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CBCA Book of the Year Notables 2025

We're thrilled to share that fourteen books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.

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How Ande Pliego plays with common crime tropes in debut novel

Learn about the books that inspired her, which character she enjoyed writing most and the thing that surprised her about the publishing process.

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The Making of The Limestone Road by Nicole Alexander

Learn from author Nicole Alexander how family history and the South Australian landscape shape this compelling tale of war, identity, and resilience.

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A useful guide to Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series

Everything you need to know about Evan Smoak – known as Orphan X – and the books that follow his complex life.

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Everything you need to know about Penguin Noir 2025

Penguin Noir is back in 2025 with four events across Australia. Learn more and get your tickets here.

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14 books to give instead of a card at baby showers

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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The Spice is the Plot colouring pages

Get your free sample colouring pages from The Spice is the Plot.

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DK Catalogue 2025

Knowledge is adventure.

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Congratulations to the Penguin authors who made the Indie Book Awards Shortlist 2025

The Indie Book Awards Shortlist 2025 has been announced, and Penguin Random House Australia has four books on the list!

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A letter to readers from the author of The Favourites

Layne Fargo shares how she ended up writing a book that combines the spectacle of elite figure skating with the tempestuous romance of Wuthering Heights.

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Some of the most anticipated books of 2025

Time to update your TBR for 2025.

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Stephanie Alexander's reflection on her iconic cookbook The Cook's Companion

The Cook's Companion has established itself as the kitchen 'bible' in over half a million homes since it was first published.

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Dr Nick Fuller's healthy eating tips for the Christmas holidays

Leading obesity and health expert, Dr Nick Fuller, shares his tips on getting the whole family healthy this festive period.

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The top 10 Bluey books as chosen by readers

​This year we celebrated the five-year anniversary of the publication of the very first Bluey book, The Beach, and over 8 million Bluey books sold in total!

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What the most popular books of 2024 say about our year of reading

From cookbooks to thrillers, these are the books that dominated reading trends in 2024

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QUIZ: Which Murakami book should you start with?

Never read Murakami and wondering where to begin? Take this fun quiz to figure out which book you should read first.

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10 heartwarming moments from Love Your Bookshop Day 2024

Cupcakes, family photos and lots of fun with the Personal Penguin!

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Readers are calling it: this will be your YA fantasy obsession in 2025

Cruel is the Light doesn’t come out until January 2025, but readers are already raving about it.

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QUIZ: How well do you know Taylor Swift?

Take this quiz to find out how well you know Taylor Swift.

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Some of the most anticipated YA books of 2025

Check out some of the best YA books coming in 2025.

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QUIZ: What kind of Christmas cookie are you?

Getting in the festive spirit? Take this fun quiz to find out what kind of Christmas cookie you are!

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The Judy Nunn Short Story Competition

Share your story and you could win!

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Tim Winton’s Juice was everywhere in 2024

Australia went all out to celebrate the author’s first book in six years.

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Three new TV shows based on books to watch ASAP

Gripping, gritty TV shows based on incredible books. Read the books, then watch the shows inspired by them.

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