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Australian fiction
18 Dec 2024

Thick books to (finally!) read on your holidays

Featuring Juice by Tim Winton, Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright, Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan and more.

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Art
17 Dec 2024

2024 art & design highlights

There are some amazing art and design books to highlight this year. From Australian art history, portraiture, still-life and First Nations art, to the most influential Australian photographer of the 20th century and Melbourne's midcentury modernists, there is a wealth…
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Young adult
17 Dec 2024

The Teen Advisory Board’s favourite books of 2024

Featuring I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma, Happy Place by Emily Henry, A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang and more.

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International fiction
16 Dec 2024

Beach reads to pack for your holiday

It's finally summer here in Australia! So it's time to pull out the swimwear, grab your oversized hat and sunnies and head to the beach. But I know what you're thinking: 'what will I possibly read as I laze in…
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Nonfiction
15 Dec 2024

2024 cookbook highlights

Featuring At Nonna's Table by Paola Bacchia, Chae by Jung Eun Chae, Easy Wins by Anna Jones, Konbini by Brendan Liew & Caryn Ng, RecipeTin Eats: Tonight by Nagi Maehashi, and more.

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Young adult
13 Dec 2024

Relive your favourite concerts with these books

For the past year Australia has been busy, with artist after artist bringing their world tours to our stadiums and arenas. From hosting the biggest grossing tour in history, to first-time visitors to Australia and to some returning after years…
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Nonfiction
13 Dec 2024

Great gifts for people you don’t know that well

Whether you got the one name in Secret Santa you were hoping not to pull, someone in your family has a new partner you know absolutely nothing about, or there's one person in your friend group that you still can't…
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Nonfiction
13 Dec 2024

2024 memoir highlights

2024 has seen an abundance of wonderful memoirs, amongst them many standouts from Australians including journalists, chefs, TV and radio personalities, and esteemed authors. We have curated a selection of thought-provoking and inspirational local and international books which will have…
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Australian fiction
12 Dec 2024

Our November 2024 bestsellers

Usurping Sally Rooney's throne at number one this month is Helen Garner's first new work in a decade The Season, a tender portrayal of the relationship between grandmother and grandson, and of that moment on the cusp of adulthood…
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Kids
11 Dec 2024

Our November 2024 children’s and young adult bestsellers

At the top of the list for November is the latest diary from everyone's favourite Wimpy Kid! Following closely behind is an instant favourite from the duo behind The Green Sheep, Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. And coming in…
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Kids
11 Dec 2024

2024 picture book highlights

Is there anything more special than sharing a beautiful picture book with the children in your life? We don't think so. This year has delivered many beautiful new books, it was hard to stick to just fifteen titles for this…
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Australian fiction
11 Dec 2024

2024 historical fiction highlights

From England's Bloody Assizes to a pub in Fitzroy, from a Japanese brothel to the centre of power in the Soviet Union – these gripping works of historical fiction span continents and centuries, giving readers a powerful glimpse into fascinating…
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