1. Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman
2. The White Queen – One Nation and the Politics of Race (Quarterly Essay 65) by David Marr
3. Earthly Remains by Donna Leon
4. Prussian Blue by Philip Kerr
5. The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
6. The Dry by Jane Harper
7. The Thirst by Jo Nesbo
8. A Writing Life by Bernadette Brennan
9. First, We Make the Beast Beautiful by Sarah Wilson
10. Who’s Afraid of International Law? edited by Raimond Gaita and Gerry Simpson

Crime fiction dominates our list of bestselling books with new books from heavyweights Donna Leon, Philip Kerr and Jo Nesbo all arriving in-store last week. Jane Harper’s Australian literary thriller of last year, The Dry, also continues to win over new readers. This terrific novel is now available in a smaller format for just $16.99.

Looking to non-fiction, three important and timely reads about today’s political climate are also top sellers from last week.

In Utopia for Realists Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that ideas such as universal basic income, a 15-hour work week, open borders and a world without poverty can become a reality in our lifetime. In The White Queen, David Marr examines the rise of One Nation and explores the power of fear in Australian politics. And in _, noted authorities explore ways in which international law constitutes a certain way of talking and being – one that might have both ameliorative and malign effects.