

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


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


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


Discover Honey in the Wound: A Spellbinding Story of Korean Women Across Generations
Learn more about the lyrical and suspenseful debut novel Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


A Razor-Sharp Guide to Becoming a Feminist Anti-Hero: Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novack
Rebecca Novack, author of the gloriously deranged literary thriller Murder Bimbo, shares some in-character tips on how to become a feminist anti-hero.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


The Persian: How Real Spycraft Inspired the New Thriller from David McCloskey
Bestselling author David McCloskey details the inspiration behind his latest novel The Persian.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


Solace House by Will Maclean Extract
Read an extract of Solace House by Will Maclean.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


5 Asian Fiction Reads That Are Quietly (and Not So Quietly) Blowing My Mind
Our list of 5 amazing Asian Fiction reads you most definitely need to pick up.

Shannon
3 min read


Read an extract from We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart
Check out the latest novel by E. Lockhart set in the We Were Liars universe.

Allen & Unwin
4 min read


Moderation by Elaine Castillo will keep you guessing until the very end
One of our resident readers Andrew shares his experience of reading Elaine Castillo's Moderation.

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Heart the Lover by Lily King extract
Read an extract from Heart the Lover by Lily King.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


László Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and apocalyptic works. Discover his life, his most acclaimed novels, and his reflections on the enduring power of art.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


A guide to reading Michael Connelly
Never read a Michael Connelly book and not sure where to start? Let me be your guide!

Anabel
5 min read


We talk The Proving Ground with Michael Connelly
We chat with Michael Connelly about his latest novel The Proving Ground.

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Haunting reads for Halloween
Books to sink your teeth into this Halloween.

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


Q&A with Lily King - Heart the Lover
We chat with Heart the Lover author Lily King.

Allen & Unwin
3 min read


I Read Two Books by Masked Architect of Madness Uketsu (and Lived to Tell the Tale)
One of our resident readers Shannon shares her experience of reading the works of Japanese author Uketsu.

Shannon
2 min read


The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly Extract
Read an extract from The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly.

Allen & Unwin
14 min read


The Booker Prize 2025 Longlist
A rundown of our books included on The Booker Prize 2025 Longlist that you should be checking out!

Allen & Unwin
2 min read


The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds Extract
Read an extract from The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson.

Allen & Unwin NZ
8 min read


