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Great Gift Ideas THE DREAMS OF BETHANY MELLMOTH William Boyd Paperback RRP $32.99

THE PASSAGE OF LOVE Alex Miller Paperback RRP $32.99 Critically acclaimed Miles Franklin award winner Alex Miller's new work is an exquisitely personal novel of love and creativity. In a rich blend of thoughtful and beautifully observed writing, the lives of a husband and wife are laid bare in their passionate struggle to engage with their individual creativity.

FIRST PERSON Richard Flanagan Hardback RRP $39.99 What is the truth? In this blistering story of a ghost writer haunted by his demonic subject, the Man Booker Prize winner turns to lies, crime and literature with devastating effect.

A young and penniless writer, Kif Kehlmann, is hired by notorious con man and corporate criminal to ghost write his memoir, but as he starts writing, Kehlmann begins to fear that he is being corrupted by Heidl.

By turns compelling, comic, and chilling, First Person is a haunting journey into the heart of our age.

SLEEPING BEAUTIES Stephen King & Owen King Paperback RRP $32.99 Set in a small Appalachian town whose primary employer is a women's prison, Sleeping Beauties is a wildly provocative, gloriously absorbing father/son collaboration between Stephen King and Owen King with the highest of high stakes stories: what might happen if women disappeared, leaving the men of our world abandoned?

When a Maori family moves into number 14 of sleepy Dunlop Crescent, the local cranks assume they are Middle Eastern terrorists that plan to turn their house to face Mecca. So begins much loved comedian Tony Martin’s bitingly smart, riveting and incredibly funny novel inspired by actual letters to the editor in a local newspaper.

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TWO STEPS FORWARD Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist Paperback RRP $29.99 Two Steps Forward is the feel-good novel of the year from Graeme Simsion, author of the Rosie books, and his wife, Anne Buist.

This is a novel about renewal. It's about the challenge of walking an extraordinary distance and of working out where you are going. And it's about what you decide to keep, what you choose to leave behind and what you rediscover.

THE SPARSHOLT AFFAIR Alan Hollinghurst Paperback RRP $32.99

DEADLY KERFUFFLE Tony Martin Paperback RRP $29.99

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The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth depicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface; the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life; and the endless hesitations and loss-of-nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of William Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers.

From Oxford during the dark days of the Second world war to contemporary London, this is a thoughtprovoking masterly novel featuring a remarkable cast of characters. Children are connected by the acts of their parents and individuals are both damaged and saved by the changing attitudes to sexuality, privacy and intimacy.

UNCOMMON TYPE Tom Hanks Paperback RRP $32.99 Alternatingly whimsical, moving and occasionally melancholy, Uncommon Type is a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor. In his first work of fiction, Tom Hanks dissects, with great affection, humour, and insight, the human condition and all its foibles.

Enter now for your chance to WIN a signed copy of Uncommon Type. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

A BOOKLOVER’S DREAM For your chance to win a collection of books worth over $4000, purchase a book from your local independent bookstore, then simply tell us in 25 words of less why you love to visit your local independent bookstore. The prize of 100 books include a fantastic selection of new and bestselling fiction and non-fiction for the whole family.

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Entry forms should be returned to the store named on the cover of this catalogue or entered online at www.indies.com.au. Entries close 31/12/17. The winning entry will be judged by the National Group Manager of Leading Edge Books on 9/01/18 at Level 2, 72 Archer Street, Chatswood NSW 2067. The winners will be notified by phone. Employees and immediate relatives of Leading Edge Books members and their direct suppliers are ineligible to enter. All entries remain property of Leading Edge Books, the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is not redeemable for cash. Full terms and conditions available at www.indies.com.au.

AUSTRALIAN STORIES DANGER MUSIC Eddie Ayres Paperback RRP $32.99 From the former ABC Classic FM presenter comes a remarkable story about the power of music in the lives of Afghan children, who are transported from the bombs and chaos of Kabul by the music of Bach, Abba, Beethoven and their own exhilarating Afghan music.

THE COMMANDO Ben McKelvey Hardback RRP $49.99 From his early life as an up-and coming AFL player to his tours of duty in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan and his final battle in the dusty Ghawcha village in the Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan comes the powerful biography of Cameron Baird, VC, MG, one of Australia's most decorated modern soldiers.

TRACKER Alexis Wright Paperback RRP $39.95 Miles Franklin Awardwinning novelist Alexis Wright returns to non-fiction in her new book, Tracker, a collective memoir of the charismatic Aboriginal leader, political thinker, and entrepreneur who died in Darwin in 2015. Taken from his family as a child and brought up in a mission on Croker Island, Tracker Tilmouth returned home to transform the world of Aboriginal politics, renowned for his irreverent humour and his anecdotes.

AN ACTIVIST LIFE Christine Milne Paperback RRP $32.95 Former Greens leader Christine Milne tells her story through 18 objects, interweaving the personal and political to recount a truly inspirational life.

An Activist Life is the story of an apparently ordinary woman – a high-school English teacher from northwest Tasmania – who became a fiery environmental warrior, pitted against some of the most powerful business and political forces in the country.

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WARREN MUNDINE IN BLACK & WHITE: A GREAT UNTOLD AUSTRALIAN STORY Warren Mundine Hardback RRP $45.00 From the poverty of a family living in a tent beside a river, to the heights of political power as National President of the Australian Labor Party and advisor to five prime ministers, both Labor and Liberal, this is a stirring story of an Indigenous family woven into the very fabric of Australia and its politics.

UNBREAKABLE Jess Halloran & Jelena Dokic Paperback RRP $34.99 This is a story of Jelena Dokic's survival, in her own words. She narrates her hellish ascent to becoming one of the best tennis players in the world, and her heart-breaking fall from the top. Her gutsy honesty will leave you in awe. Her fight back from darkness will uplift you. Most of all, Jelena's will to survive will inspire you.

A THOROUGHLY UNHELPFUL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN SPORT Titus O'Reily Paperback RRP $34.99 When it comes to sport, Australians are mad.

Completely, irrationally insane. It’s the closest thing we have to a culture.

Sport in Australia has shaped our sense of self, but how did we get here? Part history, part social commentary and a lot of nonsense, Titus O’Reily, Australia’s least insightful sports writer, explains.

MINEFIELDS High Riminton Paperback RRP $32.99 Minefields is Hugh Riminton's fascinating and compelling memoir of over forty years on the frontline of the news game as a foreign correspondent, reporting from nearly 50 countries and witnessing massacres, wars, conflicts, and natural disasters. It is proof that, 'if you go looking for trouble, you'll probably find it'.

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THE FIRST CASUALTY Peter Greste Paperback RRP $35.00 In a world where the first casualty of war is truth, journalism has become the new battleground. Extremely timely, enlightening and passionate, The First Casualty is foreign correspondent Peter Greste’s first-hand account of how the war on journalism has spread from the battlefields of the Middle East to the governments of the West. In this courageous, compelling, vital account Greste unpicks the extent to which modern investigative journalism is under threat, and the fraught quest – and desperate need – for truth in the age of terrorism.

WORKING CLASS MAN Jimmy Barnes Hardback RRP $ 49.99 It's a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. Jimmy Barnes has lived many lives - from Glaswegian migrant kid to iconic front man, from solo superstar to proud father of his own musical clan. In this hugely anticipated sequel to his critically acclaimed bestseller, Working Class Boy, Jimmy picks up the story of his life as he leaves Adelaide in the back of an old truck with a then unknown band called Cold Chisel. Special Offer: Purchase a copy of Working Class Man for your chance to WIN a signed Working Class Man Vinyl & Audio Technica Turntable. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

VOYAGE OF THE SOUTHERN SUN: AN AMAZING SOLO JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD Michael Smith Paperback RRP $34.99 University dropout Michael Smith built a multimillion-dollar business fitting out movie theatres around the world, before restoring Melbourne’s Sun Theatre and becoming one of the country’s last independent cinema operators.

After a business deal went bad, and shaken by how close he had come to being wiped out, Smith took an even bigger risk: to become the first person to fly solo around the world in an amphibious plane. This is the incredible story of his journey.

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ATLANTIC BLACK A.S. Patric Paperback RRP $29.95 From the winner of the Miles Franklin, a haunting new novel set in 1938. Katerina and her mother are crossing the Atlantic by ocean liner. When Anne suffers a psychotic breakdown, Katerina is left alone on a ship full of strangers. For a seventeen-year-old girl it’s an exciting, frightening world to navigate. The story takes place over one day and night, New Year's Eve, 1939. The RMS Aquitania steams across the Atlantic ocean. On the horizon the world is about to explode.

IN THE MIDST OF WINTER Isabel Allende Hardback RRP $39.99 A beautifully crafted, multi-generational novel of struggle, endurance and friendship against the odds. Amid the biggest Brooklyn snowstorm in living memory, an unexpected love blossoms between two people who thought they were deep in the winter of their lives. Woven with Allende's trademark humanity, passion and storytelling verve, this is a vivid and unforgettable tale. Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of In the Midst of Winter and receive FREE Gift Wrap. *While stocks last.

MANHATTAN BEACH Jennifer Egan Paperback RRP $32.99 The long-awaited novel from the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach opens in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.

Mesmerizing, hauntingly beautiful, with the pace and atmosphere of a noir thriller, Egan's first historical novel is a masterpiece, a deft, startling, intimate exploration of a transformative moment in the lives of women and men, America and the world. Manhattan Beach is a magnificent novel by one of the greatest writers of our time.

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NEW FICTION FOOLS AND MORTALS Bernard Cornwell Paperback RRP $32.99 Fools and Mortals follows the young Richard Shakespeare, an actor struggling to make his way in a company dominated by his estranged older brother, William. As the growth of theatre blooms, their rivalry – and that of the playhouses, playwrights and actors vying for acclaim and glory – propels a high-stakes story of conflict and betrayal.

FUTURE HOME OF THE LIVING GOD Louise Erdrich Paperback RRP $29.99

THE NINTH HOUR Alice McDermott Paperback RRP $24.99 From the National Book Award-winning author comes a luminous, deeply humane novel about three generations of an Irish immigrant family in 1940s and 1950s Brooklyn.

Meditating on fairness, faith, sacrifice, duty and love, it illuminates, with the depth and sensitivity for which Alice McDermott is known, the bonds that unite or divide us.

SLEEP NO MORE P. D. James Hardback RRP $24.99

A chilling dystopian novel both provocative and prescient from bestselling, National Book Awardwinning author Louise Erdrich, this is a startlingly original work from one of our most acclaimed writers: a moving meditation on female agency, self-determination, biology, and natural rights that speaks to the troubling changes of our time.

A second collection of short stories from P.D James, published together for the first time. Bullying schoolmasters receive their comeuppance, unhappy marriages and childhoods are avenged, a murder on Christmas morning puts an end to the vicious new lord of the manor, and an octogenarian exerts exquisite retribution from the safety of his nursing home.

THE LAST HOURS Minette Walters Paperback RRP $32.99

A SEA-CHASE Roger McDonald Paperback RRP $32.99

For most, the Black Death is the end. For a brave few, it heralds a new beginning.

Compelling and suspenseful, The Last Hours is a riveting tale of human ingenuity and endurance against the worst pandemic known to history. In Lady Anne of Develish - leader, saviour, heretic - Walters has created her most memorable heroine yet.

SHERLOCK HOLMES THE AUSTRALIAN CASEBOOK Christopher Sequeira Hardback RRP $34.99 Be swept up solving mysteries all over 1890s Australia with the world’s most famous consulting detective.

A beautiful illustrated hardcover collection of original Australian mystery stories by popular writers and devoted Sherlockians, including Kerry Greenwood, Meg Keneally, Christopher Sequeira, Lucy Sussex, Kaaron Warren and many more.

The idea that nobody who sets off to do something alone, without family, friends, rivals, and a pressing duty to the world, ever does so alone, finds beautiful, dramatic expression in Roger McDonald's tenth, and most surprising novel, A Sea-Chase.

MUNICH Robert Harris Paperback RRP $32.99 A new spy thriller from the bestselling author of Fatherland, Conclave and An Officer and a Spy. Hitler is determined to start a war. Chamberlain is desperate to preserve the peace. When the stakes are this high, who are you willing to betray? Your friends, your family, your country or your conscience?

Summer Reads THE ZANZIBAR WIFE Deborah Rodriguez Paperback RRP $32.99 The Zanzibar Wife is a bewitching novel of clashing cultures and conflicting beliefs, of secrets and revelations, of mystery and magic, by the author of the international bestseller The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul.

As three women journey together, they are forced to confront their darkest fears and their deepest wishes. Because in Zanzibar, things aren’t always what they appear to be…

THE RULES OF MAGIC Alice Hoffman Paperback RRP $32.99 The Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are. Each heads down a life-altering course, filled with secrets and truths, devastation and joy, magic and love. Despite the century old warning that love is a curse for this family - they will all strive to break the rules and find true love.

THE SILENT COMPANIONS Laura Purcell Paperback RRP $24.99 Newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband’s crumbling country estate. Inside her new home lies a locked room, and beyond that door lies a two-hundred-year-old diary and a deeply unsettling painted wooden figure – a Silent Companion – that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. A brilliantly unnerving page turner.

THE GREATEST GIFT Rachael Johns Paperback RRP $32.99 From the bestselling, award-winning author of The Patterson Girls comes a novel full of heartache and joy, about a woman’s gift and what really makes a family; a poignant story of two women, one who wants nothing else than to be a mum, and one who never wanted to be a mother.

HOME FIRE Kamila Shamsie Paperback RRP $24.99 "Home Fire left me awestruck, shaken, on the edge of my chair, filled with admiration for her courage and ambition. Recommended reading for prime ministers and presidents everywhere" Peter Carey Two families’ fates are inextricably, devastatingly entwined in this searing novel that asks: what sacrifices will we make in the name of love?

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017.

A LONG WAY FROM HOME Peter Carey Paperback RRP $32.99 Australia’s master novelist and Booker prize winner takes us on the race of a lifetime in this late-style masterpiece.

Irene Bobs loves fast driving. Her husband is the best car salesman in western Victoria.

Together they enter the Redex Trial, a brutal race around the ancient continent over roads no car will ever quite survive. Set in the 1950s amid the consequences of the age of empires, this brilliantly vivid and lively novel will take you on a thrilling, high-speed ride.

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE Celeste Ng Paperback RRP $29.99 Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down.

A compulsive, brilliant novel about race, identity, family and secrets from the author of the New York Times bestseller, Everything I Never Told You.

HE John Connolly Paperback RRP $29.99 An extraordinary reimagining of the life of one of the greatest comedians the world has known, whose life was ultimately defined by a relationship only death could sever: his partnership with the man he knew as Babe. he is Stan Laurel. But he did not really exist. Stan Laurel was a fiction.

CITY OF CROWS Chris Womersley Paperback RRP $32.99 From award-winning author Chris Womersley comes an extraordinary historical novel set in seventeenth-century Paris. Yet this is not only a story of Paris and its streets thronged with preachers, troubadours and rogues.

It is also the tale of a woman who calls herself a sorceress and a demon who thinks he is a man...

THE LIFE TO COME Michelle de Kretser Paperback RRP $32.99 Set in Sydney, Paris and Sri Lanka, a mesmerising novel about the stories we tell and don't tell ourselves as individuals, as societies and as nations.

It feels at once firmly classic and exhilaratingly contemporary. Driven by riveting stories and unforgettable characters, here is a dazzling meditation on intimacy, loneliness and our flawed perception of other people. Profoundly moving as well as wickedly funny, The Life to Come will strike to your soul from the author of Questions of Travel and winner of the 2013 Miles Franklin Award.

MRS. M Luke Slattery Hardback RRP $29.99 Elizabeth Macquarie, widow of Lachlan Macquarie, is in mourning - not only for her husband, but the loss of their shared dream to transform the penal colony into a bright new world. Over the course of one long night, she remembers her life in that wild and strange country and her dangerous alliance with the colony's maverick architect. This is a rich and intense novel, imagined history of desire, ambition and dashed dreams, and a portrait of one unforgettable woman. Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of Mrs. M and receive FREE Gift Wrap. *While stocks last.

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FORCE OF NATURE Jane Harper Paperback RRP $32.99 What happened to Alice Russell? Five women go into the bush... but only four come out. The second, hotly anticipated novel by the author of the bestselling The Dry. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a particularly keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing bushwalker. Alice Russell is the whistleblower in his latest case - and Alice knew secrets. As Falk delves into the disappearance, it seems some dangers may run far deeper than anyone knew.

LITTLE SECRETS Anna Snoekstra Paperback RRP $29.99 From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Only Daughter, Little Secrets is The Dry meets The Girl on the Train, a whip-smart, page-turning story that perfectly evokes small-town Australian life. ‘The darkness in her writing is subtle and clever, but it definitely packs a punch. Highly recommended.’ – Sarah Bailey, author of The Dark Lake.

THRILLING READS CLEAR TO THE HORIZON Dave Warner Paperback RRP $29.99 In 1999, a number of young women go missing in the Perth suburb of Claremont.

One body is discovered.

Others are never seen again.

Clear to the Horizon is a nail-biting Aussie-style thriller, based on one of the great unsolved crimes in Western Australia’s recent history. Its twists and turns will keep you guessing to the end.

THE STRANGER Melanie Raabe Paperback RRP $29.99 A pacey psychological thriller about the slippery nature of the truth that asks just how well we know those we love.

Philip Petersen disappears without trace. His wife, Sarah, is left to bring up their son on her own. Years later Sarah is told that Philip is still alive. But the man who greets her is a stranger…

UNDER THE COLD BRIGHT LIGHTS Garry Disher Paperback RRP $29.99 Gripping page turning thriller from one of Australia’s most celebrated literary crime writers.

The young detectives call Alan Auhl a retread, but that doesn’t faze him. He does things his own way - and gets results. Auhl will stick with these cases until justice is done. One way or another.

TWO KINDS OF TRUTH Michael Connelly Paperback RRP $32.99 Harry Bosch has a case resurface from his LAPD days and a fresh case that wind around each other like strands of barbed wire. Along the way Bosch discovers that there are two kinds of truth: the kind that sets you free and the kind that leaves you buried in darkness.

SHORT STORIES, ESSAYS & POEMS THE DROVER’S WIFE Edited by Frank Moorhouse Hardback RRP $34.99

THE BEST AUSTRALIAN ESSAYS; STORIES; POEMS Edited by Anna Goldsworthy; Maxine Beneba Clarke; Sarah Holland-Batt Paperbacks RRP $29.99/$29.99/$24.99 The Best Australian Stories brings together our country’s leading literary talents. The Best Australian Poems reveal the impressive depth, diversity and boldness of our poetic talent. The Best Australian Essays showcase the nation’s most eloquent, insightful and urgent non-fiction writing.

All are brilliant showcases of the talent found in every corner of Australia’s literary community.

WORLDS OF YOU Beau Taplin Paperback RRP $24.99 A collection of empowering poetry and prose from Australia's favourite socialmedia poet. Beautiful, inspiring and empowering, Beau Taplin's words sweep readers away on a journey of emotion. When you need advice, wisdom, something for your soul, Beau offers insight and balm.

Since Henry Lawson wrote his story 'The Drover’s Wife' in 1892, Australian writers, painters, performers and photographers have created a wonderful tradition of drover's wife works, stories and images. In essays and commentary, Frank Moorhouse examines our ongoing fascination with this story and has collected some of the best pieces of writing on the subject.

FRESH COMPLAINT Jeffrey Eugenides Hardback RRP $34.99 The first-ever collection of short stories from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Eugenides presents characters in the midst of personal and national emergencies.

Narratively compelling and beautifully written, Fresh Complaint shows all of Eugenides’s trademark humour, compassion and complex understanding of what it is to be human.

STORIES: THE COLLECTED SHORT FICTION Hardback RRP $29.99 TRUE STORIES: THE COLLECTED SHORT NON-FICTION Hardback RRP $39.99 Helen Garner These extraordinary books of collected short non-fiction and fiction span fifty years of work by one of Australia’s great writers.

Garner looks at the world with a shrewd and sympathetic eye. Her work is always passionate and compelling.

Each one a perfect piece, together they showcase Garner’s mastery of the form.

THE SUN AND HER FLOWERS Rupi Kaur Paperback RRP $24.99 The long-awaited second illustrated collection of poetry from the bestselling author of milk and honey.

A vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing, ancestry and honouring one’s roots. A journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming. This is a celebration of love in all its forms.

TRUE LIFE STORIES RENOIR'S DANCER Catherine Hewitt Paperback RRP $29.99 A lavish portrait of a remarkable woman: in the 1880s, Suzanne Valadon was considered the Impressionists’ most beautiful model. But behind her captivating facade lay a closely-guarded secret.

Renoir’s Dancer tells the remarkable tale of an ambitious, headstrong woman fighting to find a voice in a male-dominated world.

THE SEVENTH CIRCLE Robert Langdon Paperback RRP $32.99 'I was arrested on Thursday 9th July 2009. On Wednesday I'd quit my job, killed a man and set his body on fire. I was sentenced to death. I'm not a good man, but I am an honest one.'

An extraordinary story of Australian resilience and survival in Afghanistan's notorious Pul-e-Charkhi prison, a place described as 'the world's worst place to be a westerner'.

ME • YOU: A DIARY Dawn French Hardback RRP $39.99

DARE NOT LINGER Nelson Mandela Hardback RRP $39.99 Dare Not Linger is a vivid and often inspirational account of Mandela's presidency years in which he overcame the challenges of transition and made a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa.

THE HORNET Jeff Horn with Grantlee Kieza Hardback RRP $39.99 The story of Jeff Horn reads like a fairytale.

Written with award-winning author, journalist and boxing aficionado Grantlee Kieza, The Hornet is the tale of a boy who, slapped around by bullies, saw through tears in his eyes a vision of himself as a hero, a champ, someone other people might one day look up to. Purchase a copy of The Hornet for your chance to WIN a signed pair of boxing gloves. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

LITTLE ME Matt Lucas Paperback RRP $32.99

Actor, comedian and writer Dawn French’s first nonfiction project in almost a decade, following on from three consecutive bestselling novels. The reader and Dawn will spend a year together travelling through the days, the months and the seasons of the year to make sense of it.

And have some fun along the way…

The hilarious, moving, heart-warming and tearjerking memoir from one of the world's best-loved comedians and actors, Matt Lucas. Best known for his work with David Walliams in Little Britain, as well as for his appearances on Shooting Stars and Doctor Who, this is Matt’s truly unique and moving story.

WHAT HAPPENED Hillary Rodham Clinton Hardback RRP $45.00

LAST GIRL Nadia Murad Paperback RRP $32.99

For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. She describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward.

The remarkable and courageous story of Nadia Murad, a twenty-threeyear-old Yazidi woman working with Amal Clooney to challenge the world to fight ISIS on behalf on her people. This inspiring memoir takes us from her peaceful childhood in a village in Iraq through loss and brutality to safety in Germany.

ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG NATURALIST David Attenborough Hardback RRP $39.99 In 1954, a young David Attenborough was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel the world finding rare and elusive animals for London Zoo, filming it for the BBC. It not only heralded the start of a remarkable career in broadcasting, but changed the way we viewed the natural world forever. Written with trademark wit and charm, this is the story of the man who made us fall in love with nature, and is still doing so today.

WEDNESDAYS WITH BOB Derek Rielly & Bob Hawke Hardback RRP $29.99 December release, advance orders welcome On Wednesdays this past year Bob Hawke has welcomed writer Derek Rielly into his home for animated conversation and indecently fine cigars. On a sun-soaked balcony the irreverent young writer and the charismatic old master talk life, death, love, sex, religion, politics, sport, fatherhood, marriage and everything in between.

The result is an extraordinary and unique portrait of a remarkable Australian eloquently, emotionally, and humorously reflecting on his past, present, and future as never before.

THE TRAUMA CLEANER Sarah Krasnostein Paperback RRP $32.99 A poignant and powerful celebration of one remarkable woman’s unrelenting drive to make order from chaos.

Before she was a trauma cleaner, Sandra Pankhurst was many things: husband and father, drag queen, gender reassignment patient, sex worker, small businesswoman, trophy wife…

But as a little boy she just wanted to belong.

Now she believes her clients deserve no less.

Not just the compelling story of a fascinating life among lives of desperation, The Trauma Cleaner is affirmation that, as isolated as we may feel, we are all in this together.

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Lovely Picture Books THE UGLY FIVE Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler (illus) Hardback RRP $24.99 HERE WE ARE Oliver Jeffers Hardback RRP $24.99 December release, advance orders welcome Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore our planet. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you’ll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else… Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We’re glad you found it. Age: 3+ Purchase a copy of Here We Are for your chance to WIN a signed framed print. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

Who’s that singing on the savanna? It’s the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savanna, rejoicing in their ugliness–and delighting their babies, who think they’re perfect just the way they are. Age: 3+

WHEN I GROW UP Tim Minchin & Steve Anthony (illus) Hardback RRP $19.99 When I grow up, I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I have to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you’re grown up...

By Australia’s own award-winning lyricist Tim Minchin, illustrated by Steve Antony. Includes bonus download of a NEW recording of the song

by Tim Minchin! Age: 3+

COMING HOME Michael Morpurgo & Kerry Hyndman (illus) Paperback RRP $15.99 A beautifully-written, lyrical and heartwarming Christmas story by bestselling author, Michael Morpurgo, with stunning, child-friendly illustrations. Ideal for sharing with friends and family–young and old–during the festive season.

Age: 4+

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY David McAllister & Gabriela Tylesova (illus) Hardback RRP $29.99 Australian Ballet Artistic Director David McAllister and internationally celebrated designer Gabriela Tylesova transport the enchantment of their spectacular 2015 production The Sleeping Beauty, onto the pages of this book. David’s text and Gabriela’s illustrations recreate the world of this favourite ballet for readers to enjoy again and again. Age: 5+

THE POESY RING Bob Graham Hardback RRP $24.99 From the multi-award winning Bob Graham comes a romantic, hopeful and exquisitelyillustrated story about a little treasure that makes an extraordinarily big journey. A story which celebrates the idea that we all end up where we need to be, no matter how long that may take...

Age: 5+

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POPPY AND THE BLOOMS Fiona Woodcock Hardback RRP $24.99 December release, advance orders welcome When a group of zesty wildflower characters discover that the last green space in the city is about to be paved over, they decide they have to act!

A positive, uplifting story about how the actions of even the smallest can have a big impact. Stunning illustrations with an end colour crescendo! Age: 2+

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LA LA LA: A STORY OF HOPE Kate DiCamillo Hardback RRP $19.99 Conceived by Kate DiCamillo and featuring an enchanting illustrator, this nearly wordless graphic story follows a little girl in search of someone who understands. Age: 4+

KOALA BARE Jackie French & Matt Shanks (illus) Hardback RRP $24.99 For too long koalas have been called bears. But this koala is out to prove to the world that he is BARE! And that never, ever, ever can a koala be called a bear ... From the internationally renowned author of the bestselling Diary of a Wombat comes a hilariously funny picture book that Jackie French has created with talented new illustrator Matt Shanks. Age: 3+

THE WOLF, THE DUCK AND THE MOUSE Mac Barnett Hardback RRP $24.99 When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs and boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it's pretty nice inside the belly of the beast - there's delicious food, elegant table settings and, best of all, dancing. And there's something more: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! Age: 3+

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SAY ZOOP! Hervé Tullet Hardback RRP $22.99 Bestselling author Hervé Tullet extends an irresistible invitation to young children to whisper, sing and shout their way through another magical book experience. Simply turn the pages to embark on a magical journey of sound, colour, motion and imagination. Age: 2+

CHARLIE AND LOLA: A DOG WITH NICE EARS Lauren Child Hardback RRP $24.99 Silly, surprising, thoughtful and fun, Charlie and Lola are in top form in this fantastically funny story, packed full of dogs of every shape, size and colour.

Lauren Child's endlessly endearing characters and inimitable humour will be a sure-fire hit with existing and new fans! Age: 3+

THERE’S A BIG GREEN FROG IN THE TOILET + CD Anh Do, Simon Mellor & Heath McKenzie (illus) Hardback RRP $19.99 There’s a big green frog in the toilet and it’s looking up at me. There’s a big green frog in the toilet and I’m busting for a wee!

Sing along to find out what happens when a frog won’t budge in this funny story from Anh Do, Simon Mellor and Heath McKenzie! Age: 3+

GOODNIGHT MR PANDA Steve Antony Hardback RRP $24.99 Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won't brush their teeth, others won't have a bath, and one won't even wear pyjamas! It's down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime right. Steve Antony's Mr Panda is back for a fourth hilarious story about the importance of doing things properly! Age: 0+

IMAGINE John Lennon & Jean Jullien (illus) Hardback RRP $24.99

THE VERY NOISY BABY Alison Lester Hardback RRP $24.99 In a little pink house on the edge of the town lived a baby who made some unusual sounds.

She could bellow like a buffalo, roar like a lion and howl like a wolf for a very long time. The baby loves to make all kinds of sounds. But when some animals in the town go missing, can the very noisy baby help? Find out in this wonderfully boisterous story, full of action, fun (and noise!) from one of Australia’s most loved picture-book creators. Age: 0+ Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of The Very Noisy Baby and receive a FREE ‘Baby is sleeping’ door hanger. *While stocks last.

Join one little pigeon on her mission to spread the word of peace around the world. Set to the lyrics of the iconic song Imagine, this book brings John Lennon's enduring message of peace and tolerance to a new generation. Published in partnership with Amnesty International. Age: 2+

CLASSIC LIT A TO Z Jennifer Adams Board Book RRP $14.99 The tiniest of scholars will enjoy learning their ABCs with a literary twist. Each letter of the alphabet is presented with engaging art and a famous character, place, or concept from a beloved classic work of literature. BabyLit is a fashionable way to introduce your brilliant baby to the world of classic literature. Age: 0+

KOALAS EAT GUM LEAVES Laura Bunting & Philip Bunting (illus) Hardback RRP $16.99

PIG THE STAR Hardback RRP $16.99

THE SNOW LION Jim Helmore & Richard Jones Hardback RRP $24.99

PIG THE ELF + PLUSH Hardback RRP $29.99 Aaron Blabey Pig just LOVES attention. In fact, he's a great, bit SHOWOFF. But when ANOTHER star appears at the photo shoot, Pig doesn't like it. No, Pig doesn't like it at ALL...

Age: 3+ Also available, Pig the Elf Book & Plush. No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents! Age: 3+

Door Hanger

December release, advance orders welcome With a slightly magical, classic feel and touching message about friendship, this story will appeal to children and parents alike. The beautiful illustrations make this a book to treasure. Caro moves house and is lonely. Until she makes a new friend - The Snow Lion, who encourages her to venture out on her own. Age: 2+

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Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthday. Most koalas don’t seem to mind. But one does. He is on the lookout for some tastier tucker… and he’s about to make a discovery that changes everything. A tale about having too much of a good thing. Age: 4+

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SHARING MAGICAL TIMES THE LION IN OUR LIVING ROOM Emma Middleton Hardback RRP $24.99

THE SECOND SKY Patrick Guest & Jonathan Bentley (illus) Hardback RRP $24.99 The first thing Gilbert sees when he hatches from his egg is the sky. It is love at first sight and from that moment on Gilbert longs to fly like other birds. But penguins don’t fly, they waddle, and so begins Gilbert’s guest to find his place in the world. Touching text from children’s author Patrick Guest and stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Jonathan Bentley will show readers that great things happen when you reach for the sky.

Tom and Tilly wish and wonder will the lion come? Will he come and visit them for lots of lion fun? Here is a rrrrip-roaring story about dads, the kings of the living room, and the special moments families share. Perfect for reading aloud with a playful parent or lion. Age:2+ Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of The Lion in our Living Room and receive a FREE Wall Poster. *While stocks last.

THE AMAZING MONSTER DETECTOSCOPE Graeme Base Hardback RRP $29.99 When our hero uses his Amazing Monster DetectoScope he finds that the house is infested with monsters! Can he find the courage to face his fears? This whimsical take on facing childhood fears features intricate paper engineering and a whole host of hilariously hideous beasties lying in wait beyond the DetectoScope viewfinder.

A visually gorgeous, funny adventure from the acclaimed creator of Animalia. Age: 3+

DR BOOGALOO AND THE GIRL WHO LOST HER LAUGHTER Lisa Nicol Hardback RRP $19.99

Age: 3+

Blue was no ordinary girl.

For starters, her name was Blue. But what was truly extraordinary about Blue was the fact that she hadn’t laughed for 712 days. Can Dr Boogaloo compose a cure before Blue loses her laughter forever? Enchanting, timeless and surprising – this extraordinary novel will touch the hearts (and ears) of children and adults alike. Age: 6+

THE GIRL, THE DOG AND THE WRITER IN ROME Katrina Nannestad Paperback RRP $16.99 He’s the world’s vaguest novelist. She’s a shy and unusual child. Together, they’re travelling the world, one book a time. Awardwinning Australian author Katrina Nannestad returns with a delicious new series about family, friendship and finding yourself.

Age: 8+

THIS IS A BOOK!: (NO WIFI NEEDED) Felicity McLean Hardback RRP $24.99 Designed to look like a tablet computer, this delightful picture book playfully explores the joy of books in a child’s life.

This Is A Book! (no wifi needed) will win the heart of every parent frustrated by the battle to limit screen time, and every child who has never known a world without iPads. Age: 3+

MEERKAT CHOIR Nicki Greenberg Hardback RRP $24.99 The meerkat choirmaster will only allow meerkats in his choir. But singing is fun and all the other animals want to join in too. A wonderfully funny picture book about the folly of excluding others from your group. A laugh-out-loud picture book that celebrates the joy of joining in. Age: 4+

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FLORENCE FRIZZBALL Claire Freedman & Jane Massey (illus) Paperback RRP $16.99 A funny, heart-warming sibling story. Florence's curly-whirly, wild and crazy hair couldn't be more different from her brother Ben's sleek and shiny do.

Rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations perfectly combine to create laugh-out-loud moments and deliver an important message about being comfortable in your own skin. Age: 3+

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THE EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT ADVENTURES OF BRONTE METTLESTONE Jaclyn Moriarty, illustrated by Kelly Canby Hardback RRP $22.99 Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler.

She's had a perfectly pleasant childhood of afternoon teas and riding lessons - and no adventures… But Bronte's parents have left extremely detailed (and bossy) instructions for Bronte in their will. The instructions must be followed to the letter, or disaster will befall Bronte's home. Age: 10+

A NOTE FROM THE AU THOR, JACLYN MORIA RT Y

'With each of my books , I seem to have added a little more ma gic and fantasy.

Now, with my tenth bo ok, I have finally thrown in enough ma gic to make me happy, and have writte n exactly the kind of book I always wante d to write. I wrote this book without a pla n and, for a long time, only when I was in the mood to shift sideways out of reality and into Bronte Mettlestone’s world.

Mostly, I let her tell the story.'

FANTASTIC WORLDS THE WHIZ MOB AND THE GRENADINE KID Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis Hardback RRP $24.99 It is an ordinary morning when bored, lonely Charlie Fisher witnesses something incredible. Right before his eyes, in a busy square in Marseille, a group of pickpockets pulls off an amazing robbery. From the creators of the bestselling Wildwood Chronicles comes an original, humorous, and fast-paced middle grade novel about a band of child pickpockets. Age: 10+

DIEGO AND THE RANGERS OF THE VASTLANTIC: TIMELESS, BOOK 1 Armand Baltazar Hardback RRP $29.99 Imagine a world where the past, present and future have collided. A world that is timeless. This is the world Diego Ribera was born into…

For fans of Rick Riordan and Brian Selznick, authorartist Armand Baltazar introduces the first book in a new fantasy adventure series. Over 150 full-colour illustrations bring this cinematic story to life! Age: 8+

HAVE SWORD, WILL TRAVEL Garth Nix and Sean Williams Paperback RRP $14.99 From bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams comes a hilarious, actionpacked adventure featuring a very unlikely knight, an admirably stubborn girl, and a sword with attitude. For fans of Ranger's Apprentice and How to Train Your Dragon. Age: 9+

A GARDEN OF LILIES Judith Rossell Hardback RRP $19.99

THE MAGIC MISFITS Neil Patrick Harris Paperback RRP $16.99 When street magician Carter teams up with five like-minded kids the Magic Misfits are born!

Can the gang use their magical talents to stop a dastardly carnival ringleader from stealing a priceless diamond? The first in a funny and magical new series from Emmy award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris. Age: 8+

MAGNUS CHASE AND THE SHIP OF THE DEAD (BOOK 3) Rick Riordan Paperback RRP $22.99 Rick Riordan's Norse hero faces his greatest challenge yet in the final instalment of the series. Loki the trickster god is free from his chains.

Now he's readying the Ship of the Dead to sail against the Norse gods and begin the final battle. It's up to Magnus Chase and his friends to stop Loki's plans before it’s too late.

December release, advance orders welcome

Children, listen and take heed, As this little book you read.

All your evil ways amend, Or you will meet a dreadful end.

From the bestselling world of Stella Montgomery comes an illustrated alphabet of startling cautionary tales for the discerning young reader. Filled with uncommon facts for the novice conversationalist, prudent advice for house and garden, and rigorous lessons in etiquette and manners, A Garden of Lilies will transform any wayward child into the very picture of Victorian decorum and grace.

Age: 9+ Purchase a copy of Garden of Lilies for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 Garden of Lilies Limited Editions. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

Age: 11+

ACCIDENTAL HEROES: THE ROGUES 1 Lian Tanner Hardback RRP $19.99

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In the city of Berren, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no-one believes in magic. No to believe in magic would be disloyal… An exciting new trilogy set in the same world as the best-selling Keepers, with all new characters. A brilliant fantasyadventure for 9 to 13-year-olds. Age: 9+

Novelty + Gift BUILD THE DRAGON Dugald A. Steer Hardback RRP $24.99 This interactive guide features dragons from around the globe. It comes with a tuck box containing precut pieces to build a beautifully artworked European dragon with motorised wings and a movable jaw. Age: 7+

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PIRATES MAGNIFIED David Long & Harry Bloom Hardback RRP $27.99 Grab your magnifying glass and seek out history's most notorious pirates in this swashbuckling search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot! Age: 5+

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WHERE'S WALLY? DESTINATION: EVERYWHERE! Martin Handford Hardback RRP $29.99 Join Wally as he handpicks his most amazing twelve journeys of all time, with lots of terrific twists! Fantastic scenes are revisited in Wally's very own scrapbook bursting with art, new things to search for and additional eye-boggling games to play. Age: 5+

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NON-FICTION FOR KIDS

BOOK OF BONES Gabrielle Balkan & Sam Brewster (illus) Hardback RRP $29.95 Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of superlatives set up as a guessing game with clues. Readers examine animals' skeletons and guess to whom they belong; the answers are revealed in vibrant, full-colour scenic habitats, with easily understood — and humorous — explanations.

This entertaining introduction to the connection between animal bones (anatomy) and behavior is playful, relatable, and includes touch-and-feel finishes that bring the bones to life! Age: 5 +

ANATOMY: A CUTAWAY LOOK INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY Helene Druvert Hardback RRP $39.99 This gorgeous, large format book is filled with clever laser cutouts and flaps exploring every detail of the organs, systems and senses that make up the human body. From the creator of Paris Up, Up and Away. Age: 9+

DISCOVERING BUGS Julius Csotonyi Hardback RRP $29.99

THE ANIMAL BOOK Hardback RRP $29.99

Zoom in on the coolest bugs in the world, crawling the forest floor alongside beetles and ants, and flying the skies with bees and dragonflies. You feel as if you're looking through a microscope as you get up close and personal with over 50 bugs. The deeply textured cover looks and feels like a gigantic spider! Age: 7+

HOW ANIMALS BUILD Hardback RRP $24.99 Lonely Planet Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in The Animal Book, featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. How Animals Build is a beautifully illustrated hardback which explores the incredible world of animal architects. Children can lift the flaps and open gatefolds to discover amazing animal homes up high, underground, on land and under the sea.

M IS FOR MUTINY!: HISTORY BY ALPHABET John Dixon & Bern Emmerichs (illus) Hardback RRP $29.95 M is for Mutiny! History by Alphabet is a taste of the intriguing history of Australia and the many entry points for children to explore further. Why did Sir Joseph Banks hate bananas? Did anyone like William Bligh? Where is Yemmerrawanne? Age: 7+

AUSSIE LEGENDS ALPHABET Beck Feiner Hardback RRP $24.99 In this vibrant look at Australian cultural icons, A is for Adam Goodes, B is for Bob Hawke and C is for Cathy Freeman. Forget Alpha, Bravo, Charlie...

Meet the ultimate A to Z of amazing Aussies who make this country legendary. Sometimes irreverent, always charming and vividly brought to life by Beck Feiner. Age: 3+

EGYPTOMANIA Emma Guiliani Hardback RRP $39.99 Find out all about Ancient Egypt in this beautifully illustrated and innovative liftthe-flap book. Learn what Ancient Egyptians wore, what's inside a pyramid, how a mummy is made and much much more by lifting the flaps and discovering the secrets hiding underneath! Age: 6+

ILLUMANATOMY Carnovsky & Kate Davies Hardback RRP $35.00 Look inside the human body with the magic three-colour lens in this anatomy lesson like no other. Use the red lens to reveal the skeleton, look through the green lens to see how the muscles work, and X-Ray your organs with the blue lens to discover how they work to keep you alive. Age: 8+

BESTSELLING KIDS SERIES

BAD GUYS EPISODE 6 Aaron Blabey Paperback RRP $14.99 One by one, the Bad Guys are vanishing. TAKEN by a creature with way too many teeth and far too many bottoms. Is this the end? Maybe. But will it be funny?

You bet your butts it will! Age: 7+

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EPIC ADVENTURE (KIND OF) Liz Pichon Paperback RRP $16.99 The thirteenth instalment of the hilarious and best-selling Tom Gates series.

Age: 7+

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THE GETAWAY Jeff Kinney Paperback RRP $14.99 Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. A few days in paradise should do wonders for his frazzled family.

But paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Age: 9+

CRUSH CATASTROPHE DORK DIARIES 12 Rachel Renée Russell Paperback RRP $16.99

HOTDOG #3 CIRCUS TIME! Anh Do Paperback RRP $12.99

Nikki Maxwell, Queen of the Dorks, is back in the twelfth instalment of the bestselling series!

Lizzie’s joining the circus!

Hotdog and Kev can’t wait to see the show. Hopefully everything goes to plan! Age: 6+

Age: 7+

FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES THE WONDERLING Mira Bartók Hardback RRP $24.99 In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. Age: 10+

BAD DAD David Walliams & Tony Ross (illus) Paperback RRP $19.99

TALES FROM A TALL FOREST Shaun Micallef Hardback RRP $29.99 In this rich and rambunctious tapestry of tales, satirist Shaun Micallef unravels the traditional fairy story and nimbly weaves your favourite characters into new and surprising adventures.

Illustrated by award-winning artist Jonathan Bentley, this subversively silly trilogy will captivate parents and children alike – and indignant fairytale authors too. Age: 7+

THORNHILL Pam Smy Hardback RRP $29.99

The new hilarious story from Number One bestselling author David Walliams, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross. Age: 8+ Purchase a copy of Bad Dad for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 David Walliams Box Sets. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au

As she unpacks in her new bedroom, Ella is irresistibly drawn to the big old house that she can see out of her window. Surrounded by overgrown gardens, barbed wire fences and ‘keep out’ signs, it looks derelict. The house has a story to tell. She is sure of it. Thornhill is a story in two strands, one in pictures and one in words—working together as a whole. Age: 10+

DAVID ASTLE'S GARGANTUAN BOOK OF WORDS David Astle Paperback RRP $19.99

INCREDIBLE CABINET OF WONDERS Lonely Planet Hardback RRP $29.99

A fun-filled, action-packed activity book by Australia's funniest and best-loved word guy! David Astle's Gargantuan Book of Words is packed full of puzzles, quizzes and fun facts along with heaps of funny drawings and appealing activities. A wordplay puzzle book from the wordplay master! Age: 8+

NEVERMOOR: THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW Jessica Townsend Paperback RRP $16.99 Morrigan Crow is cursed.

Born on an unlucky day, she is blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on Eventide.

But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears.

Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.

A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut Australian author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world - but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination. Age: 8+

DINOSAURIUM Chris Wormell & Lily Murray Hardback RRP $39.99 Dinosaurium is a stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs.

With artwork from Chris Wormell of H is for Hawk fame, Dinosaurium gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wide range of dinosaurs from the most loved Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex to more unknown species such as Coelophysis and Tsintaosaurus. The dinosaurs are organised by their family suborder group. More than 50 dinosaurs are explored through informative text and stunning artwork. Age: 7+

Welcome to the greatest little museum in the world!

12 collectors, from toy makers and monster hunters, to sailors and archaeologists, have created their own themed cabinets and filled them with their favourite things. By peeking inside, kids can discover these 100 extraordinary objects and learn more about our planet’s weird and wonderful history. Age: 8+

BAN THIS BOOK! Alan Gratz Paperback RRP $15.99 An inspiring junior fiction novel about a student who finds the courage to speak up and fight back when her favourite book is banned from her school library. Ban This Book is a love letter to the written word and its power to give kids a voice. Age 8+

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HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN ILLUSTRATED J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay (illus) Hardback RRP $59.99

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM ILLUSTRATED J.K. Rowling & Olivia Lomenech Gill (illus) Hardback RRP $45.00

Prepare to be dazzled by two extraordinary full-colour illustrated titles, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, illustrated by Jim Kay, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Both brought to sumptuous and magical life as never seen before! Age: 7+ Purchase one of these new illustrated titles for you chance to WIN a copy of the Deluxe Editions of Books 1 and 2. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au

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LA BELLE SAUVAGE: THE BOOK OF DUST VOLUME ONE Philip Pullman Paperback RRP $32.99 Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials with this magnificent first volume of The Book of Dust.

Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his dæmon, Asta, live with his parents at the Trout Inn near Oxford. Across the River Thames (which Malcolm navigates often using his beloved canoe, a boat by the name of La Belle Sauvage) is the Godstow Priory where the nuns live. Malcolm learns they have a guest with them; a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua… Age: 12+

TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN John Green Hardback RRP $27.99 Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts. In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, shares Aza's story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.

Age: 15+

MONSTER Michael Grant Paperback RRP $19.99 It’s been four years since the dome surrounding Perdido Beach came down. Now meteors are hitting earth with an even deadlier virus. As some teens begin to mutate into heroes, they will find that others have become dangerously out of control… and that the world is on the brink of a monstrous battle between good and evil. Acclaimed author Michael Grant delivers a stunning follow-up to the globally bestselling Gone series – perfect for fans of Stephen King’s suspenseful writing. Age: 15+

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TEEN READS SHOW STOPPER Hayley Barker Paperback RRP $16.99

UNTIDY TOWNS Kate O'Donnell Paperback RRP $19.95 Untidy Towns is a highly anticipated coming-of-age novel from Kate O’Donnell, an exciting new voice in Australian YA. A heartfelt story about love, friendship and finding your own way.

Seventeen-year-old Adelaide is sick of being expected to succeed on other people’s terms, but she learns that when you want something in life, you’ve actually got to do something about it. Age: 14+

ALL THE CROOKED SAINTS Maggie Stiefvater Paperback RRP $19.99 Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls, estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars. They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect. From bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater, a gripping tale of darkness, miracles, and family. Age: 12+

MOXIE Jennifer Mathieu Paperback RRP $16.99 When an unlikely teenager stands up to sexism in her high school she unwittingly starts a feminist revolution that shakes her whole town.

It's time to fight like a girl!

Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne. 'MOXIE is sweet funny and fierce. Read this and then join the fight!'

AMY POEHLER Age: 12+

THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END Adam Silvera Paperback RRP $17.99 Mateo and Rufus receive the dreaded call from DeathCast on the same day, informing them that today will be their last. Isolated and scared, the boys reach out to each other, and what follows is a day of living life to the full. Though neither of them had expected that this would involve falling in love... Age: 14+

Our country has turned its back on inclusion: the descendants of immigrants have been denied status and security and must sell their children to a travelling circus—to perform at the mercy of ravenous lions, sabotaged high wires and a demonic ringmaster.

The ruling class—the Pures—visit the circus as an escape from their structured, safe, high-achieving lives to experience pure entertainment with a brutal, bloodthirsty edge. Age: 12+

MOONRISE Sarah Crossan Paperback RRP $16.99 Joe hasn't seen his brother for ten years, and it's for the most brutal of reasons. Ed is on death row. But now Ed's execution date has been set, and Joe is determined to spend those last weeks with him, no matter what other people think ... The astonishing new novel from Carnegie Medal winning author Sarah Crossan.

Age: 12+

NEXUS: ZEROES 3 Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti Paperback RRP $19.99 The Zeroes are in disarray.

One of them has vanished into thin air. One of them is in prison. The rest of them are on the most-wanted list. And something big is brewing. A brilliant, action-packed conclusion to the superb Zeroes series. Age: 13+

THE FIFTH ROOM Allison Rushby Paperback RRP $16.99 When brilliant high-school student Miri is invited to join an international secret society, she leaves everything behind in pursuit of the high-stakes rewards it offers. Four students are pitted against each other to push the boundaries of medicine using illegal selfexperimentation, but Miri soon discovers all is not as it seems. Gripping and page-turning, The Fifth Room is a psychological thriller in which no one is to be trusted, not even yourself. Age: 12+

HISTORY & MILITARY PARADISE IN CHAINS: THE BOUNTY MUTINY AND THE FOUNDING OF AUSTRALIA Diana Preston Hardback RRP $35.00 Celebrated historian Diana Preston presents betrayals, escapes, and survival at sea in her account of the mutiny of the Bounty and the flight of Mary Bryant from the Australian penal colony.

Discover how seemingly utopian lands such as Tahiti and Timor became a place where mutineers, convicts, and eventually the natives themselves, were chained.

CODENAME SUZETTE Anne Nelson Paperback RRP $29.99 Under the eyes of the Gestapo, Suzanne Spaak and women from the Jewish and Christian resistance groups 'kidnapped' hundreds of Jewish children to save them from the gas chambers. Codename Suzette is one of the untold stories of the Holocaust, an account of extraordinary courage in the face of evil.

ALONE: BRITAIN, CHURCHILL & DUNKIRK- DEFEAT INTO VICTORY Michael Korda Hardback RRP $42.95 An epic of remarkable originality. This book captures the Heroism of WW2 as movingly as any book in recent memory.

Bringing to vivid life the world leaders, generals & ordinary citizens who fought on both sides of the war. Indeed, May 1940 was a month that would alter the course of history.

JOHN CURTIN'S WAR John Edwards Hardback RRP $49.99 John Curtin became Australia’s Prime Minister eight weeks before Japan launched war in the Pacific.

As Japan sank much of the Allied navy, advanced on the great British naval base, and seized Australian territories, Curtin remade Australia. A major new biography of arguably our greatest and most underrated Prime Minister, who shaped modern Australia.

LEONARDO DA VINCI Walter Isaacson Hardback RRP $49.99 Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, this illustrated narrative connects his art to his science. Learn how his genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and a playful imagination.

YOUNG HITLER Paul Ham Hardback RRP $32.99 By peeling back the layers of Hitler's childhood, war record and early political career, Paul Ham's Young Hitler conjures the ordinary man beneath the myth and seeks to solve the riddle behind the enigma of the Nazi leader. What turned Hitler into one of the most brutal dictators in human history?

MONASH AND CHAUVEL Roland Perry Paperback RRP $34.99 A gripping narrative history that follows the extraordinary campaigns of the two most outstanding battlefield commanders of the First World War across all the Allied armies: John Monash and Harry Chauvel.

AUSTRALIAN GYPSIES: THEIR SECRET HISTORY Mandy Sayer Paperback RRP $34.99 Since the arrival of the First Fleet there have been Gypsies in Australia, yet their experiences have never been included in any official histories. Australian Gypsies weaves together a vivid, wide-ranging history that begins with the roots of the Romani culture, tracing the first Gypsy people to arrive in Australia (including James Squire, the colony’s first brewer) through to Gypsy families today.

CAROLINE CHISHOLM: AN IRRESISTIBLE FORCE Sarah Goldman Hardback RRP $39.99 Caroline Chisholm was a take-no-prisoners game-changer of colonial Australia. Appalled by the plight of young female immigrants in Australia - there were no jobs, no accommodation, and many of them resorted to prostitution – she organised accommodation and jobs and established the first employment office in the colony, all without assistance from the government of the time. A long overdue, contemporary and lively reassessment of Caroline, which brings to life her spirited character, her modern relevance, her feminist credentials and her egalitarian spirit.

MYTHOS: A RETELLING OF THE MYTHS OF ANCIENT GREECE Stephen Fry Paperback RRP $32.99 The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. Passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney, now one of the most imaginative minds alive retells the greatest stories in history.

Spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Fry's Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age – in all their rich and deeply human relevance.

BURKE & WILLS Peter FitzSimons Hardback RRP $ 49.99 The iconic Australian exploration story, brought to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's storyteller. In an ambitious quest to be the first Europeans to cross the harsh Australian continent, the Victorian Exploring Expedition set off in 1860, led by Robert O'Hara Burke and William Wills.

Despite their tragic fates, their names have become synonymous with perseverance and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. They live on in our nation's history - and their story remains immediate and compelling.

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NON-FICTION READS

SAGA LAND Richard Fidler & Kári Gíslason Hardback RRP $39.99 A new friendship.

An unforgettable journey.

A beautiful and bloody history. This is Iceland as you’ve never read it before.

Together, broadcaster Richard Fidler and author Kári Gíslason travel across Iceland, to the places where the Icelandic sagas unfolded a thousand years ago. They cross fields, streams and fjords to immerse themselves in the folklore of this fiercely beautiful island. And there is another mission: to resolve a longstanding family mystery – a gift from Kári’s Icelandic father that might connect him to the greatest of the saga authors.

INFINITE MONKEY CAGE: HOW TO BUILD A UNIVERSE Professor Brian Cox & Robin Ince Hardback RRP $39.99 Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the musings of the great and the good of British science, producing an insight into the multifaceted subjects involved in building a universe, with pearls of wisdom from leading scientists and comedians peppered throughout. Covering thousands of concepts and conundrums, they tackle everything from the Big Bang to parallel universes, fierce creatures to extraterrestrial life, brain science to artificial intelligence. How to Build a Universe is an illuminating and inspirational celebration of science – sometimes silly, sometimes astounding and very occasionally facetious.

THE NUMBER GAMES Adam Spencer Paperback RRP $34.99 Australia’s funniest mathematician is back with another brainbusting compendium of number games and stories. Have you ever wondered who’s smarter — a four-year-old chimp or a four-year-old human? Or how much it costs to stop a computer virus? And can you really become a billionaire at age 31? All this and more is in Adam Spencer’s Number Games. Featuring hundreds of numerical quizzes, puzzles and riddles, plus countless hilarious and fascinating stories, this is the ultimate Christmas gift and the perfect brain work-out for readers young and old!

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THE RIVER OF CONSCIOUSNESS Oliver Sacks Paperback RRP $32.99 The River of Consciousness is a remarkable culmination of a lifetime's research into the way the brain works by the celebrated late neurologist Oliver Sacks. Sacks will examine questions of memory, time, and consciousness.

How do we think, how do we remember? What is consciousness, neurologically speaking?

And most importantly, what is creativity?

UNIVERSE: EXPLORING THE ASTRONOMICAL WORLD Phaidon Editors Hardback RRP $79.95 Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images – an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe – from ancient cave paintings to animation. The selection includes iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.

BEST AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE WRITING 2017 Edited by Michael Slezak, foreword by Emma Johnston Paperback RRP $29.99 Would it be ethical to eat ancient aliens? Is there any hope for the Great Barrier Reef or Tasmanian forests in a warming climate? Were Aboriginal Australians the world’s first astronomers? Now in its seventh year, The Best Australian Science Writing brings together knowledge and insight from Australia’s brightest thinkers as they explore the intricacies of the world around us.

THE QUANTUM ASTROLOGER'S HANDBOOK Michael Brooks Paperback RRP $29.99 A book of science like no other, about a scientist like no other: the polymath Jerome Cardano.

The Quantum Astrologer’s Handbook is a science book with the panache of a novel, for readers of Carlo Rovelli or Umberto Eco. This is a landmark in science writing. It is a work of and about genius.

YOUR GUIDE TO THIS SEASON’S BEST BOOKS

BIRDMANIA Bernd Brunner Paperback RRP $34.99 People who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams. Packed with intriguing facts and exquisite and rare artwork, Birdmania showcases an eclectic and fascinating selection of bird devotees who would do anything for their feathered friends.

THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS Rosamund Young Hardback RRP $19.99 In this affectionate, heart-warming chronicle, Rosamund Young shows that cows love, play games, bond and form life-long friendships. Charming, wise and illustrated with beautiful line drawings, this farmer's observations of her herd is a rediscovered gem. 'Delightful... it alters the way one looks at the world.' Alan Bennett.

THERE IT IS AGAIN Don Watson Paperback RRP $34.99 December release, advance orders welcome Speechwriter, historian, essayist, word doctor; Don Watson has a gift for gently guiding us to the nub of a matter and a grinding of the teeth, an aha or a chuckle with his fine facility with words. From birds, to love letters, imagined apologies, politicians, pokies and the horses, Don Watson brings his distinctive voice and way of seeing to a myriad of subjects.

KARL, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki Hardback RRP $34.99 Learn about Dr Karl, the universe and everything, and discover how air conditioning is sexist, how you can kill a spinning hard drive by shouting at it and how space junk is threatening our future capabilities for space travel.

Cooking up a feast BOURKE STREET BAKERY: ALL THINGS SWEET Paul Allam and David McGuinness Hardback RRP $55.00 From the easiest of foolproof cakes, to the crumbliest of pastries and pies, and the most buttery croissants and danishes - All Things Sweet represents years of testing, adapting and refining secret recipes. A companion to the bestselling bread bible, Bourke Street Bakery, this is the comprehensive guide to baking cakes, sweet pastries, tarts and more.

RICK STEIN: THE ROAD TO MEXICO Rick Stein Hardback RRP $49.99 Rick Stein brings his unrivalled enthusiasm and trusted expertise to the fresh, flavourful food of Mexico and California. No one better captures the food essence of a country and brings the best recipes into our kitchens. With trademark beautiful photography and evocative design, Rick Stein will encourage anyone to try out the bold food of these sunshine states.

THE LITTLE LIBRARY COOKBOOK Kate Young Hardback RRP $39.99 Paddington Bear's marmalade, a Neopolitan pizza with Elena Ferrante, afternoon tea at Manderley...

Here are 100 delicious recipes inspired by cookery writer Kate Young's well-stocked bookshelves.

From Before Noon breakfasts and Around Noon lunches to Family Dinners and Midnight Feasts, The Little Library Cookbook captures the magic and wonder of the meals enjoyed by some of our best-loved fictional characters.

HUMMUS & CO. Michael Rantissi & Kristy Frawley Hardback RRP $49.99 Following on from the success of Falafel for Breakfast, Hummus & Co. invites you into its generous heart, full of great food for sharing with friends and family. There are 140+ recipes, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, for fresh greens and vegetables, grains, fish, chicken and meat.

COOKING WITH KINDNESS Edgar's Mission Paperback RRP $35.00 More and more people are waking up to a better way of living, one that is kinder to animals, more in sync with the planet and better for our health. Here, 50 chefs from around Australia share their secret recipes for cruelty-free cooking, from breakfast bowls and pancakes to vegan ‘junk food’, mains and decadent desserts.

MAGGIE'S RECIPE FOR LIFE Maggie Beer; Professor Ralph Martins Paperback RRP $39.99 Maggie teams up with leading Alzheimer’s researcher Professor Ralph Martins to create more than 200 delicious recipes that help provide the nutrients we need for optimum brain health – all based on the latest scientific research. To enjoy a healthy old age you must act now, no matter if you are 30 or 50. These beautifully presented recipes for life are for every day, for everybody, full of deep flavours and beautiful ingredients that will nourish you and your family.

BREAD IS GOLD Massimo Bottura Hardback RRP $55.00 Bread is Gold is the first book to take a holistic look at the subject of food waste, presenting recipes for three-course meals from 45 of the world's top chefs. These recipes, which number more than 150, turn everyday ingredients into inspiring dishes that are delicious, economical, and easy to make.

CORSICA Nicolas Stromboni Hardback RRP $59.99 This beautifully photographed book celebrates the people, the geography and most importantly, the food – a unique blend of French and Italian. With 80 incredible Corsican recipes designed to be prepared in the home kitchen, using citrus fruits, grapes, chestnuts, cheese, herbs, fish, seafood and charcuterie, you'll be transported to the island in no time.

BASICS TO BRILLIANCE KIDS Donna Hay Hardback RRP $45.00 Featuring over 120 fantastic, fun-filled, simple, family-friendly recipes, Basics to Brilliance Kids gives you and your kids endless ideas for birthday parties, picnics, school fairs and bake sales, family and celebration dinners, brilliant breakfasts, beach days, backyard movie nights and sleepovers.

OSTRO Julia Busuttil Nishimura Paperback RRP $ 44.99 Simple, delicious, generous food for every day, from salads and roasts to handmade pasta and pizza to simple bakes and showstopping desserts. This truly is good food, made by hand. Since launching Ostro online in 2014, Julia Busuttil Nishimura has gained a strong and loyal following for her generous, uncomplicated, seasonal food. As an Australian of Maltese descent and a fluent Italian speaker, who is married to a Japanese man, Julia and her food represent everything that is good about modern Australian eating.

CORNERSMITH: SALADS AND PICKLES Alex ElliottHowery & Sabine Spindler Paperback RRP $39.99 From the awardwinning Cornersmith Cafes and Picklery comes the follow-up to their bestselling self-titled cookbook, with a focus on seasonal salads, pickles and preserving.

Including dozens of simple ideas for fresh ingredients, Cornersmith: Salads & Pickles is your handbook to putting vegetables at the centre of the way you eat.

This catalogue is printed on paper which is fully PEFC Certified (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme), a program which promotes the sustainable management of forests.

In addition, the paper is Australian Made with 92% of the energy used coming from renewable sources providing an environmentally friendly paper with a low carbon footprint. The pulp was bleached using totally Chlorine Free (TCF) process. This Catalogue is produced in accordance with the environment ISO 14001 Standard

DREAMSCAPES Claire Takacs Hardback RRP $70.00 Dreamscapes is a stunning collection of over sixty of the world’s most beautiful gardens from across the globe.

Dreamscapes includes gardens designed by well-known designers such as Brandon Tyson, Paul Bangay, and Spanish designer Fernando Martos, with photographed locations including Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Europe and Asia. This book will astound and delight you with the diversity and creativity of the gardens featured, all portrayed at that rare moment when they are at their most stunning.

FRENCH HOUSE CHIC Jane Webster Hardback RRP $59.99 French House Chic is a glimpse inside the most private of French residences: from supremely elegant Parisian apartments to lavishly upholstered sitting rooms. This is Jane's very personal story of a lifetime of cultivating an eye for style and bringing it to life in the home - a style that can be emulated with just some simple guidance.

Inspired Living 100 YEARS, 100 LANDSCAPE DESIGNS JOHN HILL Hardback RRP $65.00 Following up on 100 Years, 100 Buildings, author John Hill steps outside to present a century’s worth of the most breathtaking and significant landscape designs around the globe, taking readers on a worldwide tour, one per year, of beautiful, inspiring, creatively designed, and historically significant landscapes.

HOMECAMP Doron & Stephanie Francis Hardback RRP $59.99 Homecamp will inspire you to rediscover the joys and the rejuvenating power of spending time outside. Along with compelling stories, interviews and imagery, you'll find a how-to guide full of helpful tips, from how to choose and set up camp to brewing the perfect campfire coffee and enjoying the outdoors without a trace. Purchase a copy of Homecamp for your chance to WIN a Flinders Bell Tent worth $1099! For more details on how to enter, including Terms & Conditions, go to bit.ly/WinHardieGrantBooks.

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE Alicia Guzman Hardback RRP $49.99 Georgia O’Keeffe at Home explores the influence of the various landscapes and cities Georgia inhabited, as well as the places she travelled to, her life and artwork. Fully illustrated with drawings, paintings and archival imagery of her houses, friends and family from the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING: HOW TO FREE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM A LIFETIME OF CLUTTER Margareta Magnusson Hardback RRP $24.99 When Margareta Magnusson’s husband died, the experience forced her to recognise the power of ‘death-cleaning’ and the concerns that must be addressed in order to do it with thought and care.

Done well, the approach not only makes things easier for your loved ones later on, it allows you to revisit the lifetime of memories accumulated with your things.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR It is more than twelve years since Jane Webster, the poster girl for selling up and following your dreams, bought Chateau Bosgouet, a derelict chateau in Normandy and moved her young family to France. In those twelve years, Jane has established an internationally renowned business (www.thefrenchtable.com.au), she has made longlasting friendships in her adopted home and she has spent countless hours observing French style.

SMALL HOUSE LIVING AUSTRALIA Catherine Foster Paperback RRP $39.99 Architects and designers are responding with great ingenuity to produce both practical and cost-effective compact buildings, while never sacrificing the most essential of human needs – a beautiful home. The 21 houses you will discover are celebrations in built form of lives lived well, with less. Some are clever additions onto tight urban sites, others are tranquil weekenders in deep countryside – what all have in common is a shared belief that good architectural design principles make even the smallest of architectural and ecological footprints possible.

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GIFTS, REVIEWS, SPECIALS

GROW YOUR OWN Angus Stewart and Simon Leake Paperback RRP $45.00 Urban environments require specific techniques to optimise growing conditions for plants.

Two leading experts in horticultural science teach you how to grow your own food--from the ground up--in this authoritative, accessible, generously photographed guide.

RENOVATING FOR PROFIT Cherie Barber Paperback RRP $39.99 Cherie Barber is Australia’s leading renovation expert. Renovating For Profit reveals her secrets to success and equips you with all the tips and knowledge you need to renovate and make a profit. With real examples and pictures, Renovating For Profit provides everything you need to know for renovating success!

NATIVE: ART AND DESIGN WITH AUSTRALIAN PLANTS Kate Herd & Jela Ivankovic-Waters Hardback RRP $49.99 In this book, Kate and Jela explore the wonderous versatility and captivating beauty of Australia's plants far beyond the familiar 'bush garden'. Chapters cover topics such as: Feature Foliage, Sculptural Forms, Pliability, Shady Spaces and Flowering Meadows. Native offers planting palettes and design themes, gardening techniques and inspiration for an original and exciting perspective on the very best of our local flowers.

WISE TREES Diane Cook & Len Jenshel Hardback RRP $55.00 Wise Trees is a photography book about trees that have a remarkable story to tell us. Cook & Jenshel spent two years travelling five continents to photograph more than 50 extraordinary trees that were carefully selected for their historic and cultural significance.

MORE GREAT GIFTS THE CABINET OF LINGUISTIC CURIOSITIES Paul Anthony Jones Hardback RRP $29.99 The perfect language gift book: a surprising or obscure word for every day of the year. Dip into this beautifully designed book to be delighted and intrigued.

Illuminating some aspect of that day, or simply informing and entertaining, each word reveals a story. Explore etymological origins, learn about linguistic trivia, or wonder at the web of connections within the English language.

ENDANGERED Tim Flach Hardback RRP $80.00 We can’t save the world if we don’t care about the world. Visual imagery plays a huge role in helping us to care about what is happening around us.

Endangered is an experiment by award-winning photographer Tim Flach in how and why we connect emotionally to other forms of life through visual imagery. This immense book is a staggeringly beautiful siren call to connect people with nature.

PARIS Alexandra Carroll Paperback RRP $34.99 A visually stunning guide to Paris and its famous arrondissements, shown through a photographer's lens, with a focus on the very best art, design, fashion, food and shopping the city has to offer.

The ultimate travel guide for wanderers, travellers and dreamers alike.

ALI: A LIFE Jonathan Eig Hardback RRP $49.99 The most comprehensive and definitive biography of Muhammad Ali ever published. Based on more than 500 interviews with those who knew him best, with many dramatic new discoveries about his life and career. From inside the ring for some of the most famous bouts in boxing history, to his personal life; finances, faith and his stubborn refusal to quit.

DUCKS FOR DARK TIMES Michael Leunig Paperback RRP $24.99 A collection of cartoons about many strange and lovely things: kind words for dark days; simple poems concerning wonderful mysteries; spirited depictions of dogs, ducks, teapots and trees, with various peculiar attempts to shine some light on dark and troubled times. Ducks for Dark Times is a hilarious, uplifting shot in the arm, an antidote to the prevailing madness.

DAVID SEDARIS DIARIES: A VISUAL COMPENDIUM David Sedaris Hardback RRP $65.00 A visual compendium of the illustrated diaries David Sedaris has been creating since 1977: time capsules of both our culture and the thoughts and observations of one of our most beloved writers. Including interactive components, postcards, and never-before-seen photos and artwork, this is a necessary addition to any Sedaris collection.

BEST AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL CARTOONS 2017 Paperback RRP $29.99 The year in politics as observed by Australia's funniest and most perceptive political cartoonists and collected by Russ Radcliffe.

Featuring art from Dean Alston, Peter Broelman, Pat Campbell, First Dog on the Moon, Matt Golding, Fiona Katauskas, Mark Knight, Jon Kudelka, Bill Leak, Alan Moir, Cathy Wilcox, Paul Zanetti, and many more…

BOOKS THAT CHANGED HISTORY DK Hardback RRP $45.00 Books That Changed History is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Every book is presented with breathtaking photography and fascinating biographies of those who created them. Turn the pages of the most famous books of all time and marvel at the stories behind them.

200 WOMEN Geoff Blackwell & Ruth Hobday Hardback RRP $60.00 This is an extraordinary book about equality founded on 200 original and diverse interviews with women from around the world all answering the same five fundamental questions. Famous and unknown, celebrated and marginalised, rich and poor, black and white. Women who will educate and inspire us, teach us empathy, and bring positive change in a time when so many women and girls are fighting for basic freedom and equality. With stunning photographs, this is an important, beautiful object to treasure.

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: PORTRAITS 2005–2016 Annie Leibovitz Hardback RRP $120.00 In this new collection, Annie Leibovitz has captured the most influential and compelling figures of the last decade in the style that has made her one of the most beloved talents of our time. Each of the photographs documents contemporary culture with an artist's eye, wit, and an uncanny ability to personalize even the most recognizable and distinguished figures. Includes an afterword written

by Annie Leibovitz.

ATLAS OF ADVENTURE Hardback RRP $ 44.99 BEST IN TRAVEL 2018 Paperback RRP $24.99 Lonely Planet Don’t just walk on the wild side – hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute. Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventure is an encyclopedia for thrillseekers and adrenaline junkies featuring the best outdoor experiences, country-by-country, across the world. Also available is the annual bestseller, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel, which ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions and cities for the year ahead.

YOUR GUIDE TO THIS SEASON’S BEST BOOKS

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LINCOLN IN THE BARDO George Saunders Paperback RRP $29.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 MAN BOOKER PRIZE The extraordinary first novel by the bestselling, Folio Prize-winning, National Book Award-shortlisted George Saunders, about Abraham Lincoln and the death of his eleven year old son, Willie, at the dawn of the Civil War. Exclusive Hardback Edition available while stocks last.

THE DRY Jane Harper Paperback RRP $16.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 INDIE BOOK OF THE YEAR & WINNER OF THE 2017 NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FICTION A brutal crime rocks a town suffering the worst drought in a century. As Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk probes deeper into the killings, old wounds are reopened and secrets are uncovered.

AWARD WINNERS 2017 EXTINCTIONS Josephine Wilson Paperback RRP $29.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 MILES FRANKLIN AWARD Humorous, poignant, and galvanising by turns, Extinctions is a novel about all kinds of extinction – natural, racial, national, and personal – and what we can do to prevent them.

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Colson Whitehead Paperback RRP $19.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION Praised by Barack Obama, The Underground Railroad

by Colson Whitehead is the razor-sharp story of one woman's ferocious will to escape the horrors of the bondage of slavery, and a shatteringly powerful meditation on history.

THE POWER Naomi Alderman Paperback RRP $19.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 BAILEYS WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION What if the power to hurt were in women's hands?

Suddenly - tomorrow or the day after - teenage girls find that with a flick of their fingers, they can inflict agonizing pain and even death. With this single twist, the four lives at the heart of Naomi Alderman's extraordinary, visceral novel are utterly transformed.

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN LOVE Heather Rose Paperback RRP $27.99 WINNER OF THE 2017 STELLA PRIZE A mesmerising literary novel about a lost man in search of connection - a meditation on love, art and commitment, set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in modern history, Marina Abramovic's The Artist is Present.

BEST OF 2017 WIMMERA

Mark Brandi Paperback RRP $29.99 An unforgettable debut that brings the darkness in an Australian country town vividly to life, as it slowly reveals its devastating secrets. In the long, hot summer of 1989, Ben and Fab are best friends.

When a newcomer arrives, neither realise the shadow this man would cast over their lives…

THE 91 STOREY TREEHOUSE

Andy Griffiths Paperback RRP $14.99 Join Andy and Terry in their ridiculous 91-storey treehouse!

Go for a spin in the world's most powerful whirlpool, take a ride in a submarine sandwich and decide whether or not to push the mysterious big red button. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Age: 6+

GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS

Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo Hardback RRP $32.99 Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring children with the stories of 100 heroic women and their extraordinary lives, from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. These are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don't need rescuing, beautifully illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe.

THE CHOKE

Sophie Laguna Paperback RRP $32.99 A brilliant, haunting novel about a child navigating an often dark and uncaring world of male power and violence, in which grown-ups can't be trusted and comfort can only be found in nature. This compassionate and claustrophobic vision of a child in danger and a society in trouble celebrates above all the indomitable nature of the human spirit.

LIGHT AND SHADOW: MEMOIRS OF A SPY'S SON

THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR (UPDATED EDITION)

Mark Colvin Paperback RRP $24.99

Scott Pape Paperback RRP $29.95

Mark Colvin’s engrossing memoir takes you inside the coverage of major news events and gently navigates the complexity of his father’s double life.

Award-winning ABC journalist Tony Jones pays tribute to his friend in a postscript.

This book takes a baseball bat to the way you think about your money. Together, it steps out a simple, enjoyable plan that will make you financially bulletproof, regardless of your age, and regardless of your income.

Above all, this runaway bestseller gives you the freedom to tread your own path.

THE CLEVER GUTS DIET

Michael Mosley Paperback RRP $29.99 A revelatory journey through the gut, showing how junk food and overuse of antibiotics have wiped out many “good” gut bacteria, leading to a modern plague of allergies, food intolerances and obesity.

Scientifically proven ways to transform your gut and change the way you eat forever. Also available in December is The Clever Guts Recipe Book.

THE MINISTRY OF UTMOST HAPPINESS

Arundhati Roy Paperback RRP $32.99 The new novel from the Booker Prizewinning author of the monumental God of Small Things.

Told with a whisper, with a shout, with tears and with laughter, it is a love story and a provocation.

Prices listed in this catalogue as RRP refer to the publisher’s recommended retail prices. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of price and availability, these may be subject to change without notice by publishers. In most cases, any title not currently in stock can easily be ordered in at your request. All special prices and offers are valid from 13/11/17 to 31/1/18 unless otherwise stated or stock has sold out. ©Leading Edge Books 2017