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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.

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T2 and Penguin Random House AU announce limited edition gift packs

T2 and Penguin Books Australia have joined forces to honour the perfect paring of tea and books.

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All about the Be Well team

Meet our Be Well team, dedicated to workplace wellness and employee empowerment.

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Penguin Noir: A Crime Author Showcase

An exciting Penguin Random House author showcase on 9 August!

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Darren Hayes announces new book coming late 2024

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of World rights in a memoir from singer, songwriter and former front man of Savage Garden, Darren Hayes.

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Penguin Literary Prize 2023 Winner Announced

And the winner is . . . Michelle See-Tho!

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Tim Winton has just been awarded the 2023 Lloyd O’Neil Award

The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has named Tim Winton the recipient of the 2023 Lloyd O’Neil Award, which honours outstanding service to the Australian book industry.

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2023 ABIAs shortlist announced

Winners will be announced on 25 May 2023.

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Penguin Random House AU takes home two awards at the 2022 Shop! ANZ Retail Marketing Awards

Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) took home one Gold and one Silver honour for our fan-favourite permanent penguin bookcase.

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Penguin Random House Australia to publish 'Question 7' by Richard Flanagan

Penguin Random House Australia acquires 'Question 7', by Richard Flanagan, Booker Prize-winning author.

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2023 Penguin Literary Prize shortlist announced

See the six shortlisted titles for the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 15 June 2023.

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Write It Fellowship 2023 now open

Applications for the 2023 Write It Fellowship are now closed.

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Penguin Random House donates $30,000 to Story Factory in 2022

PRH is excited to announce that we will increase our contribution to Story Factory by $10,000 this year to provide funding for internships, work experience placements and a novella program to inspire young writers.

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How Penguin Random House AU implemented diversity & inclusion initiatives in 2022

Look back at how PRH AU implemented social impact initiatives in 2022.

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Penguin Random House ANZ donated $100,000 to Indigenous Literacy Foundation in 2022

In a longstanding relationship with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Penguin Random House is proud to contribute $100,000 to support literacy programs in remote Communities across Australia.

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PRH acquires new books from beloved children’s entertainer, Emma Watkins

Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) has acquired the rights to Australia’s next big pre-school brand, Emma Memma in an expansive publishing program, encompassing story, novelty and activity formats.

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SPARE, the memoir from Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, to be released on January 11

The Prince's new book will tell his extraordinary life story in his words for the first time.

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Bluey books hit 5 million sales in Australia and New Zealand range

5,000,000 Bluey Books and Counting: Penguin and BBC Studios Celebrate Huge Sales Milestone.

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2022 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award shortlist announced

Here Goes Nothing by Steve Totlz has been awarded the $1,000 Alex Buzo Shortlist Prize.

Extracts

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Water

The first thing I do when I arrive on the island is change my name.

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The Bee Sting

In the next town over, a man had killed his family.

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Murtagh

Will you go alone?

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The Invocations

It’s All Hallows’ Eve in London, and the street that stretches before her is empty, quiet except for the soft thud of her boots on the sidewalk and the rustle of autumn leaves plucked by the wind.

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Unruly

There was a moment in 1940, the bleakest year of the Second World War with the Wehrmacht carrying all before it, when Winston Churchill made the French government a curious offer.

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The Berry Pickers

I sit with my back to the wall, my pillows flat.

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An Unlikely Prisoner

Rising at 5 am, I checked my email as I usually did, and saw this newly arrived item in my inbox:

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Shakespeare

Macbeth was the reason I went into the theatre.

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Good Material

Summer 2019 - Reasons Why It’s Good I’m Not With Jen

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Dish

While procrastinating from a quite important deadline, I often find myself doing what I always do when something really, really needs to get done...

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Question 7

In the winter of 2012, against my better judgement and for reasons that were not entirely to do with writing—much as I said they were—and which even now are not clear to me, I visited the site of Ohama Camp, Japan, where my father had once been interned.

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Gin A Tasting Course

Gin has a long and sometimes rather murky past.

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The Year of the Locust

I once went to kill a man.

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The Land of Milk and Honey

I fled to that country because I would have gone anywhere, done anything, for one last taste of green sharp enough to pierce the caul of my life.

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Big Mouth

‘Why have you got two birth certificates? Are you adopted?’

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4am

'What if I never love myself?'

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No Brainer: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (18)

The most popular books were from this series called Commando Crocodile, and no matter how many copies she bought, Ms. Masie couldn't keep them on the shelves.

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Going Infinite

Most of the people who went to work for Sam Bankman-Fried ended up in jobs for which they were not obviously qualified, and Natalie Tien was no exception.

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The Year I Met My Brain

At first, I was pretty embarrassed by the way I found out I have ADHD.

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Food for Life

Writing this book felt like starting my own version of Phileas Fogg’s adventure, setting off in his hot air balloon;

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This Camp Is Doomed

When asked if they’d heard of Camp Buttress, the locals of the nearest town would answer that, yes.

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Fearless

Don’t you dare say anything to anyone.

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Hunt on Dark Waters

Once upon a time, the realms used to be much closer to each other.

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The Secret

Keith Bridgeman was alone in his room when he closed his eyes.

Articles

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QUIZ: Which Ranger’s Apprentice book should you ask for this Christmas?

Take this quiz to find out which Ranger’s Apprentice book you should put on your wish list.

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Penguin Fantasy Fest was a magical night for fantasy fans and authors

The inaugural Penguin Fantasy Fest was a wonderful evening for all. Learn about the author panel, see photos of the event and find out how to be notified of future events.

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7 books recommended by Dolly Alderton

Check out book recommendations from author Dolly Alderton.

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Matthew McConaughey shares his parenting tips and new book with Australian fans

Matthew McConaughey made an appearance on the Today Show Australia and Nova to talk about his picture book, Just Because.

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QUIZ: Which YA book should you ask for this Christmas?

Take this quiz to find out which YA book you should put on your wishlist this year.

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5 go-to books to gift for secret Santa this year

Discover the books that are perfect to gift for secret Santa festivities this year. Each of these options is under $30 and guaranteed to please even the pickiest gift recipients.

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'Cricket' is officially the most-loved Bluey episode

In honour of five years of Bluey, fans voted on their favourite Bluey episode.

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Why submit to the Penguin Literary Prize? A previous winner's perspective

‘You owe it to the writer you are to put your work out there.’

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Debut authors share their best tips for aspiring authors

The Fresh Voices of 2023 share their advice with fellow writers. Whether you’re aspiring to get your book published or looking for writing tips, these words of wisdom will help.

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Look inside Here Comes a Merry Christmas

A gorgeous holiday picture book based on the much-loved song by children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke.

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Award-winning and shortlisted books of 2023

Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2023 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.

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An introductory guide to Australian author Richard Flanagan

Want to read books by Richard Flanagan but don’t know where to start? Check out this introduction to the award-winning author and his many amazing works.

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Where to start with Adam Grant books

Learn about some of the most inspiring books by bestselling author, Adam Grant.

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10 Atomic Habits quotes that will change your life

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a powerful book that will teach you how to transform your life through tiny habits. Check out some of the best quotes from the book.

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Look inside Peggy and Molly

Sneak a peek at the adorable book Peggy and Molly, which chronicles the very special friendship between a staffy and a magpie.

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PRH and UBD volunteers planted 1,600 trees for the Penguin Foundation

Volunteers from PRH and UBD participated in a day of tree-planting to help future-proof the Summerland Peninsula from the increasing threat of fire.

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Matt Preston reveals his favourite childhood foods

In his new book, Big Mouth, Matt Preston shares some of his favourite foods.

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QUIZ: Which colour are you from Surrounded by Idiots?

Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson uses a colour-based system to outline different personality types. Take this quiz to find out which colour you relate to most.

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QUIZ: What is your Penguin Reading Personality?

Take this quiz to discover your reading personality and be entered to win an exclusive Penguin bookcase!

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Look inside The Littlest Penguin

Sneak a peek inside this adorable full-colour hardback created in partnership with the Penguin Foundation.

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Finally, an official timeline for the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here

Learn about the new book that’s putting the Marvel timeline on paper, allowing fans to explore the stories in chronological order.

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Penguin Literary Prize 2024

Submissions are now open for 2024.

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Meet the 3 Penguin AU team members who helped illustrate this inspiring book

See how our talented employees contributed to Not Here to Make You Comfortable.

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Join Jacqueline Harvey for high tea

Bestselling children’s author Jacqueline Harvey is holding a few high teas in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. Find out where to meet her!

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Coconut & raspberry Viennese whirls

Jam-filled shortbread swirl biscuits with coconut twist.

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Rainbow cookie pie

A decadent chewy, colourful cookie cake that's perfect for any occasion.

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Soothing Congee

A bowl of congee (soft cooked rice in a comforting broth) is a staple in many Asian households, particularly if you’re a little under the weather.

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Cumin Lamb Steamed Baos

My stepdad is from the city of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, central China. Home to a large Muslim community, halal influences shape the cooking there, so dishes using lamb and mutton are a common sight in street-food markets.

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Soy & Garlic Tofu Bites

Tofu has been a firm favourite of my family’s since way back, and my Buddhist grandparents would always promote the idea of eating more veggies and beans over meat.

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Sacrificial Lamb Rack

This recipe is so crazy tasty you’ll think you died and went to hell/heaven.

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Zero F***s Mac 'n' Cheese

If you have any awareness of or give a f**k about calories, you may want to put your welding helmet on and take a deep breath for this doozy, champion.

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Sesame Shrimp Toast

Though 'toast' (in the sense of something beyond buttered bread) really came into the American culinary zeitgeist with the millennial generation, in Hong Kong it’s been a teatime staple for decades, ever since British imperialists introduced bread to the island.

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Mapo Tofu Curry

I came up with this recipe while creating themed curries based on the gyms in Pokemon Sword and Shield . . . this one was for the Fighting-type gym.

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Pork and Chive Dumplings

Think of this as a good starter recipe when you’re learning how to make dumplings, and especially how to fold them.

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Future brownies

Firm, springy and fudgy.

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Crispy skinned salmon

Packed full of flavour with a mouth-watering Vietnamese sauce.

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Quinoa crunch salad

A tasty and textural salad.

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Chicken, lemon & garlic traybake

A tremendously tasty traybake.

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Neapolitan cookies

A classic ice cream, in cookie form!

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Pizza pockets

Pizza in snack form.

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Chocolate cheesecake muffins

Cheesecake + muffins = deliciously tasty.

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Florentines (biscotti con mandorle, nocciole, zenzero e cioccolato)

Here’s a slight anomaly. Although I have always known these cookies as Florentines, there doesn’t seem to be an equivalent in Italian for the name.

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Pasta, borlotti bean & rosemary soup (pasta e fagioli)

When I think of comfort food, my mind turns to pasta e fagioli.

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Beef shin & Peppercorn stew (peposo)

The classic Florentine beef stew. It’s a dish of extremely deep flavours and comforting textures.

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Tangerine Tiramisu

This six-ingredient tiramisu from UK food media platform, Mob, is the perfect wintery dinner party dessert.

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Aubergine Gochujang Noodles

Instant noodles are dressed up in a spicy, creamy gochujang and peanut butter sauce and topped with sticky soy aubergine in this quick midweek dinner recipe.

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Bombay Fish Finger Sandwich

Curry mayonnaise and crushed Bombay Mix add a punch of flavour to this upgraded recipe for a childhood classic dish from the UK food media platform, Mob.

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Meatball parm sliders

Feat. garlic buns.

Q&A
Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston picks a favourite cravat of all time

In honour of his memoir, Big Mouth, we caught up with Matt Preston. Learn about what inspired him to write the book, how it differs from his journalism experience and whether – if forced to choose – he’d pick fashion or food.

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Two authors share their Grandparents’ Day plans

We caught up with Fiona McArthur and Morris Gleitzman to learn about their Grandparents’ Day plans, the books they read with their grandchildren and advice for new grandparents.

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Richard Flanagan shares how dreams inspired his new book

We caught up with Richard Flanagan to learn more about his new book, Question 7. Find out why he chose the title and how science is a form of creativity.

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Arthur C. Brooks shares the selfish reason for his new book with Oprah

Find out what inspired ‘Build the Life You Want’ and what both authors hope readers take away from it.

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How a dream inspired Jessica Yu's debut novel

We caught up with Jessica Yu to learn more about her writing routine and the shortlist award that helped launch her career.

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Jessica Seaborn on inspiration, observation and navigating the publishing process

Debut author Jessica Seaborn shares a few things that helped her get her debut novel, Perfect-ish, published.

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Claire van Ryn shares her unique 3-step writing process

Plus, find out what inspired Claire's first novel and how her previous work experience helped her write The Secrets of the Huon Wren.

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Why Karen Kirsten chose to share her family’s true World War II story

Karen Kirsten shares what it was like writing her family history and the research process behind her new book, Irena’s Gift.

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How fanfic inspired sydney khoo to become an author

We chatted with sydney khoo about writing routines, fanfic, and how the Write It fellowship lead to their first book deal and debut novel, The Spider and Her Demons.

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How a Doctorate of Arts led Annette Higgs to her debut novel

The 2022 Penguin Literary Prize winner shares her unique method of writing On a Bright Hillside in Paradise.

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Breanne Mc Ivor shines light on the unique process of writing her debut novel

Find out how she was inspired by her experience as a makeup artist and woman living in modern Trinidad.

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Katie Bishop shares how ‘writing feels like home’

We caught up with Katie Bishop to learn more about her debut novel, The Girls of Summer. Find out how #MeToo inspired the novel and what it was like writing during Covid lockdowns.

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Anna Funder taking on the patriarchy

We caught up earlier this year with Anna Funder to discuss her upcoming book Wifedom, and how it explores marriage and art as a piece of 'counter-fiction'.

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C.E. McGill shares the moment they realised they wanted to be an author

Plus find out how they turned a university project into a debut novel.

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Nick Bhasin intended to write a memoir. Here’s how it became his debut novel instead

Plus find out why he loves David Sedaris and what inspired him to become a writer.

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Emma Törzs shares why she's happy that her first novel was never published

Plus find out how her sister inspired Ink Blood Sister Scribe and what she’s looking forward to most about being published in 2023.

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A conversation with James Clear

Learn from James Clear about starting over after a serious injury, the margin between success and failure, and why it’s totally okay (encouraged, even!) to spend just five minutes at the gym.

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A debut author’s insight on awards, genre and the publishing process

Darcy Tindale shares how submitting her writing to awards helped get her debut novel published.

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Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch fame shares his ultimate comfort food

We chatted with social media star and home cook extraordinaire Nathan Anthony to learn about his favourite herbs, most-used ingredients and more.

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The unlikely way Kate Dramis found her literary agent

We asked debut author Kate Dramis about the publication of her first novel, The Curse of Saints. Read about her ‘fairy-tale’ submission experience, how she came up with the idea for the book and more.

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What happens when your debut novel becomes a bestseller? We asked Bonnie Garmus

We caught up with Bonnie Garmus after a whirlwind year of success with her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry.

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How one literary award changed everything for André Dao

The debut author talks about his writing process and how reading inspired him to become a writer.

Activities

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Bluey Christmas Activity

Get in to the Christmas spirit with Bluey

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Say ‘happy holidays’ with this printable Ranger’s Apprentice card

Print and customise this Ranger’s Apprentice holiday card to share with your loved ones this year.

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Print a free card for Grandparents’ Day

Celebrate Grandparents' Day with this free, printable card featuring Spot the dog.

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Grandparents' Day book bingo

Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a reading challenge!

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Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery Activity

Get in to the Christmas spirit with the Alice-Miranda activity!

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Bluey and Bingo's guide to making Dad laugh

Bluey and Bingo share their guide for making Dad laugh this Father's Day.

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10 easy book week costumes

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

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DIY Ranger's Apprentice cloak

How to make your own Ranger's Apprentice Cloak for book week and beyond!

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An A to Z of Dreaming Differently Activity

Dream differently with this beautiful activity pack!

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Being Jimmy Baxter

Colour in with Jimmy Baxter

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Football Fever Activity

Everyone's got football fever!

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Bluey Pencil Toppers Activity

Follow along with Bluey to make your own pencil toppers

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We Are Matildas Colouring In

Celebrate football and the team spirit of the CommBank Matildas with this activity

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Bluey Mother's Day Queen's Crown

Follow along with Bluey and make mum a queen's crown for Mother's Day!

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Bluey Valentines Day Card

Share a Valentines Day card with your family.

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Willa and Woof 3 Colouring In

Colour in with Willa and Woof

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Koko and the Coconut Colouring In

Colour in with Koko and the Coconut

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ABC Pride activity pack

Celebrate pride in this wonderful activity pack.

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The Secret World of Plants activity pack

Discover the incredible world of plants in this fun activity pack.

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Willa and Woof Activity

Find a word with Willa and Woof

Book clubs

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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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Others Were Emeralds book club questions

A stirring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.

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Back to Bangka book club questions

A gripping wartime memoir with a twist, to read with your book club.

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On a Bright Hillside in Paradise book club questions

A book about faith and family to read with your book club.

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As the River Rises book club questions

A medical romance to read with your book club.

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Love Match book club questions

An Australian country romance to read with your book club.

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Doll's Eye book club questions

A story of love, loss and survival to read with your book club.

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Perfect-ish book club questions

A smart, funny and heartfelt anti-romcom to read with your book club.

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Why We Are Here book club questions

A love story for strange days to read with your book club.

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The Secrets of the Huon Wren book club questions

A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.

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Wifedom book club questions

A powerful blazing genre-bending masterpiece to discuss with your book club.

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Hamlet is Not OK classroom discussion points

Some great points to discuss with your classroom or book club, from this quirky new take on Shakespeare's Hamlet.

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The Days Toppled Over book club questions

An exploration of mental health and family to read with your book club.

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I Look Forward to Hearing From You book club questions

A satirical, madcap roller-coaster ride through Hollywood to read with your book club.

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Broken Bay book club questions

A captivating and intriguing new novel to read with your book club.

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Notes on Her Colour book club questions

A story of motherhood, daughterhood, trauma, race, privilege, music and queerness to discuss with your book club.

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Anam book club questions

A meditation on home and belonging to read with your book club.

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The Collected Regrets of Clover book club questions

A life-affirming novel to read with your book club.

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The Tea Ladies book club questions

A book club read that’s perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus.

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Compulsion book club questions

An unforgettable story to read with your book club featuring themes of obsession, friendship and the love of music.

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The Matchmaker book club questions

A charming rom-com to read with your book club.

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Go as a River book club questions

A soaring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow book club questions

A New York Times bestseller, Grazia summer reading pick, and word-of-mouth sensation to read with your book club.