A sweeping story of family and belonging
After a sudden accident shatters the MacBride family, fate twists again, forcing the youngest son to choose between love and duty, sacrifice and happiness.
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The first book in the Brocken Cycle trilogy is set in a land trapped in a repeating cycle of war. When servant Luminara forms a forbidden bond with the newly anointed ruler Rianthran, secret powers awaken and war looms. What comes after the cycle is broken?
Check it outA new junior fiction series from Mary Fowler
Say hello to Maz! Follow the soccer star as she navigates an unexpected surprise and a birthday-party-gone-wrong.
More Mary FowlerBooks to celebrate International Women’s Day
Looking for books that empower, inspire and stay with you? Check out our list of International Women’s Day reads, bringing together books from trailblazing women authors.
See the listTwo beautiful books from Jessica Urlichs
You’ll Always Be My Baby is a heartwarming picture book adapted from Jessica’s popular poem. They Bloom Because of You is a new collection of poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood.
All Jessica Urlichs booksA sun-soaked thriller
Under over one blazing Mediterranean summer, secrets simmer in this new page-turner from Sabine Durrant. If you love dark, twisty suspense with rising tension, this one’s for you.
Take me thereA curse, a countdown and whole lot of chaos
Luna Wilkinson wants to stand out, but not like this. Something in the shadowy woods bites her and now she’s cursed to blurt out every swear word in the dictionary (plus a few more). She has three days to undo it . . . or it’s swearing forever.
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See allPenguin Fantasy Fest is coming to Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Meet the authors, get exclusive sneak peeks and more – this is an event not to be missed!
Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.
We're thrilled to share that ten books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.
Look away from your screens and curl up with these cosy colouring books for hours of wholesome fun.
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Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
The debut author of The Eights shares writing advice, insights into the publishing process and which character she enjoyed writing most.
Plus, learn about the real-world inspiration behind the darkly funny novel.
Learn how Nadia Majhouri's personal journey and cultural heritage inspired her debut novel, Half Truth.
From being a step-sibling to her up-close experience with addiction, Morgan’s real life played a role in shaping Favourite Daughter.
Learn about the books that inspired her, which character she enjoyed writing most and the thing that surprised her about the publishing process.
Discover the inspiration behind Emma Pignatiello's debut novel Last Shot. Learn about her creative process, character development and tips for writers.
Plus, find out his #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.
Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.
Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.
We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.
A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.
The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.
Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.
Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.
Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.
Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.
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See allFilo is such a versatile pastry. No matter how you put this together, the results are always fun.
There is something so satisfying about a good old-fashioned vegetarian samosa.
If you thought pancakes aren’t a high-protein breakfast option, think again.
If you have a bottle of vodka, a tube of tomato purée (tomato paste) and some cream, you’re very close to creating a plate of pasta akin to pure bliss.
The original Sachertorte recipe is still a secret today. But there are lots of recipes based on the original, including this one.
Barbecue beef and bacon burger might just be the best use of alliteration in the English language – it rolls perfectly off the tongue the same way this burger will roll right past yours.
I once supervised and helped to cook this tart for 150 people in a woolshed in country Victoria, where it was served with the most sensational farm cream.
This is the dish Patrick Dempsey’s character tells Renée Zellweger’s Bridget Jones that he would have brought her on their imaginary second date in Bridget Jones’s Baby.
There’s no need for an ice cream maker with this simple recipe for No-churn Matcha Ice Cream from Nigella Lawson’s Simply Nigella book. Perfect served with a chocolate brownie.
The perfect breakfast to batch for the week ahead and pack for on-the-go eating, these chocolate chip-studded oat bars from are a much more satisfying option than shop-bought cereal bars.
This colourful rice noodle salad with tender steak and sticky gochujang aubergine makes a quick and tasty dinner.
A healthy and fuss-free take on a meatball bake, this orzo dish makes a comforting dinner perfectly paired with a fresh salad.
Chia seeds and Greek yogurt bring protein, fiber, and healthy fats to this naturally sweet, satisfying dessert.
When I go to a certain restaurant, I have to order the katsu curry, with a number of small plates of course. I like serving this with some cucumber, pickled onions and a bit of soy sauce. Divine.
Everyone loves tacos, but they aren’t the most natural weight-loss food. By pairing white fish with a juicy mango salsa, this recipe gives us the best of both worlds – it’s filling and tastes superb!
These muffins are edible poetry. The earthy elegance of matcha meets the sweet tang of raspberries and the creamy allure of white chocolate in a muffin that’s as sophisticated as a first date at a five-star teahouse.
They say bananas are nature’s perfect snack, so clearly this is the perfect bread.
A healthy, easy breakfast crumble from Filling Meals by Lindsay Wilson.
Spumoni is a molded Italian dessert made with pistachio, cherry, and either chocolate or vanilla gelato. The colors are beautiful, and the flavor is buonissimo.
Roasted in a sweet mustard glaze and served with a buttery gravy, Rick Stein‘s ham is a classic Christmas crowd-pleaser.
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See allHey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and fun.
For everyone who's ever felt, 'I don't fit.' This is for you.
Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.
Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.
A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view.
The OG enemies-to-lovers story gets the R.A. Spratt treatment!
We all do them. Yes, I know you do! But there’s a time and place for a fart face …
Dive into the world of Heist: The Great Chocolate Caper with this fun activity pack!
An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
With its charming characters and engaging story, Starting School provides children with the comfort, confidence, and inspiration they need to take their first steps into the world of education.
Another hilarious picture book from best-selling author, Jacqueline Harvey.
To celebrate Father's Day this year, help Bluey's friends find their dads in this super fun dad maze! PLUS read ALL about your favourite dad in the brand-new Bluey: Dad's Awesome Treasury and our collection of other Bluey Father's Day reads, including Bluey: Pull my Finger and Other Dad Jokes! This content was originally published on Bluey.tv
A fun and adventurous colouring sheet!
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.
A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.
Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.
