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Anna Funder Wins the Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger – Essai for The Invisible Madame Orwell

It is one of France's most prestigious literary awards, celebrating the best foreign books of non-fiction and fiction.

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Richard Flanagan's Question 7 wins the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction

He is the first author to have ever won both the Booker Prize and Baillie Gifford Prize.

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Orbital by Samantha Harvey wins the Booker Prize 2024

Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life.

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Penguin Random House Australia Celebrates 5 Years of Bluey Books!

Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) celebrates the 5-year anniversary since the publication of the first Bluey book!

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Submissions for the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize 2025 are now open

The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.

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Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 shortlist announced

Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to have three titles recognised with this honour.

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Han Kang awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A huge congratulations to the author on this incredible achievement!

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Booker Prize shortlist 2024

The shortlist for the 2024 Booker Prize has been announced, with three Penguin Random House titles named this year.

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Anam named winner of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction

Congratulations to author André Dao on this incredible honour.

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Penguin Random House to Donate $40,000 to Story Factory in 2024

PRH is proud to announce an increased contribution to Story Factory, allowing the organisation to do more great work in the year ahead.

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Scar Town wins Book of the Year award for Younger Readers

The Children’s Book Council of Australia has named Tristan Bancks's novel as the Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2024.

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Penguin Random House Australia will publish Bindi Irwin's debut picture book in February 2025

Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home!

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Chloe Adams wins the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize 2024 for The Occupation

Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to announce The Occupation by Chloe Adams as the winner of the Penguin Literary Prize 2024.

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Penguin Random House wins Publisher of the Year 2024

Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2024 Australian Book Industry Awards. Congrats and thank you to the authors, agents, booksellers, suppliers, employees and readers who made it possible.

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Penguin Random House Australia celebrates 20th anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep? with special gold-foiled collector’s edition

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep, Penguin Random House Australia will publish a special gold-foiled collector’s edition, available in Australian stores from 30 April 2024.

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2024 ABIAs shortlist announced

Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2024. The winners will be announced on 9 May 2024.

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Two Penguin Random House books have been shortlisted for the 2024 CBCA awards

Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted.

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2024 Penguin Literary Prize shortlist announced

See the six shortlisted titles for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 6 June 2024.

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Penguin Random House Australia to expand Bluey publishing program with new illustrated chapter books in 2024

Penguin Random House Australia and BBC studios are thrilled to announce that the Bluey publishing program will expand in 2024 to include three new illustrated chapter books.

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Submissions for the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize 2024 now open

The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.

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Penguin Random House to publish Serena Williams’ memoir

Penguin Random House will publish two books by cultural icon Serena Williams, winner of 39 major tennis titles, four-time Olympic gold medallist, and champion for equality and justice in sports.

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Write It Fellowship recipients 2023

We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Write It Fellowship.

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Neverlanders wins the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Older Readers 2023

Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva have won the 2023 Book of the Year for Older Readers for their graphic novel, Neverlanders, published 20 September 2022.

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Penguin Random House AU celebrates first-ever Penguin Noir event

On 9 August 2023, Penguin Random House AU hosted our first-ever in-house author event for Penguin Noir: A Crime Author Showcase.

Extracts

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The Deadly Dispute

Hazel Bates arrives on the docks to the sight of a dead body being hauled out of the water.

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The Favourites

Today is the tenth anniversary of the worst day of my life.

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Cruel is the Light

God created man and demon.

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Becoming Magnetic

Am I cursed? Or just messed up? What is wrong with me? Why do bad things always happen to me? Am I unlucky or just damaged goods? Who will ever want me . . . an uneducated, broken, Latina from the ’hood?

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All In

Why are there no relationship classes in high school?

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Figuring Out Thirty

"What is it about thirty that makes us all flip out?"

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Blood Pact

As Lou widened her eyes with mischievous pleasure and blew him a kiss over the heads of other customers in the gelato bar, Jack smiled at her delight.

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Break the Rules

Being yelled at by an incoherent drunk man isn’t how I wanted to spend my Friday night.

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Awake Academy

Time to awaken

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Sport

Sloth can sometimes be hard to pick.

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Pictures of You

Last night’s party is still throbbing in my head as I scramble awake, a tsunami of remorse crashing over me.

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The Whole Truth

It’s Friday 11 November 2022, around 10 a.m., and I’m sitting in a makeshift broadcast booth set up in the spare bedroom on the top floor of my house in Woollahra.

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Fire

When I was twelve years old, I was buried alive within the grounds of a construction site.

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Squat

The sound of static – a quick stab – comes from somewhere.

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Everyone this Christmas has a Secret

‘I didn’t know he’d book a magician!’

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Sonny Boy

I was performing since I was just a little boy.

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Stories from the Otto Bin Empire

Adam was fifteen years old when he first arrived at The Corner – fifteen going on sixteen, his birthday only a few weeks away.

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Tell Me Everything

This is the story of Bob Burgess, a tall, heavyset man who lives in the town of Crosby, Maine, and he is sixty-five years old at the time that we are speaking of him.

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The Blue Hour

In the chastening chill of a dazzling October morning, James Becker stands on the footbridge, hip hitched against the handrail, rolling a cigarette.

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Marigold Mind Laundry

Somewhere on Earth was a village where spring faded into autumn, and after autumn, spring returned once more.

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The Business Bible

Welcome, friends, to your Business Bible, in which I share everything I’ve learnt about setting up and running a successful business.

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Juice

So I drive until first light and only stop when the plain turns black and there’s nothing between us and the horizon but clinkers and ash.

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Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story

When I say Nanny Piggins grew up in a sty, that probably doesn’t sound very good to you.

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High Wire

There was a car on fire up ahead.

Articles

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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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The ‘mirroring’ technique from Nobody Wants This is a real thing

Former hostage negotiator Chris Voss wrote about it in his book Never Split the Difference.

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Award-winning and shortlisted books of 2024

Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.

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Celebrate Grandparents' Day with these classic picture books

8 of the best classic picture books to delight readers of all ages.

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How many small businesses are there in Australia?

The number of small businesses in Australia is surprising. Here’s why there are so many.

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Dr Julie Smith announces new book, coming January 2025

Dr Julie Smith has a new book on the horizon. Learn all about it here!

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A useful guide to reading Elizabeth Strout’s Lucy Barton books

Learn about Elizabeth Strout's Lucy Barton books in honour of her new book, Tell Me Everything. Learn more about the series and the order in which we recommend reading the five books.

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25 questions with Candice Fox

To celebrate the publication of High Wire, we caught up with Candice Fox to learn more.

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Sustainability at Penguin Random House Australia in 2024

See the targets that PRH achieved in 2024 and our plans for the future.

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Look inside Stand Proud

Sneak a peek at Stand Proud, the inspiring story of rugby league star Nicho Hynes.

Recipes

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Herby Pea Pancakes

These plant-packed pea pancakes from the Food For Life cookbook are a delicious savoury take on pancakes. Better still, they're free from ultra-processed ingredients and each portion packs 8.2g fibre and 8 different types of plants.

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Alexis's Chocolate-Chip Cookies

When I started my catering business, I collected as many delicious cookie recipes as I could.

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Blueberry Muffins

Perhaps my very favorite muffin is blueberry. This has been the case since I owned a little cottage in the Berkshires with my then-husband, Andy.

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Tomato Tart

The tart is a very good alternative to the ubiquitous quiche and a wonderful way to add tomatoes to a menu. 

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Lemon Curd & Poppy Seed Swirls

A delightfully sweet treat to cook in your air fryer.

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Cheesy Garlic Dough Balls

A tasty air-fried snack, packed with flavour.

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Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Get the best of both worlds with these cheesecake brownies, without even turning on the oven!

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Chunky Bacon, Leek and Potato Soup

This soup might only have six ingredients, but Nathan's trick of quickly pan-frying the bacon until golden before adding to the slow cooker really packs in the flavour.

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Slow Cooker Queen of Puddings

A six ingredient dessert made in the slow cooker? You can't get easier than that! Bored of Lunch's Queen of Puddings recipe is one to save for winter weekends.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Bacon Hotpot

With tender chunks of beef and smoky bacon cooked in rich beef stock and topped with thinly sliced potatoes this slow cooker hotpot is comfort food at its best.

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Chicken-Avocado Lettuce Cups

Think of this recipe almost as a marriage between guacamole and chicken salad, but without the mayo!

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Turkey Eggplant Lasagna

This recipe is every bit just as delicious as classic lasagna.

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Peach Panzanella Salad

This summer salad is a lovely mix of sweet and tangy flavors with crunchy and soft textures.

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Green Glow Bowl

We are all about sneaking greens into our smoothies without having them taste like greens.

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Malty Figgy Pudding

Whip up this decadent dessert for a comforting meal during the holiday season.

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Chicken Fajita-Stuffed Bell Peppers

This delicious, colourful meal is satisfying and packed with protein. 

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Raspberry Lime Smoothie

A fresh, fruity summer drink.

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Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding

A delicious pudding that sauces itself!

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

A delicious and decadent sauce to go with a tasty cauliflower.

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Chai-Spiced Custard Tart with Mango

With a custardy filling redolent with chai spices, a slightly nutty crust, and lots of mango, this sweet-tangy tart is perhaps my favorite summer dessert.

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Shaved Carrot Salad with Pickled Shallots & Fresh Herbs

Thinly shaved carrot ribbons and handfuls of fresh herbs make this an elegant salad you’ll want to serve at dinner parties.

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Adult Grilled Cheese with Chili Crisp

Mix-and-match toppings to make the ultimate vegan grilled cheese.

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Khachapuri

A traditional Georgian cheese bread that's super simple to make.

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Heart-shaped Christmas Fruitcake

A fun and festive cake, perfect for Christmas.

Q&A
Erika Cramer shares how you can become more magnetic in 2025

We caught up with Erika Cramer, author of Becoming Magnetic, to learn more about her upcoming book, what it means to be magnetic and her top tip for readers.

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Why Liam Runnalls created a puzzle book all about birds

Learn what inspired Liam Runnalls to get into puzzle-making and what it was like sticking to one theme while creating Birdle. Plus, find out which bird is his favourite!

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An exclusive Q&A with John Flanagan, author of Ranger's Apprentice

John Flanagan shares who he’d face Morgarath with and his opinion on Will’s beard.

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Get the inside scoop on the Northern Beaches Readers Festival

We caught up with Sandie Docker, author and founder of the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, to learn about the event and what readers can expect.

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25 Questions with Michelle See-Tho

We asked Michelle See-Tho 25 questions to learn more about her and her new book, Jade and Emerald.

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20 questions with Scotty James about his new book

We asked Scotty James twenty questions to learn more about his book, MOOKi vs The Big Scary.

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Why Tess Woods always wanted to write a book set in Venice

Plus, find out how her unique writing routine differs from other authors.

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Meet the real-life 'bookshop detectives'

We caught up with bestselling New Zealand authors Gareth and Louise Ward about their new book, The Bookshop Detectives.

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The Two Doting Dads share what it was like to write a children’s book

We caught up with Matty J and Ash from Two Doting Dads to learn about their new book and get some parenting tips.

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How a well-planned writing schedule helped Amanda Willimott write her debut novel

Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.

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Keshe Chow shares the creepy idea that sparked her debut novel

Plus, find out which fictional world she’d like to live in and why you should befriend fellow writers.

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Brooke Scobie and Jade Goodwin share the inspiration behind the Yarn Quest trilogy

Plus, learn what it was like transforming their podcast into book form, and find out which real life kids inspired the characters.

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How Jumaana Abdu wrote her debut novel while finishing medical school

Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.

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Nick Fuller shares six essential steps to wellness

Plus, why healthy habits require a whole-family approach.

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A day in the life of Senior Publicist, Tessa Robinson

Learn what a day in the life of a publicist at Penguin Random House looks like.

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Author Stephanie Wood on adapting her memoir, Fake, to screen

We caught up with Stephanie Wood to learn what it was like to watch her memoir become a series, plus her advice for creating healthy relationships.

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How Planet Ark’s new book will inspire kids

Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.

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Bill Edgar shares how his life has changed since his first book

Plus, two of the most outrageous requests he’s had from clients.

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Michelle Wong shares the beauty fact that surprised her most

We caught up with Michelle Wong, creator of Lab Muffin Beauty Scienceand author of The Science of Beauty, to find out what inspired her book.

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Brooki Bakehouse owner, Brooke Bellamy, shares how she turned her iconic recipes into a cookbook

We caught up with Brooke Bellamy: TikTok sensation, owner of Brisbane-based Brooki Bakehouse and author of the upcoming recipe book Bake with Brooki.

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Brooke Robinson shares the inspiration behind The Negotiator

Brooke Robinson shares her secrets to crafting an intriguing plotline, her love of research and how she winds down after a day of writing about high-stakes scenarios.

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Anna Johnston shares the real-life inspiration behind her debut novel

We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.

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Kirsty Greenwood on blending fantastical elements with big-city life in The Love of My Afterlife

Author Kirsty Greenwood shares why she wanted to write about the challenges of making friends as an adult, which parts of writing were most challenging, and what she hopes readers take away from the book.

Activities

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Aslan and Benny colouring-in activity

A wonderfully fun and free colouring-in activity.

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Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity

Check out this fun Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity.

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Ms Rachel's tips for language and brain development

Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.

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Bluey: Let's Get Spooky Bunting

Download this free super-fun Bluey Halloween bunting.

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Bluey Heelerween Colouring-in

Download this free Bluey Halloween colouring-in activity.

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Printable Penguin Black Classics list

Catch up on the classics with this printable list. How many have you read?

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Penguin-shaped crossword

Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.

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Taronga Activity Pack

Download a free activity pack!

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Taronga Word Search

Download a free activity!

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Peppa Pig activity pack

To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!

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Celebrate Father's Day this year with Bandit!

Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.

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12 easy book week costumes

In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.

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The Space Between Activity Pack

Download your fun multi-page activity pack.

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MOOKI vs The Big Scary Word Search

Download a free activity pack!

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Yarn Quest colouring-in activity

Check out this fun Yarn Quest colouring-in activity.

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Yarn Quest character quiz

A super fun quiz to find out which Yarn Quest character you're most like.

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Willa and Woof: Camp Chaos maze activity

Help Willa find Woof with this fun maze activity!

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Detective Beans colouring-in activity

Check out this fun Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat colouring activity!

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Only The Astronauts creative writing project

Introduce students to a new form of narration with this activity inspired by Ceridwen Dovey’s new book, Only The Astronauts.

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Bluey Mother's Day colouring-in activity for the whole family!

Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!

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Play and Grow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.

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Bluey Easter activity pack

Celebrate Easter with this free printable download.

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Countdown to Yesterday Word Search

Download a free activity pack!

Book clubs

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Book clubs
Blood pact book club questions

Fiona McIntosh's explosive new Jack Hawksworth thriller, perfect to read with your book club.

Book clubs
Stories from the Otto Bin Empire book club questions

A collection of stories from Judy Nunn about friendship, community and finding family in the unlikeliest of places.

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This Kingdom of Dust book club questions

An epic reimagining of the Apollo mission to read with your book club.

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Cactus Pear For My Beloved book club questions

A family story from Gaza to read with your book club.

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The Fallen Woman book club questions

A heart-stopping historical adventure to read with your book club.

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The Venice Hotel book club questions

A deliciously twisty novel set against a backdrop the romantic backdrop of Venice.

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Translations book club questions

A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.

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Winter of the Wolf book club questions

A gripping debut that blends history with paranormal and feminist themes, with a moving queer romance at its core.

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Eleanor Jones Can't Keep a Secret book club questions

A tense and quirky mystery novel to read with your book club.

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Jade and Emerald book club questions

A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.

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The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir book club questions

A lyrical, deeply moving story to read with your book club.

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The Little Clothes book club questions

A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.

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Psykhe book club questions

A new twist on a Greek myth that gives voice, power and agency to the woman at the centre of the story.

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The Studio Girls book club Questions

A sumptuous, nostalgic book about the Golden Age of cinema to read with your book club

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The Cryptic Clue book club questions

The second book in The Tea Ladies series is a fun mystery to read with your book club.

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What I Would Do to You book club questions

A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.

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A Gentleman in Moscow book club questions

A letter from the author and book club questions for one of Amor Towles' most popular books.

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Kind of, Sort of, Maybe, But Probably Not book club questions

A charming, quirky novel to read with your book club.

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The Bee Sting book club questions

A thought-provoking book about family and fortune to read with your book club.

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The Other Bridget book club questions

A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer.

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Foul Play book club questions

A heart-stopping jack Hawksworth novel to read with your book club.

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Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer Book Club Questions

Amy Doak on the creation of Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.

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The Sugar Palace book club questions

A heart-stopping romantic adventure to read with your book club.

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Black Sheep book club questions

A sweeping historical novel to read with your book club.

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