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A heartwarming rural romance

Callie is stunned to learn that she’s inherited half of Hawkridge, a beautiful acreage in the Misty Mountains. Even more surprising, she’s to share the inheritance with Ben, despite his plans to move back to Scotland. As they try to work together, there may be more at stake than the property’s future . . .

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A yogi’s guide to living, dying and beyond

Yogi, mystic and bestselling author Sadhguru provides a deeper understanding of death so that we can live more fulfilling lives.

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From Ottolenghi co-founder and author of Jerusalem

In Boustany, award-winning author Sami Tamimi pays homage to Palestinian food and culture. Over 100 colourful, down-to-earth recipes will inspire you to take your cooking skills to the next level.

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The book behind the film

Before The Salt Path was a major motion picture starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, it was a memoir. Fans of the film will love reading Raynor’s own account of their 630-mile journey along the South West Coast Path.

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Coming in August!

The third book in the Apprentice to the Villian series is coming out soon! In Accomplice to the Villain, Evie will have to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire (or losing her dignity).

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The only way to kill monsters is to become one

In this addictive fantasy romance, a princess is chosen to fulfil the terms of ancient treaty. Soon, she learns that not all myths are make-believe and finds herself travelling with an infamous monster slayer.

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Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction

Fifteen years after World War II, Isabel’s orderly life is upended when her brother and his graceless new girlfriend show up on her doorstep. A revelation between the two women threatens to unravel all Isabel has ever known . . .

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Friday Barnes hits New York City

When Princess Ingrid is kidnapped along with her fiancé, it’s all over the international news. The people of Norway are bewildered, and Ingrid’s bodyguard is fired. So he calls on his least favourite Interpol agent for help – Friday Barnes.

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Jacinda Ardern’s memoir is here!

From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.

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An epic new novel from Taylor Jenkins Reid

Set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program, the novel follows astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin who is training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Centre. As she prepares for her first flight, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined.

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Penguin Random House wins Publisher of the Year 2025

Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards.

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Your guide to writers’ festivals in May 2025

Check out some of the Penguin Random House authors who will be at upcoming writers’ festivals.

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Two Penguin authors make the shortlist for the 2025 Stella Prize

Congrats to Samah Sabawi, author of Cactus Pear For My Beloved and Jumaana Abdu, author of Translations!

Book clubs
The Sex Lives of Married Women book club questions

A sexy, funny, surprising tale of female friendship to read with your book club.

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2025 ABIA shortlist announced

Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2025. The winners will be announced on 7 May 2025.

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The Deadly Dispute book club questions

The delightfully entertaining new novel in The Tea Ladies cosy crime series. Perfect for reading with your book club!

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The Making of The Limestone Road by Nicole Alexander

Learn from author Nicole Alexander how family history and the South Australian landscape shape this compelling tale of war, identity, and resilience.

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Margot McGovern on nostalgia, setting, and the appeal of the horror genre

We caught up with Margot McGovern to learn more about her new book, This Stays Between Us.

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Maurice and Maralyn wins Nero Gold Prize, Book of the Year 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Maruice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst has won the Nero Book Awards Gold Prize, Book of the Year.

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14 books to give instead of a card at baby showers

Going to a baby shower and want to give something more special than a card? Choose one of these books and write your heartfelt message inside!

Fresh Voices

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Chloe Elisabeth Wilson shares the works that influenced her debut novel, Rytual

Plus, learn about the real-world inspiration behind the darkly funny novel.

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How Nadia Mahjouri's debut novel blends fact and fiction

Learn how Nadia Majhouri's personal journey and cultural heritage inspired her debut novel, Half Truth.

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How aspects of Morgan Dick’s life inspired her debut novel

From being a step-sibling to her up-close experience with addiction, Morgan’s real life played a role in shaping Favourite Daughter.

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How Ande Pliego plays with common crime tropes in debut novel

Learn about the books that inspired her, which character she enjoyed writing most and the thing that surprised her about the publishing process.

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From dream to reality: Emma Pignatiello on Writing Last Shot

Discover the inspiration behind Emma Pignatiello's debut novel Last Shot. Learn about her creative process, character development and tips for writers.

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Half Truth book club questions

A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.

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Translations book club questions

A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.

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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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How Jumaana Abdu wrote her debut novel while finishing medical school

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

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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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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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The Little Clothes book club questions

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

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Deborah Callaghan on writing routines and fictional worlds

The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.

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Generate a husband

Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.

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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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Georgia Harper says she ‘ruined her mum’s fantasy’

Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.

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Fun Fact: Sarah-Jane Collins wrote much of her debut novel in a bar

Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.

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Ferdia Lennon shares the Plutarch passage that inspired Glorious Exploits

Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.

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How drama school inspired Chris MacDonald to write The Actor

Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.

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Jessica Bull shares how she entered Jane Austen’s world while writing her debut novel

She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.

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Lottie Hazell shares how she came up with the idea for Piglet

Plus, the cosy fictional world she’d most like to live in.

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An interview with Ela Lee about her debut novel, Jaded

We caught up with debut author Ela Lee to learn about how she made time for writing while working full-time, her ‘big break’ into publishing and more.

Latest recipes

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Parmesan and Herb-Crumbed Chicken Burgers

The sauce is really the star of the show in this burger recipe – it is so full of flavour, creamy and delicious. Serve as burgers or use the same ingredients (minus the buns) to make wraps or bun‑less burgers (use some iceberg lettuce leaves as the bun).

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Hoisin Salmon Sesame Cucumber Salad

Smashing the cucumbers gives them maximum surface area to absorb the delicious dressing in this salad. Topped with falling‑apart baked salmon, this dish is light, quick and tasty.

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Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Welcome summer into your kitchen with these moreish tacos. The mango salsa is the perfect balance of sweet, zesty and flavoursome (try not to eat it all before it gets to the table!)

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Smoky chickpeas with coriander tahini

Hummus Hab bil Tahinia w al Kuzbara

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Chilli Con Carne Meatballs

Take your meatball game to the next level.

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Love Monsters

These lovable monsters are perfect for Valentine's Day and can be made without the Oreo mouths, if preferred.

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Honey-Garlic Chicken

Sweet and savoury with a satisfying richness in every bite.

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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)

To me, kimchi jjigae is the ultimate comfort meal that reminds me of home.

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The Toll House Inn Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's no recipe more important to the baking legacy of the United States than the chocolate chip cookie.

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Skordalia (Bread & Walnut Garlic Dip)

In many parts of Greece, skordalia is known as a garlic and potato dip, but the combination of bread and walnuts, common in the north of the country, gives the condiment richness and body.

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Lobster Avocado Salad

This recipe is a celebration of summer.

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Aubergine Rolls with Walnut Filling

Georgia's rich culinary tradition is often overlooked.

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Crushed Olive Spread

I’ve converted countless olive haters to olive lovers with the introduction of my fave Castelvetrano, the meaty, mild Queen of Olives.

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Grated Tomato Linguine

A delicious pasta sauce made with the freshest in-season tomatoes.

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Khorashi with Buftek

Nadiya Hussain's stunning khoshari, a dish layered with different flavours and textures including rice, lentils, chickpeas and served with a side of marinated steak, has a real special occasion feel, perfect for Eid celebrations, dinner parties or whenever you want to impress.

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Dinner Rolls

The ultimate guide for making dinner rolls from scratch, from Dessert Course.

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Kool-Aid Pie

To a giant plastic pitcher, its rim etched and toughened by years of use, I watched my two older brothers, Tyler and Jason, add an obscene amount of grape Kool-Aid, deepening the liquid within to a dark purple.

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Buttermilk Pie

Here in Texas, the land of cattle and roughly 130 million acres of ranchland, buttermilk flows thick and heavy-not from their livestock (Texans are in the beef business), but rather into their mixing bowls.

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Beignets

It's hard to fathom it, but the loud and proud thrumming of the Louisiana we walk today is but a fraction of what came before.

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Tagine de Poulet: Chicken Tagine served with Beid Hamine and Rice

Nadiya Hussain's hearty tagine recipe is layered with warming spices and fragrant preserved lemon, and packed with tender chicken, potato and olives.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

The beauty of the Reverse Creaming Method is the fine and velvety texture it helps create. The way that it is able to accomplish this plush interior is by minimizing gluten formation.

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Chicago-Style Braised Italian Beef Sandwiches

This sandwich is my childhood all wrapped up in a beefjus-soaked Italian sub roll.

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Pizza Night Salad

Everyone loves a good pizza night.

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Date-Me Salad

If you want to impress someone, this salad will make them want to date you-it's that good.

Activities

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Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town Colouring-In

A fun and adventurous colouring sheet!

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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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Goodnight, Glow Worms Colouring-In

Download this super cute colouring sheet.

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The 113th Assistant Librarian activity pack

A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.

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Xtraordinary People: Unlock your extraordinary dyslexic thinking skills

Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.

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Cosy Calm colouring-in

Print this free colouring-in page from Cosy Calm by Cherry Lam.

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Bluey Hip Hip Hooray Activity Pack

Download a free 4-page Bluey activity pack!

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Bluey Birthday Card

Download your free Bluey birthday card.

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Bluey Birthday Invite

Download this super fun Bluey party invitation.

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Milestones with Ms Rachel First Words Tracker

Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book!

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Milestones with Ms Rachel Potty Chart

Have fun potty training with Ms Rachel!

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Bluey Easter Basket Activity

Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!

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Bluey Easter Colouring-in

Celebrate Easter with Bluey!

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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

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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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