Two country weddings, fifty years apart ? and the miracle of second chances. In the tiny Tablelands township of Burralea, Flora Drummond is preparing to play in a string quartet for the wedding of a v
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba. Dame Nellie Melba was a soprano singer. She was the first c
Can talented showjumper Chloe face her fears and make the impossible possible at the Academy? Turning down her place at The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was one of the hardest things Chloe Humphr
Having walked more than 3,000 miles from Trafalgar Square to Morocco, Paula Constant finds herself at the westernmost edge of the Sahara Desert?and the brink of sanity?Sahara is the story of Paula's s
Away from his restaurant kitchens what George Calombaris really loves to cook is the food he grew up with, food that is made with love and designed to be shared. In his exciting cookbook, George share
The New Punk is not about moving towards the future. It is about your life right now, impatiently standing still. Fact: Bad people do bad things. In the new age of money, drugs, and instant satisfacti
The new medical rural romance from bestselling author and midwife Fiona McArthur "The right people turn up in your life at the right time if you let them." Sienna Wilson is living her dream
A fun, heartwarming series about the puppies who train to become Guide Dogs and the families who help raise them. Guide Dog puppy Goldie has been with the Agresta family since she was eight weeks old.
Ellyse is bursting with excitement—she's been invited to try out for a new youth soccer academy along with her friends Hu and Jamie. Could this be the start of something big? Fingers crossed! But that
Wait a minute, Earth isn't meant to be pink, and have three moons. The Contrast family just wanted to return home after their five minutes of fame living on the moon for the ultimate reality televisio
A firsthand account of the shearing sheds of the 1950s and 1960s. The son of a shearer, Alan Blunt spent his teenage years in the woolsheds. As his father labored, Alan would imagine himself opening t
Marli is staying with her dad in Melbourne, and missing her friends. Then she discovers a mystery—a crumbling, abandoned mansion is to be returned to her family after 90 years. Marli sneaks into the l
When Sergeant Ben Fulton’s family joins him on a cruise ship holiday, Ben, Josh, Maddie, and Nan travel in luxury among the islands of the Caribbean while Caesar is in quarantine. But a gang who have
Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother. Uh oh.A book about love (and war) from the award-winning author of Pearl Barley
A Life?on Pittwater?takes the reader on a memorable trip to this beguiling place and presents all aspects of its distinctive way of life. There is Susan's lovely home with its gorgeous verandah; the l
"Starfish who surf together stick together." It was Ace who wrote that in Kia, Georgie, and Micki's blue booklets on the last day of camp. Yet it's Ace who's ended up ruining everything?ending the Sta
In a series of journeys acclaimed Aussie?author Don Watson set out to explore the nation that has influenced him more than any other. Traveling by rail gives Watson a unique and seductive means of pee
For bewitching goddesses in the prime of their lives, here are tips to stay looking foxy and hip. In our youth-saturated world, it can be tricky to get the aging-gracefully thing absolutely right. Hel
Sometimes a lady just needs to know the most flattering lipstick for her skin tone, or how to correctly use sunscreen, or a very quick hairstyle to conceal her unwashed hair. And there's no reason
It’s 1929, and a man named Howard Lasseter claims to have found a massive gold reef in Central Australia. In the excitement that follows, he attempts to find it again. On his journey across the
Poppy is thrilled that her best friend Sarah is finally coming to visit Starlight Stables—but it soon becomes clear that Sarah doesn’t share Poppy’s love of horses and riding. When a
In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a chance to catch up with friends, but it seems all is no
A fun, heartwarming series about the puppies who train to become Guide Dogs and the families who help raise them. Lachie Byrnes is proud to be helping his parents raise Meg, a Guide Dog puppy. After l
On paper, Nick has settled into life at the National School of Football. He’s made the rep squad and is a starting member of the inaugural Cannon’s team. However, living in the shadow of his famous f
Samantha X is not your typical hooker. She’s the wrong side of 35, has two kids, and counts dining at her local pizzeria as a wild night out. Career-wise, Samantha had it all: writing for Australia’s
It is often said that no country is more important to Australia than Indonesia. Yet the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran is just the latest in a long line of crises that have marred relat
A year after the death of the man who abducted her, Sergeant Jill Jackson has been promoted and is stronger than she’s been in years. With the promotion comes a transfer to a task force targeting gang
Born in New Zealand in 1967 and raised in Australia, Keith Urban has unlikely roots for one of the world’s biggest country music stars. His success is undeniable: to date he has sold more than five mi
At 47, Jonathan Brewster is leading a successful life until he wakes up at dawn bursting for the toilet, urinates blood, and ends up waiting eight hours in the?ER before he sees a doctor. Urologist Mo
It is German-occupied Poland in 1942 and Jewish lives are at risk. Nazi soldiers order young boys to pull down their trousers to see if they are circumcised. Many are summarily shot or sent to the cam
On February 10, 2017, there was a sentencing hearing for murder in the Victorian Supreme Court. The young woman in the dock, who sat quietly with her hands in her lap, had pale skin and light-brown ha
Twirly-whirly! Queen Emerald has invited Pearlie to visit all the Park Fairies of the world. From ice-skating in New York to a fashion show in Paris and a glittering New Year party in Beijing, there i
After a recent trip to his homeland, Australia's best-loved French chef, Manu Feildel, was inspired by a way of life that values the quality of food, and the importance of sharing it around a tabl
It's 1864 . . . and Poppy, disguised as a boy, has escaped from the aboriginal mission at Bird Creek near Echuca. Her dream is to find her brother Gus, who ran away to pan for gold. But traveling
This is the life story of Father Bob Maguire – a rare behind-the-scenes look at the much-loved "people's priest". The enigmatic champion of the down-and-out was shaped by a lonely childhood in poor ci
Ellyse is dying to start touch footy again—touchdowns are the best! But with homework piling up and training every night of the week, is it all getting too much to handle? It looks like Ellyse is goin
Now available in paperback, Matthew Lloyd was born into a football family, and it was clear early in his career that he had the ability to surpass his father's legacy. For a while it looked he would h
It is 44 BC and the rival powers of Rome are driving the republic to a violent end. A soothsayer foretells that the young Tiberius Nero, if he is wed to his cousin, the darkly beautiful Livia Drusilla
It’s early 1918, and the fate of World War I hangs in the balance. The Bolsheviks have seized power in Russia, meaning that one million of the Kaiser’s soldiers can be transferred to the W
A person is defined by the secrets they keep. Adam Kulakov likes his life. He’s on the right side of middle age; the toy company he owns brightens the lives of children around the world; and he has mo
