From the bestselling Australian author, Margaret Hickey
High on a hill above a small town in Victoria, 300 wind turbines constantly spin. When the wind farm’s owner is found dead, his wife is sure something sinister is afoot – and she has the evidence to prove it.
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Lisa Jewell’s newest book is a spine-tingling page-turner. A cautionary story full of twists and turns, you’ll want to read it one sitting.
Tell me moreIt’s time to rock the boat
Set in northern Tasmania, this book follows Callie as she’s thrust into the world of local sports when her teenage son joins the rowing club. Amidst the endless fundraising and pandering, she finds friendship, intrigue and lust. But something fishy lurks behind the rowing club’s closed doors . . .
Start readingHer truth will set the world alight
Emma Caroline Blake has a terrible plan for New Hampshire’s Ridgemont Academy. Her school will blame a family tragedy, her best friends will point to social media, her father will say it’s a drastic cry for help . . . but Emma’s determined to walk through fire to change the world.
Take me thereBluey’s grandad makes an appearance!
Grandad is meant to be resting. But when Bluey and Bingo visit, the three run off into the bush for a wild adventure. Can Mum catch up to them?
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Expelled from her prestigious boarding school, Lark returns home in disgrace to discover her family on the brink of financial ruin. Desperate to save them, she accepts a marriage of convenience to an underworld god. Her only hope is to seek help from her first heartbreak and his older sister. For readers 14+.
Learn morePractical steps for a life of greater meaning
We’ve all heard advice for physical longevity, but what about mental longevity? Drawing from the wide array of topics covered in their popular mental health podcast, psychiatrist Ian Hickie and broadcaster James O’Loghlin have created this practical ‘user’s guide’ to evolving our mind and selves.
About the bookEleanor Jones is back!
In this YA mystery, someone is starting fires in Cooinda. And though she’s determined not to get involved, Eleanor can’t help but investigate after receiving a threatening note. The more she tries to do the right thing, the more danger she finds herself in. For readers 13+.
Take me thereThe story of a young man with special powers
With his powers, Ayumi can bring back the dead to meet the living. But after years in this role, he begins questioning its meaning, and how his powers affect his own desires in the real world. Meanwhile, he’ll help various clients in moving and unexpected ways.
Tell me moreA new book in the Lottie Brooks series
Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections and even more extremely embarrassing moments. With a foolproof plan, Lottie is ready to get back at Amber before
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See allPenguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards.
Check out some of the Penguin Random House authors who will be at upcoming writers’ festivals.
Congrats to Samah Sabawi, author of Cactus Pear For My Beloved and Jumaana Abdu, author of Translations!
A sexy, funny, surprising tale of female friendship to read with your book club.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2025. The winners will be announced on 7 May 2025.
The delightfully entertaining new novel in The Tea Ladies cosy crime series. Perfect for reading with your book club!
Learn from author Nicole Alexander how family history and the South Australian landscape shape this compelling tale of war, identity, and resilience.
We caught up with Margot McGovern to learn more about her new book, This Stays Between Us.
We’re thrilled to share that Maruice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst has won the Nero Book Awards Gold Prize, Book of the Year.
Going to a baby shower and want to give something more special than a card? Choose one of these books and write your heartfelt message inside!
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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.
She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.
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See allThe sauce is really the star of the show in this burger recipe – it is so full of flavour, creamy and delicious. Serve as burgers or use the same ingredients (minus the buns) to make wraps or bun‑less burgers (use some iceberg lettuce leaves as the bun).
Smashing the cucumbers gives them maximum surface area to absorb the delicious dressing in this salad. Topped with falling‑apart baked salmon, this dish is light, quick and tasty.
Welcome summer into your kitchen with these moreish tacos. The mango salsa is the perfect balance of sweet, zesty and flavoursome (try not to eat it all before it gets to the table!)
These lovable monsters are perfect for Valentine's Day and can be made without the Oreo mouths, if preferred.
To me, kimchi jjigae is the ultimate comfort meal that reminds me of home.
There's no recipe more important to the baking legacy of the United States than the chocolate chip cookie.
In many parts of Greece, skordalia is known as a garlic and potato dip, but the combination of bread and walnuts, common in the north of the country, gives the condiment richness and body.
I’ve converted countless olive haters to olive lovers with the introduction of my fave Castelvetrano, the meaty, mild Queen of Olives.
Nadiya Hussain's stunning khoshari, a dish layered with different flavours and textures including rice, lentils, chickpeas and served with a side of marinated steak, has a real special occasion feel, perfect for Eid celebrations, dinner parties or whenever you want to impress.
To a giant plastic pitcher, its rim etched and toughened by years of use, I watched my two older brothers, Tyler and Jason, add an obscene amount of grape Kool-Aid, deepening the liquid within to a dark purple.
Here in Texas, the land of cattle and roughly 130 million acres of ranchland, buttermilk flows thick and heavy-not from their livestock (Texans are in the beef business), but rather into their mixing bowls.
It's hard to fathom it, but the loud and proud thrumming of the Louisiana we walk today is but a fraction of what came before.
Nadiya Hussain's hearty tagine recipe is layered with warming spices and fragrant preserved lemon, and packed with tender chicken, potato and olives.
The beauty of the Reverse Creaming Method is the fine and velvety texture it helps create. The way that it is able to accomplish this plush interior is by minimizing gluten formation.
This sandwich is my childhood all wrapped up in a beefjus-soaked Italian sub roll.
If you want to impress someone, this salad will make them want to date you-it's that good.
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See allA 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.
Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book!
Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!
Check out this fun Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity.
Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.
Catch up on the classics with this printable list. How many have you read?
Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.
To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!
Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.