adventure! 16-year-old Teva has grown up far from his Polynesian roots, but his world is about to open up in ways he never expected. Meanwhile, deep beneath Antarctica’s icy waters, a royal tribe of Mysticeti whales is searching for the heir who can lead them home. Spanning oceans and generations, this is a story of lost connections, ancient magic and finding your way home. 12+ Pb $35
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This updated, well-illustrated guide provides girls aged 9-15 with the tools they need to understand and appreciate their changing bodies - all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, diet, social media and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind body image myths, advice and inspiration from experts, and stories from other girls who share their own experiences. Pb $34.95
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Gather Native Australian Ingredients, Modern Australian Recipes Eddie Bulatao
A celebration of Australia’s native ingredients through inventive, yet approachable, recipes. Drawing on knowledge learned on Country from Aboriginal Elders, Bulatao combines ingredients such as wattleseed, finger lime and saltbush with familiar dishes. The result is an engaging cookbook that connects modern Australian cooking with culture, sustainability and local produce. Steve Hb $60
Five Tastes The Magic of Flavour in a Chinese Kitchen Fuchsia Dunlop
Bring the magic of authentic Chinese flavours to your kitchen with this irresistible new cookbook from the author of Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food ($27.99). With an emphasis on quick and easy recipes using plenty of vegetables, it explains how to use the classic ‘five tastes’ - sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty - and a few core seasonings, flavour combinations and techniques to make delicious, nourishing food at home. Hb $65
Simple Too
Yotam Ottolenghi & Verena Lochmuller Ottolenghi keeps things refreshingly manageable with 135 recipes aimed at cooks who want maximum flavour without spending hours in the kitchen. Every dish can be made in less than 30 minutes. Covering everything from breakfast to dessert, it proves that quick, uncomplicated cooking can still deliver exciting and satisfying results. Steve Hb $69.99
Simple Weeknights Nicole Maguire
Following the success of Simple Dinner Edit ($39.99) and Simple Dinners Every Day ($44.99) comes Maguire’s approach to making dinner time feel less hectic, less expensive and more enjoyable. The 90+ new recipes include Dumpling Laksa, Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini, Garlic Chicken & Rice and Oven-Baked Kebabs. She also shares simple kitchen systems and habits that make life run more smoothly, from meal-planning and morning and evening kitchen routines to tools, storage solutions and little time-saving tricks.
Saint Peter
Chapter and Verse
Josh Niland Hb $80
Pb $44.99 $39.99
The Power of the Real
How MCA Australia Became the World’s Most Visited Contemporary Art Museum
Asian Home Cooking
Macgregor was appointed director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in 1999 and this book chronicles her transformation of the Sydney museum from near-bankruptcy into a world-class cultural institution. She reveals the strategies used including free access, team building and collaboration, community engagement and political negotiation, all amid funding challenges and intense public scrutiny. Part memoir, part cultural blueprint, this offers candid insights into leadership, resilience and the intersections of art, politics and public life. Pb $50
Adam Liaw Hb $65
A Cook’s Guide to the Everyday Dishes of Asia
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor
Monet Abroad Paintings and Letters 1863-1917 Florence Gentner & Marine Kisiel
Hokusai Prints Coloring Book
Claude Monet, best known for his water lily scenes displayed in the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, was a prolific traveller who wandered all across Europe in pursuit of inspiration. This book presents a different collection of pieces, compiling many of his plein air sketches and travel paintings, as well as excerpts from his notebooks and letters. Whether you’re a fan of Monet or simply looking for some travel recommendations, this part biography, part travelogue is a lovely choice. Saskia Hb $110
An Adult Coloring Book with Full-Color Frameable Reproductions
Katsushika Hokusai
23 full-colour prints by the ukiyo-e master are presented alongside a template for you to either match the original colours or create your own masterpiece. Each image has a short history and explanation of the elements and arrangement. Learn how to read these iconic scenes and discover fascinating secret symbolism. The images can be removed from the book and framed if desired. Pb $27.99
Definitive Dupain Max Dupain
This landmark monograph on one of Australia’s most influential photographers comprises around 150 photographs, including studio work, architectural studies, commercial commissions and intimate personal photographs. Dupain’s lens captured Australia’s people, first and foremost, and his collected body of work presents a striking visual memory of Australian culture. Includes essays by Avryl Whitnall, Helen Ennis and Trent Parke. Hb $79.99
This is Photography The First 200 Years Nathalie Herschdorfer (Ed)
Botanical Embroidery A Brush with Colour The Art of A Garden of Plant and Flower Exercises and Reflections Reading Art
Photographs are now at the core of our image-dominated culture. Presented chronologically, this book showcases key photographs and objects year by year - including the cameras, innovations, exhibitions and publications that have shaped the medium - each accompanied by a short text entry offering historical, technical or critical context. It also includes longer thematic texts by contributing writers to bring a greater depth of understanding. The ultimate guide to the magic of photography!
Designs to Stitch
Arounna Khounnoraj Pb $44.99
Hb $90
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Understanding What Makes Great Art Great
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CRIME ALLEY at Tell Me Something True Michael Robotham
Full Circle Chris Hammer
Robotham steps away from his usual crime pace with this story of Arlo Hackett, returning home at the end of a 12-year prison term after being found guilty by association for a terrible crime his brother Luke was charged with. Arlo is determined to clear Luke’s name, even as he faces the town’s deep-seated resentment and confronts buried secrets and strained loyalties. The emotional complexity builds as the reader is immersed in the lingering consequences of the past. Steve Pb $34.99
Hammer’s first standalone thriller. Travis Somerland is a man accustomed to danger, but nothing can prepare him for the peril, intrigue or ruthlessness that confront him at Montechino - the secluded estate of the wealthy Clapton family - where he becomes entangled in the ultimate power struggle, generations in the making. Can he survive the dynastic rivalries to bring some measure of justice to an unjust world? Pb $34.99
Free World #3 Lee Southern
Last Bastion #2 Sam Willard & DS Jill Wilkie
Lee Southern, private investigator, goes undercover in a maximum-security prison after a botched assassination leaves the wrong man dead. Hired to protect the intended target, Southern enters a volatile environment unsettled by fears surrounding the approaching millennium. A tense Australian thriller, combining prison rivalries, deception and mounting violence with a dangerously unpredictable assignment. Steve Pb $34.99
Imprisoned after exposing war crimes, disgraced soldier Sam Willard is offered freedom in exchange for infiltrating a far-right extremist group to rescue the son of a radical politician. In this sequel to Prize Catch ($29.99), Jill Wilkie investigates escalating racist attacks linked to the same extremist threat. As Sam risks exposure from within, one mistake could trigger the devastating attack Jill is racing to prevent. A tense, topical thriller exploring extremism, loyalty, betrayal and deception. Steve Pb $34.99
Alan Carter
David Whish-Wilson
The Hollow #26 Harry Bosch
We Chase Shadows #2 Steve & Amy Wheeler
When Harry Bosch was 11, he became a ward of the state, housed in a notorious facility where abuse was rampant. A boy’s body is found in a hidden space under a staircase used by staff to discipline their charges - known to the kids only as ‘the hollow’ - but the death was covered up. Now Bosch reopens the investigation and picks up the trail of a vicious predator who Bosch must bring to justice in order to finally put to rest the demons of his past. Pb $34.99 $29.99
Following We Solve Murders ($24.99), a seemingly straightforward investigation quickly grows into an international adventure, taking our unlikely group of characters across Europe as they unravel a dangerous conspiracy. The fast-moving plot is packed with humour, twists and surprises, while the relationships between the characters give the story real warmth. The dialogue is sharp, the pacing rarely falters, and the balance between mystery and comedy feels effortless. A thoroughly satisfying read. Steve Pb $34.99 Hb $65
Michael Connelly
Richard Osman
Gone Guru Nadine Browne
Chain Reaction #31 Jack Reacher
Noni Barlow arrives in New York broke and banking on a failing manuscript, only for her idol, Joyce Carol Oates, to dismiss its premise as outdated. She meets her new flatmate a transcendental meditation guru with a massive following - only once before he mysteriously disappears. Noni begins investigating with two unlikely allies: her landlady’s daughter and an elderly social worker. A blend of cosy mystery with sharp observations on writing and ambition. Steve Pb $34.99
Lee Child & Andrew Child
When one of her team is murdered on a covert assignment, General Susan Turner can’t trust those around her, so she tracks down Jack Reacher for help. The trail leads him to a strangely deserted town in Colorado with vast data centres and solar farms, where his investigations suggest a far more complex conspiracy. The sense of mounting danger and the familiar mix of intrigue, action and Reacher’s uncompromising approach to trouble delivers again! Steve
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Just Desserts #8 Corinna Chapman Kerry Greenwood
Surface Olivier Norek
Noemie Chastaine leads a drugs raid that goes horribly wrong, sustaining catastrophic facial injuries from a gunshot. She’s plunged into a visceral recoil that sees her success derailed, superiors nudging her towards a parochial rural retreat. But when a child’s body floats to the surface of a lake, she’s pulled into a darker tumult with a pressing tension that builds masterfully. 18 years with the French police gives Norek’s pin-sharp writing a depth and surety that thrums through every twist in this exceptional new crime procedural. Amelia Pb $34.99
Corinna Chapman is in her beloved bakery, Earthly Delights. Her dashing private-detective lover, Daniel, is working all hours, while her right-hand baker, Jason, is mixing delectable muffins. All seems well. But their cherished Insula, a heritage apartment building, is in the cross-hairs of a dodgy developer. And how are missing boys and an attack on Daniel connected? As Corinna and Daniel pursue justice, they face kidnappings, deep corruption, desperate deals and unexpected allies. Pb $34.99 $29.99
Murder on the Midnight Star Ada Moncrieff
New Years Day, 1939. Journalist Daphne King is aboard the luxurious Midnight Star, sailing from London to New York with a select group assembled by wealthy former archaeologist Augustus Bellamy. When a guest is stabbed, Daphne is drawn into an increasingly complicated investigation. Moncrieff makes excellent use of the isolated ocean-liner setting in this atmospheric period mystery featuring an engaging amateur sleuth and a satisfying trail of clues. Steve Pb $24.99
The Taper Man
A Novel of John le Carré’s Circus
Nick Harkaway
George Smiley returns in 1965, confronting a Cold War conspiracy that could compromise British intelligence at its highest levels. What begins as an investigation into a compromised operation develops into a wider hunt involving Soviet espionage, American intelligence and a valuable source whose identity must remain protected. Harkaway captures the quiet menace and moral ambiguity of le Carre’s world, while bringing his own assurance to an absorbing story of competing allegiances. Steve
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Murder in the Midday Sun Cecily Gayford (Ed)
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As dusk falls on an English summer, a detective interviews a stranger with a sinister story to tell. Among the sands of an Egyptian desert, a tourist buys a souvenir which is not quite as it seems. On the sparkling waters of the Scilly Isles, a boating trip turns deadly. It might be the height of summer, but in the midday sun - it’s murder. These 10 tales of murder, mystery and mayhem make for perfect summer reading! Pb $24.99
Inlet Bridge S D Hinton
When a truck forces a couple from a bridge into the ocean off Victoria’s south-west coast, only one of them manages to fight their way to shore. In the aftermath, with no evidence to explain the seemingly unprovoked act of malice, Sarah confronts smalltown corruption and family secrets in the search for her husband. Atmospheric crime woven with sharp dialogue, family tensions and an ominous coastal setting, this is a menacing thriller of damaged personalities and page-turning twists. Amelia Pb $34.99
Cold Sunset #3 Gabriel Dax William Boyd
Following Gabriel’s Moon and The Predicament ($24.99 each), travel writer turned MI6 agent Gabriel Dax is sent by handler Faith Green to Moscow to deliver a drawing to British defector Kit Caldwell, before entering a high-stakes game to smuggle Caldwell into Finland. Billed as “a cross between James Bond and Jason Bourne”, this has the moral ambiguity of John le Carré and Graham Greene. Shifting between California, Moscow, England and the Greek islands, the complex relationship between Gabriel and Faith is left open-ended, hinting the series may continue... Stephen R Pb $34.99
The Heights Ian Rankin
Kill Shot #14 Harry Hole Jo Nesbo
Set within the gleaming luxury of a London high-rise overlooking Hyde Park, this standalone thriller begins when a night concierge is murdered and every wealthy resident becomes a suspect. Detective Gillian Gish must navigate privilege, secrecy and influence to find the truth. Rankin creates an intriguing, closedcircle mystery with a modern edge, exploring the divide between wealth and accountability, while keeping the investigation moving at a satisfying pace. Polished, atmospheric and entertaining throughout. Steve Pb $34.99
Harry is officially out of the police force, trying his hand at a new career. But when a woman is found murdered and her killing is styled after a famous movie scene, then two more bodies turn up, new homicide investigator Oleg Fauke turns to Harry for advice. As gruesome films begin to appear and victims pile up, Harry is drawn into the investigation, and his personal relationships grow as complicated as the mind of the killer they’re trying to catch. Pb $34.99
The Pie and Mash Detective Agency
Our Noble Selves Kate Atkinson
J D Brinkworth
Set against the optimism of the 1951 Festival of Britain, war reporter Harry Flynn is struggling to rebuild both his career and himself, and reluctantly joins an eccentric team planning the festival. When a woman he’s been seeing disappears, he finds himself under suspicion. The answer to his mounting problems may lie in the hands of the sharp-tongued, 13-year-old Veronica and her scruffy terrier. Atkinson mixes mystery, wit and post-war uncertainty into a warm, engaging story about redemption and starting over. Steve Pb $34.99
Nellie Thorne has vanished - the fifth Nellie Thorne to disappear in 50 years! Enter Jane Pye and Simon Mash, who signed up for a private detective night class on a whim. They’re assigned the case for their coursework, so with matching trench coats and questionable skills they set out to solve a mystery that’s baffled Kent’s police for decades. An open and shut case? Not on your Nellie... Pb $24.99
Inter Alia Suzie Miller
City of Traitors #3 Double Agent Alex Gerlis
Jessica is a Crown Court judge in London, balancing her demanding job with her other responsibilities. When an unexpected criminal accusation directly entangles her 18-yearold son, the rigid boundaries separating her work from her family life begin to fracture. Forced to confront the dark realities of contemporary youth culture, peer pressure and institutional bias, she must step off the bench to fight for her family. Pb $34.99
As WWII ends, a new conflict begins: who will control Europe after the war? Soviet double-agent ‘Archie’ is now a British diplomat in the US, feeding information back to Moscow, while Soviet agent ‘Bertie’ is sent on a perilous mission to Italy. The Red Army approaches Berlin from the east, the British and Americans from the West, so the stage is set for a climactic showdown, and the traitors become more central than ever…
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In Plain Sight Robyn Dennison
Detective Lara Wilton returns to her home town to investigate disturbing evidence found on a USB, only to encounter identical twin sisters determined to protect their secrets, despite the case relying on their cooperation. Dennison keeps the story grounded, exploring guilt, loyalty and the complicated line between justice and personal relationships. Gritty without feeling overly bleak, it’s an engaging, wellpaced debut with believable characters and plenty of tension. Steve
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King’s Ransom #2 Sam Speedman Matthew Reilly The follow-up to The Detective (Pb $34.99, Hb $44.99). The richest man in the world has been kidnapped, along with four of his children. The kidnapper’s demand: the five best private detectives in America - including Sam Speedman - must come to the missing tech billionaire’s New York penthouse for a deadly series of riddles and ransoms to rescue them. As the situation escalates and the bodies mount, Sam begins to wonder if some villains are best left alone... Hb $49.99 $44.99 Pb $34.99
Bad Company Sara Paretsky
Lily spent 40 years as a CIA field agent, but was forced out before she was ready. Now in her 70s, she reads a magazine article that casts doubt on everything she believed about her first posting in one of the old Soviet republics, and decides to find out what really happened. The Company knows they must silence her, and escaping their attempts to do so will test her skills to the limit. Pb $32.99
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel Lucy Foley
The characters from the Queen of Crime have returned, and Lucy Foley is the culprit! In this new Christie mystery, we see Miss Marple in a perhaps more Poirot-esque setting with classic Christie-type suspects and a suspenseful plot. Foley brings a fresh new voice to the familiar detective’s stories, while keeping true to the core of the character. A fun and easy read with plenty of snow to help cool down in the warmer weather! Mina Pb $34.99
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Christmas Mysteries
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Martin Edwards (Ed) Pb $22.99
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Songs from the Firefront Tim Winton
This captivating collection of vignettes from Winton’s life bring to mind some of the themes in his novels. In telling of his relationship with swimming, we get a sense of his parents, and his own parenting. Reflecting on his fascination, fear and respect for fire, and on the aftermath of a cyclone, he touches on the climate future we face. Revisiting the Voice referendum, the disconnection with his community feels raw. In all these recollections, his honed storytelling imbues the narrative with the richness of his novels, making for a rewarding reading experience. Craig Hb $45 $39.95
Emily
Andrew Bailey Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) only started painting on canvas at the age of 79, eight years before her death, yet she produced around 3,000 paintings - around one per day! Represented twice at the Venice Biennale, her striking work also appeared at the Tate Modern in London in 2025. Drawing on accounts from those close to her, as well as previously unexamined sources, Bailey reveals the story of the woman from remote Australia who created art that was a catalyst for profound national cultural change.
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Well Well Well…
My Wellness Odyssey from Psychics to Psychedelics and Beyond
I Can’t Tell You But I Will A Memoir
Judith Lucy
Magda Szubanski
In 2022, comedian Judith Lucy shocked the world of comedy - and herself - by announcing her retirement from stand-up, realising she was completely burnt out. From Ayahuasca to Zen, this is her hilarious first-hand exploration of what works - and what seriously doesn’t - in the world of wellness. In among her tales of reiki, sound healing and cryotherapy is a clear-eyed examination of what had been so very wrong with how she (and a lot of us) had been living.
In this deeply personal second memoir following Reckoning ($26.99), Szubanski reflects on love, loss and the difficult balance between public life and private grief. She writes candidly about caring for her dying mother, while also becoming a prominent campaigner for marriage equality in Australia. Warm, vulnerable and sometimes humorous, it’s a moving exploration of family, responsibility, resilience and finding the courage to continue. Steve Hb $55 $49.99
Matthew Flinders
A Definitive and Indisputable History of the Man Who Mapped Australia
Shaun Micallef
The story of Matthew Flinders is one of tragic lows and high comedy, embarrassment, shame and humiliation. Enter Shaun Micallef to tell this tale as never told before. With meticulous research and a keen sense of the ridiculous, he charts Flinders’ chaotic route around Australia and beyond, while also asking bigger questions about who we are as a country. A fresh and funny recounting of a foundational story of Australia. Hb $49.99
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Frank Hurley Grantlee Kieza
A visionary photographer and film-maker, Hurley captured images of people and places few had ever seen. He made five expeditions to Antarctica, drove across Australia with Francis Birtles, and flew with Ross and Keith Smith on part of the first flight from England to Australia. He ventured deep into the jungles of New Guinea and Java, and captured some of the most dramatic footage of WWI and WWII. Hurley didn’t just document history - he lived it and immortalised it - and this brilliant biography vividly captures his extraordinary life.
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Grand Ambition
Anita Brookner Art and Life Hermione Lee
Paul Keating’s Global Vision for Australia
James Curran
This richly detailed portrait traces the tensions between Brookner’s private life and her formidable public career. From caring for her difficult mother to becoming an influential art historian, Brookner did not turn to fiction until her fifties, writing 24 novels including the 1984 Booker Prize-winner Hotel du Lac ($24.99). Lee thoughtfully challenges the image of Brookner as a lonely, withdrawn figure, revealing instead a witty, complex and fiercely intelligent woman whose life continually informed, but never simply mirrored, her fiction. Steve Hb $59.99
Accessing documents from Keating’s archives and drawing on conversations with him over many years, Curran traces how Keating sought to reshape Australia’s foreign policy - anchoring the country in Asia, embedding China within a regional order, deepening ties with Indonesia and challenging long-held assumptions about dependence on great powers. For Keating, economic reform, national identity and international strategy were inseparable, and his vision for Australia reached far beyond the limits of electoral politics. Includes exclusive photographs from Keating’s private collection. Hb $49.99
Abandoning a Cat A Personal Story Haruki Murakami
The King Under the Mountain
In this meditation on memory and what makes us who we are, the iconic novelist recalls his relationship with his father - the son of a priest who might have become a priest himself had a clerical error not sent him to fight in WWII. Haruki and his father were estranged for 20 years, only reconciling on his father’s deathbed. A haunting personal reflection on what it means to be a father and a son, and what it means to be loved and abandoned. Hb $34.99
Tolkien’s books - notably The Hobbit ($19.99) and The Lord of the Rings ($49.99) - have sold over half a billion copies, yet the man himself stays elusive: a conservative, devoutly Catholic Oxford don who distrusted biography and guarded his privacy. Taylor, the Orwell biographer, takes a thematic rather than chronological approach, blending life story, literary criticism and fan’s-eye exploration. He examines the myths Tolkien built around himself and the social, political and cultural currents behind Middleearth, asking what kind of writer Tolkien thought he was. Pb $34.99
In Search of J R R Tolkien D J Taylor
Cormac McCarthy A Legacy Revisited
Last Night I Dreamt
Cormac McCarthy is hailed as one of America’s greatest novelists; his epic western Blood Meridian ($24.99) is widely considered a masterpiece of historical fiction. In his body of work, his nation’s story is told in vivid shades of violence, greed and love. Early in life, McCarthy chose to devote himself almost exclusively to literary pursuits, and this biography details what this choice cost him in his relationships. He lived as wildly as any of his characters, often journeying to remote locations and communing deeply with the natural world. Pb $45
Paul de Zulueta
Tracy Daugherty
A Personal History of the du Mauriers
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Born into a well-known artistic dynasty, Daphne du Maurier defied convention to become a writer, dreaming up stories that sold millions of copies worldwide. This book explores how the turbulence and contradictions of her life, and the influence of her notable forebears, inspired her writing. Paul de Zulueta, her grandson, draws on private family archives, new interviews and his own memories of his grandmother to create a moving portrait of one of the great British artistic families. Pb $34.99
Light Will Win
The Lucky Son Li Cunxin
The Bondi Hero’s Story of Humanity, Hope and Courage
In the bestselling Mao’s Last Dancer ($26.99), Li Cunxin told his inspirational story of being plucked from obscurity in Communist China aged 11 to become one of the world’s most acclaimed ballet dancers. Now, 23 years later, he returns to reveal what happened next as he navigated the dazzling yet demanding world of international ballet. Along the way, he shares his hard-won and heart-felt life lessons on learning and leadership, love and legacy, and the power and possibility of dreaming big. Pb $36.99
Ahmed Al Ahmed
When two gunmen opened fire on a crowd celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights at Bondi Beach in December 2025, fruit shop owner Ahmed Al Ahmed made the selfless decision to approach and disarm one of the gunmen. His heroism saved countless lives. Shot five times by the other gunman, he sustained lasting injuries. His humbling and warmly-told story, from Syria to that fateful day, reminds us what true strength is, and gives us hope that light will always extinguish the dark. Pb $36.99
Is it Too Late to Make a Run for it? Judi Dench with Brendan O’Hea
Secrets A Reporter’s Memoir Bob Woodward
Widely considered one of Britain’s greatest actresses, at the age of 92 Dench finally opens her almost inexhaustible collection of memories from life and acting. Primarily working on stage, Dench rose to international fame playing M in eight James Bond films from 1995, and won an Oscar for her performance as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love in 1998. Funny, intimate, surprising and moving, she uses her actor’s gift for storytelling to reveal an adventurous life well lived. Pb $36.99
Woodward has reported on every American president from Nixon to Trump. Now he tells his own story, from his Illinois youth to his navy service during the Vietnam War to his tenure at The Washington Post, where his reporting with Carl Bernstein on Watergate captivated the world. He takes readers inside his reporting on the White House, the Supreme Court, CIA operations and the Pentagon, lifting the lid on his historic reporting relationships and secret sources. Hb $49.99
Nunngoorie Hawking His Life and Work
Journey to Culture
Author of the seminal A Brief History of Time ($26.99) in 1988, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was 21 when diagnosed with motor neurone disease and given only a few years to live - and spent the next 55 years striving to master the furthest reaches of the universe. Drawing on previously unseen letters and diaries, and interviews with family, friends and colleagues, physicist Graham Farmelo provides the definitive portrait of an exceptional man with an insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life. Pb $36.99
As a child, Knapp was removed from his loving family to Roelands Mission, about 150 kilometres south of Perth. He was one of almost 500 Aboriginal children who suffered there at the hands of missionaries, an experience he later detailed when giving evidence for the Bringing Them Home Report. This is the story of his long journey to healing and self-discovery as he sets out on a major physical and spiritual odyssey through the heart of Australia, meeting his kin and learning from traditional healers. Pb $27.99
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How to Begin Edmund de Waal
In 1921, Elisabeth Ephrussi writes a letter to the great poet Rainer Maria Rilke, seeking advice. To her surprise, he writes back, and a five-year correspondence follows. 50 years later, her grandson Edmund de Waal sends her his poetry, and she responds with her own guidance. This book follows de Waal’s journey as an artist - it’s about failure, starting again, asking for and then disregarding advice, about working out ways to keep going. It’s also a moving, intergenerational story, reflecting on how we learn resilience with the support of others. It’s for any reader starting out, seeking permission to begin. Hb $39.99
The Third Eye Early Photographs George Harrison
Produced in exquisite detail, this is a rare and extensive catalogue of George Harrison’s personal photography from 1963 to 1969, the vast majority published for the first time. Taken with a soft touch, his photos provide moments of intimacy - from family and run-of-the-mill life to the hectic hysteria of Beatlemania. This beautiful compilation exhibits his personal perspective; it’s as if he’s documented a posthumous self-portrait of what his life was like all those years ago. Dylan Hb $100
Man & Dog A Love Story Tony Parsons
Tony's daughter wanted a rabbit, but things didn’t quite go to plan. Instead came Stan - a bandy-legged bundle of red fur, joy and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of their daily walks around Hampstead Heath - with its rolling hills, ponds and dog-walking neighbours - this poignant and funny memoir captures the unbreakable bond between man and dog and will resonate with dog-lovers everywhere. Pb $36.99
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A Memoir of a Writing Life
Harlan Coben
With 100 million books in print worldwide and over 20 television and film adaptations of his fiction, Coben now tells his own story for the first time. Honest, funny, insightful and at times deeply moving, this is a masterclass on the act of being a writer and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion, the dedication.
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Test Cricket’s Best 50 Players of All Time
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Tim Wigmore
Wigmore uses a combination of historical perspective, statistical analysis and personal insight to rank the top 50 Test cricketers. He dares to answer the toughest questions: Brian Lara or Sachin Tendulkar? Shane Warne or Muthiah Muralidaran? Ian Botham or Ben Stokes? Which Caribbean quick was the greatest? And who was the best Test cricketer of all time? A celebration of sporting greatness! Pb $34.99
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First Knowledges
The Collection (10-Book Boxed Set)
Margo Ngawa Neale (Ed)
Here are all 10 books in this bestselling series Songlines, Design, Country, Astronomy, Plants, Law, Innovation, Health, Ceremony and Politics. The books bring together two distinct ways of understanding the natural world: one rooted in over 65,000 years of tradition, the other shaped by colonial perspectives. Each book is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous writers and editors, exploring the relevance of Indigenous knowledge systems to the present and the future. Pb $199
Origins
The Making of Australia, 1788-1825
James Boyce
Boyce re-examines the formative years of colonial Australia, explaining how many convicts brought older ideas about communal land rights to help create a society later displaced by a system favouring free settlers, large land grants and the doctrine of progress. Accessible, yet provocative, the book challenges familiar national myths and shows how the tensions of colonial times continue to shape Australia today. Steve Pb $39.99
The Other Side of the Frontier
Aboriginal Resistance to the European Invasion of Australia Henry Reynolds
The European Mind
Colonialism, Capitalism, Christianity and How to Recover
The book that turned Australian history inside out. Forty-five years after first publication, Reynolds’ groundbreaking classic of Australian history is as relevant as ever. His argument that First Nations peoples resisted fiercely was highly original when it was first published and changed the way we understand Australian history. Pb $36.99
Bruce Pascoe
The author of Dark Emu ($27.99) examines from a First Nations perspective how colonialism, capitalism and Christianity helped shape Western power and continue to influence society today. He challenges ideas of racial and moral superiority, while tracing their consequences through dispossession and environmental exploitation. A thoughtful, confronting read that questions accepted histories and considers how different values might shape a fairer future. Steve Pb $36.99
The Elders Dan Bourchier
The Art of Time Travel Historians and Their Craft
Tom Griffiths
With every sentence they write, historians must walk the tightrope between discipline and imagination, empathy and evidence. In this landmark work, the eminent historian shares his passion for the fascinating, complex craft of history. In 14 portraits, Griffiths illuminates how historians such as Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey and Henry Reynolds have approached their craft. He shows the new insights they have brought to Australian history, and in so doing reshapes our shared knowledge of this continent. Pb $36.99
This book gathers the voices of some of Country’s most respected story-holders: custodians of inherited wisdom and the very soul of the land. They explain the profound interconnectedness of Country, language, kinship and the environment. They share the pain of past displacement and loss, and reflect upon the unique perspectives, opportunities and challenges of First Nations people today, pointing the way to a better future. More than a collection of stories, this is a vital call for truth-telling, healing and preservation of culture.
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The Culture Wars Identity, Belonging
The Country Schoolmaster
and the Transformation of Australian Politics
A Mystery in 88 Letters
Tim Dunlop
Kate Grenville
Dunlop argues that disputes over identity, values and belonging have become a driving force of contemporary political life, showing how these conflicts are not only intensified by political and media systems, but actively weaponised to fragment the electorate and harden social divisions. He reveals how they are now energised by market economics, media concentration, social media and global political movements. An unflinching but hopeful account of how culture wars work, how they damage democratic life and how they might yet be defused. Pb $29.99
Grenville turns a bundle of century-old letters into an absorbing blend of history, mystery and investigation. At its centre is Joseph Connor, a rural teacher accused of brutal treatment, yet possibly trapped by local grudges. Grenville’s interest in how stories are shaped from uncertain evidence gives the book added depth. Thoughtful, intriguing and suspenseful, this is an absorbing colonial mystery from start to finish! From the author of The Secret River ($22.99). Steve Pb $36.99
The Digger’s Diary Colin Reid
When museum curator Colin Reid is handed a bullet-pierced diary for a Great War exhibition, it sets him on a 22-year search to uncover the fate of its owner, Corporal Claude Nuttall MM. Written in the trenches of France, the diary offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the life of an ordinary Australian soldier. More than a military history, this is a testament to the enduring power of memory and to the humble objects that carry our stories through time, waiting for someone to listen.
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The Underharbor
Submerged Histories of Sydney Ann Elias
Between 1850 to 1950, only a few groups of people had access to the remote underharbour - Indigenous divers, industrial divers, researchers in the emerging field of marine science, and beachcombers, naturalists and dredgers. In placing the ocean at the centre of a cultural history of Sydney, Elias takes the reader on an underwater look at Sydney, surfacing new and unfamiliar histories of people, objects, spaces and environmental and social change. Pb $53.95
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Gavin John Hb $59.99
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Brief Lives of the Ancient World
Indigenous Knowledge
Rulers, Rebels and Robbers
Guy de la Bédoyère
Global Perspectives
Samuel Curkpatrick, Dolly Kikon, Marcia Langton & Aaron Corn (Eds)
The western ancient world comprised a succession of grand civilisations and cultures, including the Sumerians, ancient Egypt, Carthage, classical Greece, the Hellenistic kingdoms and the Roman Empire. This engaging account draws on decades of research to provide a history of the ancient world told through 35 fascinating figures, from Egypt’s reformist pharaoh Horemheb to Eumachia, the public priestess and wealthy matron in Pompeii who funded major civic buildings.
How can we live well with others? How can local connections to place and past generations strengthen our cultural, political and economic futures globally? Bringing together leading scholars from Australia and the Asia-Pacific, this explores how Indigenous knowledge tackles common challenges in governance and research, environmental sustainability and cultural diversity. Pb $34.99
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Ancient Greece in Fifty Monuments David Stuttard
Sacred Places of the Ancient World
From the Parthenon in Athens to the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi and the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, this book explores ancient Greece through its awe-inspiring monuments to reveal the values that united the disparate Greek world and made their mark on history. New digital reconstructions bring ancient Greece to life via buildings and monuments that can still be visited today. Hb $64.99
Philip Matyszak
A renowned historian takes us on a journey through the spiritual heartlands of antiquity, uncovering hidden rituals, mysterious deities and powerful beliefs that shaped ancient civilisations. Blending archaeological research with myth and classical texts, he explores the awe-inspiring places revered by Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Mesopotamians and others long before the rise of Christianity and Islam. This is a world where vengeful gods and goddesses ruled, magic was real and the natural world pulsed with supernatural power. Hb $64.99
Pompeii The History, Life and Art of the Buried City Marisa Ranieri Panetta
This richly illustrated history brings Pompeii to life beyond the catastrophe that preserved it - the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Exploring its public, religious, commercial and private worlds, it reveals how the city’s inhabitants lived, worked and worshipped. Archaeological scholarship is complemented by striking photography of its streets, homes, frescoes and surviving artworks. Steve Hb $99
Fatal Monsters
Cleopatra, Her Sister Queens and the Downfall of a Dynasty
Jane Draycott
A dramatic political, cultural and social historical narrative of the period 60-40 BCE in Egypt and Rome, and the three sister queens each seeking power for themselves - Cleopatra, Berenike (executed by their father) and Arsinoe (murdered at Cleopatra’s request). This book approaches the three women equally, not just through Roman eyes, but also Greek and Egyptian ones. The fascinating story of a sibling rivalry that brought down a 300-year-old dynasty. Pb $34.99
Aristotle The First Teacher Philip Freeman
Philip Freeman presents Aristotle simply as a fascinating person, rather than a towering figure from antiquity. He explores his life alongside the development of his ideas, placing both within the turbulent Greek world in which he lived. Clear without becoming simplistic, this is an absorbing biography that makes Aristotle’s wide-ranging interests, intellectual curiosity and enduring influence accessible even to readers with little background in philosophy. Steve Hb $39.95
Rediscovering Homer
The Human Experience in The Odyssey and The Iliad
Michael Cosmopoulos
Cosmopoulos approaches The Odyssey ($31.95) and The Iliad ($32.95) not as remote works of literature, but as a living record of human experience shaped by war, loss, memory and survival, situating them within the realities of Greek society during the Aegean Bronze Age. Based on decades of archaeological field work and study of classical antiquity, he demonstrates how the poetry of ancient Greece preserves collective memory across the generations, and why these poems still speak to modern readers.
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The Life of Cicero and the End of the Roman Republic
Catharine Edwards
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The Death of Socrates
Hero, Villain, Chatterbox, Saint
Emily Wilson
In this incisive survey of philosophy and politics, the renowned classicist unravels ancient philosophy’s most enduring questions: Why did ancient Athens execute the revered Socrates, its leading intellectual? How do democracies deal with dissent? And can our own society allow for total freedom of speech and thought? By the author of the recent Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea ($29.99), which reflects on her experiences translating books including The Odyssey and The Iliad. Pb $29.99
Life and Death in the Viking Age
Neil Price
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The True History of Tea Victor Mair & Erling Hoh
Full of quirky facts and unexpected byways, this authoritative history of tea takes us from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the splendour of the Tang and Song dynasties in China, from the tea ceremony aesthetics of medieval Japan to the fabled tea and horse trade of Central Asia, from the advent of Britain’s love affair with tea to the Boston Tea Party that helped spark the American Revolutionary War. Pb $29.99
The Sea-King and the Sorceress Following The Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings ($35), Price returns to the Viking world to reveal their complex, varied lives through the intimate context of their burial, structuring the narrative around 21 specific human stories and their graves. From eastern Europe to Newfoundland, the diverse portraits include a farmer, diplomat, shaman, sea-king, sorceress, nomad and arctic hunter. An eye-opening and often moving account.
Statesman, lawyer, philosopher and unrivalled master of words, Cicero lived through the violent final decades of the Roman Republic, using his oratorical skills and knowledge of law to rise to the top of Roman politics. Edwards brings both the man and his turbulent world vividly to life, showing how eloquence, ambition and political principle collided with the rise of Caesar and autocracy, until his death in 43BC. An absorbing biography and a gripping account of a republic in crisis. Dave Hb $59.99
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Castles A Fortified History of the World
Peasants Makers of the Modern World
Author of the recent Henry V ($24.99) and many other histories, Jones returns with a completely fresh approach to the history of the world told through over 3,000 years of iconic strongholds. Sparked by a childhood fascination with castles, he reveals the shifting tides of warfare, the rise and fall of empires, and the resilience of people under siege in fortifications. Blending rich storytelling, cutting-edge research and beautiful original illustrations, this is an epic biography of the greatest castles in the world. Pb $36.99
What if the people usually relegated to the margins of history were actually among its most important makers? This ambitious and illuminating history puts rural people at the centre of history, showing how they shaped revolutions, empires, economies and political movements. Ranging widely across countries and centuries, it challenges familiar assumptions about who creates change. A fascinating book that makes you look at modern history from an entirely different angle. Dave Pb $36.99
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1291 The Crusaders’ Last Stand Roger Crowley
Masters of the Earth
By the end of the 13th century, the great saga of the crusades had come down to the single city of Acre on the shores of the Holy Land, and as the balance of power in the Levant swung south, the Mamluk Sultanate set this last Christian stronghold in its sights. Crowley chronicles the violent siege that followed. Mightily fortified, richly provisioned and newly garrisoned by soldiers from across Europe, the Crusaders faced the heaviest bombardment of the age before gunpowder. Pb $24.95
A History of the Golden Horde, 1219-1502
Roman Hautala
The Golden Horde was a powerful nomadic state that shaped Eastern Europe and modern-day Kazakhstan, not only as a military force but as a dynamic society whose influence reached far beyond the steppe. Hautala traces its rise within the Mongol Empire, its period of independence and prosperity, and its eventual decline, detailing its administrative and ethnic structures, religious policies and commercial ties with the East and West. Hb $49.99
1453
The Conquest and Tragedy of Constantinople
Anthony Kaldellis
The Quest for El Dorado
Author of The New Roman Empire: A History of Byzantium ($45.95), Kaldellis provides a detailed account of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, definitively exploring perceptions and interpretations of this period, while also analysing the complexities, biases and misinterpretations that accompany the study of this period. With an abundance of depth and nuance, he uses gripping eyewitness testimonies to follow events on a day-by-day basis. Perfect for the scholar or passionate enthusiast. Dylan Hb $55.95
Sir Walter Ralegh and the City of Gold
David Gibbins
In 1594, Sir Walter Ralegh heard the story of a lost City of Gold from a Spanish conquistador. He set out in February 1595 and travelled over 400 miles inland in Venezuela. Convinced a gold-rich empire lay just beyond reach, he vowed to return, but was imprisoned by James I and waited years for a second chance… Based on contemporary sources and his own research as a maritime archaeologist, Gibbins sheds new light on Ralegh’s famous voyages.
The Bayeux Tapestry Fold-Out Edition
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This remarkable fold-out reproduction is perfect for viewing the entire Bayeux Tapestry in exquisite detail. Each scene is clearly labelled for easy referencing. Produced by the British Museum together with The Bayeux Tapestry (Hb $100 due Jan), this is undoubtedly the best physical reproduction of the tapestry for a long time. Dylan Pb $32.99
Calendar A Chronicle of Time in 52 Artefacts Philip Parker
A fascinating journey through the evolution of the calendar, exploring how days, months and years have been codified in a variety of technical and visual forms, from Neolithic stone circles to the 16th-century Gregorian Reform and the Revolutionary Calendars of the 20th century. Richly illustrated with calendars from ancient China, Japan and India, Mayan and Aztec cultures, and medieval Europe. Hb $49.99
Churchill’s Queen
The Remarkable Friendship that Shaped Our Age
Nigel Fletcher
Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II defined the ages in which they lived and exerted enormous influence on the lives of millions. They also shared a unique friendship, with Churchill helping the fledgling queen shape the start of her reign, and Elizabeth in turn helping him retire with dignity and grace. Using previously unpublished material from government files and private archives, Fletcher sheds new light on this historic partnership. Hb $59.99
Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings (When) Do Leaders Make a Difference?
Jared Diamond
Diamond turns his attention to a deceptively simple question: how much do leaders matter? Moving across politics, business, sport and religion, he examines figures from Botswana president Seretse Khama to legendary UCLA football coach John Wooden, weighing individual ability against circumstance, culture, geography and resources. He challenges the familiar idea that history is shaped by exceptional individuals, offering a more objective assessment of how much leaders truly influence the events and institutions around them. Steve Pb $39.99
A History of the World in Ten Wars Terry Deary
War: what is it good for? Absolutely something, or presumably we wouldn’t keep doing it. The prolific Terry Deary presents an hilarious take on world history. Throughout the ages, each generation has faced the same questions. Am I willing to fight for my way of life? How can I come up with something the enemy hasn’t thought of? And the one we often forget to ask: is there a way of solving this amicably? Learn more about war than you ever wanted to know, including why the two World Wars were really one long war with a break for half-time. Pb $36.99
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Worsley brings to life the rulers who have shaped Britain over the last thousand years, from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II. What emerges is a royal world far stranger, funnier and more surprising than you might think, including intimate love letters, phantom pregnancies, unruly pet monkeys and fatal betrayals. Venturing through haunted staircases and into private bedchambers, she finds the details that make history feel gloriously human. Pb $34.99
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A Global History of the Second World War, 1931-41
Jonathan Fennell
This first volume of a new history of WWII begins not in 1939 but in 1931, revealing how seemingly separate conflicts across Europe, Asia and Africa gradually became one global catastrophe. Immensely readable, it combines a sweeping view of world events with the experiences of the people caught up in them. Even if you think you know this period of history well, this book will make you see it differently. Dave Pb $39.99 Hb $65
Redwood
The Untold Story of the Cold War’s Most Extraordinary Spy
Ben Macintyre
In 1981, amid the turmoil of post-revolutionary Iran, KGB officer Vladimir Kuzichkin secretly approaches MI6, trading Soviet intelligence for help with a deeply personal problem. Codenamed Redwood, he reveals a Kremlin plot to overthrow Iran’s new regime, a move that risked triggering an American nuclear response. When his position becomes increasingly dangerous, an extraordinary escape is planned. Drawing on newly uncovered material and interviews, Macintyre turns this remarkable true story into a gripping account of espionage, friendship, betrayal and just how close Cold War tensions came to catastrophe. Steve Pb $36.99
1942 Crux of War
Jonathan Parshall An encyclopaedic narrative of the year in which the outcome of WWII hung in the balance. With over 150 maps and timelines, it looks at the war from all sides and from every front, revealing how military reform, economic mobilisation, inspired improvisation and growing professionalism coalesced, paving the way for the final Allied victory. Hb $83.95
Fakers
A Top-Secret Tale of Phantoms and Forgeries on the Disinformation Front Line
Rory Cormac
The truth behind 8,000 once top-secret files, revealing the rise and fall of the mavericks who ran Britain’s Cold War forgery empire. Their secret mission was to disrupt and discredit adversaries across the world using phantom groups, fake sources and counterfeit documents, impersonating everything from hippies and ghosts to Islamists and ballet composers. A thrilling journey into a secret world where nothing was as it seemed. Hb $58.95
Mussolini’s Ghost The Afterlife of a Dictator Stephen Gundle
The Italian Fascist dictator Mussolini was killed in 1945 and his body exhibited upside down in Milan before an angry crowd. But his story didn’t end there; he remained a constant topic of interest in Italy for years. Gundle explores the many aspects of Mussolini’s strange afterlife through the fate of his statues and the places he was most associated with, his depiction in film and television, his impact on political life, his treatment in public history and his place in popular culture. Hb $58.95
A Dangerous Game
Thomas Cochrane’s Life on the Edge
Peter Moore
The astonishing true story of Thomas Cochrane - inspiration for Patrick O’Brian’s character Jack Aubrey - whose life makes for a tale as thrilling as any novel. He commanded the destruction of the French Atlantic fleet in one explosive attack, then was an equally aggressive force in British politics as the radical MP for Westminster. Convicted of fraud in 1814, he escaped from prison and reinvented himself as a revolutionary admiral, helping the Chileans, Peruvians, Brazilians and Greeks in their struggles for independence. Hb $59.99
Gift-wrapping $3 per item Stealing Hitler’s Rocket Guy Walters
The world’s first rocket-delivered warhead, the VI, killed thousands of British people during WWII before Allied forces captured its launch sites. The V2 was far more terrifying - as tall as a four-storey building, it blasted its way to the edge of space before falling back to Earth at supersonic speed. This is the much-neglected story of the secret operation undertaken by the Allies and Polish underground movement to smuggle a V2 out from under Hitler’s nose, changing the course of history. Pb $39.99
Hiroshima, 8.15 The Lost Memoir Kiyoshi Tanimoto
After surviving the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Tanimoto achieved fame when featured in John Hersey’s landmark 1946 article in The New Yorker, and spent his life advocating for victims and pursuing global peace. Now, 81 years since the bombing, his newly discovered memoir details his commitment to rebuilding his community amidst the direct aftermath of the bombing. Supplemented by a poignant and incredible foreword from his daughter - also a survivor - this profound text is beautifully direct in its calls for peace and remembrance. Dylan Hb $45
Operation Kingfisher
Unravelling Sandakan’s Darkest Secret
Lynette Ramsay Silver
The Book of Genocides Dana Mashoian Walrath
Using the graphic narrative form, this examines ten devastating episodes of genocide across five centuries, from atrocities against First Peoples and black Americans to the present day. It combines historical context with striking artwork to explore how dehumanisation can enable systematic violence and persecution. Although confronting, its emphasis remains firmly on remembrance and understanding. A sobering, thought-provoking work that asks readers not to look away. Steve Pb $41.95
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Through the Windows of an Ordinary House A History of England
An Australian Soldier on the Western Front
Ian Mortimer
Edward Lynch (Will Davies Ed)
Told through the voice of Nulla - Lynch’s fictionalised self - this narrative follows seven Australian soldiers from Sydney to the WWI battlefields of France and Belgium. As a runner, Nulla crosses shattered ground under fire, carrying messages through terrain littered with the dead. Written by Lynch in the 1920s after returning to Australia, what unfolds is not a story of glory, but endurance - men navigating a landscape defined by cold, exhaustion and constant danger. A defining account of the Australian experience in the Great War. Pb $36.99
The Sandakan Death Marches in Borneo at the end of WWII resulted in the deaths of 2,434 Allied POWs held by the Japanese military, leaving only six survivors, all of whom managed to escape. This investigative history exposes the intelligence failures, leadership blunders and subsequent cover-ups surrounding the botched rescue of the POWs from the Sandakan camp - a rescue mission that was secretly resurrected, only to tragically fail again due to incompetence and human frailty. Pb $54.99
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This is the history of England from the point of view of those who lived in a house on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England where the historian Ian Mortimer now lives. Blending broad national history with local events and domestic situations, Mortimer introduces us to lords and peasants, merchants and murderers, clergymen and shepherds, housewives and hoteliers, to create a continuously evolving story. Looking through the windows of his house, we experience a unique and fascinating perspective on English social history. Hb $55
Stolen Revolution
The Cauldron
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin & Yeganeh Torbati
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Betrayal and Hope in Modern Iran
The Making of the Modern Middle East
The 1979 revolution in Iran swept aside the shah’s repressive monarchy, but in its place the Ayatollah Khomeini and his acolytes built a system that worsened every failing and brutality that existed under the shah. Through the entwined stories of six Iranians, this book centres on ordinary people, providing a visceral understanding of how life is actually lived in an authoritarian state. A harrowing story of power, corruption and greed. Pb $39.99
Using a compelling mix of historical analysis and personal stories, this book explores the complex interplay of empire, religion, nationalism and global politics in the Middle East since 1900. The accessible style makes a challenging subject easier to understand without oversimplifying. While the scale of the narrative can be demanding, it provides valuable context for many of today’s regional tensions. A highly rewarding read! Steve Hb $55
Trade World
Flight The Epic History of the Quest for the Skies
The Ties that Bound Our Past and Could Unravel Our Future
Riccardo Niccoli
Ed Conway
The remarkable evolution of flight unfolds across 27 chapters, each centred on a significant aircraft or turning point in aviation history. From early aircraft to seaplanes, helicopters, airliners and modern military aircraft, this combines aircraft details with the broader story of aeronautical progress. Hundreds of photographs, schematics and aircraft profiles add visual appeal. Informative without becoming overly technical. Steve Hb $65
Using the commodities of bread, cloth and cars as examples, the author of Material World ($26.99) traces the extraordinary networks of trade that have connected people and economies for thousands of years. Moving from ancient civilisations to today’s complex supply chains, he explores how goods are made, moved and sometimes smuggled across borders. Engaging and accessible, this timely book reveals both the remarkable resilience of global commerce and the vulnerabilities that could threaten it. Steve Pb $39.99
Hinterlands
Journeys Through Europe’s Unfinished Frontiers
Hannah Lucinda Smith
In overlooked territories in eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus, local disputes spiral into regional crises, global alliances are forged and broken, and power is brokered while the West looks elsewhere. This book draws on vivid first-hand encounters with politicians, spies and ordinary people caught in the crosshairs to shine a light on Europe’s little-understood and disputed frontiers. Hb $49.99
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Tipping Out of Trouble
How Societies Transformed and How We Can Do So Again
Marten Scheffer
Drawing on a broad range of insights from complex systems and the functioning of the brain to the history of civilisations and the workings of modern societies, Scheffer addresses the key questions of our times. He explores how societies have tipped out of trouble before - the mechanisms that drive social transformation and the invisible hands that can hold us back. A dark future is possible, but not inevitable, and he presents a hopeful roadmap to steer ourselves toward renewal. Hb $49.95
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The Making of the Post-World War II Order in the West
James Holland
Unreliable Boyfriend
This focuses on the role of Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, alongside figures like John Maynard Keynes and George Marshall, to lay the foundations for peace after WWII. Holland contrasts the visionary, cooperative internationalism of that era with the fragile, transactional environment today, warning that leaders risk dismantling the structures that facilitated decades of peace. By the author of many WWII histories and recent coauthor of the excellent Victory ‘45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders ($26.99). Pb $36.99
An Insider’s View of Dealing with a Chaotic Superpower, Plutocrats and Other Complicated People
Chrystia Freeland
Few writers have occupied the front lines of power quite like Freeland. Drawing on a distinguished career in journalism and experience as a senior political figure and formidable negotiator, she offers a rare insider’s perspective on how influence is wielded, alliances forged and principles compromised. Here she examines the growing entanglement of wealth and political power, and the mounting pressures on liberal democracy. Part memoir, part political analysis, it’s a compelling examination of leadership, ambition and the high stakes of international diplomacy. Theresa Pb $36.99
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The Best Australian Science Writing 2026
What if life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? First as organic life, from single cells to the astonishing diversity of the natural world. Then as human culture, from hunter-gatherers to cities and global civilisations. In this sweeping and original work, Loh explores a radical idea: culture as a form of life. Unfolding across deep time, he uncovers hidden patterns linking genetics and language, organisms and states, ecosystems and economies, mass extinctions and the collapse of civilisations. One species dominates Earth, but is that supremacy only a phase in life’s longer story? Pb $39.99
Fiona McMillan-Webster (Ed) This much-loved anthology, now in its 16th year, selects the most riveting, entertaining, poignant and fascinating science stories from Australian writers, poets and scientists. From AI to the climate crisis, and the changing nature of what science looks like, there’s been plenty of ground to cover. Science writers have been vital in decoding these glimpses of the future, and the many solutions that scientists are working on.
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The Book of Beasts Reclaiming Animal Wisdom
Inconvenient Animals
Elizabeth Sulis Kim
Steeped in folklore, mythology, magic and religion, this modern bestiary reveals 12 beloved animals, including the bear deities Artio and Artaius - who’ll rise from sleep; the salmon of wisdom, who gifts understanding of the universe’s past, present and future; and the Lion Man carved 40,000 years ago. It explores our shapeshifting relationships with animals, from reverence to persecution, friendship to fear, awe to indifference, offering a different way of living together. Hb $55
A Tale of Wildlife, Development and Our Future
Dave Witty
Across Australia, native species of animals often get caught in the battle between environmental protection and urban development. From the koala and pygmy blue-tongue lizard to the plains-wanderer bird, some are so crucial to their ecosystems that their demise could herald collapse. This is a book about what we miss when we don’t look closely, and about the long shadow that colonialism casts on how we treat the land. Weaving science, philosophy and history, it’s a reckoning with our past and a plea for change. Pb $32.99
Darwin and the Queer Origins of Life A History of Sex and Science Ross Brooks
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Brooks exposes us to the hidden queerness of Georgian and Victorian science, showing how nature has always been more sexually diverse than was acknowledged, and how queerness was at the heart of evolutionists’ thinking about the natural world. From hermaphroditic slugs and sex-changing birds to male pigeon lactation, pregnant male seahorses and bisexual pigs, Darwin and his fellow naturalists were privately in awe of nature’s sexual diversity. These encounters shaped their understanding of plants, animals and humans, even if not fully documented in their work.
Ann Göth & Darryl Jones
Meet the plants and animals who left life in the bush and moved into a park, street or yard near you. Raucous galahs, secretive blue-tongues and landscaping brush-turkeys share our towns and suburbs, where they’ve learned to be flexible, resilient and street-smart. If you’ve ever wondered why magpies sing in duets or how cockatoos learned to open bins, this book will help you understand the habits, quirks, ingenuity and everyday dramas of the animals and plants that live wild among us. Pb $34.99
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42 Tales from Life A Modern Bestiary Richard Dawkins
The Fairywrens of Australia A Comprehensive Guide
Dawkins presents a menagerie of tales about how animals have evolved into such intricately beautiful and intriguing forms, explaining even the most unfathomable animal behaviours - the galloping of fish, the shape of the rhinoceros’ horn, the surprising similarities between horses and lizards, and why hummingbirds glow in such brilliant hues. Each tale is richly illustrated by Ernst Haeckel, whose stunning depictions of plants and animals have fascinated Dawkins all his life. A book to learn from, delight in, and treasure. Hb $59.99
Howard Loosemore
Lavishly illustrated with over 160 stunning photographs, this showcases in vivid detail the dazzling colours and lively personalities of the 10 Australian fairywren species. Alongside these portraits are practical identification tables, explanations of behaviour, diet, breeding, habitat and distribution. Drawing on decades of ornithological study, this is a valuable field reference and a visual delight. Hb $89.99
Parrots of the World Every Species, Everywhere David Alderton
Parrots are known for their distinctive plumage and powers of mimicry, but possess many other unique anatomical features that assist their lifestyles. This impressive reference opens with an overview of the bird family, its origins and key discoveries from the fossil record, before describing the characteristics of parrots and their relationships with other birds and with people. This is followed by a detailed description of the world’s 400 living species, each entry showing a distribution map and photo. The new standard reference on parrots! Hb $69.95
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A is for Amoeba The Story of Life in a Single Cell Nicholas Money
Amoebas have the biggest genomes of any organism, and by splitting in half and making copies of themselves, have mastered a form of genderless immortality. This book describes amoebas as athletic predators with the rudiments of consciousness, their sophisticated responses to injury explaining the origins of pain and suffering in animals. Packed with surprising stories about these astonishing microbes, it explores what amoebas reveal about the natural world and ourselves. Hb $44.99
Thousand of the World’s Species
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Saltwater
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Ashley Ward
From tidal estuaries to tropical reefs, saltwater has been central to evolution; the amniotic fluid of life itself. This book reveals the secrets of the marine realm - massive sperm whales, delicate dumbo octopuses, nightmarish viperfish and bioluminescent displays illuminating the darkest fathoms. It examines humanity’s eternal connection with the oceans, from ancient fishing traditions to the legacy of industrial whaling, overfishing, pollution and climate change, exploring how this damage may yet be reversed though cutting-edge science and strategic conservation.
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Inga Simpson
Carlo Rovelli
Featuring her own photography, Simpson takes us on a lavish botanical journey around the country to celebrate iconic species, fascinating individual trees and special forests, as well as the people who love them. This evocative guide will help you recognise the trees on your daily walk, remind you to look up at the canopy, and inspire you with suggested walks and travel ideas through Australia’s forests and World Heritage areas. A perfect gift for nature-lovers. Hb $39.99
Rovelli brings physics and philosophy together across six lessons exploring what we can truly know about reality. He questions familiar ideas about time, causality and certainty, presenting a universe defined less by individual things than by their relationships. Drawing on quantum physics, alongside ancient and modern philosophy, he tackles demanding concepts with characteristic curiosity and clarity. A compact book that encourages readers to embrace uncertainty, rather than expect science to provide final answers. Steve Hb $45
The Last Snow Gum
Loving and Saving the Most Precious Tree on Earth, and Ourselves
On Time The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick
Anthony Sharwood & Anna Langford
Jim Al-Khalili
The beautiful and unique snow gum exists in a small corner of high country on the flattest, driest inhabited continent on Earth, but they’re vanishing quickly. This is the fascinating story of snow gums and the people trying to save them, from the author of Kosciuszko ($24.99) and climate activist Anna Langford. This is an Australian story, but it’s also a global story, because snow gums are the canary in the global climate coalmine. Pb $36.99
BBC host and quantum physicist Jim Al-Khalili takes us for a spin around, within and across time, fearlessly picking at its fundamental shape through the three lenses of quantum mechanics, general relativity and thermodynamics. He intersperses these varied conceptions of time with the newest research, eventually arriving at a perspective that time is indeed real. For lovers of those universal mysteries that sometimes keep us up at night, this one is a must-read! Shanni Pb $39.99
Australian Snakes A Natural History
Lost in Space
Rick Shine
5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe
A fully updated edition of a classic title, now with the most up-to-date information covering anatomy, evolution, habitats, behaviour, reproduction, diet, relationships with humans and conservation. Pb $40
Neil deGrasse Tyson & Lindsey Nyx Walker The vastness of the universe becomes surprisingly approachable in this lively collection of 5,000 facts spanning Earth, the solar system, stars, galaxies and deep space. It balances serious science with curiosity and humour, while over 300 photographs, maps and charts bring the subject to life. Informative without being overly academic, it’s an engaging book to browse, revisit and dip into when curiosity strikes. Steve Hb $70
Bite to Survive
How to Not Die on a Continent that’s Trying to Kill You
Brandon Gifford
Gifford takes us on a journey through the remarkable adaptations that have allowed life to flourish on the driest inhabited continent on Earth. From Uluru to the Daintree, from the Simpson Desert to the Great Barrier Reef, here are eye-opening stories of the animals, landscapes and evolutionary battles that have shaped our country. In a land forged by drought, fire, predators and isolation, every species shares one thing - a bite to survive! Pb $35
A History of the Sky in 300 Infographics Pierre Léna & Christian Grataloup
Long before astronomy became a formal discipline, observations of the sun, moon, planets and stars had shaped calendars, navigation and systems of belief across many cultures. This book traces this global history, examining how societies developed the concepts and methods that allowed them to interpret the cosmos. It shows how today’s science rests on centuries of observation, argument and a thirst for adventure, addressing the question: how do we know what we know about the universe? Hb $64.99
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Discover planets that are darker than charcoal, objects that wander into our solar system from the depths of interstellar space, the dark emu constellation, moon missions from Apollo to Artemis, five places to keep off your intergalactic holiday wish list, the time the sun burped and took out the telegraphs, First Nation names for the Moon, Mercury’s salty secret and so much more... A book of curiosity and wonder about some of the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful ideas in space science. Steve Pb $36.99
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Embark on a breathtaking journey to uncover the secrets of life itself. Travel back in time to the cataclysmic asteroid impact that doomed the dinosaurs, experience the tumultuous forces that shaped our planet, and discover how the first stirrings of life emerged from inanimate matter. You’ll be shrunk down to the microscopic level to explore your own cells, witnessing the complex and awe-inspiring machinery that powers your very existence. You’ll never look at living things the same way again.
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Norman Swan
Swan has interviewed people from around the world in their 90s and 100s who still have remarkable cognitive function. While these cognitive super-agers may have very different life stories, it turns out that underneath they’re pretty much the same. Swan provides his advice for helping our brains adapt, become resilient and maintain cognitive function - and it’s about much more than what we eat, how we exercise or our genes. This book will change how you think about brain ageing. Pb $34.99
Love Japan Lonely Planet
Meet the real Japan and fall in love with its culture, traditions and people. Get to the heart of beloved rituals - from slurping oodles of noodles to slipping into steaming onsens. Over 70 topics in 6 broad categories: culture and tradition; lifestyle and community; food and drink; art, craft and design; nature and landscape; media and technology. Includes stunning photos and illustrations, plus 25 interviews with local experts in topics such as bonsai, gardens, samurai, karate, sushi, sake, teas, geishas and Zen wisdom. Hb $44.99
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Split Enz An Adventure in Music and Design
Lee Atkinson
Noel Crombie & Michael Dwyer
The new edition of this travel guide explores the best holiday ideas across Australia and New Zealand, from luxury escapes to walking holidays, bike rides, train journeys, golfing trips, garden tours and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Complete with gorgeous photography and detailed itineraries, this is the perfect guide to planning your next memorable holiday.
Emerging from art school mischief in early-1970s New Zealand, Split Enz turned pop into surreal theatre - costume, character and melody colliding in a rock band that refused to behave like one. Created with the participation of the band, this book gathers photographs, costumes, designs and memorabilia alongside interviews spanning every era of the group, tracing the songs, imagery and peculiar chemistry that made Split Enz impossible to imitate. Hb $59.99
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After Mackinnon sailed a tiny dinghy through 12 countries from North Wales to the Black Sea in 1997, he detailed his adventures in the bestselling The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow ($32.99). Decades later, that trip is just a happy memory, until a message from a stranger presents an opportunity too good to refuse, so he picks up where he left off, sailing and rowing single-handedly around the coast from Romania to Venice. He recounts it all with unbreakable enthusiasm and self-deprecating humour, taking us on another hilarious and unforgettable adventure. Pb $36.99
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Sounds Like Teen Spirit
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Stuart Coupe & Toby Cresswell
On 19 January 1975, Double J was heard for the first time - airing the countdown for the Apollo 11 take-off and Skyhooks’ You Just Like Me ‘Cos I’m Good in Bed. And from that moment, mayhem and magnificence was broadcast. It was like somebody opened a window to the outside world and music and ideas flooded in with attitude. In 1980, Double J became Triple J with the shift from AM to FM. Here is the unauthorised and unfiltered story brought to life for the first time. Pb $36.99
Great Gardens of Australia Richard Allen
A showcase of 30 private and public gardens, from Darwin and Far North Queensland to the Southern Highlands of New South Wales to the European-style gardens of Victoria and South Australia, highlighting the vision and ingenuity of the people who created them and tend them today. Peek into intimate sanctuaries and marvel at sprawling country estates, and be inspired by the unique designs and plant palettes of the featured gardens. Includes over 400 stunning photographs. Hb $79.99
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Simons charts the ABC’s sometimes turbulent journey into the digital age, exploring the people, programs and decisions that reshaped Australia’s public broadcaster. Drawing on candid interviews, she examines technological change alongside political interference and debates over the ABC’s purpose, revealing the achievements and difficult questions behind one of Australia’s most significant media transformations. Steve Pb $39.99
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Bridget Griffen-Foley & Kylie Andrews (Eds) What did it mean to be an ABC listener in the 1930s or a television viewer in the 1970s? What were Australians expecting when they tuned into ‘Auntie’, whether in the living room or at the beach, in the city or the bush? How did listeners and viewers shape ABC programming through their feedback? Based on the ABC’s vast archives, including audience letters and call logs, this book illuminates the role of our principal public service broadcaster in the lives of generations of Australians. Pb $37.99
Witness People. Politics. Culture. Feminism. 1975-2025 Anne Summers
Spanning 50 years of systemic inequities, political turbulence and personal revelations, this comprehensive retrospective traverses the cultural climate of Australia with scathing dissections and formidable directness. A champion for gender equality, this compilation includes pieces on prominent issues and figures, as well as brief but evocative spotlights on underappreciated activists and personal challenges. Summers has compiled a chronicle of prolific and daring scope, fully encapsulating Katherine Mansfield’s pithy mic drop: she is a writer first, and a woman after. Dylan Pb $49.99 $45
Another Country: The Rise and Rise of One Nation #104 Quarterly Essay
John Birmingham
Blending political analysis, insider perspectives and personal stories, Birmingham traces how a simple, persuasive narrative has reshaped conservative politics and unsettled the major parties. Sharp, accessible and timely, this offers a clear-eyed account of where Australian politics may be heading next. Steve Pb $29.99
The Nerd Reich
Reasoning with Chaos
Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy Gil Durán
Dispatches from Disorder
Waleed Aly
When Silicon Valley ‘moves fast and breaks things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Durán reveals something far more sinister: a campaign by the world’s richest men to replace elected governments with corporate rule, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically-driven propaganda on social media. This is an urgent warning that democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks, but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back. Pb $36.99
Day after day, we’re bombarded with the drumbeat of news that veers from the shocking to the unfathomable. How do we come to grips with this chaos? For years, in his award-winning column, that's exactly what Waleed Aly has done and this book revisits these articles, now sorted into themes that give them new life, illuminating each other and highlighting common threads. Tying all these together are 12 eloquent new essays that reflect upon the definitive elements of the chaotic age in which we live. Pb $34.99
The Fight Back
A Citizen’s Guide to Standing Up to Dictators
Maria Ressa
The Art of Strategy
Having survived a dictator’s playbook first-hand, Ressa provides a frontline guide to defending and rebuilding democracy in the age of AI, with 10 strategic goals broken down into 100 concrete actions that citizens can take right now. The world order is being remade before our eyes. The window for resisting authoritarianism and saving democracy is closing. It’s time to fight back! Pb $36.99
50 Maxims for War, Politics, Business and Everyday Life
Athanasios Platias & Constantinos Koliopoulos
This book encapsulates the logic of strategy in accessible language and applies it to most forms of human endeavour. Analysing 50 maxims and drawing on examples from sport and chess to psychology, business and diplomacy, it builds upon the existing strategic wisdom of the great masters to present an holistic theory that is practical to use in your daily life. A thorough framework to understand the nature of strategy and to think and act strategically - and successfully! Hb $49.99
Becoming a Man
Julia Baird & Sam Baird Sparks (Eds) When Baird’s son Sam turned 16, she asked family and friends to write a letter to him about what it means to be a ‘good man’. The response was overwhelming. Inspired, Julia and Sam collected letters and thoughts from over 60 men on what it means to be, or become, a man. They write about fathers and mentors, sex and love, friendships and families, their own fears and shortcomings, and the passions and practices that have sustained them. The perfect gift for men of any age - designed to spark conversations about the men we most admire and inspire us, and why. Pb $34.99
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The Three-Step Japanese Path to Lifelong Growth and Success
Nobuo Suzuki
Blending timeless wisdom with modern insight, Suzuki reveals simple techniques for success that will transform your life, including how to find a mentor, how to ask the right questions and listen to the answers, develop your inner artist, identify your unique brand of intelligence from seven key types and summon the courage to break the rules that are holding you back. Clear, practical and inspiring, here is your guide to cultivating creativity, resilience and purpose through the lifelong art of continuous learning. Hb $27.99
How to Ruin a Child
A Journey into the Alarming, Hilarious and Ever-Changing Advice Given to Australian Parents
Richard Glover
How to be Stoic
This examination of child-rearing advice in Australia over the past century takes a light-hearted, yet insightful, look at parenting guidelines and how they have swung back and forth over time. Sprinkled with historic photos, it ends with Glover’s own Top 20 Parenting Tips, having conducted experiments as both a parent and grandparent. As he says: “If everyone else reckons they’re an expert, why not me?” Lots of laughs - the perfect gift for pretty much anyone you know. Pb $35.99
An Ancient Guide to Keeping Calm
Marcus Aurelius (Gretchen Reydams-Schils Ed) To cope with the enormous pressures he faced as emperor, Marcus Aurelius turned to the philosophy of Stoicism, writing brief passages to reflect on its ideas and strategies for putting challenges in perspective. The result was Meditations ($19.99), and this book offers a fresh and engaging translation of its most stirring passages to exemplify key themes, from dealing with everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. Hb $29.99
The Final Edition The Chaser
Presented as a newspaper, this takes the familiar absurdity of daily news and pushes it just far enough to expose how repetitive it can be. The fictional headlines skewer politics, public life and the media with sharp, distinctly Australian humour. Some jokes land harder than others, but the clever premise and dry observations make this an entertaining, easy read. Steve Hb $34.99
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Celebrating the transformative power of love and belonging, this is a stunningly photographed and moving collection of stories about rescue dogs and the people who gave them a second chance. Hb $45
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The Bookshop A History of Bookselling from the Dawn of Print
Tracing the evolution of writing, this book explains how the written word has shaped cultures, driven scientific progress and held societies together. Discover how the earliest scripts developed into modern alphabets through Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Indus Valley seals and Chinese oracle bones. Learn about different writing systems - from the Mayan glyphs and the Cherokee syllabary to the still-undeciphered Easter Island Rongorongo script. Along the way, marvel at some of the world’s most important and beautiful manuscripts, inscriptions and artefacts. Hb $65
to the 21st Century Andrew Pettegree
Think of any bookshop in any movie you’ve seen and the chances are you’ll be thinking of the moment when the hero makes a huge realisation. The author of this authoritative, well-timed history of bookselling knows that books change lives. Whether holding space for banned books, offering a glimmer of solidarity, or passing the baton of curiosity on to the next generation, bookshops occupy a very special place in the cultural psyche. An utterly fascinating celebration of the quietly radical role of the bibliophile through history. Amelia Hb $49.99
A History of the Novel in Britain
The Pen A Human History Simon Garfield
Philip Hensher
Garfield takes us from a reed on the Nile to the home of Montblanc and Bic, and from wartime trenches to the desks of Jane Austen, Sigmund Freud and Margaret Atwood. He explains why fountain pens make such good gadgets for spies and tells the story of the bestselling pen that wouldn’t actually write. A lively, kaleidoscopic compendium connecting us to an object that defines communication and offers respite from our digital world. Hb $39.99
From Daniel Defoe to Zadie Smith, this delightful book explores how the novel has developed, changed and continually reinvented itself. Erudite, opinionated and wonderfully entertaining, this is literary history written by someone with an infectious enthusiasm for books - and yes, he has read every book he writes about. It’s sure to give you a new perspective on the novels you’ve read, and entice you to read some of the ones you haven’t! Dave Hb $59.99
A Word for All Seasons David Crystal
Ten-Minute Book Club
For 60 years, Crystal has celebrated the strains of musicality within the English language. With an ear for the eloquent, no-one is better qualified to unpick the textual weave of linguistics and explore why we love to use the elements to show how we feel, to continue traditions and to create new ones. This gorgeous hardback gathers reflections, poems and illuminations on well-weathered words and idioms, and is beautifully illustrated throughout with engravings by artist Eric Ravilious. Amelia Hb $39.99
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Are you looking to join a book club, but short on time? This diverse selection provides ten-minute hits of literary wonder. An anthology with a twist, the featured books cover all periods, forms and genres, and include writers such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Dickinson and James Joyce. Each excerpt is framed by a short analysis, getting to the heart of the short read and suggesting further literary adventures. Perfect for the daily commute or as an inspirational gift for a curious reader. Hb $34.99
The Book of Lost Languages Daniel Harbour
Part detective story, part linguistic adventure, this book examines the decipherers who have cracked lost languages, allowing us to connect across millennia with the minds that created them. We meet the Irish cleric with an almost magical intuition for lost languages who cracked the writing of Mesopotamia. And the mysteriously inscribed ‘dragon bones’ unearthed by farmers which drove the decipherment of Old Chinese. An exhilarating story of genius and ingenuity, and the beguiling artistry behind some of the greatest puzzles ever created.
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Fit to Print Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive Mike Bowers (Ed)
The Fairfax Photographic Archive held by the National Library of Australia comprises over 18,000 restored glass-plate negatives for photographs which appeared in Fairfax publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald. This book comprises the 150 black-and-white photographs from the 2025 exhibition, along with some additional favourites. Covering the period 1890-1948, the collection includes rural and urban scenes of daily life, industry, politicians, celebrities, sporting and social events, and special events such as the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Hb $49.99
Agatha Christie A World of Mystery
Lucy Rowland & Martin Edwards (Eds) Agatha Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime. Her closedcircle mysteries continue to enthral new generations of readers and theatregoers. This book weaves together the influences and events that shaped her work and the inspiration she provided to writers, directors and performers. It presents a trove of memorabilia - covers of collectible first editions, annotated typescripts, playscripts, letters and personal belongings - all reproduced in beautiful photography. Step into Agatha’s world and unravel the complex and fascinating life of this remarkable woman! Hb $79.99
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All maps come from imagination. This is an atlas of maps drawn by writers to help their storytelling, or commissioned for their books, or even historic maps of actual places that inspired literary efforts. Whether of Fairyland or Discworld, Earthsea or Oz, Middle-earth or Moominland, each map is rendered in enchanting detail. Different writers have contributed each section. A truly wondrous book, beautiful to look at, fascinating to read, one you open to enter fabled worlds of imagination, inspiration, adventure and past ages. Lindy Pb $54.99
Rhapsody A Manifesto Alice Oswald
In this genre-defying work, Oswald goes in search of poetry in its original, wildest form - before it was written down, before it belonged to a single voice. What begins as an attempt to ‘interview’ Homer becomes a thrilling exploration of an anonymous tradition that exists beyond authorship, spanning a world of singers, storytellers, mourners and listeners. We are invited to listen to the voices that shape us and to recognise poetry not as a solitary, written art, but as a communal, essential human inheritance. Hb $55
The Golden Age of Classic Crime Quiz Book Over 500 Questions, Puzzles and Mysteries Kate Jackson
This beautifully illustrated book will tax your grey cells to the limit with 50 quizzes made up of questions about the writers, detectives and victims from over 100 years of literature, as well as the big and small screens. Rounds include Unusual Murder Methods, Agatha Christie’s Deadliest Rooms and European Crime Fiction. There are multiple-choice quizzes, picture rounds and bonus questions to keep even the most expert sofa sleuth challenged and entertained. Hb $34.99 $29.99
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Gigantic sentient space mountains revealed themselves to humanity just to support our colonisation and war efforts? Sure. If ship leader Parnell can cut through the all-too-believable military bureaucracy to launch a rescue for his missing crew member, he might find out what’s really happening. This is a solid standalone SF with a slightly dense setup, more conceptual than actionpacked, more Alien Clay ($24.99) than Expanse, exploring human curiosity, fallibility and connection. Allison
My name’s Azure. I kill rich idiots for a living. All completely legal, of course, even if it does make the old-fashioned crowd a bit uncomfortable. Luckily, my genetic enhancements make me really good at it. I haven’t had to protect a client in years. Still, what could go wrong? A fast-paced, funny, action-packed novella, great for fans of Martha Wells or Islington’s other series. Mary Pb $34.99
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Deep in space, beyond the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness - a ship woven from biomatter that reacts to the needs of its crew. Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as ‘niks’, is aboard to investigate the enigma of Fém - a plague-riddled planet that’s gone rogue. But the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined… Kraus won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Angel Down ($24.99).
Seed Takes Root #1 Maya
Anand Gandhi & Zain Memon The Divya Trials have been announced. Billions will compete for immortality and omnipotence. On the planet Neh, the living forest called Maya is the planet’s neural network. Everyone tethers daily to Maya, entering shared dreamscapes for work, play and learning. The immortal Divyas harvest the data. Everyone is tracked and controlled. Everyone except Yachay making him invisible to the gods of data. He has no plans to enter the Divya Trials, until his grandfather’s death uncovers an ancient resistance and a lifetime of secret training… Hb $49.99
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As You Wake, Break the Shell Becky Chambers
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Cora has a rare connection allowing her to fly living alien ships to harvest water for her colony on planet Fortune, but it causes a dangerous condition known as ‘mindbleed’. Reading this book felt like a nice warm hug - and also like my heart got ripped out and stomped on! It’s about growth and how experiences and relationships shape us. It’s also about love and grief and the intrinsic link between the two. I’ve loved all of Chambers’ work, but this might just be my favourite. I cannot wait for her next book! Leilani Pb $32.99
Jane Schoenbrun
In 2009, David and Erin, two suburban teens (who might be falling in love) sit down in Erin’s basement to watch TV’s analogue-to-digital transition. Erin glimpses a broadcast from a network called Public Access Afterworld - then she vanishes! 14 years later, Bethany is working as a trans content moderator reviewing an endless stream of videos. A pattern emerges, with young streamer Jules calling out the same words: Public Access Afterworld. Bethany sets out to rescue Jules on an epic journey that sweeps all the way back to Erin’s basement… Pb $34.99
As We Fall Through Time Claire North
In the beginning, the world will end. This is the story of what happens next. When Cal meets a soldier of the French Revolution, he knows his lover is destined to die. But what’s the point of being a time traveller if you can’t make a few small tweaks to the course of history? A little paradox here, an alteration there - nothing Cal can’t fix to save the man he loves. Fall through history on a thrilling journey of shattered time and broken futures. Pb $34.99
The Infinite State #1 Decurion Saga Richard Swan
Katherine’s husband is dead. As an esteemed member of Pater Aeternus - governing party of the fascist, galaxyspanning Decurion Empire - he left her an estate of immeasurable wealth. Life under the Eternal Father is rigidly stratified and controlled, but Katherine now has an opportunity to purchase a virgin world to create a better, fairer society. As she works in secret - recruiting allies she’s not even sure she can trust - she soon discovers how far Pater Aeternus is willing to go to stop her… Pb $34.99
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Katie may be a newcomer, but she knows they’re not supposed to be in the Wild Zone - the forbidden forest that’s strictly offlimits. So why are they taken there at night and told to race back by morning? When her half-brother disappears, Katie and the other newbies must brave the Wild Zone again to uncover its deadly secrets… Welcome to Camp Half-Blood: the secret sanctuary where demigod kids - the children of Greek gods and mortals - discover their true potential. Pb $29.99 Hb $49.99
Black’s signature wit and world-building is on show in these six tales returning us to the world of the Modern Faerie Tales and Elfhame, including one revealing the interior life of Madoc while in exile, and another featuring the moment High King Cardan realises what he most desires. In other stories, a reluctant king is troubled when the girl he loves to hate is stolen by the Undersea; an exiled redcap must rediscover his inner monster; a mortal girl sacrifices the other half of herself for a faerie lover; and a tiny sprite’s determination to prove herself puts the High Court in danger. Pb $29.99
Lavender & Hemlock Lili Wilkinson
Niflheim Andrew Wilson
Tansy’s only duties are to care for old Lady Aster and their isolated seaside cottage - the Oubliette. Merit is a Carrion Knight, servant of the Unmaker. She’s been raised to be a monster, but after getting wounded, stumbles through a mysterious door and into the Oubliette. As the bond between the two grows, Tansy must question what she wants and who she is. Because the origins of this charming world are darker than she could imagine… Pb $24.99
With his mother’s dying words ringing in his ears, Ebenezer is cast into the care of his grandfather on the icy island of Niflheim, where the mist conceals more than just the deadly rock faces - for a killer stalks the night. The ancient power of Niflheim has been awoken and Ebenezer must rely on an unexpected friendship - and the unique power of his own lineage - to survive. There is murder in the air, but the victims don’t stay dead for long… Pb $19.99
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A sweeping romantasy debut about sisterhood, rebellion and forbidden love featuring ancient immortal clans, hidden spells, morally-grey love interests and a war that threatens to fracture the realms. Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Penn Cole and Victoria Aveyard. Sirens Adriana and Estelle have spent their lives in exile. While Adriana is determined to win the favour of the immortals who banished them, Estelle’s connection to a rebel leader threatens everything. Who will surface triumphant? Who will sink to greater depths? Pb $34.99
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Sarah J Maas
Koschei the Deathless is stirring. The insidious threat of his return spreads across the Fae territories, attracting powerful allies determined to reclaim the human lands. The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked. Prythian is still piecing itself together after the devastating Hybern War, so reuniting is difficult, but to defeat Koschei they must resurrect their former alliances and repair their splintered harmony. Pb $34.99 $27.99
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Souls in Ruin #1 Soulbound Jacqueline White
#1 Magic of Iskendra Jaleigh Johnson
When Princess Mireille is wed to a foreign king with cold eyes and colder intentions, she expects distance, perhaps cruelty, not chains. Kept imprisoned within her own kingdom’s walls, she learns her father’s past sins are not easily buried. As her world twists into something unrecognisable, she’s caught between two powerful immortal beings - one who wants her obedience and one who wants what little soul she has left. Note: this is a dark fantasy romance for a mature 18+ audience. Pb $34.99
As a witch, Evie is used to dealing with natural disasters, but longs for a quieter life with her adopted daughter Ruby. She jumps at the opportunity to be caretaker of Thornwood House in the village of Iskendra, but when they arrive, the house is nothing like what they expected. First of all, it’s walked away from the address. It’s also very grumpy and hesitant to let them in. As they form tentative bonds, Evie must use all her power to protect the roots they’ve started to grow… Pb $34.99
The Shadows that Listen
The Sweetest Fiend #1 Played by the Piper
#1 Angelfire Louisa Carmody
Raven Kennedy
An unputdownable dystopian romantasy with a deliciously slow-burn romance from a debut Australian author - perfect for fans of the Crescent City series. When Amara’s boyfriend doesn’t return before curfew, she ventures into the shadows to bring him back. Archangel Nathaniel is tasked with destroying humanity. She longs to kill him, but Amara knows that she needs the angel onside to find the man she loves. The shadows listen. Who will survive the night? Pb $34.99
Elevating the forced proximity and fated mates tropes, Kennedy delivers a thoroughly enjoyable blend of banter and heart, observation and vulnerability between the half-monster girl and the morally grey Pied Piper, with a pot-stirring found family. Set in a plague-ridden fae dystopia where the cure exacts a terrific price, this story has a revelatory journey leading to an explosive ending. The second and final book can’t get here fast enough! If you loved Kennedy’s Plated Prisoner series, you’ll love this. Allison
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The Knave and the Moon
#2 Stonewater Kingdom Rachel Gillig
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Steelborn Taylor J LaRue
Reya became the Crimson Dagger - the most notorious thief in Rhiterra - by following a strict set of rules: no honour among thieves, a good blade is key to any negotiation, and only the dead keep secrets. Reya’s secret must be kept at all costs, but when a heist goes wrong, she may need a new set of rules. And a lot of coin. Fast. An epic, slow-burn, enemiesto-lovers romantasy featuring a heroine forged in steel and the cursed immortal who might turn out to be her salvation.
Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew and Maude Bauer are rumoured to be dead, and the king has taken Sybil as his bride. To show off their union and solidify his power over Traum, Benji proposes a series of tournaments. Captive and drugged, Sybil is determined to vanquish him, even if she destroys the kingdom’s faith - and herself - in the process. Then a mysterious knave rises to the top of the lists, a man with no name and no memory… Pb $34.99
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People Skills Nina Kenwood
Charlotte finds herself conflicted between desperation to prove herself to her boss and her connection to her boss’s son. Dealing with people pleasing, resilience, finding and rebuilding oneself, this is a slow-burn romcom with a charming Aussie voice complete with humour, chaotic family dynamics, questionable boundaries and a feline tyrant - sure to impress fans of Emily Henry and Beth O’Leary with its characters’ emotional growth. Allison Pb $34.99
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Avina St Graves
Calling all fans of Alchemised ($29.99). Dramione fanfic Secrets and Masks has been published as Under the Iron Sky, an addictive, slow-burn, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers story set in a military dystopia with detailed worldbuilding, forced proximity and bucketloads of tension between our well-matched, kick-arse main characters. The action in the first quarter sets the tone, slowing for an exploratory second quarter, then picks up with a nail-biting second half. Allison Pb $34.99 Hb $69.99
Kill to Love
I was drawn to this story by the premise of a film student recreating artistic murder scenes for her professor, unaware he’s actually the killer! If you’re looking for a dark romance and you’re not afraid to explore the taboo - age gap, student x professor, morally-grey serial killer romantic lead - with dark academia vibes and a secret society in an exciting mystery plus loads of spice, don’t walk past this one! Allison
#1 Hearts and Heathens
Penny Sunday
This is like Darynda Jones meets Brynne Weaver in The Hunger Games ($24.99) via Dungeon Crawler Carl ($34.99). Our protagonist Delphine is highly discerning in terms of how much reality she takes in - perfect for this unhinged alternate reality with an unfeeling good person and a golden retriever killer. It’s gritty and gory, but packed full of comedy, heart and spice. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and you shouldn’t either, just go with it. Allison Pb $24.99
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I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell Mackenzie Reed
Brie lives life in survival mode, right down to her mind-numbing desk job. But when she accidentally catches her boss, Luke, performing an exorcism on Deb from Accounting, her carefully ordered world implodes. It turns out Luke is a demon hunter, and when Brie’s colleague disappears in a suspected demonic abduction, she convinces Luke to let her join his rescue mission. The only problem? Their destination is Hell itself. And the entrance is in Times Square…
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#2 Goddesses of the Underworld Nikita Gill
A generation before Hekate the Witch ($24.99), Styx is the revered firstborn child of Titans, until she’s eclipsed and forgotten amid scores of siblings, the Oceanids and the Potamoi. She finds solace in her cousin Asteria, and together they train in the arts of creation and magic. As they seek to learn their divine purpose and their place within the Titanomachy, they discover the joy sparked by true love and the fierce resilience birthed from motherhood. Pb $34.99
A Complement of Scoundrels
S V Lockwood
Cracking the Elysius Vault should have made Myria rich. Instead, it shattered her crew and left her rotting in jail while her double-crossing master walked away with the spoils. But now she’s out, and it’s time to settle the score! Reunite her crew? A pleasure. Steal back everything her erstwhile leader took? And then some! She just needs to trick the king of all tricksters - and with a new ally whose loyalties seem as conflicted as his feelings for her. Pb $34.99
Vicious #1 Vengeful #2 Pb $24.99
By the 1950s, Cambridge, Massachusetts feels far removed from the legendary witch trials of the past. Ava arrives for her first year at Radcliffe College and meets Lauren, her opposite in every way. They’re both recruited by the Lilith Society, a secret organisation of witches, and soon form a close bond that is put to the test as they navigate their new power, friendship and love. When girls from the Lilith Society begin to go missing, they realise the witch trials of the past may not be over… Pb $34.99
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Victorious #3 Villains V E Schwab
The ExtraOrdinary of Merit City - individuals gifted with a power connected to their manner of near-death experience - have been avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON, but when EON begins to change under the leadership of a new director with a terrifying agenda, the time for hiding is over. The path to the truth leads Victor, Sydney, Mitch and the rest of the crew into the enemy’s lair, where they encounter unexpected allies, shocking new abilities and the ultimate confrontation… Pb $34.99
I Hear a New World
#2 Long London Alan Moore
It’s 1958 and Dennis wants to forget about The Great When. For nine years, he’s avoided thinking about that magical shadow version of London and the events of The Great When ($22.99). He’s even palmed off his last souvenir of that experience - a key he secretly brought back. But when his first love Grace goes back to The Great When to investigate strange happenings in both cities, he follows her back there. They must fight to set things right or lose everything forever. Pb $32.99
Completed after 25 years Dark Reading Matter #8 Thursday Next Jasper Fforde
25 years after the first book in this series - The Eyre Affair ($24.99) literary detective Thursday Next is well aware she’s embarking on her final adventure. Old foes and new are plotting a terrible revenge to make Dark Reading Matter not just unreadable, but unpublishable. Thursday must use all her narrative trickery to unmask the antagonists and guide the series to a satisfactory conclusion. Luckily she has a secret weapon: her own adaptability, stalwart friends and the most loyal compatriots - her readers. Pb $34.99
Theodora’s Tea Shop Christy Anne Jones
Don’t be fooled by the cosy title and cover, this is not a cosy fantasy! It’s dark and atmospheric, full of witches and forbidden magic. Dot runs away from her seaside home to secretly search for the witch Theodora, hoping to learn magic to cure her mysterious illness. However, after finding the elusive Theodora, Dot begins unravelling a series of dark and cryptic secrets linked to the witch, and finds herself increasingly entangled in them. Leilani Pb $32.99
The Fires of December Cosmere Brandon Sanderson
As an orphaned foundling, December grew up doing her best to fit in to the roles society prepared for her. But after a transformative experience, she learns a cataclysmic plague is on the way that will ravage the kingdom. Against impossible odds, she sets sail up the River Violet to warn the king’s court, navigating incredulous royal officials, twisted court intrigue and a roguish count who might hold the key to her quest - and her heart. A standalone Cosmere novel. Pb $24.99
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Dungeon Crawler Carl Volume 1 Graphic Novel
An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the hit TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s queer hockey romance novel series, Game Changers. The Heated Rivalry TV series rewrote the playbook for adapting romance novels to the screen and destroyed the misconception that queer love stories have limited appeal. This book compiles the complete, official production scripts for all six episodes of Season 1, featuring various draft iterations, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
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You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show… with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world - or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A fantastic adaptation of the LitRPG fantasy smashhit phenomenon. Even if you haven’t read the books, you’ll still love this! Mary Pb $39.99
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Dungeons & Dragons Fiends & Foes
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Erin Evans
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From the familiar fantasy lands of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance to the broodingly gothic planes of Ravenloft and star-hopping voyages of Spelljammer, this encyclopedia showcases every facet of the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game. Each page is packed with information and eye-popping graphics on D&D’s myriad settings, the monsters that menace adventurers, and the heroes and villains who protect and plague the different dimensions. Hb $85
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This is a story-driven exploration through the realms, framed as a quest to deliver a letter to an unknown and powerful character. Each chapter presents art and fascinating lore about D&D's best-known villains, with quick information about each category of foe, deeper spotlights on significant characters, and an immersive encounter with a legendary evil. Includes original, never-before-seen chapter opener illustrations and captivating artwork from official D&D adventures. Hb $95
Astarion #3 Baldur’s Gate T Kingfisher
Astarion Ancunin was supposed to be a magistrate, not a vampire spawn. He was supposed to serve the law, not the vicious vampire lord Cazador Szarr. And he was supposed to drink fine wine, not rat’s blood. But he’s never surrendered hope. One day, this nightmare must end. When the vampire lord announces a twisted competition, Astarion has an opportunity to gain a rare prize - and an unlikely alliance. Hb $39.99
Children of Empire Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Nibedita Sen
The adventures of the Mighty Nein have ended and all that’s left is to settle back in retirement. But ancient, arcane threats still fester in Wildemount - the Cerberus Assembly and its only living founder, the calculating Ludinus Da’leth. When Caleb gets a chance to investigate Ludinus, he can’t help but take it, even if it means betraying those he once held dear. This ties together the stories of Campaigns 2 and 3 of Critical Role, complete with intrigue, machinations and the occasional fist fight. Pb $34.99
Jenny Will Eat You Now Gillian Daniels
Killer on the Road Stephen Graham Jones
Gory, messy and funny, this is a tale of loneliness, belonging and acceptance, and more about Jenny Greenteeth’s re-entry into the human world than a romance. She’s hungry, both for human flesh and to be seen and understood, creating an interesting tension over what she actually wants from Zeke. In her struggle to fit into a world she doesn’t understand, she becomes sympathetic and relatable to outcasts and neurodivergent readers, while remaining an unapologetic monster. Allison Pb $24.99
After another argument with her mother, 16-year-old Harper decides to run away from home. Then her two best friends, her little sister and her ex-boyfriend stage an intervention disguised as a road trip to stop her from hitching her way up Route 80 in Wyoming. What they don’t know is that Harper has been marked by a unique serial killer who’s been trolling the highway for the last three years. An explosive, pulse-pounding race for survival down the interstate. Pb $24.99
She’s a Doll Barbara Truelove
This book is the definition of unhinged feminine rage and I am so here for it. The story is told by murder victim Lucy who, instead of passing on peacefully, possesses an old porcelain doll with one goal in mind - revenge. What follows is an absolutely wild ride exploring grief, friendship, bodily autonomy and female rage. Fun bonus: it’s set here in Australia (and may contain an incredibly large huntsman spider). Leilani Pb $34.99
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Other Worlds Than These #3 Talisman Stephen King & Peter Straub
After an incredible 42 years, here is the unforgettable finale to the Talisman trilogy following The Talisman and Black House ($26.99 each), also wrapping up the fate of the worlds in King’s iconic and beloved Dark Tower epic. It’s a wonderful stand-alone novel focusing on Jack Sawyer that will appeal to new readers, as well as the Constant Reader. Magnificent, riveting, full of heart and humour, this is a spectacular, propulsive adventure! Pb $34.99
Fitcher's Bird A G Slatter
Thirteen Terrifying Tales Kirsty Logan
When sisters Chloe, Zoe and Dido were children, they were sent to live with the family of the local doctor - a couple with three sons. Soon after, Ashwood Farm burned to the ground, and only the sisters survived. Years later, they live separate lives, each dealing with their painful past. When Chloe, then Zoe, disappears, Dido must revisit the past to find out if her sisters are still in the world, or paying the price for what happened that summer night long ago…
This chilling anthology includes gruesome short stories by the best horror writers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries including M R James, Bram Stoker, Algernon Blackwood and H P Lovecraft, as well as disturbing ghost stories by Edith Wharton and E Nesbit. Encompassing murder, obsession, changelings, ghosts and evil shadows, each one embodies our fear of the unknown, exploiting it to a terrifying level. Hb $34.99
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Advent Calendars from $13.95
Advent Cards from $10.95
Advent Jigsaw $63.95
Book Lights from $32
Kids' Sticker Books from $10.95 Adult from $21.95
Folding Book Light $39.95
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Jigsaw Puzzles from $34.99
Charity Christmas Cards $13.99 Box of 10
Bookmarks from $9.95
Gimble & Book Rest $17.95 each Boxed Mugs from $15
Christmas Mugs & Socks Set from$22.95
Christmas Crafting Kits from $11.95
Charlie & Fox Book Wraps & Bags from $42
Games & Cards from $24.95
Handmade Felt Decorations from $17.95
Pencils from $6.95 Colouring Sets from $10.95
Wrapping Paper Rolls $7.95 Wrapping Books from $13.99
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Book Seats $49.95
Circular Puzzles from $39.95
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