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Transform simple doughs into beautiful snacks, meals and desserts with these 85 must-try recipes. From burger buns to dumplings, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

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Darren Hayes is in Australia!

The Savage Garden star is in Australia to promote his new memoir, Unlovable. Tickets are still available for his Sydney and Brisbane shows, so don’t miss your chance to hear from Darren himself.

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For fans of David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes

Evie Hudson should be grieving her dead husband, but since the car crash that claimed his life, she can’t remember him at all. When snippets of memory start falling into place, she wonders how she ended up so far away from the life she dreamt of.

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Bio-hacked sea locusts, a runaway AI system, and a sinister cult

Kurt Austin and the crew have a lot to face in this latest instalment of the bestselling NUMA series. Someone really doesn’t want them investigating – but who, and why?

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Where there’s sport, there’s sinning

Titus O’Reily leads us into the temptations of sportspeople across the globe, from elite cricket, ice hockey, NFL and baseball through to lower-league soccer and competitive eating. Meet the players, mascots and administrators whose sins have been absurd, unwise and inspired – but never boring.

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Return to the world of the Inheritance Games series

Romance, luxury and secrets abound in this thrilling new story collection. These tales of love, loss, power, puzzles and life-and-death secrets will prove one thing: when you love the way Hawthornes love, there is no going back.

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A twisty and inventive sequel to the international bestseller Bullet Train

A luxury hotel full of assassins . . . what could go wrong? As events spiral out of control, it becomes clear that several different killers with varying missions are all staying at the same hotel at the same time.

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What do you get when you combine birds with word games?

From word searches to crosswords, word pyramids to pop quizzes, have fun solving more than 100 puzzles all about Australian birds.

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Free yourself up for what matters most

This beautiful and calming book teaches us the most important lesson of all, how to let go. Amid the relentless news cycle, social media, emails and texts, it can be hard to know when (if ever) you can take a break. This insightful book from a renowned Zen Buddhist Monk offers 99 empowering tips and truths to help ease the pressure.

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100 iconic recipes from Brooki Bakehouse

Step into the kitchen with wildly popular baker Brooke Bellamy, owner of Brooki Bakehouse, and discover how to create the most delectable sweet treats for every craving and occasion.

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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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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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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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Han Kang awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A huge congratulations to the author on this incredible achievement!

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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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Look inside Stand Proud

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

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Get a free Penguin Books figurine this Love Your Bookshop Day

Find out how to get a free Penguin Figurine to celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day on 12 October 2024.

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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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Penguin Picks: 4 YA romantasy books you should read this spring

Check out the YA romantasy books Penguin employees are loving.

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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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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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Your guide to some of the most prestigious literary prizes

Learn about some of the biggest literary prizes. These book awards are some of the world’s most celebrated, honouring both fiction and non-fiction reads.

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Books to read with your book club in spring 2024

These are the Penguin Random House books that over 80,000 book clubs voted as the best group reads this month.

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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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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.

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Gareth Brown shares how a yearning to travel inspired The Book of Doors

Plus find out why he’d choose to live in Middle Earth and main difference between him and Hugh Jackman.

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How the characters from Abbey Lay’s Lead Us Not came to her in an imagined conversation

The debut author also shares the fictional character she’d most like to meet and why she loved Lemony Snicket’s writing as a child.

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Debut authors share what surprised them most about the publishing process

The Fresh Voices of 2023 look back on what they found most surprising when publishing their debut novels.

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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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The rare success of one author's open submission

An author and editor share the unique publication story of Amy Doak's debut novel, Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.

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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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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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Marry Me Gnocchi

A unique, flavourful vegan sauce that goes perfectly with gnocchi.

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Crispy Noodle Fishcakes

Fun, fast and surprising, teaming up fish and noodles creates the most erratically exciting texture.

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German-style sausage roll

If you want to spot a ‘Verena recipe’, the inclusion of butter and pastry are often clues, as is the use of mustard.

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Hot Fudge Sauce and White Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce

The most amazing thing about this hot fudge sauce, apart from how deliciously rich and fudgy it is, is how easy it is to make.

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White Chocolate Candy Cane Milkshake

I guess I'm still a kid at heart because I get excited at the first snowfall of every winter season.

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Piña Colada Happy Hour Milkshake

Warm tropical breezes, sandy beaches, and a piña colada milkshake-does it get any better than this?

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Snickers Milkshake

Snickers is one of, if not the most, best-selling chocolate bar in America. It is also one of my most requested chocolate bar milkshake recipes.

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Chocolate Cherry Tart

Whether it’s for Christmas lunch or a birthday dinner, if you want to bring something to the table that everyone is going to love, this chocolate cherry tart is it.

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Carrot Noodle Soup

A deliciously flavourful vegan carrot noodle soup.

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Carrot Cake

A deliciously divine classic carrot cake.

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Banana Peel Curry

Nadiya Hussain's banana peel curry is a masterclass in making best use of an ingredient commonly consigned to the bin. Next time you're making banana bread, keep hold of those skins and make this clever curry. Trust us, it's delicious!

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Meatball Parathas

Nadiya Hussain's clever twist on a classic paratha uses leftover chicken meatballs to create a delicious filling.

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Swedish-Style Meatballs

If you love classic Swedish meatballs, you'll love this recipe from Nadiya Hussain. The light and springy meatballs are flavoured with dill and garlic and nestled in a chicken-stock sauce. Serve with mashed potato and green beans for a comforting meal perfect for colder nights.

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Tigga Mac's Ghastly Ghost Cake

This spooktacular cake from cake baking sensation Tigga Mac will be the star of the show at your Halloween party. It's also a great recipe to make with kids for a fun Halloween activity.

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Apple Croissant Pastries

These apple croissant pastries combine the buttery flakiness of puff pastry with sweet, crisp apples.

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Oven-Baked Zucchini Tots

These zucchini tots are soft-textured and perfect for babies and toddlers.

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El Maco Burger

With every bite of this burger, you'll feel like you're strolling down the lively streets of Mexico.

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Steak Sub

If you absolutely adore hearty sandwiches bursting with amazing flavours, you're in for a treat.

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Mozzarella Donuts with Marinara Sauce

Imagine the perfect blend of gooey, melted mozzarella cheese wrapped in a crispy coating-it's like a slice of heaven, right?

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Bingo's 'Botato' Salad

It's like a vegetable, we all like it and it starts with a B. Can you guess what it is?

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Mini Bluey Pavlovas

What could be more fun than a Mini Bluey? Mini Bluey Pavlovas for the Christmas table, of course!

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Garlic Mushroom Coddled Eggs

Celebrating earthy mushrooms, spuds and spinach, this easy traybake is a pleasure to make and eat.

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Tigga Mac’s Bloody Brain Cake

Follow the blood trail and be prepared to be GROSSED OUT! The perfect trick or treat at any spooky celebration!

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Tigga Mac's Dancing Spider Cake

From their furry little bodies to their creepy crawly legs, it’s easy to see why people run scared. But our spider is the exception!

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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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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!

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Emma Memma colouring-in activity

Colour in with Emma Memma!

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Chico the Schnauzer colouring activity

A fun colouring-in activity for dog lovers!

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