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Discover our latest new release fiction and nonfiction books.
Bob Woodward
Chosen by WATERSTONES as one of their BEST POLITICS BOOKS of 2024
Two-time Pulitzer prize winner Bob Woodward tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars - Ukraine, the Middle…
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Tim Winton
An epic novel of determination, survival, and the limits of the human spirit. This is Tim Winton as you’ve never read him before.
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Terry Deary
From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, this is a witty, whistlestop tour through the history of Britain (for grown ups).
Michael Connelly
Rene Ballard will need Bosch and his daughter to help bring down her enemies-this is Michael Connelly at his compelling best.
Julian Baggini
An exploration of how we grow, make, buy and eat our food around the world that proposes a global philosophy of food; from the Sunday Times bestselling author of How…
Victoria Granof
A love letter to the iconic and often over-the-top desserts of Sicily, gorgeously styled and endearingly written by Victoria Granof, one of the great tastemakers in the food world.
Hannah Grace
A special collector's hardback edition of the beloved bestseller and TikTok sensation. Featuring an exclusive bonus chapter and sprayed foil edges!
"You're my favorite," I whisper, leaning in to kiss…
Jane Gazzo
I Hear Motion is a celebration of the Aussie bands we loved: Models, Machinations, Wa Wa Nee, Real Life, Kids in the Kitchen, Do-Re-Mi, Koo De Tah, Eurogliders, Boom Crash…
David Grossman
A hundred and fifty years of conflict. What does that do to a person's soul, to the spirit of a nation? To both the occupied and the occupier?
Daisy Johnson
A triumph of contemporary horror from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author, this collection of short stories will haunt you long after you turn the final page
Gina Chick
Gina Chick, the inaugural winner of Alone Australia, tells the story of her extraordinary, indomitable life in one of the most powerful, moving memoirs you will ever read.
Ben Mims
Whether enjoyed at breakfast, with afternoon tea, on holidays, or as a late-night snack, cookies are a universally beloved treat.
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Gareth Gore
A thrilling expose recounting how members of Opus Dei - a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect - pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of…
Malcolm Gladwell
Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and…
Ben Shewry
An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the…
Rick Astley
The official autobiography from singer, songwriter and musician Rick Astley.
Josh Bornstein
Josh Bornstein asks how our major corporations have come to exercise repressive control over the lives of their employees, and explores what can be done to repair the greatest threat…
Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst, the Booker Prize-winning author of The Line of Beauty, brings us a dark, luminous and wickedly funny portrait of modern England through the lens of one man’s acutely…
Lauren Keegan
An atmospheric, original, folkoric mystery set in a remote Lithuanian beekeeping community in the 16th century, from debut author Lauren Keegan. For fans of Hannah Kent's Burial Rites and Kate…
Ann Liang
A love story that transcends time and place.
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Bill Bailey
In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way.
Florence Given
From the bestselling, record-breaking author Florence Given a fully illustrated guide on how to fall in love with your life
Mackenzie Arnold, Emma Kemp
Australia's own 'Minister of Defence', Mackenzie Arnold, shares the inspiring story of the winding road that led to her becoming the Matildas top goalkeeper, including the magical World Cup run…
Katarina Cermelj
The Elements of Baking is the definitive guide to making any recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan or even gluten-free vegan
Alexei Navalny
The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.
Trevor Noah, Sabina Hahn (illus.)
From the author of the #1 bestselling Born a Crime comes an illustrated fable for all ages.
Karl Ove Knausgaard, Martin Aitken (trans.)
The third novel in global bestseller Knausgaard's astonishing new Morning Star series. Experience a major literary universe in the making...
Paolo Giordano, Antony Shugaar (trans.)
After losing the future he imagined for himself, a writer sets out in search of connection and purpose at a tipping point with climate change and global conflict, in this…
Jessica Anthony
Mad Men meets On Chesil Beach. One unseasonably hot Sunday in November 1957, Kathleen Beckett, wife of insurance salesman Virgil Beckett - climbs into a swimming pool and refuses…
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Alice Zaslavsky
Turn everyday veg into something extraordinary, with this collection of the tastiest and most satisfying salad recipes from the Queen of Veg, Alice Zaslavsky.
Louise Erdrich
A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event; gorgeous and heartrending, The Mighty Red is a triumph.
Ian Rankin
The highly anticipated brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin
Melanie Cheng
In her unforgettable new novel, Victorian Premier's Literary Award-winner Melanie Cheng has created this year's literary masterpiece.
Paula Hawkins
The global No.1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train invites you into her most suspenseful and powerful thriller yet.
Patricia Cornwell
The thrilling new Kay Scarpetta mystery from the worldwide bestseller
Stephen Fry
Odyssey is the story of Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his way home from fighting in the Trojan War. His journey takes ten years - on the high…
Patrick Pound, Catlin Langford, Daniel Boetker-Smith
Very little about the photobooth experience has changed since its inception in the early twentieth century. There is a particular charm to its inherent simplicity and repetition. The framing is…
Sophie Kinsella
From Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story - by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming - of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and…
G.T Karber
The Murdle puzzle phenomenon comes to Australia with fifty new mysteries that challenge you to find whodunit, where and why!
Nadine Ingram
Nadine Ingram’s latest book features 50 utterly original, natural and romantic cakes that belong at the heart of every celebration. Her reliable cake recipes are written with the precision of…
Clare Wright
In this engaging narrative, Wright follows the story of petitions on bark created by the Yirrkala community in Arnhem Land in 1963, protesting bauxite mining on traditional lands.
Kasey Chambers
A book of inspirational stories drawn from Kasey Chambers' life and remarkable music career.
Noni Hazlehurst
An icon. A household name. One of our best-loved actors. Noni Hazlehurst is finally telling a story of her own.
Nikki Gemmell
An explosive, contemporary literary thriller from international bestselling author Nikki Gemmell - Wing is Lord of the Flies meets Picnic at Hanging Rock meets Promising Young Woman.
Rupi Kaur
A deluxe 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling poetry collection milk and honey
Isabella Hammad
An outstanding and moving essay on the Palestinian struggle, Edward Said and the power of narrative
Alex Miller
A powerful and perceptive novel from two-time Miles Franklin Award winner Alex Miller.
Graeme Macrae Burnet
The Booker-nominated author of Case Study and His Bloody Project brings us a clever and intriguing mystery, set in a small French town and featuring the troubled Chief Inspector Georges…