For the love of reading.
Every quarter, Underline will bring together extracts, interviews, articles, short stories, reflections and much more to celebrate brilliant writing in its many forms.
Designed to be dog-eared and devoured at your leisure, this is a chance to pause and delve a little further into some of the world’s finest literature, and the minds behind it.
This second issue includes extracts from Ali Smith and Cassandra Austin, a guide to Elliot Perlman, a recipe from Phillippa’s, an introduction to some Modern Australian Classics and more!
We hope you enjoy leafing through these pages as much as we did compiling them.
Your unique spark determines which Fiercer will choose you, and which Gard you will belong to!
Margot McGovern’s Our Dark Unravelling is the must-read YA horror thriller for 2026.
Magical creatures, perilous trials and one unbelievable adventure await in Protector of Beyond, the first book in a gripping new fantasy book series from exciting new voice Shara Curlett.
Fall in love with Penguin’s selection of the best romance fiction. Explore our diverse list of new favourite reads, from YA favourites to Australian classics.