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Christmas cut-off dates

The festive season is nearly upon us! Please note our cut off dates for guaranteed orders by December 24th. If you know what you want for Christmas, get your orders… Read More

Dreaming in French by Vanessa McCausland

This intriguing narrative unfolds in alternate voices. The first chapter opens in the first person in the voice of Saskia who immediately tells us that she has a secret past:… Read More

What we are reading

The Portable Door by Tom Holt It takes a little while to reach the part in this book that gives rise to the title, but once protagonist Paul Carpenter finds… Read More

Awards, News

Each year, the Miles Franklin Literary Award goes to a stand-out novel that explores Australian life. This year’s winner is Bodies of Light, establishing Jennifer Down as one of the youngest winners in… Read More

Awards, News

CBCA Shortlist 2022

The Children’s Book Council of Australia was established in 1945, and has been supporting quality Australian children’s literature ever since. Each year the Council selects books, for toddlers through to… Read More

Awards, News

Indie Book Awards 2022 Winners

The Indie Book Awards celebrate Independent Booksellers’ support of Australian literature. Each year the Indie booksellers nominate their favourite books across six categories, chosen for their contributions to our nation’s… Read More