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Meet our Children’s Specialists

Did you know the kids titles in each of our shops are thoughtfully selected by our Children's Specialists? They're talented booksellers with a passion for helping young readers find amazing books.

Now you can get to know the children's specialist for your local shop!

Meet Kim!

Which shop do you buy for?

St Kilda

As a Children’s Specialist, what gets…

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Recommended cookbooks for every kind of home chef

Whether you're an enthusiastic home chef who loves to experiment in the kitchen, or a reluctant cook who may or may not have burned a boiled egg, our shelves are packed with brilliant cookbooks for all kinds of people. Discover some of our favourite recommendations below.

For the person who just wants the recipe to work right every time…

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The 2024 winners of the National Book Awards

The winners of this year's National Book Awards have been announced! Since 1950, the National Book Awards have been celebrating the best writing in America.

Fiction

James by Percival Everett

The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter…

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