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Sit, stay, roll over, fetch!

Shoe thief. Expert digger. Escape artist. If you've got a tricky canine in your household these books offer tips, tricks (yes, old dogs can learn new tricks) and strategies to turn them into a top dog.

21 Christmas romance books to add to your TBR

In the mood for some romance this holiday season? Reach for one (or more) of these 21 Christmas romance books.

Aussie Christmas books for kids

Looking for the best Aussie Christmas books for kids? From Bluey favourites to heartwarming stories set under the summer sun, these festive reads make perfect gifts for little book lovers.

Write It Fellowship recipients 2025

We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Write It Fellowship: Dayle Fogarty, Naomi Fogarty and Violet Marr.

Portuguese Chicken and Fries

Think of this as exactly what Nando’s wishes it was: vibrant spicy chicken with crispy skin served with crunchy fries and a spicy dipping sauce. Piri piri chillies aren’t widely available in Australia, unless you grow them yourself, but bird’s-eye chillies are easy to find and they do the trick.

Cherry clafoutis

I don’t remember much about the circumstances of my first cherry clafoutis. But I must have loved the classic French farmhouse dessert, because I’ve been trying to reproduce that first custardy, almond-scented pancake ever since.

Panang-style beef with coconut rice

Not quite a red curry, not quite a satay, this dish is the best of both worlds, inspired by Thai flavours and it is divine. It’s a throw-and-go recipe and I know we all love those at BOL. Perfect served with creamy coconut rice, some sliced red chilli and flatbreads.

Stir-fried peppers with paneer – Kadai mirch paneer

Camellia Punjabi's recipe for the classic North Indian dish of stir-fried peppers with paneer is flavoured with a medley of spices and aromatics and makes for a brilliant vegetarian dish.

Rick stein’s mini brioche toasts with whipped feta, fresh figs and pickled walnuts

‘I always think that canapés should box slightly above their weight – in other words, they need to be vividly flavoured to succeed. Here, the combination of crisp brioche, salty feta, pickled walnuts, figs, honey and thyme is just that. If you like, there’s a recipe for pickling your own green walnuts on page 275 of Rick Stein’s Christmas. You can also make this with slices of goat’s cheese from a log instead of the whipped feta.’

Recommended fantasy books, as chosen by Penguin employees

Love fantasy? Check out these recommended fantasy books from our well-read Penguin Random House Australia employees.

An Inheritance Games series explainer

Learn about the Inheritance Games series, how the books relate to each other and the correct order in which to read them.

Flesh by David Szalay wins the Booker Prize 2025

Propulsive and hypnotic, Flesh asks profound questions about what drives a life: what makes it worth living, and what breaks it.

Bluey Christmas Colouring!

Celebrate Christmas with the Heelers!

The 14 most anticipated YA books of 2026

Check out the most anticipated YA books hitting shelves in 2026.

Best crime books to gift this Christmas: 6 unforgettable reads

Discover the best crime books to gift this Christmas. From chilling thrillers to clever mysteries, these six page-turners will keep readers hooked.

10 cosy colouring books for screen-free fun

Look away from your screens and curl up with these cosy colouring books for hours of wholesome fun.

Penguin picks: The Lucky Sisters by Rachael Johns

Penguin Random House publisher, Ali shares her current pick: The Lucky Sisters by Rachael Johns. Read her review here!

Bluey: The Sign Activity Pack

Download your free activity pack!

Better Reading’s Top 100 books of 2025 announced

We’re happy to share that an impressive twenty-five Penguin Random House titles made the list this year.

Fart Face by Andrew Daddo & Jonathan Bentley colouring in

We all do them. Yes, I know you do! But there’s a time and place for a fart face …

Penguin Random House Australia celebrates huge milestone: 10 million Bluey books sold and counting!

Today, Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) celebrates an incredible milestone of over 10 million Bluey books sold across 100 titles in the book range available in Australia and New Zealand.

S’mores Spiderweb Cookies

These adorably spooky cookies are the perfect Halloween biscuit, with a perfect chocolate crumb and a coating of marshmallow cobwebs. You can also create a seasonal variation for Bonfire Night featuring a sprinkling of edible gold dust.

Cheesy Jenga Bread

This is based on Brie’s great grandma’s recipe, which has been passed down for generations.

Fitwaffle Spiderweb No Bake Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake is deceptively easy to make but will make a big impact at your next Halloween party.

Real Wolves eat Quiche

Every alpha knows that their pack will wake up ravenous after a night of rocking out under a full moon.

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