Christmas Catalogue

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The days are getting longer and the season of twinkling lights and gingerbread is almost here! It’s time to start making your gift list (and checking it twice...) for all the books you’ll be buying your loved ones (and yourself).

From thrilling summer page-turners to real life stories, hilarious books for kids, and cookbooks that will have all your friends asking for a dinner invite, we have the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

We hope you enjoy exploring all the brilliant reads in this catalogue.

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Happy holidays and happy reading!

STONE YARD DEVOTIONAL | CHARLOTTE WOOD | RRP $32.99

The stunning new novel from the Stella Prize-winning author of The Natural Way of Things and The Weekend.

THE PREMONITION | BANANA YOSHIMOTO | RRP $29.99

The deeply moving novel from the beloved, international bestselling author Banana Yoshimoto.

BAUMGARTNER | PAUL AUSTER | RRP $32.99

Paul Auster returns with a tender masterpiece of love, memory and loss.

THE IN-BETWEEN | CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS | RRP $32.99

The tender and moving new novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of The Slap.

THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST | GABBIE STROUD | RRP $32.99

A powerful novel about a school community in crisis, from the bestselling author of Teacher.

AND THEN SHE FELL | ALICIA ELLIOTT | RRP $32.99

An unflinching and fiercely witty novel about womanhood and what it means to belong.

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LIES MY MIRROR TOLD ME | WENDY HARMER | RRP $34.99

National treasure Wendy Harmer tells all in her frank, fearless and funny memoir.

BOOK OF LIFE | DEBORAH CONWAY | RRP $34.99

A no-holds-barred memoir that charts the rise and fall–and rise–of Deborah Conway.

RINGSIDE | ROD WILLIS | RRP $34.99

Go behind the curtain of Aussie rock legends Cold Chisel.

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MY STORY | NICKY WINMAR | RRP $34.99

Thirty years after creating one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, First Nations AFL legend Nicky Winmar tells his story.

DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER | NEIL FINN | RRP $34.99

The first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House.

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RECIPES FOR A LIFETIME OF BEAUTIFUL COOKING | DANIELLE ALVAREZ | RRP $49.99 Thoughtful recipes, wisdom, and whimsy from acclaimed restaurant chef Danielle Alvarez.

HOW TO DRINK AUSTRALIAN | JANE LOPES AND JONATHAN ROSS | RRP $79.99 The essential modern wine book for Australian wine drinkers and enthusiasts.

CHOCOLATE ALL DAY | KIRSTEN TIBBALLS | RRP $49.99

The chocolate queen shows us why it’s always the right time for chocolate.

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BRILLIANT BITES | MAEGAN BROWN | RRP $45.00

The bestselling author of Beautiful Boards shares her tips for effortless, stress-free, and fool-proof entertaining with 75 small bites that have big flavour for easy grazing.

NOW & THEN | TESSA KIROS | RRP $59.99

Beloved food writer Tessa Kiros’s definitive reflection on a lifetime of cooking and eating, combining past meals and recipes with food that excites and nourishes her family.

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THE SEVEN | CHRIS HAMMER | RRP $32.99

Australia’s master of crime fiction returns with a thrilling new read.

KILL YOUR HUSBANDS | JACK HEATH | RRP $32.99

Three couples go away for a weekend to unwind and unplug. But not everyone will make it back alive in this witty and twisty whodunit.

THE DROWNING | BRYAN BROWN | RRP $32.99

Australia’s favourite actor Bryan Brown delivers an unflinching, gripping page-turner set in a seaside town where things are not as they seem.

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HOMECOMING | KATE MORTON | RRP $32.99

A spellbinding story beginning with a shocking crime, the effects of which echo across continents and generations.

SCRUBLANDS | CHRIS HAMMER | RRP $22.99

Read it before you watch the thrilling new series on Stan.

RESURRECTION WALK | MICHAEL CONNELLY | RRP $32.99

Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller and Detective Harry Bosch are back in the new thriller by Michael Connelly.

VOICES IN THE DARK | FLEUR MCDONALD | RRP $32.99

Bestselling author Fleur McDonald returns with a gripping new rural suspense novel.

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GREEN DOT | MADELEINE GRAY | RRP $32.99

The book everyone will be reading this summer! Hera Stephens falls headlong into a workplace romance that is doomed to fail, and she knows it.

I DON’T | CLEMENTINE FORD | RRP $34.99

Clementine Ford presents the inarguable case against marriage for the modern woman.

SO LATE IN THE DAY | CLAIRE KEEGAN | RRP $19.99

From the bestselling author of Small Things Like These comes an exquisite new short story that asks if it is possible to love without sharing?

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DARK HEIR | C.S. PACAT | RRP $24.99

The riveting sequel to the bestselling novel Dark Rise. Can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?

NEVER A HERO | VANESSA LEN | RRP $24.99

The Only a Monster trilogy continues in this second instalment, a thrilling journey where a secret past threatens to unravel everyone’s future.

BIG SWISS | JEN BEAGIN | RRP $32.99

The funniest book you will read in 2023, this quirky gem delivers heart, wit, joy and a touch of surrealism.

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MR CHICKEN GOES TO MARS | LEIGH HOBBS | RRP $24.99 Mr Chicken is on his most ambitious journey yet, to Mars!

THE LONELY LIGHTHOUSE OF ELSTON-FRIGHT | REECE CARTER | RRP $17.99

Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy are unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse. Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business.

TO THE RESCUE: SMARTY PUP 3 | ANH DO | RRP $15.99

The next adventure in this full-colour series from mega-bestselling author Anh Do. A PAWS-itively brilliant story full of red hot adventure!

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EMBER AND THE ISLAND OF LOST CREATURES | JASON PAMMENT | RRP $19.99 A graphic novel about friendship and self-discovery in a gorgeously illustrated world.

THE IMPOSSIBLE SECRET OF LILLIAN VELVET | JACLYN MORIARTY | RRP $22.99 A magical story about a girl, a threat, and a pickle jar filled with gold coins.

PINK SANTA | TANYA HENNESSY & BEN WHITEHOUSE | RRP $19.99

Sparkling with all the magic of the season, this warm-hearted tale is a celebration of being yourself.

THESE LITTLE FEET | HAYLEY RAWSTHORNE & BRIONY STEWART | RRP $19.99

A delightful celebration of love, hope and promise. The perfect gift for a new baby or a new parent.

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METH ROAD | CONOR WOODMAN | RRP $34.99

A wild and dangerous ride from the world’s main meth source, Wa State, a lawless enclave of Myanmar to its most valuable market, Australia.

WEATHERMAN GOES BUSH | GRAHAM CREED | RRP $34.99 Join ABC Weatherman Graham Creed on his tree-change journey.

AUSTRALIA’S MOST INFAMOUS CRIMINALS | GRAHAM SEAL | RRP $34.99

From notorious robberies and shameless frauds to razor gangs and Australia’s worst serial killer, meet Australia’s most infamous criminals.

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HOME TO BILOELA | PRIYA NADESALINGAM | RRP $34.99

The dramatic inside story of the Tamil refugee family which became a cause célèbre all around Australia, and the epic fight by a small rural community to set them free.

FLAWED HERO | CHRIS MASTERS | RRP $34.99

Award-winning journalist Chris Masters on the case against Australia’s most highly decorated soldier and the defamation trial of the century.

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WILD LOVE | KIERA LINDSEY | RRP $36.99

The incredible story of Adelaide Ironside, the first Australian artist to astonish the world. From her childhood on the shores of Sydney harbour to the leading artistic circles of Europe.

EMPEROR OF ROME | MARY BEARD | RRP $65.00

For the person in your life that often thinks of the Roman Empire. Emperor of Rome offers an account of Roman history as it has never been presented before.

ARTISTS AT HOME | SUSIE HODGE | RRP $65.00

Enter the homes of great artists and discover how their interiors reflected and inspired their artistic spirit.

FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE | KARLY LANE | RRP $32.99

A delightful, entertaining and funny rural romance from bestselling author, Karly Lane.

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ULTRAWILD | STEVE MUSHIN | RRP $34.99

Over one hundred outrageously funny, scientifically plausible inventions for rewilding cities and saving the planet.

EVENTUALLY EVERYTHING CONNECTS | SARAH FIRTH | RRP $34.99

A gorgeous graphic novel that’s a delicious mix of daily life, philosophy and irreverent humour.

THE CREATIVE ACT | RICK RUBIN | RRP $49.99

Iconic music producer Rick Rubin offers insight for tapping into your creativity.

RUNT | CRAIG SILVEY | RRP $24.99

A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.

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