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Bosch is back! Start reading The Hollow by Michael Connelly

Bosch is back! Start reading The Hollow by Michael Connelly

Bosch is back! Start reading The Hollow by Michael Connelly

Read an extract from The Hollow by Michael Connelly.

Allen & Unwin

4 min read

Angled collage of colorful thriller and horror book covers on a green background, including Exit 8, Hunger Stone, Ghost Month, and Dead Husband Cookbook.

Angled collage of colorful thriller and horror book covers on a green background, including Exit 8, Hunger Stone, Ghost Month, and Dead Husband Cookbook.

Reads to Get Under Your Skin This Halloween

If you're looking for a chilling read this Halloween season, this is the perfect article for you!

Shannon

3 min read

Book cover of Partita by Barbara Kingsolver with red and gold vertical stripes on a teal background.

Book cover of Partita by Barbara Kingsolver with red and gold vertical stripes on a teal background.

Our exclusive Q&A with Pulitzer and Women's Prize winning author Barbara Kingsolver

We interview the brilliant Barbara Kingsolver about her latest novel Partita.

Allen & Unwin

5 min read

Yellow book cover of Bonnie Garmus’s novel Peck & Peck, with a typewriter and small seated figure, on a dark teal background

Yellow book cover of Bonnie Garmus’s novel Peck & Peck, with a typewriter and small seated figure, on a dark teal background

A letter from global bestselling author Bonnie Garmus on Peck & Peck

Read a letter by Bonnie Garmus about her latest novel Peck & Peck.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover of London Station by David McCloskey on a dark green background, with Tower Bridge and bold yellow title.

Book cover of London Station by David McCloskey on a dark green background, with Tower Bridge and bold yellow title.

David McCloskey on what spy thrillers get wrong about the spy business

London Station author David McCloskey pens an article about real spy business.

David McCloskey

3 min read

Book cover of Partita by Barbara Kingsolver on a yellow backdrop, with red vertical stripes and bold white text.

Book cover of Partita by Barbara Kingsolver on a yellow backdrop, with red vertical stripes and bold white text.

Start reading the next book from Barbara Kingsolver, Partita

Read an extract of Partita by the Pulitzer and Women's Prize winning author Barbara Kingsolver.

Allen & Unwin

5 min read

Pattern of colorful book covers reading On the Calculation of Volume and Solvej Balle, on a teal background.

Pattern of colorful book covers reading On the Calculation of Volume and Solvej Balle, on a teal background.

Join the On The Calculation of Volume Read-Along!

Ready to dive back into the world of On The Calculation of Volume?

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover of The Pools by e. lockhart, with a blue moonlit pool, birds, and icy stones on a teal background.

Book cover of The Pools by e. lockhart, with a blue moonlit pool, birds, and icy stones on a teal background.

Start reading the next book from E. Lockhart

Read an extract from The Pools by E. Lockhart.

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

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 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

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

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 cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

Book cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

A Reader’s Guide to The Midnight Train: Every Book Mentioned

Books mentioned in The Midnight Train by Matt Haig to add to your TBR.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

Book cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

The Midnight Train: Meeting Wilbur at the End of His Story

Read an extract from The Midnight Train by Matt Haig.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Book titled "Ironwood" by Michael Connelly on a light-colored surface. The cover shows a coastal landscape with mountains and a plane.

Book titled "Ironwood" by Michael Connelly on a light-colored surface. The cover shows a coastal landscape with mountains and a plane.

Start reading Ironwood by Michael Connelly

Read an extract from Ironwood by Michael Connelly.

Allen & Unwin

5 min read

Cartoon book cover titled "Koalas in Capes" features koalas in superhero costumes. Bright blue background with stars and bold text.

Cartoon book cover titled "Koalas in Capes" features koalas in superhero costumes. Bright blue background with stars and bold text.

Q&A with Koalas in Capes author Terrie Chilvers

Read a Q&A with Terrie Chilvers, author of the hilarious Koalas in Capes.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

My favourite time of the reading year… book prize longlists are here!

Our top reading recommendations from the 2026 longlists of the Women’s Prize and the International Booker Prize.

Anabel

4 min read

The Lies That Summon the Night by Tessonja Odette

The Lies That Summon the Night by Tessonja Odette

What Is a Shadowbane? Inside The Lies That Summon the Night by Tessonja Odette

Tessonja Odette introduces you to the creatures in her latest romantasy sensation The Lies that Summon the Night.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

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