
Allen & Unwin
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Sunderworld Extract
Read an extract from Sunderworld Vol: 1 The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs.

Allen & Unwin
11 min read
I'm Not Really Here Extract
Read an extract from I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough.


Allen & Unwin
3 min read
Kingpin and the Crooked Cop Extract
Read an extract from Kingpin and the Crooked Cop by Neil Mercer.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read
OUR FAVOURITES FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY LIST
A rundown of some our favourite books on the NYT best books of the 21st century list.

Ailsa Piper
3 min read
How Ailsa Piper came to be For Life again
Author Ailsa Piper on how writing For Life led her to find hope and inspiration in unexpected places.

Andra Putnis
3 min read
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.

Allen & Unwin
5 min read
Shirley Barrett on the Inspiration for Mrs Hopkins
Read a note from author Shirley Barrett about her book Mrs Hopkins.


Allen & Unwin
12 min read
By Any Other Name Extract
Read an extract from By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult.

Allen & Unwin
7 min read
Beyond Summerland Extract
A riveting story of redemption and retribution in a unique wartime setting.

Allen & Unwin
4 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
3 min read
Behind the Pages: A Quick Chat with Petronella McGovern
We chat with Petronella McGovern about her book The Last Trace.

Allen & Unwin
1 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Allen & Unwin are running an Illustrator Open Day for emerging or unpublished children’s book illustrators.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
5 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
4 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

Petronella McGovern
2 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).

Allen & Unwin
4 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
2 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
4 min read
Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett Extract
Read an extract from Mrs Hopkins - the final novel from Shirley Barrett.

Allen & Unwin
2 min read
All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash
Learn more about this wickedly funny and genuinely moving novel.