Christmas Gift Guide 2017

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BEST OF CHRISTMAS 2017 All the best books from your local independent bookstore

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FIRST PERSON

FORCE OF NATURE

THE LIFE TO COME

SAGA LAND

Richard Flanagan Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Jane Harper Paperback RRP $ 32.99

Michelle de Kretser Paperback RRP $ 32.99

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

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 is back. As he delves into the disappearance, it seems some dangers may run far deeper than anyone knew.

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. Profoundly moving as well as wickedly funny, The Life to Come will strike to your soul from author of Questions of Travel, winner of the Miles Franklin Award.

A LONG WAY FROM HOME

IN THE MIDST OF WINTER

WORKING CLASS MAN

Peter Carey Paperback RRP $ 32.99

Isabel Allende Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Jimmy Barnes Hardback RRP $ 49.99

Australia’s master novelist and Booker prize winner takes us on the race of a lifetime. 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.

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. This is a rich and intense novel of an imagined history of desire, ambition and dashed dreams, and a portrait of one unforgettable woman.

A beautifully crafted, multi-generational novel of struggle, endurance and friendship against the odds. Amid the biggest Brooklyn snowstorm in living memory, an unexpected friendship blossoms between two people who thought they were deep in the winter of their lives.

It’s a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. 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.

THE NUMBER GAMES

BURKE & WILLS Peter FitzSimons Hardback RRP $ 49.99

Adam Spencer Paperback RRP $ 34.99 Australia’s funniest mathematician is back with another bumper book of number games and trivia. Featuring hundreds of numerical quizzes and puzzles – plus countless hilarious and fascinating maths-based stories – this is the perfect Christmas gift and the ultimate brain work-out for readers young and old!

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.

Australian author

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.

MYTHOS: THE GREEK MYTHS RETOLD Stephen Fry Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, 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.

THE BEST OF THE BEST Surfi ng Australia Hardback RRP $ 39.99 A beautifully designed collection featuring the best Australian surfing photographers.

From the drama of Shipsterns to the cyclonic fury of an east coast low; sunrise at Cloudbreak and rainbows at Teahupo’o, this is an awe-inspiring collection of award-winning photographs showcasing all the energy, beauty and drama of the ocean.

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FANTASTIC FICTION 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.

ORIGIN Dan Brown Hardback RRP $ 39.99 The spellbinding new Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code. In order to evade a tormented enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon must navigate labyrinthine passageways of hidden history marked only by enigmatic symbols. Langdon uncovers the clues that will bring him face-to-face with a world-shaking truth that has remained buried – until now.

CORNERSMITH: SALADS AND PICKLES Alex ElliottHowery and Sabine Spindler Hardback RRP $ 39.99 From the award-winning 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.

MAGGIE’S RECIPE FOR LIFE Maggie Beer; Professor Ralph Martins Paperback RRP $ 39.99 Maggie Beer 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. The time to start cooking and eating this way is now!

ATLANTIC BLACK

THE BOAT RUNNER

THE MIDNIGHT LINE

A.S. Patric Paperback RRP $ 29.95

Devin Murphy Paperback RRP $ 24.99

Lee Child Paperback RRP $ 32.99

A haunting new novel from the winner of the Miles Franklin. New Year’s Eve 1939. 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.

Beginning in the summer of 1939, The Boat Runner tells the little-known story of two young Dutch boys who were thrust into the Nazi campaign, as well as the brave boatmen who risked everything to give Jewish refugees safe passage to land abroad.

Jack Reacher is back, in a new chilling, deadly adventure by bestselling author Lee Child. He’s still shaken by the recent horrors of Make Me, and now The Midnight Line sees him set on a raw and elemental quest for simple justice.

Best advice: don’t get in his way.

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

THE BURDEN OF LIES

Monica McInerney Paperback RRP $ 32.99

Brendan Mathews Paperback RRP $ 32.99

Richard Beasley Paperback RRP $ 29.99

The Trip of a Lifetime is a big, bold, beautiful book about the light and dark times of life, and all the wonders in between. Moving from the Clare Valley of South Australia to the lush Irish countryside, this is a delightful, emotional story about a colourful and huge-hearted family that you’ll want to call your own.

From the priceless opening scene of a shameless Irish charmer posing as a Scottish lord on a luxury liner bound for New York, this rollicking tale of love, blackmail and betrayal takes you captive - and doesn’t let go. Unforgettable characters, fabulous storytelling and a rollicking good time are in store!

Cook up a Feast AT MY TABLE

FEASTS

Nigella Lawson Hardback RRP $ 49.99

Sabrina Ghayour Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Nigella Lawson is a champion of the home cook and here celebrates the food she loves to cook. The recipes are warming, comforting, and inspirational, from new riffs on classic dishes to adventures in a host of new dishes and ingredients. Over a hundred relaxed, achievable and delicious recipes; enjoy the food that Nigella shares day-to-day at her table.

MR & MRS WILKINSON’S HOW IT IS AT HOME Matt Wilkinson & Sharlee Gibb Hardback RRP $ 49.99 A window on the buzzy, creative, sometimes chaotic home world of acclaimed chef Matt Wilkinson and his partner, cook Sharlee Gibb. This is food for people aspiring to prepare healthy, seasonal food, whether it be for family, friends, special occasions or evenings of mid-week craziness.

In Feasts, the highly anticipated follow up to the awardwinning Persiana & bestseller Sirocco, Sabrina Ghayour presents a delicious array of Middle-Eastern dishes from breakfasts to banquets and the simple to the sumptuous. Enjoy menus and recipes for celebrations and occasions, such as summer feasts, quick-fix feasts and brunch.

THE VEGETABLE Caroline Griffiths & Vicki Valsamis Hardback RRP $ 49.99 The essential collection of 130 plant-based recipes featuring fresh flavours and exciting combinations that will delight anyone looking to eat more vegetables. Recipes for dishes large and small as well as sauces and pickles, the perfect companion for simple dinners and feasts with friends alike. Created by Australian authors.

Cocaine.

Construction.

Corruption. The unholy trinity of Sydney. Maverick lawyer Peter Tanner gets more than he bargained for as he tangles with craven bent banks and a client who can’t talk, with danger lurking far too close to home. Bestseller Richard Beasley’s latest sharp-edged, gritty Peter Tanner thriller.

RIVER COTTAGE: MUCH MORE VEG! Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall Hardback RRP $ 45.00 Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall ramps up the veg content, delivering over 175 new recipes bursting with freshness and flavor. In typical Hugh style, the recipes are easy, utterly foolproof and delicious.

All but a handful are gluten-free, and at least half the dishes require 20 minutes (or less) hands on work time. The perfect gift for anyone wanting to eat more veg!

THE TIVOLI ROAD BAKER Michael James Hardback RRP $ 60.00 In The Tivoli Road Baker, pastry chef Michael James and his team share the knowledge that goes into creating standout bread and pastries.

The mission is to make these recipes accessible for those new to the art while also including tips, ideas and inspiration to challenge skilled cooks and bakers.

NON-FICTION & TRUE LIFE STORIES SHINE LIKE IT DOES Toby Cresswell Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Ultra-shy INXS front man, poseur wannabe, chameleon, promiscuous sex god? This warm, heartfelt biography, casts aside hype and stereotypes to reveal the real Michael Hutchence.

How an insecure vocalist from Sydney’s northern suburbs grew into an accomplished lyricist and ultimately, a despairing wanderer in search of real home and family.

MEMOIRS Mike Willese Hardback RRP $ 44.99 In his long-awaited autobiography legendary Australian journalist Mike Willesee tells the greatest story of all - his own. Memoirs is an epic look at an extraordinary life lived in, behind and beyond the headlines.

ALL THE BURNING BRIDGES

BARNEY GREATREX

Steve Bisley Paperback RRP $ 32.99

Michael Veitch Paperback RRP $ 35.00

Wine bars and strip clubs. Girls with flowers in their hair. Lust, and the best music the world has ever heard.

In this sensory and poetic sequel to his acclaimed memoir, Stillways, actor Steve Bisley reflects on loving, losing, wrecking and running – the bridges burned – since leaving the family farm.

CAROLINE CHISHOLM: AN IRRESISTIBLE FORCE Sarah Goldman Hardback RRP $ 39.99 A fresh, spirited and engaging biography of a fascinating and influential woman who was absolutely instrumental in shaping modern Australia – but whose influence and importance has largely been forgotten.

200 WOMEN

THE FOUR

Geoff Blackwell & Ruth Hobday Hardback RRP $ 60.00

Scott Galloway Paperback RRP $ 35.00

This extraordinary book about equality is founded on 200 original and diverse interviews with women from around the world answering the same five fundamental questions. Women who will educate and inspire us, teach us empathy, and bring positive change. With stunning photographs, this is an important, beautiful object to treasure.

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are the four most influential companies on the planet. Everyone thinks they know how they got there. Everyone is wrong. For all that’s been written about the Four over the last two decades, no one has captured their power and success as insightfully as Scott Galloway.

The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero Barney Greatrex, from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter. Awarded the French Legion of Honour, for seventy years he said almost nothing of his service. Now, he finally reveals his truly great Australian war story to bestselling author Michael Veitch.

HOW TO BE HUMAN New Scientist Hardback RRP $ 39.99 What is it that makes us human?

Is it language, imagination, morality, or is it that we cook and wear shoes? Or perhaps we are less human than we think…

This is everything you need to know about being human: an eye-opening, illustrated handbook about being human.

THE SECRET LIFE OF WHALES Micheline Jenner Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Marine biologist Micheline Jenner reveals the unknown world of these giants of the deep. Enlightening and eye-opening, The Secret Life of Whales taps into Jenner’s world-leading research and infectious enthusiasm for these magnificent creatures.

THE 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.

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.

THE HARBOUR LIVING THE 1960s

APOLLO

Noeline Brown Paperback RRP $ 39.99

Zack Scott Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Pull on your knee-high boots and miniskirt and step back into the decade that didn’t just swing; it twisted, romped and screamed. TV celebrity and doyenne of stage and screen Noeline Brown takes us into the smoke-filled bars and cafes, the pastel lounge rooks and boardrooms of 1960s Australia. For a generation of Australians, it was the most important decade of their lives.

Apollo is an extraordinary visual history of the story of the iconic Apollo space missions and moon landings.

Using beautifully designed infographics, it takes us through all the astonishing facts and figures, as well as some quirky little-known details. If you like space, this book is for you.

100 NASTY WOMEN OF HISTORY Hannah Jewell Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Compiled and written by BuzzFeed writer Hannah Jewell, 100 Nasty Women of History contains 100 fascinating and brilliantly written stories about history’s bravest, baddest but little known ‘nasty’ women from across every century, race and continent, united in the fact that they were all a bit ‘nasty’.

Scott Bevan Hardback RRP $ 49.99 The ultimate story of Sydney Harbour - a city’s heart and a country’s soul.

No matter who we are or where we’re from, we see the harbour and we feel good. A beautiful, authoritative and meditative journey, that transports us from cove to cove to gather the harbour’s stories, past and present, from boat builders, to artists, divers, historians and environmentalists, from signs of ancient life to the submarine invasion by the Japanese.

MORE GREAT GIFTS FENCES OF AUSTRALIA

MAGNUM ATLAS: AROUND THE WORLD IN 365 PHOTOS FROM THE MAGNUM ARCHIVE

Jack Bradshaw Hardback RRP $ 24.99 Jack Bradshaw traces the history of Australia’s fences in words and pictures. From stone to post and rail, from the utilitarian to the sculptural, a well-built fence is a thing of beauty and a monument to workmanship. These practical but symbolic structures are part of the story of Australia.

Magnum Photos

Katie Blackburn

David Bowden Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Hardback RRP $19.99

Celebrating Magnum’s photographic excellence in this captivating book, readers will travel around the globe with the world’s finest photographers through 365 images. Each country is represented in three or four images.

A favourite festive poem is given a brilliant tipsy twist. ‘Twas the Nightcap Before Christmas is the perfect Christmas gift for harassed parents everywhere.

YOU CAN’T SPELL AMERICA WITHOUT ME

Bruno Vincent

FIVE GO DOWN UNDER

Alec Baldwin, Kurt Andersen Paperback RRP $ 34.99

Sophie Hamley Hardbacks RRP $19.99 each

Political satire as deeper truth: Donald Trump’s presidential memoir, as recorded by two world-renowned Trump scholars, and experts on greatness generally. Until Donald Trump publishes his account of his entire four or eight or one-and-a-half years in the White House, the definitive chronicle will be this hilarious and irreverent book.

CULTURE TRAILS

ONE ENCHANTED EVENING Charlotte Smith Hardback RRP $ 35.00 Every woman knows a dress can hold a lifetime of memories, or transport you back to just one enchanted evening. A delightfully illustrated gift book about the clothes that shape our lives, and their magical ability to transform the wearer in an instant. Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of One Enchanted Evening and receive FREE some gorgeous wrapping paper. *While stocks last.

THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

PARIS: THROUGH A FASHION EYE

Lonely Planet Hardback RRP $ 34.99 Hemingway’s Cuba, jazz in New Orleans, Aboriginal art: whether it’s music, literature, art or cinema, there’s something for everyone in Culture Trails.

We present ideas and itineraries for 52 weekends of culture heaven, packed with expert recommendations, maps and advice on how to get there and where to stay.

GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Hardback RRP $ 49.99

FIVE AT THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

In the new Enid Blyton for grown-ups, Five at the Office Christmas Party, join the Famous Five as they set out to give the best office Christmas party ever. Then in Five Go Down Under, the Five go on their greatest adventure yet - a trip Down Under for some gap year fun.

‘TWAS THE NIGHTCAP BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Megan Hess Hardback RRP $ 29.99 Paris is a must-see on every fashionlover’s list. But where to visit, and what to do? Filled with stunning, detailed illustrations by Megan Hess, Paris: Through A Fashion Eye takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places to play, shop, sleep and eat in the City of Lights.

ADAM SPENCER’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! Adam Spencer & Roy Chen (Illus) Hardback RRP $ 24.99 Adam Spencer’s 12 Days of Christmas is a cute, clever and distinctly Australian take on the classic Christmas carol. Featuring a postie who has to deliver 12 ever-more bizarre Christmas gifts, the book will delight with its funny rhymes, stunning illustrations ... and cheeky maths! Age: 3+

Olinka Vištica, Dražen Grubišic Hardback RRP $ 39.99 Collected here are 203 of the best, funniest, most heart-warming and thought-provoking pieces that offer an irresistible experience of human connection from the tiny museum that has become an international phenomenon. It’s a poignant celebration of modern love, and a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost.

For the Kids ONE CHRISTMAS WISH

Katherine Rundell & Emily Sutton Hardback RRP $ 24.99 It’s Christmas Eve and Theo - left at home with a babysitter - sees an oddlooking star out of his window and decides to make a wish for some company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready for adventures… A classic in the making, this gorgeous picture book celebrates the magic of Christmas. Age: 5+

A look at 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand. David Bowden’s entertaining text describes the routes, the major features of interest along the way and any special technical details about the locomotive or the track.

MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS: HIDDEN TREASURES Adrian Besley Hardback RRP $ 59.99 Monty Python’s Flying Circus: Hidden Treasures is the complete, authorised history of Monty Python, with bits in. Never before has the story of the Pythons been so brilliantly told, in words, rare and unseen photographs and fascinating examples of removable and on-the-page facsimile memorabilia.

WINE DOGS AUSTRALIA: THE LEUNIG EDITION Craig McGill & Susan Elliott Hardback RRP $ 35.00 Wherever good wine is made, you’re likely to find a dog scouting the tasting room or winery. Wine Dogs Australia: The Leunig Edition features over 130 wineries across Australia with stunning photos of their loyal pooches. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with a foreword and cartoons by legendary Australian artist Michael Leunig.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN ILLUSTRATED J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay (illus) Hardback RRP $ 59.99 This stunning fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban brings breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters.

Fizzing with magic, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike. Age: 7+ Purchase a copy for your chance to WIN a copy of the Deluxe Editions of Books 1 & 2. For details go to the Competition page at www.indies.com.au.

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