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The mysterious process of writing 'Go as a River'

Find out how Shelley Read wrote 'Go as a River', what the publishing process was like, and what she hopes readers will take away from the book.

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A look inside ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’

Peek inside Jessie Inchauspé’s new book and get a sense of what you can expect from this full-fledged guide to getting off the glucose rollercoaster once and for all.

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Creative ideas for your egg hunt this Easter

Boost your Easter spirit by hiding books, chocolate and toys in eggs.

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Why are we still in love with sixties fashion?

Amanda Hampson revisits the era in her upcoming novel, 'The Tea Ladies'.

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Meet the series that’s teaching kids the value of sports

Football Fever is full of valuable lessons for all kids, sporty or not.

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Female authors talk about the women writers who have inspired them

In honour of International Women’s Day, we asked female authors to talk about the women writers who have inspired them.

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QUIZ: Which book should you read on the train?

The first step to reading on the train is deciding what to read. Find out which book you should pick up by taking this fun quiz.

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It’s been 25 years since ‘Three Dollars’ was first published. Here is why it’s more relevant than ever

Elliot Perlman’s first novel is at once a gripping narrative and an eye-opening look at neoliberalism. The book made many predictions about the future – several of which have since transpired.

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The rise & fall of the tea lady: a brief history

Who were tea ladies and how did they come to be a part of our workday routines?

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Meet the horses from the Ranger’s Apprentice series

Get details on the most prominent Ranger horses from Ranger's Apprentice.

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How to pack a Ranger’s Apprentice-inspired lunch

Channel your inner Will Treaty with this packed lunch inspired by the Ranger’s Apprentice series.

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QUIZ: Which element are you?

Take this quiz, inspired by ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ to find out which element you are most like.

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United Book Distributors has reached recycling target 2 years early

We’re proud to announce that Penguin Random House and United Book Distributors have achieved our target for recycled content well ahead of schedule.

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What readers are saying about SPARE

Hint: everyone loves the audiobook!

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Emma Memma goes on tour to promote her new book!

Learn about Emma Memma's book tour and find out where the signings will be held.

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Exclusive audiobook content that will inspire you to read more than ever before

Love audiobooks? They’re even better with extra content! Check out some of the audiobooks that include exclusive recorded content for even more enjoyment.

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A Penguin audio engineer shares his favourite recent project

Jason Martin, Lead Audio Engineer at Penguin Random House AU, shares what it was like working on the audiobook for ‘Willa and Woof 1: Mimi is Missing’.

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4 benefits of board books

Learn about the benefits of board books and see two of our favourite board books of 2023.

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The increasingly popular wellbeing practice that’s all about books

We talked to Dr Susan McLaine, creative director of Bibliotherapy Australia, to learn all about bibliotherapy and its myriad benefits.

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12 of the best non-fiction audiobooks narrated by authors

Here are some of the best-non fiction audiobooks read aloud by the authors themselves.

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Penguin author named Australian of the Year 2023

Congratulations to all those recognised at the Australian of the Year Awards 2023, including bestselling author Taryn Brumfitt.

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QUIZ: Which occupation would you have in the Ranger’s Apprentice world?

Find out whether you’d be a knight, Ranger, diplomat or chef.

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Get Reading this Summer with Penguin Books

Find out how to get a free summer reading sampler at Bondi Beach on 4 February 2023.

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This is how detective stories have withstood the test of time

Detective stories have been around for over a century, but their popularity persists. Find out who wrote the first detective story and discover a new novel for your ‘must read’ list.

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