Festive picks for Christmas lovers

Everyone this Christmas has a Secret

Benjamin Stevenson

Benjamin Stevenson returns with a Christmas addition to his bestselling Ernest Cunningham mysteries. Unwrap all the Christmas staples- presents, family, an impossible murder or two, and a deadly advent calendar…

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Midwinter Murder

Agatha Christie

An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period.

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The Wood at Midwinter

Susanna Clarke, Victoria Sawdon (illus.)

From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an enchanting and haunting Christmas short story

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The Christmas Tree Farm

Laurie Gilmore

From the author of the viral TikTok sensation, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, comes the only spicy grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom you need this…

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The Mistletoe Mystery

Nita Prose

There's a 5* Christmas mystery unfolding at The Regency Grand Hotel… Enter the world of Molly the Maid in this delightfully festive novella There's a 5* Christmas mystery unfolding at…

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Christmas: The Complete Collection

The Australian Women's Weekly

If you've always wanted all the recipes for Christmas that you'll ever need, than this is the book for you! It's a massive collection of best-ever festive recipes to help…

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

Tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had.

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A French Christmas

Various

Let these generous, joyous stories transport you and your loved ones into the heart of a very French Christmas.

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Hogfather: (Discworld Novel 20)

Terry Pratchett

The Discworld Christmas novel - with a new introduction by Tony Robinson ‘Twas the night before Hogswatch and all through the house…something was missing. The stockings are hanging ready, the…

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A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

Charles Dickens

Features A Christmas Carol that had a significant influence upon our ideas about the Christmas spirit, and about the season as a time for celebration, charity, and memory.

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The Christmas Fix

Lucy Score

She'll save Christmas just to spite him...

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Letters from Father Christmas

J. R. R. Tolkien

A new edition of Tolkien’s famous illustrated Letters from Father Christmas to his children is presented in a stunning hardback format, complete with full colour illustrations.

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Green Christmas

Jen Chillingsworth

Green Christmas is a practical, illustrated guide to celebrating in a more considered way.

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A Christmas Carol: Popular Penguins

Charles Dickens

Dickens’s story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors, has proved one of his most well-loved works. Ever…

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Christmas and Other Horrors

Nadia Bulkin, Terry Dowling, Jeffrey Ford, Tananarive Due, Jeffrey Ford, Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, Glen Hirshberg

Hugo Award-winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers…

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A Very Vegan Christmas

Sam Dixon

A beautiful vegan Christmas cookbook

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A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

Charles Dickens

Tells the story of the solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas. This title also includes: The Story of…

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The Nutcracker

E.T.A. Hoffmann, Joachim Neugroschel (trans.), R. J. Hollingdale (trans.), Sally Hayward (trans.)

The inspiration for the classic ballet, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s irresistible tale of magic and mystery continues to be the perfect encapsulation of a child’s wonder at Christmas.

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Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts

Various

100 Christmas gifts and decorations that are quick and easy to make and perfect for crafters of all abilities.

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Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie’s seasonal mystery thriller in a sumptuous Christmas hardback Special Edition.

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Donna Hay Christmas Feasts and Treats

Donna Hay

Donna Hay’s bestselling classic Christmas Feasts and Treats - now fully revised and updated with many new recipes to make, enjoy and give away - will make your Christmas cooking…

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Written in the Stars: A Novel

Alexandria Bellefleur

When Darcy’s brother-and Elle’s new business partner-expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her…

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Make the Season Bright

Ashley Herring Blake

A brand new queer holiday romance from the author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care - perfect for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Casey McQuiston and Rosie Danan.

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The Christmas Guest

Peter Swanson

This year's must-read festive chiller, a classic countryhouse murder mystery.

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Moominland Midwinter: Colour Edition

Tove Jansson

A rare treat for Moomin Fans with 8 original full colour pages.

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A Maigret Christmas: And Other Stories

Georges Simenon

First published in French as Un Neoel de Maigret, 1951.

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A Christmas Memory

Truman Capote

Three stories describe a boy’s relationship with his elderly cousin and alcoholic father and the indelible holiday memories they provided him.

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Murder at Maybridge Castle

Ada Moncrieff

The brand new Christmas murder mystery for 2023 from 'modern rival to Agatha Christie' Ada Moncrieff

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Christmas: A History

Judith Flanders

The acclaimed author of The Victorian House and The Victorian City tells the story of the celebration of Christmas, from mummers’ plays to the invention of Sellotape, revealing much fascinating…

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Kiss Her Once for Me

Alison Cochrun

The author of the "swoon-worthy debut" (Harper's Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord...only to fall for…

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Lovelight Farms

B.K. Borison

Lovelight Farms is a wholesome rom-com featuring a handsome, freckled data analyst, a messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner, and a small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the…

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Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train (Vinyl)

Paul Kelly’s first Christmas album is an extraordinary 22-song double collection that travels across the centuries, from a Latin hymn to well-known carols, from a traditional Irish folk ballad to…

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Seasons Of The Witch: Yule Oracle

Discover 44 healing messages to align you with the divine wisdom of the year's darkest night and the joyful celebration associated with the winter holidays.

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Christmas is Murder: A Chilling Short Story Collection

Val McDermid

A collection of atmospheric short stories written by internationally bestselling, award-winning Queen of Crime Val McDermid. A fabulous festive treat featuring classic tales alongside exclusive, never-before-seen material.

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Dear Santa

Samuel Johnson

Brother, actor, Victorian of the Year and determined cancer vanquisher Samuel Johnson OAM has gathered together a collection of letters to Santa from some of Australia’s most notorious and best-loved…

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Christmas Wren

Gillian Clarke

story of a child’s Christmas in Wales

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Heroes Next Door

Samuel Johnson,Hilde Hinton

When Samuel Johnson unicycled around Australia, he met some awesome people. And before we had to lock down, he and his other sister, Hilde, were travelling the country talking at…

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Maggie’s Christmas

Maggie Beer,Maggie Beer

If you have ever wondered what Maggie Beer’s lucky guests are treated to for the Christmas feast, New Year’s Eve celebrations or after a day’s crabbing at Port Parham, then…

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The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories

Jessica Harrison (ed.)

The ultimate festive anthology of the best Christmas stories of all time, selected from around the world

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Last Christmas

Greg Wise,Emma Thompson

Actors, charity workers, singers and refugees share their memories of Christmases past and their hopes for future ones.

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Tales From Moominvalley

Tove Jansson

Here are nine delightfully funny stories about the citizens of Moominvalley.

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Christmas Pudding Candle Tin

Have the delicious aroma of Christmas day all through home with the gorgeous Christmas Pudding Candle Tin.

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Platypus Pete Felt Decoration

Nepalese Felt Decorations

Hand made in Nepal from 100% NZ wool felt
Comes with red and white string for hanging
A portion of every sale goes to the Nepal Children's Education Fund

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Koala in a Stocking Felt Decoration (GI-XD-DAUA001)

Nepalese Felt Decorations

Hand made in Nepal from 100% NZ wool felt.
A portion of every sale goes to the Nepal Children's Education Fund

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Preston Penguin Felt Decoration

Hand made in Nepal from 100% NZ wool felt

Comes with red and white string for hanging
A natural, eco-friendly Christmas decoration
A portion of every sale goes to the…

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Max Toadstool Mouse Felt Decoration

Nepalese Felt Decorations

Hand made in Nepal from 100% NZ wool felt
Comes with red and white string for hanging
A portion of every sale goes to the Nepal Children's Education Fund

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Koala Candy Cane Felt Decoration

Nepalese Felt Decorations

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Reagan Reindeer Felt Decoration

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Festive picks for Christmas lovers

Everyone this Christmas has a Secret

Midwinter Murder

The Wood at Midwinter

The Christmas Tree Farm

The Mistletoe Mystery

Christmas: The Complete Collection

A Christmas Carol

A French Christmas

Hogfather: (Discworld Novel 20)

A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

The Christmas Fix

Letters from Father Christmas

Green Christmas

A Christmas Carol: Popular Penguins

Christmas and Other Horrors

A Very Vegan Christmas

A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

The Nutcracker

Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts

Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

Donna Hay Christmas Feasts and Treats

Written in the Stars: A Novel

Make the Season Bright

The Christmas Guest

Moominland Midwinter: Colour Edition

A Maigret Christmas: And Other Stories

A Christmas Memory

Murder at Maybridge Castle

Christmas: A History

Kiss Her Once for Me

Lovelight Farms

Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train (Vinyl)

Seasons Of The Witch: Yule Oracle

Christmas is Murder: A Chilling Short Story Collection

Dear Santa

Christmas Wren

Heroes Next Door

Maggie’s Christmas

The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories

Last Christmas

Tales From Moominvalley

Christmas Pudding Candle Tin

Platypus Pete Felt Decoration

Koala in a Stocking Felt Decoration (GI-XD-DAUA001)

Preston Penguin Felt Decoration

Max Toadstool Mouse Felt Decoration

Koala Candy Cane Felt Decoration

Reagan Reindeer Felt Decoration