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Holly Jackson meets Agatha Christie in this cosy modern-day YA murder mystery where your closest family are your prime suspects.

A prisoner of war's daring escape from a speeding train . . . a Greek resistance heroine's fateful decision to harbour the fugitive . . . and a young dressmaker's curiosity spark a chain of events that has consequences none of them could ever have imagined.The Dressmaker & the Hidden Soldier is based on the extraordinary true story of Peter Blunden, the New Zealand soldier, and Thalia Christidou, the young Greek dressmaker, and Tasoula Paschilidou, the resistance heroine.What follows is an epic love story set in a country under Hitler's oppressive regime.With the Nazis closing in, Peter makes another courageous escape, Thalia is threatened by betrayal, and Tasoula is sent to a concentration camp.Will Tasoula survive? What will become of Peter and Thalia's undeclared love?

Heartwarming and charming stories of dogs and books from the bestselling author of The Bookseller at the End of the World.

In life, the one thing we can be certain of is that it will never remain linear for long. One minute, everything is as we know it. Next minute - PLOT TWIST - we find ourselves scrambling for a foothold, trying to make sense of the shifting landscape and the changing tides. Sometimes, these deviations from the course can be the shift we needed to push us into our next chapter of life. Others can throw us off balance, send us spiralling into despair or confusion, leaving us stuck in time with no perceivable way out. These plot twists are inevitable. But the good news is, they don't have to be endings. They're just new beginnings. In many ways, this book is about grief. It's about how we cope when life as we know it changes - whether that's from the death of a loved one, a job loss, mental health upheaval, relationship breakdown - and all the large and small griefs that accompany difficult periods of change. It's about how the moments in life that we think are going to break us are often the ones that truly make us. It shows us how to reframe, adapt and move forward in our new realities, with accessible anecdotes and storytelling and thoughtfully applied psychology expertise and advice.

'Tragic and moving.' HSU-MING TEO, previous winner of The Australian/Vogel's AwardAll Frances wants is a cure for her daughter, but that would take a miracle, and miracles aren't something Frances believes in anymore.Newly divorced from her pastor ex-husband and excommunicated from the church community she once worked within, she wrestles alone with the prognosis of her terminally ill child. Any suggestion of 'divine intervention' is salt in the wound of her grief. So when Frances is forced to take in a homeless and pregnant teenage girl who claims to have had an immaculate conception, she's deeply challenged.But sixteen-year-old Mary is not who she seems, and soon opens the door to perspectives that profoundly shift Frances's sense of reality, triggering a chain of astonishing events. It seems that where there is the greatest suffering lies an unexpected magic. Frances begins to hold hope for her family's future, but the miracle prayed for is not always the one received.Immaculate is a provocative and tender exploration of loss, identity and healing, and the secret worlds we hide within in order to survive.

The House With All The Lights On is a lyrical exploration of family, identity and history, and what it is to be a member of a family where the most beautiful of bonds are born in difference 'If I were to tell you our story in sign language-the story of my grandparents and me-I'd begin with a single finger touching my chest.' Jessica Kirkness has traversed the boundary between deaf and hearing cultures all her life. Her memoir tells the story of her grandparents who grew up deaf in a hearing world--one where sign language was banned for much of the twentieth century--and weaves in her own experience as a hearing child in a family that often struggled to navigate their elders' difference. This journey takes her from the family home to the workplaces of research audiologists, and back to England where she visits her grandparents' old schools and other family landmarks--discovering along the way how terribly their deafness has been misunderstood. The House With All The Lights On captures the universal experience of navigating complex family relationships and beautifully explores the nuances of identity in what is both a memoir and a love letter to those closest to her heart. 'A sensory window into Deaf gain and other complexities of our community.' - Asphyxia, author of The Words in My Hands 'An elegant and empathic love letter to family.' Fiona Murphy, author of The Shape of Sound

A groundbreaking guide to grandparenting and a celebration of grandparents, from one of Australia's foremost parenting experts. The grandparent-grandchild relationship is a truly special one, but the lives of grandparents and grandkids have changed so much in recent times. How do grandparents create close relationships with the children they adore while living their own busy lives? Bestselling parenting expert and psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's Grandparents celebrates the immense contribution grandmothers and grandfathers make to families. His groundbreaking Grandparenting Code offers a wise formula for successful and harmonious grandparenting in today's world. Michael shows how to be involved in grandchildren's lives without treading on parents' toes, and addresses tricky topics such as screentime, 'greycare' and divorce. Grandparents features inspiring, funny and heart-warming stories from well-known grandparents Jackie French, Kevin Rudd, David Williamson, Jane Caro, Jenny Kee, Hugh Mackay, Professor Gordon Parker and Eric Tweedale. An invaluable resource for modern grandparenting, Grandparents is the perfect gift for a first-time grandparent, or whenever challenges arise. 'Michael Carr-Gregg's book Grandparents is full of sensible and sensitive advice on how to navigate that most complex but rewarding relationship, being a grandparent.' - Margaret Throsby, broadcaster 'For over twenty years Dr Michael Carr-Gregg has provided accurate, up-to-date and reliable information laced with humour and compassion to Australia's parents. In this brilliant new book he has managed to do the same for the country's grandparents.' - Melissa Doyle, journalist and author of Fifteen Seconds of Brave'This is the guide for every grandparent. A well informed and friendly read for all of us who treasure our grandchildren.' - Wendy McCarthy, author of Don't Be Too Polite, Girls 'Being a grandparent should be one of life's great joys and here Michael Carr-Gregg has a very practical guide on how to savour the delights and sort the challenges.' - Neil Mitchell, journalist 'An absolute must-read for all aspiring and established grandparents, and also pretty darn useful for parents too! Another gem from a psychologist who knows how to hit exactly the right mark.' - Dr Helen Street, applied social psychologist and wellbeing consultant 'A must-read for grandparents at any stage of their journey, filled with practical, comprehensive and affirming advice you'll turn to again and again.' - Ashleigh Barton, author of What Do You Call Your Grandma? and What Do You Call Your Grandpa?'A fantastic resource for grandparents that carries a wise reminder to always be respectful of both parents and grandchildren!'- Petrea King, author of Your Life Matters and CEO, Quest for Life Foundation

In the vein of Emily Henry's You and Me On Vacation, Love, Just In is a friends-to-lovers romance with just enough spice to heat up the summer.Sydney TV news reporter Josie Larsen is approaching thirty and coming dangerously close to failing at life. Lost in a vortex of other people's career milestones, engagement parties and baby showers, Josie is perennially single, abandoned by her globetrotting family, and invisible to her boss - except for the one time he tuned in while she was mid-panic-attack on live TV. As punishment, Josie is shipped off to cover another reporter's six-month leave at a regional bureau in Newcastle.But Josie has more waiting for her in Newcastle than yawn-inducing stories about bicycle lane protests. The city is also the domain of Zac Jameson - her best friend since high school. This should be a happy turn of events, but Zac has barely spoken to Josie for the past two years. Not since a tragic event caused him to leave Sydney to try and cope with his grief.Now thrown back into each other's lives, Josie and Zac have to navigate their neglected friendship and secret attraction to each other while struggling with their careers and mental health.Hilarious, sexy and heartwarming, this is the perfect romcom to sit on the shelves alongside Emily Henry, Sally Thorne and Ali Hazelwood.'Natalie Murray has written a delightful and heartfelt rom com about career, friendship and confronting your deepest fears. Flirty, fun and realistic, Love, Just In is a sizzling story with real depth. Natalie Murray has written a page turning friends-to-lovers romance with a local setting which is an ideal summer read!' Steph Vizard, author of The Love ContractAustralia's answer to Emily Henry, Natalie Murray has written the rule book on sweet to sexy. Love, Just In is the ultimate summer read.' Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever'Love, Just In is catnip for friends-to-lovers fans. Natalie Murray imbues her characters with honesty, depth and an aching amount of heart as they navigate their changing relationship. Rich with sparkling banter and the kind of inside jokes that can only happen between the best of friends, Love, Just In is an irresistible slow burn that sizzles on every hastily turned page.' Amy Hutton, author of Sit, Stay, Love'Clever, witty and the perfect amount of steamy, Love Just In is an addictive friends-to-lovers story, the ultimate summer read.' Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, authors of Fancy Meeting You Here'If you like your romance bubbly and believable, full of brewing chemistry and building to an epic pay-off, Natalie Murray has got you.' Clare Fletcher, author of Five Bush Weddings'Love, Just In will break your heart - then mend it. Beautifully written, tender and funny, it's a story I won't ever forget.' Penelope Janu, author of Shelter from the Storm

A teenage sports game descends into a brawl after a controversial line call in a fast-paced contemporary novel from the bestselling author of The Orchardist's Daughter. 'Essential - and thrilling - reading for all parents.'KATE MILDENHALL 'Sidelines is a riveting novel. It takes our jittery, intensely competitive era and unpicks our self-deceptions until they bleed.' >When a violent brawl erupts at a suburban junior soccer game, some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker. Thirteen-year-old Audrey is a talented young football player. But does she want to play for Australia or does she just want to please her father, Ben, whose own thwarted sporting career looms large in his ambitions for his daughter? Audrey's mother, Jonica, doesn't know whether to be more concerned about her anxious daughter, her overbearing husband, or the only other girl on the team, Katerina, who is causing trouble on and off the field. And Katerina's mother, Carmen, is so busy looking for opportunities to give Katerina more game time that she fails to notice what is really capturing her daughter's attention. When Griffin, a naturally gifted player with spectacular skills, arrives, the tension within the team reaches boiling point. But who is going to crack first - the parents or the players? 'Sometimes a novel comes along that says what you've been thinking.' >'will leave you wondering if perhaps winning and losing are the same thing.' >'Viggers shines a light on the ways competition can pull us together or drive us apart.'INGA SIMPSON

The ultimate handbook for getting hitched with full hearts and zero regrets, from the wedding-planning gurus behind Wedshed. Weddings, at their heart, are about two people joining their families and communities together in the name of love, good times and the future. But when couples start planning their big day, they often find themselves contending with waves of unsolicited advice, old-school rhetoric and overwhelming decision fatigue. Enter Get Wed: the wedding-planning bible to help you navigate everything from budgets to venues, traditions to vows, and run sheets to vendors, to plan a wedding that says 'this is us'. With practical information, thoughtful first-hand experiences and sage advice off the back of thousands of weddings, Get Wed takes the unknown out of wedding planning to ensure your milestone moment is smooth-sailing, perfectly personal and positively brimming with good vibes.

A compelling courtroom drama, Dice is an incredibly timely exploration of how sexual violence is viewed in our society.

A love letter to the lives of older women, Whenever You're Ready is a moving and perceptive novel about three women searching for a way forward in the wake of a sudden loss.

A story of unshakeable belief and unbending faith from the author of The Deceptions.'The Watchful Wife is assured and engrossing. As our crisp, clear-eyed narrator with more than one cross to bear, Ellen guides us through a tangle of ethical and emotional quandaries that feel both timeless and immediate, keeping us on her side the whole way through.' Jacqueline Bublitz, author of Before You Knew My Name'Leal's unusual perspective on the destructive force of an allegation gives this book real moral complexity...Nuanced, troubling and convincing.' Jock Serong, author of The SettlementRaised by her severe parents in a punitive and authoritarian church, Ellen's narrow world is upended when she meets Gordon, a fellow teacher. Responding to his interest with curiosity and, before long, pleasure, Ellen is both transformed and beguiled by the connection, love and laughter he brings into her life.Three years later, a knock on the door changes everything. Two police officers have come to accuse Gordon of a shocking crime. Abandoned and reviled by those around her, Ellen steadfastly refuses to believe Gordon has done anything wrong. In a world of swirling suspicion, however, she will have to fight to protect him.But what will that cost her? And what will she discover about him along the way?A propulsive and provocative novel about love, faith and courage from the bestselling author of The Teacher's Secret.'Suzanne Leal's books always grab me from the very first sentence and The Watchful Wife is no exception. It is intriguing, engaging and deeply moving from beginning to end. I loved Ellen from the first moment I met her.' Jane Caro, author of The Mother'Leal delivers an intriguing page-turner with emotional depth, nuance and moral complexity: The Watchful Wife is a truly gripping read from start to finish.' Mark Brandi, author of The Others'The Watchful Wife is a tense Australian thriller that reminds us: sometimes you need an outsider to fight injustice.' Jack Beaumont, author of The Frenchman

Let Dr Matt explain everything you and your kids need to know about Artificial Intelligence and why you don't need to be afraid!

A cosy picture book about finding warmth and connection in community from the award-winning creative team behindElla and the Ocean.

Guess which of the weird and wonderful exhibits are real and which are fake in this sumptuous collection of extraordinary animals and plants.

The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in the Taronga Zoological Park.

Bastienne Scull is nearly twelve years old and lives a simple life as an apprentice to the Witnesser of Miracles in a small village mostly populated by women and girls. Basti knows that miracle-hunting is a lot like mystery-solving, and her little world is full of wonder and intrigue and unexpected adventure. A supremely enjoyable middle grade novel from the multi award-winning, bestselling author of How to Bee, The Dog Runner and The Raven''s Song.

There are no witches, no dragons and no secrets in Quill, so how can Brim be trapped in the School for the Prevention of Witches with Rose, a royal dragon with an injured foot, and a large mystery to untangle? A delightfully pleasing whimsical fantasy adventure with more knots and snarls than a skein of wool suitable for readers who love the books of Cressida Cowell or Katrina Nannestad.

Non-stop adventure, gill-splitting laughs and several krillion fans... Jawsome is AWESOME.

Grace McKellon isn't a 'people person'. All she needs is her magic tricks and her wise-cracking grandmother - until a new friend comes along and promises to make her a social media star. A wonderful and intriguing middle fiction novel from an internationally acclaimed, bestselling Australian author.

A journey of wonder and discovery from multi-award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft, exploring the life in and around a mighty mountain ash, including a stunning fold-out page showing the full length of the tree.

Young witch Lily Halfmoon and her witchy friends will have to fight off monsters and dark magic at a party in this sweet fantasy graphic novel suitable for readers who love the Dragon Girlsseries.

A story about wonder and hope that explores the meaning of life in ways that we can all understand.

Sam tries to understand what it means to be black in this funny Australian story about identity, family and friendship.

A unique, lyrical picture book that empowers children to think about the natural environment in a mindful and positive way, from one of Australia's most prolific writers, with stunningly beautiful illustrationsfrom an exciting up-and-coming illustrator.

'A sophisticated debut that will capture the racing hearts of its readers.' - Sue Orr, Loop Tracks'Josie Shapiro's accomplished debut novel has the compulsive forward motion of a world-class race. You don't have to be a runner to get the high, just read this book!" - Kirsten McDougall, She's a KillerMickey Bloom: five foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. Mickey knows she's nothing special. Until one day, she discovers running.Mickey's new-found talent makes her realise she's everything she thought she wasn't - powerful, strong and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and pressure to win leaves Mickey broken, her dream in tatters.Years later, when Mickey is working in a dead-end job with a drop-kick boyfriend, her mother becomes seriously ill. After nursing her, Mickey realises the only way she can overcome her grief - and find herself - is to run again.A chance encounter with a stranger sees Mickey re-ignite her dreams. The two women form an unbreakable bond, as Mickey is shown what it means to run in the right direction.An unforgettable debut novel about change, family and grit, and what it takes to achieve your dreams.