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A huge congratulations to Wiradjuri writer Tara June Winch on her recent achievement.
We're thrilled to have 14 books featured on the longlist.
Candice Fox reveals secrets to success after latest Ned Kelly shortlisting.
Penguin Random House authors and publisher Julie Watts recognised in this year's list.
We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2021 Write It Fellowship.
We are thrilled to share The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld has won the 2021 Stella Prize!
We're thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize.
Acclaimed Memoir by Former First Lady of the U.S. Michelle Obama Has Sold More Than 15 Million Copies Worldwide
We are thrilled to announce that submissions for the annual Penguin Literary Prize are now open.
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Penguin Random House Australia (PRHA) Write It Fellowship is open for submissions.
The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes.
We’re thrilled to share that Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch’s The Yield has won the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
June 18, 2020 — Penguin Random House announced today that one million copies of Bluey books have sold in Australia.
We’re delighted to announce the publication of Richard Flanagan’s new novel, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams, in October 2020.
Smiling Mind is Australia's #1 mindfulness app.
In 2020, our favourite lovable puppy celebrates his 40th birthday and we're celebrating!
For the first time, a children’s picture book has won the Australian Book Industry Awards prestigious Book of the Year prize.
The first time the witch asked Marynka to bring her a heart, she had just turned thirteen.
Are you born to be something, or is it your childhood that shapes who you become?
There aren’t many rules of singlehood, but I have made a few for myself in the two (if anyone asks, but really it’s four) years in which I’ve been single.
THERE WAS A STONE under my right buttock, but I didn’t want to move.
Tim Goode grabbed the edge of the desk and pushed his padded chair away from the radar console, rolling it forward and back, bleeding off nervous energy while he took a scant moment to study the electronic blip moving northeast.
Matthew Butler cocked his head to one side, considering the big-boned blonde in front of him.
The dead man lived up the hill. We could have walked, if the world wasn’t ending and we didn’t have to bring him back.
The year Marcie Gill turned ten, three mysterious things happened.
When I got to the gym for basketball tryouts tonight, I counted twenty-eight kids. That meant twenty kids would make one of the two teams, and everyone else would get cut. So I liked my odds.
Max looked at his watch for the umpteenth time since they’d left home. ‘Do you really think this is a good idea?’...
“I swear to God, if we don’t get it this time, I’m going to kill you both.” Cami’s face is red with exertion.
The Pratt & Whitney radial engines rasped and hunted as they struggled to inhale the high-altitude air.
Thank you so much for picking up this book and peeling back the first page to discover its contents.
Here’s the thing about life-shattering days. They start just like any other.
Max looked at his watch, and a sinking realisation that he was late plunged through him.
A country boy of ten living near Boneville was, recently, walking to his house in the vicinity of a large oak tree, when a violent storm arose.
It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis.
The author of the much-loved series offers a behind-the-scenes look at how she creates her eye-catching book covers.
Get ready to put pen to paper with this activity from Hugh van Cuylenburg's book Let Go.
The Resilience Project co-founder reveals a different side in his new no-holds-barred book tackling feelings of shame.
The bestselling author of Gifts of Imperfection and Dare to Lead on the vastness of human emotion.
Five students get detention, only four leave alive. How far would you go to protect your secrets?
Make the lead-up to the holidays magical with these merry reads.
A list of page turners we recommend you read this year.
Your zodiac sign could be key to discovering your next great read.
The TV chef has revealed the one Christmas favourite he leaves off the menu.
The TV chef shares his secrets to successfully entertaining friends and family over the holidays.
We're on the lookout for aspiring authors wanting to tell their story.
It's third time lucky for Damon Galgut, who won the Booker Prize after being shortlisted twice before.
Karl Quinn delves into why the Australian accent sounds like it does and the biggest misconceptions about it.
Can a chemical reaction in your brain really decide your romantic future? Or have we been sold a fairytale?
Should I wear an apron or bikini to a BBQ? How do I trap a husband? Does my period make me poisonous? Advice column with a difference.
Kaz Cooke debunks bonkers advice fed to women for centuries, starting with their bodies and a 'need' for shapewear.
There are so many women who have achieved remarkable things in history, but it's likely you've never heard of them.
Bestselling Australian author of The Godmothers explores the joy of writing Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat, her first book for kids.
Our authors and staff recommend these chilling tales for Halloween.
We’ve all heard of the phenomena that is Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Bluey, but what is it that has made these beloved series so successful?! Here are some of our thoughts..
Find the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a bookworm with our Christmas quiz.
Everybody is raving about Reese Witherspoon's book club — here are the reasons for its success.
Our top five books to read after bingeing the first season.
Grab a box of tissues because these books are sure to get the waterworks flowing.
A ripper of a tiramisu jammed with delicious calories that are every bit worth it.
The perfect roast with apple sauce for special occasions.
The cake is not only vegan, it’s also gluten free – but most of all, it’s delicious.
This is the perfect recipe not only for indoors by also for the barbecue.
You'll have to try this recipe for yourself to determine if it really is the world's best biscuit.
Soak up memories of eating way too many Jaffas with this increds brownie recipe.
The burnt Basque cheesecake surely owes its newfound popularity in part to #lockdown 2020.
There is, I have to confess, no need to put the vodka in the blackberry compote that accompanies these, but it does add to the sense of occasion.
What appeals to me about this salad is the combination of lightly poached chicken, bean sprouts, spring onions and herbs with roasted chopped nuts and sesame seeds, and the slightly gloopy fish sauce, lime juice and chilli dressing.
These chickpeas have had their fair share of Insta fame for a multitude of reasons.
Freeform galettes are one of the easiest types of tart you can make – the dough is wonderfully forgiving.
A simple pasta dish that you can whip up in minutes from Claudia Roden's Med.
A colourful and bold dish that unleashes another side to this tender vegetable.
The much-loved author chats to us about researching The Spy's Wife on the cusp of the pandemic starting, studying 1930s German history and baking cherry cakes.
Author shares story behind Australia’s longest-running comic strip
Bestselling author of DEADLY, UNNA? on his latest coming-of-age YA novel, THE BREAK.
Bursting full of children’s curiosity Everything Under the Sun is a glorious celebration of life on earth.
'I want reading my novels to feel like walking through a forest or swimming in the ocean, to offer a breath of fresh air and remind readers of the beauty that still remains in the world.'
The debut author of the YA novel soon to hit Netflix on discipline, working with Daniel Kaluuya, and the complications of writing about time travel.
Meet the author-illustrator and autism advocate behind A Different Sort of Normal.
The bestselling author discusses tapping back into Jack's world, twisty-turny stories and her favourite crime dramas.
A Glasshouse of Stars author on second-person narration, immigration and childhood fears.
The Great Circle author on inspiring travel, research and spending seven years on her latest novel.
Vintage Creative Director Suzanne Dean and artist Lena Peters on circles, Murakami and monkeys.
House of Hollow author on ghost doors, googling corpses and advice to aspiring YA authors.
The Welcome To Nowhere River author on the art of noticing, the importance of community and finding time to write.
The Silent Listener author on the best and hardest things about finishing her debut novel.
The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman author on grief, happiness and her favourite comedy legend.
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The Future Women team reflect on the themes of Untold Resilience and extraordinary women interviewed for the book.
Happy holidays from Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli Heeler.
Build some fun Christmas decorations using your LEGO blocks with this activity pack! Download your free activity pack here.
Play these fun games using LEGO bricks with friends and family, at home or over video call! Download your free activity pack here.
Get ready for Halloween with this awesome LEGO activity pack! Create a garden of ghoulish gourds or build some spooky skulls to surprise your party guests with.
Jump into the pages of this incredible anthology and learn about unusual prehistoric creatures.
Learn about iconic artists and what they inspired them in this fun activity pack! Children will be encouraged to showcase their creativity and use famous techniques to create their own work of art.
Encourage adventurous children to get creative and learn about the outdoors in this fun activity pack.
How do little kids become sporting superstars? Find out in this inspiring activity pack featuring three Olympic legends.
Pre-schoolers will love to play hide-and-seek with Magoo, the fun and loveable red dog from We Love You Magoo!
A sweet and funny picture book for anyone who loves dinosaur fossils, friends and cheese sandwiches.
Step outside and discover the science that surrounds you
A compelling and inventive novel in five parts to share with your book club.
Much loved author Fiona McIntosh is back with an historical adventure to enjoy with your book club.
Two friends. Ten summer trips. Their last chance to fall in love.
A fun rock 'n' roll story that's perfect for book club.
Take your book club on an enthralling journey over oceans and continents.
A glitteringly dark and unsettling debut that's perfect for book club.
Let Judy Nunn take you on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian show business.
An uplifting Australian drama from rural midwife and bestselling author Fiona McArthur.
Get your very own book club off the ground with these tips from The Wattle Island Book Club author.
A story filled with courage, passion and hope to share with your reading group.
An exciting new thriller from the author of The Girl on the Train to discuss with your book club.
A desert highway. A remote town. A murder that won’t stay hidden.
A timely and uplifting story about the importance of community and connection from much-loved author Barbara Hannay.
Part thriller, part redemptive love story, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next book club meeting.
Ponder whether one life is worth more than another with Fiona McIntosh's latest thriller.
This heart-stopping thriller set on the rugged coast of Tasmania is an excellent choice for book club.
An award-winning pick for your next book club meeting.
A captivating novel about love, sacrifice, secrets and resilience that's perfect for book club.
An exquisite, heartbreakingly beautiful gem of a novel for anyone who loved Wonder, Lenny's Book of Everything, A Monster Calls or When You Reach Me.
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Track down your reading group to discuss Candice Fox's latest thriller.
