Farrell's Spring Reading Guide 2016

‘The Queen’, from Robert Thornton, The Temple of Flora , London, 1799 –1807, State Library of NSW – featured on cover of Planting Dreams by Richard Aitken (NewSouth Books)

The Independent Bookseller’s

Spring Reading Guide Reviews, Specials & Gift Ideas

Welcome to Our Reading Guide We are excited to share with you this

fantastic hand-picked selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s and gift titles coming out this Spring.

As an independent bookseller, we are motivated by a love of books and reading and we are proud of our great range, personalised service and loyal customers. If you don’t find what you are looking for on the pages of this guide, we’d be happy to help you find an alternative or place a special order.

Happy Reading!

Ghost Empire Richard Fidler Hardback RRP $ 39.99 In 2014, Richard Fidler and his son Joe made a journey to Istanbul. Fired by Richard's passion for the rich history of the dazzling Byzantine Empire - centred around the legendary Constantinople - we are swept into some of the most extraordinary tales in history. The clash of civilizations, the fall of empires, the rise of Christianity, revenge, lust, murder. Ghost Empire is a rare treasure: a beautifully written ode to a lost civilization, and a warmly observed fatherson adventure far from home.

Coming Soon The Boy Behind The Curtain Tim Winton Hardback RRP $ 45.00 3 October release, advance orders welcome The remarkable true stories of The Boy Behind the Curtain reveal an intimate and rare view of Tim Winton's imagination at work and play.

The Good People Hannah Kent Paperback RRP $ 32.99 27 September release, advance orders welcome The long awaited new book from award-winning Australian novelist Hannah Kent. The Good People is the follow up to her bestselling debut Burial Rites.

The Best Of Adam Sharp Graeme Simsion Paperback RRP $ 29.99 19 September release, advance orders welcome A novel about love, music and coming to terms with the past, from the author of the international bestseller The Rosie Project.

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The Writer's Room Charlotte Wood Paperback RRP $ 32.99 A brilliant resource for established and beginning writers and for passionate readers everywhere from a range of acclaimed and much-loved writers, lovingly compiled by the brilliant and insightful Charlotte Wood.

Charlotte's subjects are frank about the failures and successes, the struggles and triumphs of the writing life, and extremely generous in their revelations.

Not Just For This Life: Gough Whitlam Remembered Edited by Wendy Guest, Gary Gray Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Not Just For This Life commemorates and celebrates Gough’s life on what would have been his 100th birthday. Includes a foreword by Graham Freudenberg and reflections by Laurie Oakes, Anita Heiss, Geraldine Doogue, Don Watson, Patricia Hewitt, Nick Whitlam and Tim Soutphommasane.

In The Darkroom Susan Faludi Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The project began with a grievance, the grievance of a daughter whose parent had absconded from her life. So begins Susan Faludi's extraordinary inquiry into the meaning of identity in the modern world and in her own haunted family saga. From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Susan Faludi comes an astonishing confrontation with the enigma of her father and the larger riddle of identity consuming our age.

The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo Amy Schumer Hardback RRP $ 29.99 In just a few short years, Amy Schumer has become a huge movie star, writing and starring in Trainwreck, won awards for her comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, and was named by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people. Here is her story. Frank, fearless and so freaking funny.

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Faith Tim Costello Hardback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome In a world that is so often challenging, with events that cause us all to wonder what is going on, Tim Costello takes us on a journey through the notion of faith and how we all need to believe in something greater than ourselves, no matter what religious background we are from.

The Bad-Ass Librarians Of Timbuktu Joshua Hammer Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome To save precious centuries-old Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians in Timbuktu pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean's Eleven and Indiana Jones. An inspiring and entertaining account of the victory of art and literature over extremism together with heroic and ultimately successful effort to outwit Al Qaeda and preserve Mali's - and the world's - literary heritage.

A History Of Pictures David Hockney and Martin Gayford Hardback RRP $ 60.00 September release, advance orders welcome The making of pictures has a history going back perhaps 100,000 years.

Explored here by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, they privilege no medium, period, or style, but instead, in 16 chapters, discuss how and why pictures have been made, and insistently link ‘art’ to human skills and human needs.

Maticevski: The Elegant Rebel Mitchell Oakley Smith Hardback RRP $ 80.00 Toni Maticevski is one of Australia’s leading fashion designers. Maticevski: The Elegant Rebel showcases the collections and projects, featuring more than 200 images and illustrations, as well as contributions from respected editors, actresses, models and influencers, fashion lovers and Maticevski fans alike will covet this insightful and inspiring book.

Great Gift Ideas Nutshell Ian McEwan Hardback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Told from a perspective unlike any other, Nutshell is a classic tale of murder and deceit from one of the world’s master storytellers.

The duplicitous Trudy has betrayed her husband and plots with her new lover, but there is a witness: the inquisitive, nine-monthold resident of Trudy's womb.

The Muse Jessie Burton Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Odelle Bastien has struggled to find her place in 1960s London since arriving from Trinidad five years ago.

When she is offered a job as a typist at the Skelton Gallery, under the tutelage of glamorous and enigmatic Marjorie Quick, a lost masterpiece with a secret history is delivered to the gallery.

Dirt Road James Kelman Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome From Booker Prize-winning James Kelman comes a major novel exploring the brevity of life, the agonising demands of love and the lure of the open road. It is also a beautiful book about the power of music and all that it can offer. From the understated serenity of Kelman's prose emerges a devastating emotional power.

Truly Madly Guilty Liane Moriarty Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Clementine is haunted by regret. It was just a barbeque. They didn’t even know their hosts that well, and could so easily have said no. Now they can never change what happened that Sunday afternoon. Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One playful dog. It's an ordinary weekend in the suburbs. What could possibly go wrong?

Australian author

Behold The Dreamers Imbolo Mbue Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome New York, 2007: a city where the newly-arrived and the long-established jostle alike for a place on the ladder of success. And Jende Jonga, who has come from Cameroon, has just set his foot on the first rung. A powerful story of marriage, class, race and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Dear Mr M Herman Koch Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A hair-raising new tour de force from Herman Koch, Dear Mr M tells the dark tale of a writer in decline, a teenage couple in love, a missing teacher, and a single book that entwines all of their fates. With racing tension, sardonic wit, and a world-renowned sharp eye for human failings, Herman Koch once again spares nothing and no one in his gripping new novel, a barbed thriller suspending readers in the mysterious literary grey space between fact and fiction.

The Joyce Girl Annabel Abbs Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome James Joyce was her father. Samuel Beckett was her lover. This is her story. Set in Paris in the 1920s and 30s, this is a mesmerising fictionalisation of Lucia Joyce's life told for the first time.

Selection Day Aravind Adiga Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Manjunath Kumar is fourteen.

He knows he is good at cricket, that he fears and resents his domineering, cricket-obsessed father, and admires his brilliantly talented sibling. But there are many things about the world that he doesn't know... Sometimes it seems as though everyone else knows who Manju should be, except Manju himself.

Here I Am Jonathan Safran Foer Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome This is the story of a fracturing family in a moment of crisis. Over the course of three weeks in present-day Washington DC, three sons watch their parents' marriage falter and their family home fall apart. From the acclaimed author of Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

Titles marked with this symbol are available in Bolinda audio format

Blue Dog Louis de Bernières Hardback RRP $ 29.99 In this charming prequel to the muchloved Red Dog, Louis de Bernières revisits the moving story of the charismatic and entertaining dog who so many readers hold close to their hearts. Following a family tragedy, Mick is sent to the outback to live with his Granpa, where he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned. Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable as they take on the adventures offered by their unusual home, and the business of growing up, together.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Parts I & II (Special Rehearsal Edition) J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne Hardback RRP $ 45.00 The Eighth Story.

Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, comes a new play which revolves around Harry Potter's life 19 years later as an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic and the life of his youngest son Albus, as he struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted.

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New Fiction

Commonwealth Ann Patchett Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A powerful story of two families brought together by beauty and torn apart by tragedy, by the Orange Prize-winning author of Bel Canto.

It is 1964: Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating's christening party uninvited. Before the evening is out, Bert kisses Beverly Keating, his host's wife, and sets in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families.

In 1988, Franny Keating, now twenty-four, meets her idol, the famous author Leon Posen, and tells him about her family. She unwittingly relinquishes control over their story and the consequences will extend beyond her own life into those of her scattered siblings and parents.

The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The Underground Railroad, from prize-winning, bestselling author Colson Whitehead, is a magnificent, wrenching, thrilling tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South.

Bright, Precious Days Jay McInerney Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Acutely observed and brilliantly told, Bright, Precious Days dissects the moral complexities of relationships, while painting a portrait of New York as Obama and Clinton battle for leadership and the collapse of Lehman Brothers looms. A moving, deeply humane novel about the mistakes we make, persistence in struggle and love's ability to adapt and survive.

To The Bright Edge Of The World Eowyn Ivey Paperback RRP $ 32.99 From the internationally bestselling author of The Snow Child comes an extraordinary story of discovery and adventure. A husband and wife are tested by the different paths their society expects them to tread at the end of the nineteenth century, in the Alaskan landscape stunningly brought to life in The Snow Child.

Closed Casket Sophie Hannah Paperback RRP $ 29.99

Precious And Grace Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome

The Bertie Project Hardback RRP $ 34.99 Alexander McCall Smith Precious and Grace is the story about life at Botswana's leading No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, about being a detective, the complexities of human nature, as well as lessons about gratitude and obligation. Also available, The Bertie Project which catches up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street.

September release, advance orders welcome Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party at her mansion, but it is no ordinary gathering. As guests arrive, Lady Playford summons her lawyer to make an urgent change to her will – one she intends to announce at dinner that night. Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery. Special offer: Purchase a copy of Closed Casket and receive a FREE copy of Little Grey Cells: The Quotable Poirot. *While stocks last.

Text is celebrating the publication of their 100th Text Classic, iconic books from some of Australia and New Zealand’s best loved authors.

The Memory Stones Caroline Brothers Paperback RRP $ 27.99 The Memory Stones tells the story of the Disappeared, thousands of Argentinians who fell victim to the violent period of 1976. Depicting the despair and hope of one family as it seeks to rebuild after unimaginable loss, a sweeping, epic story of a family tragedy whose consequences echo throughout generations and the long dark shadow it leaves behind.

The Rules Of Backyard Cricket Jock Serong Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome The Rules of Backyard Cricket is a gripping literary crime novel about Australian masculinity, talent, fame and family in the tradition of Peter Temple’s Truth. With glorious writing harnessed to a gripping narrative, it observes celebrity, masculinity—humanity—with clear-eyed lyricism and exhilarating narrative drive.

Barbed Wire And Cherry Blossoms Anita Heiss Paperback RRP $ 32.99 A story about a love that transcends all boundaries, from one of Australia's best loved authors. 1944: Japanese soldiers break out of the POW compound near Cowra. Hiroshi escapes and shelters at Erambie Aboriginal mission. There, love blossoms with Mary, but how long can Hiroshi be hidden safely and their bond kept a secret?

To celebrate the publication of the 100th Text Classic, one lucky customer will have a chance to win a complete set of Text Classics, 100 titles

Rediscover these wonderful books by authors like Elizabeth Harrower, Madeleine St John, Randolph Stow and many more.

All classically priced at $12.95 each.

valued at $1295 The 100th Classic is a really wonderful but long overlooked novel, The Dyehouse

by Mena Calthorpe.

RRP $12.95

Also available: Text Classics Postcards Box Set: 100 collectible postcards featuring W.H. Chong’s iconic and original book covers. RRP $12.95

For your chance to win, simply purchase a book from this catalogue at your local independent bookseller, and tell us your favourite Australian classic and why.

Go to the competition page at www.indies.com.au to view full terms & conditions and enter your details. Competition closes 31/10/16.

Australian Literature Machines For Feeling Mireille Juchau Paperback RRP $ 29.95 September release, advance orders welcome The brilliant first novel of Mireille Juchau, author of the Miles Franklin–longlisted The World Without Us. In Machines for Feeling, Mireille Juchau displays all the poise and sensitivity that have brought her so much acclaim. This is a mesmerising novel about alienation, friendship, and the power of the imagination to endure.

The Fence Meredith Jaffe Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Gwen Hill has lived on Green Valley Avenue all her adult life. When her best friend and neighbour Babs dies, Francesca Desmarchelliers’ and her brood from inner-city Sydney move in next door. When Frankie proposes a fence between their properties, through Gwen's lovingly cultivated front garden, this as an act of war.

The Museum Of Modern Love Heather Rose Paperback RRP $ 27.99 September release, advance orders welcome A mesmerising literary novel about a lost man, New York film composer, Arky Swann, 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.

Skylarking Kate Mildenhall Paperback RRP $ 24.99 Kate and Harriet are best friends, growing up on an isolated Australian cape in the 1880s. The two girls share everything until one moment in a fisherman’s hut changes their lives forever. Inspired by a true story, Skylarking is a stunning debut novel about friendship, love and loss.

Wild Island Jennifer Livett Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A dazzling, modern recreation of a nineteenth century novel that ingeniously entwines Jane Eyre's iconic love story with Sir John Franklin's great tale of exploration and empire. A brilliant and historically accurate depiction of Van Diemen's Land society in the 1800s, as well as a vivid portrayal of the human cost of colonisation.

Lord Of The Darkwood Lian Hearn Paperback RRP $ 29.99 The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to live as an outlaw in the Darkwood.

Only Shikanoko can restore the preordained ruler to the Lotus Throne, and only one person can bring him back from the Darkwood.

Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles and savage battlefields, Lian Hearn's Tale of Shikanoko series draws to its thrilling conclusion.

Also available, the first instalment in the Tale of Shikanoko series, Emperor of the Eight Islands.

The Easy Way Out Steven Amsterdam Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Evan is a nurse, a suicide assistant. His job is legal . . . just. In this powerful novel, award-winning author Steven Amsterdam challenges readers to face the most taboo and heartbreaking of dilemmas.

Would you help someone end their life?

Treading Air Ariella Van Luyn Paperback RRP $ 24.99 In 1920s Queensland, Lizzie O’Dea wants to get away from her dad and the memories of her mum that haunt her. She meets attractive, war-scarred Joe and sees her chance to escape. But life with Joe isn’t what she dreamt it would be. Treading Air is the vivid tale of a young working-class rebel who clashed with the expectations of her world.

The Windy Season Sam Carmody Paperback RRP $ 29.99 From an impressive new voice in Australian literature, a novel where safe harbour seems always just out of reach. A young fisherman is missing from the crayfish boats in West Australian.

There's no trace of Elliot and younger brother Paul is the only one who seems to be active in the search.

Ruins Rajith Savanadasa Paperback RRP $ 27.99 A country picking up the pieces, a family among the ruins.

In the restless streets, crowded waiting rooms and glittering nightclubs of Colombo, five family members find their bonds stretched to breaking point in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan civil war. A stunning debut novel from a fresh voice in Australian fiction, for fans of Zadie Smith and Rohinton Mistry.

Music And Freedom Zoë Morrison Paperback RRP $ 32.99 I have no use for forgiveness, not yet. But other ideas like that, kindness, for example, I think that is fundamental.

Resurrection; I like that too. And love, of course, love, love, love.

A gripping and beautifully written love story of a woman who must embrace life again if she is to survive. Inspiring and compelling, it explores the dark terrain of violence and the transformative powers of music and love.

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Tell The Truth, Shame The Devil Melina Marchetta Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil is an irresistible novel about human identity, lost children and the nature of real love. With a cast of unforgettable characters and Melina Marchetta’s trademark social insight and wry wit, it’s a cracking fusion of suspense and heart-rending drama.

Part family saga, part crime fiction, and wholly unputdownable, Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil is a novel not to be missed, from one of Australia’s best-loved storytellers.

Blood Wedding Pierre Lemaitre Paperback RRP $ 29.99 A gripping standalone psychological thriller about marriage, manipulation and murder by the internationally bestselling author of Alex.

Sophie is haunted by things she can't remember, and visions from the past she’ll never forget. Her only hiding place is in a new identity, but Sophie is not the only one keeping secrets…

44 Days Michael Veitch Paperback RRP $ 32.99 In March and April 1942, RAAF 75 Squadron bravely defended Port Moresby for 44 days when Australia truly stood alone against the Japanese. This group of raw young recruits scrambled ceaselessly in their Kittyhawk fighters to an extraordinary and heroic battle, the story of which has been left largely untold until now. Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of this courageous squadron of Australian heroes.

Denny Day Terry Smyth Paperback RRP $ 34.99 Australia was once a dangerous and unforgiving place where outlaws ruled the roads and killers were hailed as heroes. It was here, in 1838, that one man’s uncompromising sense of justice changed history and shocked the world. Captain Edward Denny Day was Australia’s greatest lawman, yet few have heard of him. This is his story.

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Thrilling Reads Black Water Louise Doughty Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Moving between Europe during the cold war, California and the Civil Rights struggle, and Indonesia during the massacres of 1965 and the decades of military dictatorship that follow, Black Water is an epic novel that explores some of the darkest events of recent world history through the story of one troubled man.

Razor Girl Carl Hiaasen Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Key West is a small place, but there are criminal secrets buried everywhere…

The latest novel from comic crime genius and New York Times bestselling author, Carl Hiaasen. Outrageously funny, fast-paced and uniquely addictive, Razor Girl will keep you utterly gripped until the final page.

Nomad James Swallow Paperback RRP $ 29.99 The most explosive thriller you'll read all year.

Someone has betrayed your country and murdered your friends. You're the only suspect. And the only one who can stop them striking again… A pulse-racing terrorist thriller - perfect for fans of I Am Pilgrim, Bourne, 24 and Homeland.

The Black Widow Daniel Silva Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Gabriel Allon, art restorer, spy, and assassin, is about to become the chief of Israel's secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, ISIS detonates a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.

History & Military Les Parisiennes Anne Sebba Paperback RRP $ 32.99 How Parisian women loved, lived and died in the 1940s - under Occupation and then after Liberation, exploring the aftershock of the Second World War and the choices demanded. Les Parisiennes is a fascinating account of the lives of people of the city and, specifically, its women and young girls.

Hamilton Hume Robert Macklin Paperback RRP $ 32.99 While English-born soldiers, sailors and surveyors have claimed pride of place among the explorers of the young New South Wales colony, the real pathfinder was a native-born Australian.

Hamilton Hume uncovers his achievements and paints an intriguing and at times shocking portrait of colonial life, by the author of the bestselling SAS Sniper.

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Flagship Mike Carlton Hardback RRP $ 49.99 With his inimitable panache and flawless research, awardwinning Mike Carlton has created another engrossing exploration of a pivotal part of Australian naval history.

The riveting Flagship tells the story of the cruiser HMAS Australia II, the Pacific War on Japan, and of Australia, encompassing the era's fascinating naval and social history.

Convict Tattoos Simon Barnard Hardback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome Convict Tattoos is an utterly original work of Australian history, examining and illustrating the tattoos of convict men and women. Each convict's details, including their tattoos, were recorded when they disembarked, providing an extensive physical account. Simon Barnard has meticulously combed through those records to reveal a rich pictorial history.

True Stories No Man Is An Island Adele Dumont Paperback RRP $ 32.99 No Man Is An Island is a unique personal story that takes a humanitarian stance on immigration detention. It makes the issue of immigration detention accessible to far more interested Australians than newspaper articles. It is a vividly told story full of characters and humanity.

It is the story about immigration detention all Australians need to read.

The May Beetles: My First Twenty Years Baba Schwartz Hardback RRP $ 34.99 As a spirited girl in a loving Jewish family, Baba Schwartz lived a normal life in Hungary. But then, unspeakable horror. She lost her father to the gas chambers, yet she survived. Full of love amid hatred, hope amid despair, The May Beetles is sure to touch your heart.

Albanese Karen Middleton Paperback RRP $ 34.99 The moving personal story behind the very public political face of Labor’s Anthony Albanese, written with his cooperation. This is a moving story of a politician who really believes. It is the story not only of the tough game of politics from an insider who lives it, but also of family secrets and a mother’s sacrifices for her son.

Two Sisters: A True Story Ngarta Jinny Bent, Jukuna Mona Chuguna, Pat Lowe, Eirlys Richards Paperback RRP $ 24.99 The gripping true story of young Walmajarri sisters, Ngarta and Jukuna, pursued by two brothers on a murderous rampage during their exodus from the Great Sandy Desert. Set in a period of extraordinary change, this riveting tale includes an autobiography written in one of the world’s oldest living languages.

The Story Of Beatrix Potter Sarah Gristwood Hardback RRP $ 35.00 September release, advance orders welcome Beatrix Potter was a woman of contradictions.

A sheltered Victorian daughter who grew into an astute modern businesswoman, a pioneering conservationist, a talented artist and famous author. Special features throughout the book trace the creation of her most famous characters - including naughty Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Squirrel Nutkin.

Saltwater Cathy McLennan Paperback RRP $ 32.95 A gripping memoir meets crime, Saltwater tells the compelling story of one lawyer’s fight for justice amongst the beauty and violence of the tropical paradise of Townsville. When a major murder case lands on the desk of young graduate Cathy McLennan, she realises the truth is far more complex than she first thought.

Hack In A Flak Jacket Peter Stefanovic Paperback RRP $ 29.99 A startlingly honest account of war and terrorism from the frontline by Peter Stefanovic, one of Australia's leading journalists and foreign correspondents.

From flak jackets to tuxedos.

From funerals of world leaders and icons, to war zones and natural disasters. A life lived on camera, delivering the news wherever it happens, whatever the risk.

All This In 60 Minutes Nicholas Lee Paperback RRP $ 32.99 For more than thirty years Nicholas Lee was a cameraman on 60 Minutes, Australia's most respected and watched current affairs program. Often hilarious and revealing is this inside story of life on the road in IRA, Idi Amin's torture cells, refugee camps, war zones and into palaces and mud huts. A compelling, funny and utterly eye-opening read.

The Hate Race Maxine Beneba Clarke Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Suburban Australia.

Sweltering heat. Three bedroom blonde-brick.

Family of five. Beat-up Ford Falcon. Vegemite on toast. Maxine Beneba Clarke's life is just like all the other Aussie kids on her street. Except for this one, glaring, inescapably obvious thing.

From one of Australia's most exciting writers, and the author of the multi-award-winning Foreign Soil, comes The Hate Race: a powerful, funny, and at times devastating memoir about growing up black in white middle-class Australia.

Also available Carrying the World a collection of the best of Maxine Beneba Clarke’s poetry.

Brett Whiteley: Art, Life And The Other Thing Ashleigh Wilson Hardback RRP $ 49.99 The first authorised and definitive biography of one of Australia's most famous and infamous artists, this is a gloriously bright, readable, and revelatory work. When he died in 1992 Brett Whiteley left behind decades of ceaseless activity—some works bound to a particular place or time, others that are masterpieces of light and line. Written with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, and handsomely illustrated with classic Whiteley artworks, rare notebook sketches and candid family photos, this dazzling biography reveals for the first time the full portrait of a mercurial artist.

Freeing Peter Andrew Greste, Juris Greste, Lois Greste, Michael Greste & Peter Greste Paperback RRP $ 35.00 September release, advance orders welcome Immediately following the arrest of journalist Peter Greste, his family went to work on the campaign to free him, with an intensity that meant his plight was seldom out of the headlines. The process was by no means plain sailing, nor was there always agreement. In Freeing Peter, the Grestes’ speak frankly about the daily struggles they encountered.

Freeing Peter is an inspirational story about fortitude, resilience, and a highly functional family whose unity proved to be the saving of them.

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

A Child Of Books Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston Hardback RRP $ 27.99

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a signed print

September release, advance orders welcome

I am a Child of Books. I come from a world of stories, And upon my imagination, I float.

In this inspiring, lyrical tale about the rewards of reading and sharing stories, a little girl sails her raft 'across a sea of words' to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure. Elegant illustrations by Oliver Jeffers are accompanied by Sam Winston’s astonishing typographical landscapes, beautifully shaped from excerpts of children’s classics. Age: 5+ Purchase a copy of A Child of Books for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 signed prints. Go to www.indies.com.au for details.

Lovely Picture Books Pandamonia Chris Nixon & Chris Owen Hardback RRP $ 24.99 When visiting the zoo whatever you do, DON’T WAKE THE PANDA! One grumpy panda sets off a frenzy of wild partying: There’s grunting and growling and prancing and prowling, skipping and scowling and squealing and yowling, squeaking and squawking, snarling and snorting, hysterical howling and chaotic cavorting, all because of one grumpy panda. Age: 3+

Crusts Danny Parker & Matt Ottley (Illus) Hardback RRP $ 24.99 Jacob is just one of millions who won’t eat their crusts.

But he is one in a million when it comes to bright ideas. When tiny creatures from a distant crumbling planet seek Jacob’s help, he sets out to do what he can with his big box of uneaten crusts. Age: 3+

Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey Of A Mouse To The Moon Torben Kuhlmann Hardback RRP $ 27.99 September release, advance orders welcome One small step for a mouse; one giant leap for aviation! In Torben Kuhlmann's exquisitely illustrated new book we meet Armstrong the mouse – a furry aviator genius with eyes on the skies and passion to go where no one has gone before. Includes nonfiction history of human space travel. Ages 4+

City block Christopher Franceschelli Hardback RRP $ 21.99 September release, advance orders welcome Cityblock explores city life in an exciting and unique way. Divided into three sections—things that go, things to see, and things to eat—it features 24 different aspects of city living.

Age: 3+

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Steve Goes To Carnival Joshua Button & Robyn Wells Hardback RRP $ 24.95 Steve is a gorilla who lives at a zoo in Rio. In the evenings, he listens to jazz on the radio until he lifts the latch of his cage door and decides to join the carnival. A beautifully drawn, designed and dreamt story for all ages. Age: 3+

The Cat Wants Custard P Crumble Hardback RRP $16.99 Meet Kevin, the opinionated feline who is full of cat-titude. Kevin has a craving. He wants custard, and he wants it NOW! Follow the hilarious antics of a cat trying to get its human companion to give him what he wants, including the extreme length of using his own body to spell the word CUSTARD! Will he succeed? Age: 4+

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Feelings Libby Walden Hardback RRP $19.99 September release, advance orders welcome Explore a world of emotions with this stunning peepthrough picture book.

Richard Jones’ enchanting illustrations and the lyrical text make each and every feeling come to life to help children understand the emotions they experience. Each page focusses on a new emotion, from happiness to sadness, jealousy to embarrassment. Age: 5+

The Nose Pixies David Hunt & Lucia Masciullo (Illus) Hardback RRP $ 24.99 Oliver has a bad habit.

A very bad habit. He just can't keep his fingers out of his nose, which is a big problem for the tiny pixies who mine his 'nose gold' to keep their cities running. This is a book with a grossness that kids will love, and with a message that parents will adore. Age: 4+

Don't Call Me Bear Hardback RRP $16.99 Pig The Pug Collection Hardback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome

Aaron Blabey G’day my name is Warren, and I’ve got something to share…

Just because I’m furry doesn’t mean that I’m a bear. Warren the Koala is many things—a marsupial, cute and furry, a bit of a grump—but the one thing he’s not is a bear! Also by Aaron Blabey and to be released in September is the Pig the Pug Collection. Age: 3+

Goodnight Everyone Chris Haughton Hardback RRP $ 24.99 From the multi awardwinning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, comes the ultimate bedtime book. With sublime, starry night time scenes and an infectious yawny 'Good night' refrain, Chris Haughton creates a lulling bedtime read, perfect for parents and children to share together. Age: 0+

For Kids of All Ages With

Toad Delight Morris Gleitzman Paperback RRP $16.99 From Australia’s funniest and best-loved children's author comes a stirring saga of bravery, sacrifice and prime-time warts-andall adventure. Limpy, our favourite slightly-squashed cane toad, star of Toad Rage, Toad Heaven, Toad Away and Toad Surprise, is back in another epic wart-tingling adventure for upper primary school readers. Age: 8+

Weirdo, Book 7: Mega Weird Anh Do Paperback RRP $14.99 September release, advance orders welcome Life for Weir Do is MEGA BUSY! He’s planning on making MEGA bucks from the Street Garage Sale, plus he’s helping Bella write a winning song! And is that a dusty dino bone in the corner? It won’t be easy... but it will be funny! Age: 6+

Join Andy and Terry in their spectacular new 78-storey treehouse. They've added 13 new levels including a drive-thru car wash, a combining machine, a scribbletorium, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, Andyland, Terrytown, a high-security potato chip storage facility and an open-air movie theatre. Well, what are you waiting for?

Come on up! Age: 7+

The Bone Sparrow Zana Fraillon Paperback RRP $19.99 Subhi's imagination is as big as the ocean and wide as the sky, but his world is much smaller: he's spent his whole life in an immigration detention centre. The Bone Sparrow is a powerful, heartbreaking, sometimes funny and ultimately uplifting hymn to freedom and love. Age: 9+

The Super Lettering Book Samone Boss Paperback RRP $19.99 September release, advance orders welcome

The Super Lettering Book is BURSTING with themed alphabets, phrases and words to help you create EPIC posters, signs, greeting cards and school projects. Inside, super lettering artists share their secret tips, teaching you how to draw the best lettering styles, EVER. Age: 8+

September release, advance orders welcome Sam the budding alchemist will accompany Princess Evelyn on a world tour and keep her safe with a power-binding potion. Sam also needs to unlock her grandad's memories to save him and the family business. His stolen memories contain the recipe to a potion which many would kill to get hold of. The Potion Diaries, Book 1 in the series is available now. Age: 7+

Squishy Taylor In Zero Gravity Paperback RRP $12.99 Squishy Taylor And The Tunnel Of Doom Paperback RRP $12.99 September release, advance orders welcome

Ailsa Wild & Ben Wood (Illus) Squishy Taylor (real name Sita) is a cheeky 11-yearold who lives in an apartment with her dad, stepmum, twin step-sisters and half-brother, Baby.

The best thing about living in a huge apartment building is that there’s weird stuff galore going on! Whether it’s battling cranky Mr Hinkenbushel next door, spying on Boring Lady in the building opposite, or helping out her very own personal hero, Squishy Taylor is all over it! Check out the next two books in this blockbuster series! Age: 6+ Special Offer: Purchase a copy of one of the Squishy Taylor titles featured in the catalogue and receive a FREE pencil topper. *While stocks last.

The Curiositree: Natural World AJ Wood, Mike Jolley & Owen Davey Atlas of Animal Adventures Lucy Letherland, Rachel Williams & Emily Hawkins

Ella Diaries, Book 8: Worst Camp Ever!

Meredith Costain Paperback RRP $12.99 Ella’s arrived at school camp and she can’t wait for the FUN to begin! But then she discovers there are spooky noises outside every night, hair-raising camp activities to do, PLUS she has to share a cabin with scheming Peach Parker. How will Ella manage to avoid Peach’s pranks AND the petrifying Giant Swing for a WHOLE week? This is going to be the worst camp EVER! Age: 7+

the Potion Diaries, Book 2: Royal Tour Book 1: the Potion Diaries Amy Alward Paperbacks RRP $16.99 each

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The 78-Storey Treehouse Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Paperback RRP $14.99

Pixel Raiders, Book 2: Dragon Land Bajo&Hex Paperback RRP $12.99 September release, advance orders welcome Welcome to Level 2: Dragon Land—a game of quests, magic and epic dragon battles... Rip and Mei escaped Level 1, but they’re still trapped inside the virtual reality game and it’s only getting harder to stay alive! Also available, Pixel Raiders Book 1: Dig World. Age: 8+

Age guides are approximate. Ask for more personalised advice in-store.

September release, advance orders welcome

Hardbacks RRP $ 35.00 each Natural World explores and explains why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information charts.

Atlas of Animal Adventures collects together nature's most unmissable events from between the two poles, including epic migrations, extraordinary behaviours, and Herculean habits. Age: 5+

Ada Twist, Scientist Andrea Beatty Hardback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome Determined Ada Twist, with her boundless curiosity for science and love of the question “Why?,” is destined to join her classmates Iggy and Rosie. Ada embarks on fact-finding missions and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. Also available Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer.

Age: 5+

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Breathing Under Water Sophie Hardcastle Paperback RRP $19.99 An evocative and emotionally powerful debut novel of life, death and learning to breathe in between.

Ben and Grace Walker are twins. Always close, they hung out more than most brothers and sisters, surfing together for hours as the sun melted into the sea.

Then, one day, the unthinkable. The sun sets at noon and suddenly everything that was safe and predictable is lost. And everything unravels.

Age: 15+

Teen & YA The Diary Of William Shakespeare, Gentleman Jackie French Paperback RRP $16.99 The world knows the name of William Shakespeare.

This book reveals the man lover, son and poet.

Based on new documentary evidence, as well as textual examination of his plays, this fascinating book gives a tantalising glimpse at what might have been: the other hands that helped craft those plays, the secrets that must ever be hidden but - just possibly - may now be told.

Age: 12+

Words In Deep Blue Cath Crowley Paperback RRP $18.99 September release, advance orders welcome Henry Jones and Rachel Sweetie were best friends once, before Rachel moved to the sea. Now, she's back and working at the Howling Books bookstore, grieving for her brother Cal. She's looking for the future in the books people love, and the words that they leave behind. Age: 14+

September release, advance orders welcome A collection of 32 personal stories. The Book That Made Me is a celebration of the books that influenced some of the most acclaimed authors from Australia and the world. Inspirational.

Affecting. A book for book lovers! Age: 12+

The Boundless Sublime Lili Wilkinson Paperback RRP $19.99

The Road To Winter Mark Smith Paperback RRP $19.99

Ruby Jane Galbraith is an ordinary girl seeking peace in the wake of family tragedy. Her search leads her into a community that seems guided by love. And it's only after she's drawn into its web that she learns its sinister secrets.

A gripping YA novel about an ordinary girl who is seduced into a modern-day cult. Age: 14+

Twenty years ago, John Marsden's Tomorrow series captivated a generation of readers. Now, Mark Smith's The Road to Winter tells a thrilling, primal, twenty-first century story of courage in the Australian wilderness. Announcing an extraordinary new talent, The Road to Winter is an unforgettable novel about survival, honour, friendship and love. Age: 14+

Demon Road, Book 3: American Monsters Derek Landy Paperback RRP $19.99 September release, advance orders welcome Bigger, meaner, stronger, Amber closes in on her murderous parents as they make one last desperate play for power. Her own last hopes of salvation, however, rest beyond vengeance, beyond the abominable killers – living and dead – that she and Milo will have to face. This is the epic conclusion to the mind-blowing Demon Road series. Age: 14+

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The Book That Made Me Various Paperback RRP $19.99

The Seven Signs, Book 1: Skyfire Michael Adams Paperback RRP $7.99 September release, advance orders welcome The seven winners of the inaugural DARE Awards are thrust together on a lifechanging journey, to cross seven continents in seven days. But on the eve of their adventure, they receive The First Sign. Soon, all seven are battling an epic countdown to destruction. Can they stand together and solve The Seven Signs before their time is up?

Age: 10+

The Independent Bookseller’s Spring Reading Guide

Cook Up Neighbourhood Hetty McKinnon Paperback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome After uprooting her beloved Arthur Street Kitchen from Sydney’s Surry Hills and relocating to Brooklyn, NYC, Hetty McKinnon is back, with a second cookbook that is equally sure to delight and inspire. Neighbourhood takes its cues from Community and ventures a little bit further. These salad and sweets recipes are inspired by many different places, journeying from Brooklyn to the greater Americas, the Mediterranean, Asia, France, Australia and many other places around the world for inspiration.

The Forest Feast Gatherings Erin Gleeson Hardback RRP $ 49.99 September release, advance orders welcome Lushly illustrated with hundreds of watercolor drawings and photographs, The Forest Feast Gatherings is the perfect companion to the original and an inspiring reference for anyone who wants to share good food with good friends in Erin Gleeson’s irresistible style.

Simplissime Jean-François Mallet Hardback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome Learn to cook classic French cuisine the easy way with this French bestseller from professionally trained chef Jean-François Mallet. Each of the 160 recipes in this book is made up of only 2-6 ingredients, and can be made in a short amount of time. It's no surprise that this book has been selling a copy every ten seconds in France.

Nordic Light Simon Bajada Hardback RRP $ 49.99 In this new Nordic style, vegetables and their method of preparation are paramount - though, of course, meat does still feature - and recipes are more about light, clever, clean, simple, modern and delicious food. Simon's stunning photography and styling is a standout feature, with landscape shots featuring the seasons.

a Feast

Non-Fiction

Alimentari Linda Malcolm Softcover RRP $ 39.99

Life John Brockman Paperback RRP $ 24.99

Full of cafe and deli favourites, Alimentari recipes are perfect for sharing and entertaining with friends and family.

It’s where Mediterranean meets Middle Eastern, and where delicious, wholesome ingredients and accessible techniques combine to create the perfect book for home cooking. Think incredible salads, beautiful breakfasts and dinners for entertaining.

Science’s understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history. Ranging from the origin of life to the surprising science of superorganisms, from the promise of biotechnology to the rising threat of lethal viruses, Life, edited by John Brockman and Edge.org (“the world’s smartest website” —The Guardian), presents original ideas from the horizons of biology, genetics, evolutionary theory, and beyond.

The Field Guide to Australian Produce Ewan McEoin Hardback RRP $ 60.00 September release, advance orders welcome Thoroughly researched and beautifully designed, The Field Guide to Australian Produce showcases the most progressive and respected producers at the heart of Australia’s vibrant food industry. This guide will tell the stories of the people growing and producing the most interesting and unique food products with integrity and sustainability in mind.

The Palomar Cookbook The Palomar Hardback RRP $ 39.99

Skeleton School: Dissecting The Gift Of Body Donation Andrew McMillen Paperback RRP $ 29.95 September release, advance orders welcome Would you donate your body to science? Award-winning journalist Andrew McMillen gains unprecedented access into one of Australia’s leading medical schools and follows medical students as they dissect their fellow humans to learn anatomy. His investigation challenges readers to think again about death and about the remarkable gift of body donation.

The Memory Code Lynne Kelly Paperback RRP $ 32.99

September release, advance orders welcome The debut cookbook from award-winning restaurant The Palomar brings together more than 100 delicious recipes influenced by the rich cultures of Southern Spain, North Africa and the Levant.

The Palomar Cookbook is your guide to recreating the intense and evocative flavours of an exotic elsewhere in your own kitchen.

Lynne Kelly has discovered that a powerful memory technique used by the ancients can unlock the secrets of the Neolithic stone circles of Britain and Europe, the ancient Pueblo buildings in New Mexico and other prehistoric stone monuments across the world. We can still use the memory code today to train our own memories.

Milk Made Nick Haddow Hardback RRP $ 55.00

A Brain For Life Nicola Gates, PHD Paperback RRP $ 29.99

Milk. Made. is an elegant and comprehensive tour of the art of cheese-making and eating - from selecting cultures, to the practises of production that cross continents and right through to the best recipes to enjoy them. Includes 60 recipes such as croque monsieur, beetroot and feta tart, sour cream scones, and many more.

Neuropsychologist Nicola Gates draws on cuttingedge research to explain the amazing roles our health and fitness, as well as mental activity, play in brain health. By making simple lifestyle changes we can keep our brains strong as we age and reduce our risk of dementia.

The Hidden Life Of Trees Peter Wohlleben Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome In this international bestseller forester and author Peter Wohlleben draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to reveal the ways in which trees are like human families and communities: tree parents nurture their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with the sick, and even warn each other of impending dangers.

With their newfound understanding of the complex life of trees, readers will never be able to look at a walk in the woods the same way again.

Atlas of Improbable Places Travis Elborough Hardback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome A journey into the world's lost cities, remote corners and extraordinary environments.

Accompanied by stunning, unique illustrations, this is the world and its obscurities, displayed like never before. From deserted cities and strange settlements to remote islands and underground labyrinths, An Atlas of Improbable Places uncovers our planet's most unique, intriguing and often unknown places.

A Brief History Of Everyone Who Ever Lived Adam Rutherford Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome In this captivating journey through the expanding landscape of genetics, Adam Rutherford reveals what our genes now tell us about history, and what history tells us about our genes. This is a demystifying and illuminating new portrait of who we are and how we came to be.

Forces Of Nature Brian Cox & Andrew Cohen Hardback RRP $ 39.99 ‘What is motion?’ ‘Why is every snowflake different?’

‘Why is life symmetrical?’

Professor Brian Cox uncovers some of the most extraordinary natural events on Earth and in the Universe and beyond. A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the new BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.

Gifts, Reviews, Specials

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Planting Dreams: Shaping Australian Gardens Richard Aitken Hardback RRP $ 49.99

Bruce Postle: At The Track Bruce Postle: Entertainers Bruce Postle Softcovers RRP $ 29.99 each

The Chaser'S Australia The Chaser Paperback RRP $ 24.99

September release, advance orders welcome Waratah or wattle? Chrysanthemum or rose?

Planting Dreams celebrates the artistry and imagination that have shaped Australian gardens.

Respected garden historian Richard Aitken explores the environmental and social influences that have helped produce our unique gardening culture – from Indigenous land management and the earliest European garden at Farm Cove, to the potted plants and besser-block screens of modernist design and beyond. Showcasing a stunning and intriguing mix of paintings, sketches, photographs and prints.

You’ll never look at this country the same way after you’re done with The Chaser’s Australia.

As densely filled with jokes as Australia is with flies, this is a book with bite, deftly skewering every element of Australian life, whether it’s our increasingly mediocre politicians, scandal-prone sports stars or our unparalleled drinking culture. Nothing is sacred — not even the nation’s love of chicken salt.

Entertainers presents around 150 of Bruce Postle’s greatest images capturing the local and international acts that have lit up Australian showbiz for half a century. At the Track showcases 155 images from events at racetracks across the country, displaying all the colour and character of horseracing in Australia. Special Offer: Purchase a copy of Bruce Postle: Entertainers and receive a FREE Hallmark Card. *While stocks last.

Halliday Wine Companion 2017 James Halliday Paperback RRP $ 39.99

The Bee Friendly Garden Doug Purdie Paperback RRP $ 39.99 September release, advance orders welcome Bees are our most important pollinators and they are in decline the world over. They love to live in urban environments but conventional gardens are scaring the good bugs away. The Bee Friendly Garden is a guide for all gardeners great and small to encouraging bees and other good bugs to your green space.

Completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information.

In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine’s closure, alcohol content and price.

The Best Things In Life Are Free Lonely Planet Hardback RRP $ 29.99 Lonely Planet’s The Best Things in Life are Free is packed full of moneysaving tips, tricks and recommendations for the best-value sights and experiences around the world.

Featuring over 60 major cities it promises to help any traveller on a budget make the most of their trip.

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Children’s & YA

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The Dry by Jane Harper

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Notes on an Exodus by Richard Flanagan

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The World's Worst Children by David Walliams

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The Last Painting of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith

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Everywhere I Look by Helen Garner

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Charlie and the War Against the Grannies by Alan Brough

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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

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Dying: A Memoir by Cory Taylor

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Barkskins by Annie Proulx

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The Memory Code by Lynne Kelly

3 Super Good Skills (Almost): Tom Gates, Book 10

by Liz Pichon

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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

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The Road to Ruin by Niki Savva

4 Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic by Anita Heiss & Adam Goodes & Michale O'Loughlin

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My Brilliant Friend: Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante

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Talking to My Country by Stan Grant

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The Course of Love by Alain de Botton

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Penguin Bloom by Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive

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LaRose by Louise Erdrich

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The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley

6 The Treehouse Fun Book by Jill Griffiths & Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton

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The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood

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The Hidden Oracle: The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan

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Clementine Rose and the Paris Puzzle by Jacqueline Harvey

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The Bad Guys Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

10 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling

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 10/8/16 to 31/10/16 unless otherwise stated or stock has sold out.