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Book cover of Kate Morton’s The Shifting Fog, with birds and willow branches on a pastel sky, on a dark green background.

Book cover of Kate Morton’s The Shifting Fog, with birds and willow branches on a pastel sky, on a dark green background.

A letter from Kate Morton to readers of The Shifting Fog

Read a letter penned by Kate Morton about the 20th anniversary edition of The Shifting Fog.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Collage of colorful book covers on a cream background, including Before You Knew My Name, Lenny’s Book of Everything, and Somebody’s Land.

Collage of colorful book covers on a cream background, including Before You Knew My Name, Lenny’s Book of Everything, and Somebody’s Land.

Voting for ABC Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown is open!

Cast your votes now to decide on Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Book cover of Just Like the Night by Michael Caleb Tasker on a green background, with dark sailboat art and gold text.

Book cover of Just Like the Night by Michael Caleb Tasker on a green background, with dark sailboat art and gold text.

Meet Michael Caleb Tasker author of Just Like the Night

In our debut spotlight series, we introduce you to your next favourite authors. This month, meet Michael Caleb Tasker!

Allen & Unwin

4 min read

A collage of colorful book covers, including The Modern Dad, Falsely Convicted, and Cock-a-doodle Moo?, on a blue background.

A collage of colorful book covers, including The Modern Dad, Falsely Convicted, and Cock-a-doodle Moo?, on a blue background.

Father's Day Recommendations from the experts!

We've got insider intel this year on what makes the perfect bookish gift for Father's Day.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Several book covers by Mariana Enriquez, Sayaka Murata, and Hiromi Kawakami arranged on a green background.

Several book covers by Mariana Enriquez, Sayaka Murata, and Hiromi Kawakami arranged on a green background.

The joy of reading translations: Women in Translation Month

Check out our list of book recommendations for Women in Translation Month!

Anabel

3 min read

A paperback book cover reading Just Like the Night by Michael Caleb Tasker on a beige background.

A paperback book cover reading Just Like the Night by Michael Caleb Tasker on a beige background.

Michael Caleb Tasker on criminals, grifters and noir

Michael Caleb Tasker on why he writes about criminals and villains despite not really liking them ...

Michael Caleb Tasker

3 min read

Evonne Goolagong Cawley to publish memoir this Christmas

Evonne Goolagong Cawley to publish memoir this Christmas

Evonne Goolagong Cawley to publish memoir this Christmas

Learn more about the new memoir by Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Only Ever Evonne.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Several book covers on green background, including Helen of Nowhere, The End of Everything, and May We Feed the King.

Several book covers on green background, including Helen of Nowhere, The End of Everything, and May We Feed the King.

The Booker Prize 2026 Longlist

A look at our books included on The Booker Prize 2026 Longlist you should be checking out!

Allen & Unwin

1 min read

Book cover of Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins on a dark background, showing a spiral staircase and bold white title.

Book cover of Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins on a dark background, showing a spiral staircase and bold white title.

Joanna Jenkins on why Potts Point was the perfect setting for a murder mystery

Read an piece penned by Bad Neighbours author Joanna Jenkins.

Joanna Jenkins

3 min read

Collage of self-help book covers, including The Seeker and the Sage, The Courage to Like Yourself, and Drained, in pastel tones.

Collage of self-help book covers, including The Seeker and the Sage, The Courage to Like Yourself, and Drained, in pastel tones.

International Self-Care Day Books

Check out these great book recommendations inspired by International Self-Care Day!

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover of The Nowhere Boy by Anne Cleary on dark teal background, with a child on a forest road, evoking a lonely mood.

Book cover of The Nowhere Boy by Anne Cleary on dark teal background, with a child on a forest road, evoking a lonely mood.

A note from Anne Cleary author of The Nowhere Boy

Read a letter from The Nowhere Boy author Anne Cleary.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Pink book cover of The Followers by Maree Spratt on a yellow backdrop, with a hooded figure and phone; bold, modern mood.

Pink book cover of The Followers by Maree Spratt on a yellow backdrop, with a hooded figure and phone; bold, modern mood.

Maree Spratt on how girlhood is having a moment

Read a piece from The Followers author Maree Spratt on girlhood.

Maree Spratt

4 min read

Coral book cover of Contrapposto by Dave Eggers stands against a mustard-yellow wall and floor, with black line art and bold text.

Coral book cover of Contrapposto by Dave Eggers stands against a mustard-yellow wall and floor, with black line art and bold text.

Contrapposto: A big, ravishing novel about a love that lasts a lifetime

Our fabulous Head of International Agencies, Letitia Davy, shares with us what she loves about the latest Dave Eggers novel, Contrapposto.

Letitia Davy

2 min read

Book cover of Rottenheart by Kat Dunn, with yellow title, skull, flowers, and dark green background.

Book cover of Rottenheart by Kat Dunn, with yellow title, skull, flowers, and dark green background.

A letter from Kat Dunn author of Rottenheart

Kat Dunn touches on the origins of her queer, gender-swapped reimagining of Hamlet.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Pink book cover of The Followers by Maree Spratt, showing a woman taking a selfie and text about reinvention and Alice Pung.

Pink book cover of The Followers by Maree Spratt, showing a woman taking a selfie and text about reinvention and Alice Pung.

Meet Maree Spratt author of The Followers

In our debut spotlight series, we introduce you to your next favourite authors. This month, meet Maree Spratt!

Allen & Unwin

7 min read

Collage of colourful book covers, including Brave Like Bunji, Good Young Men, The Australian Wars, and Come Home, Bigibila, on a teal background.

Collage of colourful book covers, including Brave Like Bunji, Good Young Men, The Australian Wars, and Come Home, Bigibila, on a teal background.

Sharing Stories this NAIDOC Week

Check out these fantastic First Nations stories this NAIDOC Week.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Yellow book with tear-shaped design on teal backdrop. Title: Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves. Minimalist feel.

Yellow book with tear-shaped design on teal backdrop. Title: Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves. Minimalist feel.

Ben Reeves on how Death ended up with main character energy

Read a piece from Ben Reeves, author of Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book titled Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern on a green pedestal. Cover features woman’s face and dramatic text highlights.

Book titled Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern on a green pedestal. Cover features woman’s face and dramatic text highlights.

Petronella McGovern talks Every Time She Wakes

What if one decision changed the course of your whole life? Petronella McGovern shares the inspiration for her twisty new thriller.

Petronella McGovern

2 min read

Book cover on a gold surface featuring a smiling woman, vibrant farm scene, and text: "Maya Linnell, Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm."

Book cover on a gold surface featuring a smiling woman, vibrant farm scene, and text: "Maya Linnell, Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm."

Maya Linnell's scone recipe from Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm

Bake some scrumptious scones courtesy of Maya Linnell's Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book titled "Detention" by Ralph Jackman. White cover with red graphic. Text: "A rookie teacher. The toughest prison school in Australia."

Book titled "Detention" by Ralph Jackman. White cover with red graphic. Text: "A rookie teacher. The toughest prison school in Australia."

From Sports Reporter to Prison Teacher: What Ralph Jackman Wasn’t Prepared For

Read a piece from Ralph Jackman, author of Detention.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

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