

Andra Putnis on The Power of Intergenerational Storytelling
Author of Stories My Grandmothers Didn't Tell Me Andra Putnis, pens a piece for us about the creation of her novel.

Andra Putnis
3 min read


Shirley Barrett on the Inspiration for Mrs Hopkins
Read a note from author Shirley Barrett about her book Mrs Hopkins.

Allen & Unwin
5 min read


By Any Other Name Extract
Read an extract from By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult.

Allen & Unwin
12 min read


Beyond Summerland Extract
A riveting story of redemption and retribution in a unique wartime setting.

Allen & Unwin
7 min read


3 Things You & Your Kids Need to Know About AI
Here are 3 common questions about AI answered by Dr Matt Agnew!

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


Behind the Pages: A Quick Chat with Petronella McGovern
We chat with Petronella McGovern about her book The Last Trace.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


Allen & Unwin Illustrator Open Day 2024
Allen & Unwin are running an Illustrator Open Day for emerging or unpublished children’s book illustrators.

Allen & Unwin
1 min read


Death in the Air Extract
The White Lotus + Knives Out + Crazy Rich Asians = Death in the Air - a devilishly entertaining debut novel from Ram Murali.

Allen & Unwin
5 min read


The Books You've Been Waiting For
All the must-read books are just about to start hitting shelves, so here are the ones to have at the top of your list right now!  Â

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


Meet Betty - The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern
Author of The Last Trace Petronella McGovern introduces us to Betty, a real character in a fictional thriller (but not what you expect).

Petronella McGovern
2 min read


Hurdy Gurdy by Jenny Ackland Extract
Read an extract of Hurdy Gurdy - the powerful new novel from the author of Little Gods.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


School Holiday Books
Check out these great book recommendations to help keep the kids entertained!

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Craig Silvey's Runt is coming to the big screen in September
Runt the beloved bestseller by Craig Silvey is coming to cinemas. Get your first look at the trailer here!

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett Extract
Read an extract from Mrs Hopkins - the final novel from Shirley Barrett.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash
Learn more about this wickedly funny and genuinely moving novel.

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Finding Beauty and Hope while Writing about Dark Things with Jenny Ackland
Author Jenny Ackland pens a piece for us about the process of writing their novel, Hurdy Gurdy.
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3 min read


The Honeyeater by Jessie Tu extract
Read the first chapter of the new novel from the author of A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing.

Allen & Unwin
6 min read


Q&A with Kristina Ross
We chat to the winner of The Australian/Vogel’s Award for Young Writers 2024.

Allen & Unwin
6 min read


A Hunger of Thorns Extract
Read an extract from A Hunger of Thorns by Lili Wilkinson.

Allen & Unwin
10 min read


The Boy from the Mish Extract
Read an extract from The Boy From the Mish by Gary Lonesborough.

Allen & Unwin
9 min read






