Oceania

'The way the expression 'half your luck' feels luckier than all your luck; the way halfway around the world sounds further than all the way around. Half: the bisector, but...

‘That wildly inventive scriptomaniac’ — The Guardian, Australian books to look forward to in 2026  When she finally left, like properly totally completely left, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise....

The Definitive Guide to First Nations Engagement in Australia True reconciliation begins with respect ― and respect begins with understanding. Across Australia, conversations about reconciliation, cultural awareness, and genuine partnership...

Mum handed me some papers. 'Here's the brief of evidence if you want to read it.' Brief of evidence? This was a surprise. I retreated to the study to peruse...

Illustrated by Peter Cheong A charming junior novel about finding your place in your family - and on the soccer field.Seven-year-old Myra likes maths, football and things staying the same....

A First Nations picture book of Australian bush birds 'Little birds, big birds, all different kinds. How many bush birds can you find?' This boldly illustrated work from Indigenous creator...

A joyfully chaotic memoir about what we gain by embracing our shameful moments, from award-winning comedian and TV writer Pax Assadi. What do we lose by hiding our shame, and...

Yvette Henry Holt weaves a web of humour, confrontation, childhood, livelihood, reflection, sexuality, noir magic and emotional procrastination upon her global travels departing from Fitzroy North.In Fitzroy North 3068 poet Yvette Henry Holt...

Understanding relationships isn't just about other people - it starts with understanding yourself and where you've come from.In How We Relate, clinical and forensic psychologist Dr Ahona Guha takes us on...

Rediscover the joy of colouring in with adorable illustrations from Australian artist Cherry Lam.Begin your new cosy, creative hobby!Unlock childlike joy with delightful scenes printed on high-quality paper.The 40+ bold and...

Across history, women were told to sit down, smile and stay quiet.Spoiler alert- they didn't. They spoke out, stood tall - and ruined the patriarchy's day. Because of them, women...

A razor-sharp revenge thriller that blows the whistle on the cutthroat world of corporate law.  New graduate Fei Fei Chou is an outlier at her prestigious law firm. She's too...

The big world of tiny ceramics A tiny book that showcases some of the world’s tiniest ceramics. Often no taller than one inch, miniature ceramics are much smaller than the...

A creative collection of textile art made with yarn and thread A collection of thirty-five artists from around the globe who work with yarn and thread to make unconventional and...

A Love Story From the Depths of War Antoun Issa powerfully captures his mother's true experiences of love, heartbreak and new hope during the violence of civil war. Beirut, 1974....

THE STUNNING CONCLUSION TO THE GUILD HUNTER SERIES BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR NALINI SINGH Elena and Raphael return for the hauntingly poignant conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Nalini...

Issue 3 is a collection of fiction and non-fiction pieces addressing the theme: End of the World. Expect the existential and humorous in this collection of writings.  Featuring contributions from:...

All's fair in love and magic. Gwendolynne Chan just needs to get through her final year. At Seamere College of Magical Veterinary Sciences, she spends her days using her powers...

When the Emu Left the Earth Big Sky, when the emu left the earth is an exquisite conversation of sky knowledge between Aboriginal farmer and award-winning writer Bruce Pascoe and astrophysicist...

A powerful literary debut from an astonishing new Kiwi voice, focusing on the Indo-Fijian indenture system and how it affected generations across the Pacific. Rajasthan 1888: Avani Rathod, a nomad...

A searing indictment of how Afghan elites and the Western powers pulled the rug on the Afghan people, abandoning them to their fate. The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021...

The word crip was once used to discriminate. Today, it is reclaimed and celebrated. Crip Stories is a gathering of vibrant and diverse experiences from disabled people. A collection of...

Understanding and respectfully engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is vital for the future of social work in Australia. Authored by an all-Aboriginal Australian team, this book offers...

From the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller of The Prince Without Sorrow comes the breathtaking second instalment of the Obsidian Throne trilogy, an epic fantasy of betrayal, memory, and the fight for an empire. THE...

A brilliantly warm-hearted NEW book from Brooke Blurton and Melanie Saward, a follow-up to A Good Kind of Trouble. Things don't always go to plan. I should be at the Australian Ballet...

Vakov Fukasawa is trapped. Captured by his ruthless and cruel enemies, the House of Suns, he has been broken in body and mind, tormented until he is something less than...

A captivating debut poetry collection from the 2024 black&write! Fellowship winner. - you as, and in relation to, all things - at all times ma-li is the luminous debut poetry...

A highly charged crime-thriller - launching an electrifying new series featuring PI Vince Reid - by multi-award-winning prince of the twist, J.P. Pomare. PI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he's...

A man with a deadly past marries into the perfect, respectable family in this riveting thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh . . . A woman buried. A woman...

A twisty small-town PI mystery with a protagonist I didn't want to let go' IAN RANKIN 'Keeps readers on their toes from the opening page. His is a rare talent that...

The devastating and gritty fourth novel from Miles Franklin shortlisted author, Michael Mohammed Ahmad. Some scars can never be seen, but will always be felt . . . long after...

A gritty, fresh Australian story with a Romeo and Juliet themed love story at its centre, from the inaugural Indigenous Writers Mentorship recipient. 'An evocative and gutsy new voice.' Tara...

A groundbreaking account of the people and places that have shaped Aboriginal Melbourne In Where's All the Community? Aboriginal Melbourne Revisited, Julie Andrews paints a vivid portrait of the Aboriginal...

From doctor to patient, a moving and inspirational memoir of traumatic injury, faith and hope The inspirational story of how a rehabilitation doctor overcame her devastating spinal injury with faith...

It was during July of 2019 when I finally decided to leave Sydney. My friend Yasmine – a successful and relatively famous fashion designer – had been insisting for a...

Sometimes the most important lessons are learnt at lunchtimeParks State High is a melting pot of misfits. There is Oliver Fish, the teen philosopher hiding a secret relationship; Dev Desai,...

Step inside the kitchen of Sáng, the beloved family-run Korean restaurant, and discover 100 recipes that celebrate the bold, diverse and comforting flavors of Korea. From crisp Korean fried chicken...

A single-subject baking book written by a well-loved exclusive madeleine bakery in Melbourne, Australia Madeleines originated in France more than 200 years ago, but today are loved the world over;...

Essays on Black Love, Black Power and Black Joy Providing critical context to some of the groundbreaking essays published across a range of digital platforms, Black thoughts matter honours the Black thinkers...

Living, Breathing and Surviving the Postcolonial African Economy No One Leaves Clean is a raw and haunting portrait of modern Ghana, where ambition collides with the crushing realities of urban...

From the 2023 David Unaipon Award winner comes this powerful, poignant poetry collection that celebrates and reclaims Indigenous voices and language. Writing with a tender love for her Yugambeh language,...

Stunning speculative fiction from the award-winning author of Firelight.David is a scout. For ten years he has plundered the ruins of an alien civilisation about which he knows nothing. Now he's...

Rediscover the joy of colouring in with adorable illustrations from Australian artist Cherry Lam.Begin your new cosy, creative hobby!Unlock childlike joy with delightful scenes printed on high quality paper.The 40+ bold...

As we step into the shopping centre car park, white spray-paint on the orange brick wall catches my eye. Two council workers in high-vis shirts are on ladders, scrubbing away...

THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF BETTER THE BLOOD AND RETURN TO BLOOD.In the depths of the bleak New Zealand winter comes the rising of Matariki – a sacred constellation...

Recovering from a bad break-up, Abbey travels with her two tiddas to Hawai'i where personal challenges, laughter and new love await. Paradise beckons in this heartwarming and contemporary novel from...

For generations, Indigenous peoples in Australia have faced systemic barriers to justice and are often denied the right to determine their own legal and cultural futures. Defending the Defenceless is...

When Tyree Barnette moved to Sydney from North Carolina, he knew little of his new home. On first arriving, he was pleasantly surprised: the police treated him with respect and...

Cute and relaxing Valentine's Day colouring book Rediscover the joy of colouring in with adorable illustrations from Australian artist Cherry Lam.Begin your new cosy, creative hobby!Unlock childlike joy with delightful...

Leviathans of Literature A fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey across the world and through the centuries in search of the sea monster. 'They rave for food with unceasing frenzy, being...