Biographies & NON-FICTION Here and Now Paul Auster and J.M. Coetzee Paperback RRP $ 27.99 Although Paul Auster and J.M. Coetzee had been reading each other's books for years, the two writers did not meet until February 2008. Not long after, Auster received a letter from Coetzee, suggesting they begin exchanging letters on a regular basis and, God willing, strike sparks off each other. Here and Now offers an intimate and often amusing portrait of these two men as they explore the complexities of the here and now and is a reflection of two sharp intellects whose pleasure in each other's friendship is apparent on every page.
GURRUMUL Robert Hillman Hardback RRP $ 65.00 May release, advance orders welcome
The behind-the-scenes story of one of Australia’s most inspiring music stories – Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. The book will offer a rare insight into the creative world of Gurrumul and his music. Accompanying the stories are over 150 images and a 15-track CD of unreleased mixes.
The Good Life Hugh Mackay Paperback RRP $ 29.99 May release, advance orders welcome
What makes a life worth living? A good life is not measured by security, wealth, status, or levels of happiness but by our capacity for selflessness and our willingness to connect with those around us. A book that will start conversations, ignite arguments and possibly change the way we live.
Earthmasters Clive Hamilton Paperback RRP $ 24.99 What if there were a magic bullet to fix our ailing planet? What if it meant seizing control of Earth's climate? Clive Hamilton investigates the huge risks of reaching for desperate measures to save the planet, explains the science accessibly and uncovers the worrying motives of those promoting them.
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Sarah Turnbull
Paperback RRP $ 29.99 May release, advance orders welcome Having shared her story in her bestselling memoir, Almost French, Sarah Turnbull has had more than her fair share of dreams come true. While she went on to carve out a life in Paris with Frederic, there was still one dream she was beginning to fear might be impossible – starting a family together. Then out of the blue an opportunity to make a dramatic change offers a new beginning - and new hope. Leaving behind life in the world’s most romantic city was never going to be easy. But it helps when your destination is another paradise on earth, Tahiti. SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase a copy of All Good Things FREE and receive a FREE copy of Caleb’s Crossing by Book Geraldine Brooks. *While stocks last.
A Double Spring
Father Bob
Juliet Darling Hardback RRP $ 24.99
Sue Williams Paperback RRP $ 29.99
May release, advance orders welcome
May release, advance orders welcome
Raw and beautifully told, this is the story of Juliet Darling's year of devastating grief after her partner was murdered by his schizophrenic son. It is also a story of the power of love. A Double Spring is about powerlessness and grief, families and friendship, fear and trust, and anger and love.
The life story of outspoken Catholic priest, Father Bob Maguire. A man of passion, creativity and humour; he is part Billy Connolly, part angry Old Testament prophet and part compassionate Mother Theresa. But he has a unique combination of traits and in each he is a risk taker.
THE GOD ARGUMENT A.C. Grayling
Paperback RRP $ 29.99 There has been a bad-tempered quarrel between defenders and critics of religion in recent years. Both sides have expressed themselves acerbically because there is a very great deal at stake in the debate. This book thoroughly and calmly examines all the arguments offered in support of religious belief, and does so in full consciousness of the reasons people have for subscribing to religion, and the needs they seek to satisfy by doing so. And because it takes account of all the issues, its solutions carry great weight. The God Argument is the definitive examination of the issue, and a statement of the humanist outlook that recommends itself as the ethics of the genuinely reflective person.
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Night Games: Sex, Power and Sport
Three Crooked Kings
Anna Krien Paperback RRP $ 29.99
Matthew Condon Paperback RRP $ 29.95
May release, advance orders welcome
Krien offers a balanced and fearless look at the dark side of footy culture. What does a young footballer do to cut loose? At night, some play night games involving women. These games sometimes involve consensual sex, but sometimes they don't, and sometimes they fall into a grey area.
'It was the genius of the system… From day to day you didn't know who was on the take or not. You didn't know who you could trust.' This is the shocking true story of Queensland and how a society was shaped by almost half a century of corruption.