1. The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton
2. Moment of Truth (Quarterly Essay 69) by Mark McKenna
3. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
4. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
6. On Borrowed Time by Robert Manne
7. The Three Brothers by Stephen E. Marantelli
8. Rather His Own Man by Geoffrey Robertson
9. Silent Invasion by Clive Hamilton
10. The Rúin by Dervla McTiernan

Our bestselling books of last week include Tim Winton’s blistering new novel (The Shepherd’s Hut), a poignant essay collection from leading public intellectual Robert Manne (On Borrowed Time), and a literary crime debut that our booksellers regard as a ‘must-read’ (The Rúin).

Last week also saw the launch of Stephen E. Marantelli’s The Three Brothers, which presents a behind-the-scenes peek into the rough and tumble world of nation building. It appears on our list this week, as does the latest Quarterly Essay from Mark McKenna, exploring how Australia is on the brink of momentous change.