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Josh Brolin

From Josh Brolin, a unique and decidedly un-celebrity memoir, by turns affecting, funny, uncanny, and unforgettable. A remarkable and an unforgettable read.

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The Season

Helen Garner

Garner's first new work in a decade is a tender portrayal of the relationship between grandmother and grandson, and of that moment on the cusp of adulthood when a boy…

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Memories of Distant Mountains

Orhan Pamuk

The journals of the Nobel Prize-winning author, beautifully illustrated with his own paintings

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Dorothy Parker in Hollywood

Gail Crowther

An expansive and illuminating study of legendary writer Dorothy Parker’s life and legacy in Hollywood from the author of the “fascinating” (Town & Country) Three Martini Afternoons at…

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Survival is a Promise

Alexis Pauline Gumbs

An exhilarating, lyrical 'cosmic biography' of the iconic poet, essayist and activist Audre Lorde

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I Saw Ramallah

Mourid Barghouti

A fierce and moving memoir on returning to Palestine, the meaning of exile and homeland, and the habitual place and status of a person, from Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti.

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The Place of Tides

James Rebanks

A story of friendship, history and redemption on a remote Norwegian island

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Myself and Other Animals

Gerald Durrell

A final posthumous work of autobiography from the beloved conservationist and naturalist Gerald Durrell, to celebrate the centenary of his birth

A final posthumous work from the beloved conservationist and…

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Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Cher

Part one of a two-part memoir from the iconic artist and actor

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Brothers

Alex van Halen

In this intimate and open account - nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you've ever read - Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love…

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Reagan: His Life and Legend

Max Boot

In this "monumental and impressive" biography, Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan, revealing the man behind the mythology.

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Down the Drain

Julia Fox

The hotly anticipated book from 'one of the all-time pop-culture greats' (New York magazine) that chronicles her shocking life and unyielding determination to not only survive but achieve her dreams.

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Every Man for Himself and God against All

Werner Herzog

An exceptional memoir by the world-famous, pioneering filmmaker who directed the multi-award-winning Grizzly Man

Werner Herzog is the undisputed master of extreme cinema- building an opera house in the middle…

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Shattered

Hanif Kureishi

From Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia, a memoir about the accident that left him paralysed

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Australian Gospel

Lech Blaine

From one of Australia's most brilliant writers, a dark comedy about the tangled fates of two couples and the children trapped between them

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The Python Years

Michael Palin

The bestselling first volume of diaries from Monty Python legend and national treasure Michael Palin

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The Third Gilmore Girl

Kelly Bishop

A memoir of stardom over six decades from the beloved Tony-Award winning actress

Finally sharing the long-awaited story of her fascinating career, Tony-Award winning actress Kelly Bishop takes us on…

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The Fighter

'John' Wayne Parr, Jarrod Boyle

The Fighter is the compelling life story of Australian Muay Thai legend 'John' Wayne Parr - a fighter's odyssey full of twists, turns, world titles, personal challenges and triumphs.

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Citizen: My Life After the White House

President Bill Clinton

A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency: triumphs, tribulations, and all.

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Freedom

Angela Merkel

The much-anticipated political memoirs of Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 2005 to 2021.

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The Position of Spoons

Deborah Levy

From twice Booker-shortlisted author Deborah Levy, a moving and revelatory collection exploring the muses that have shaped her life and work as a writer

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Izabela the Valiant

Adam Zamoyski

Trawling through a vast family archive and arcane sources in half a dozen languages, Adam Zamoyski has revealed the dramatic life of his great-great-great grandmother, an uneducated, vulnerable girl cast…

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The Voice Inside

John Farnham, Poppy Stockell

The Voice Inside is like sitting down with an old friend sharing stories that are both deeply personal and wildly entertaining. Written alongside award-winning filmmaker Poppy Stockell, this is a…

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Madam

Antonia Murphy

A poignant and darkly comedic memoir from a mother who opened an ethical escort agency in small town New Zealand – and dared to make a difference. Now a major…

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Patti Smith: Before Easter After

Patti Smith, Lynn Goldsmith

A new trade publication of Before Easter After, originally published in a limited edition.

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Shooting Star: The Definitive Story of Elliott Smith

Paul Rees

This is the definitive account of Elliott Smith - a once-in-a-generation artist.

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Songbird

Lesley-Ann Jones

The only authoritative biography of the Fleetwood Mac legend, by a close friend and bestselling author

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Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over

Michael Caine

The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael…

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Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk

Kathleen Hanna

A no-holds-barred memoir from the American singer, artist, and feminist icon Kathleen Hanna.

Pioneer of the feminist punk riot grrrl movement, Hanna was the lead singer in BIKINI KILL and…

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Lifeform

Jenny Slate

From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds Jenny Slate, a wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the…

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Gulp, Swallow

Brooke Boland

Memoiric essays on who we were and how we have changed.

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What I Ate in One Year

Stanley Tucci

From the beloved, bestselling, Oscar-nominated author of Taste: What I Ate in One Year is a funny, poignant, heartfelt and deeply satisfying serving of memories and meals and an…

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Mornings With My Cat Mii

Mayumi Inaba, Ginny Tapley Takemori (trans.)

A beloved Japanese modern classic that chronicles the author's twenty-year bond with her cat, meditating on solitude, independence, companionship, the writing life, and how cats can change our lives.

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A Thousand Feasts

Nigel Slater

From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy.

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Noble Fragments

Michael Visontay

One hundred years ago, Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller, committed a crime against history. He broke up the world's greatest book, the Gutenberg Bible, and sold it off in…

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Dinner for Vampires

Bethany Joy Lenz

A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free.

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Max Dupain

Helen Ennis

From multi-award-winning writer Helen Ennis comes the first ever biography of the photographer Max Dupain, the most influential Australian photographer of the 20th century and creator of many iconic images…

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The Lives of Lee Miller

Antony Penrose

Described by the Sunday Times as 'a fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit', this biography is the inspiration behind the 2024 film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as…

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What You Into?

Joshua Fox

Raw, moving and savagely funny, What You Into? is Josh Fox's autobiographical account of his spiral into the Grindr world of casual sex, hook-ups and dating apps following the break-up…

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Mr and Mrs Gould

Grantlee Kieza

The grand story of the famous 'Birdman' John Gould and his talented wife Elizabeth, who revealed the astonishing world of Australian birds and wildlife in one of the most important…

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The Power of Two

Lisa Messenger, Sarah Megginson

Fourteen years of friendship. Eight years of 'trying'. Eighteen rounds of IVF and now, one beautiful baby boy. The Power of Two is a remarkable true story that shows that…

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How to Disappear

Colin Greenwood

A collection of never-before-seen photographs of RADIOHEAD by their bassist Colin Greenwood, with a ten-thousand-word essay by him about the band that has been his life since they formed at…

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The Accidental Artist

Billy Connolly

The Accidental Artist brings together the best of Billy's drawings with a selection of his most beloved stories. It is a joyful collision of colour, creativity and storytelling, and an…

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The Whole Truth

Jackie O

In this brave, no-holds-barred memoir, Jackie O is finally telling all. Forget everything you think you know about her. This is the whole truth.

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Unleashed

Boris Johnson

Unleashed is Boris Johnson's account of his time in politics, and a book that shatters the mould of the modern prime ministerial memoir. Written in his inimitable style, it is…

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The Legend of Albert Jacka

Peter FitzSimons

An unforgettable story of the bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, all brought to vivid life…

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Brainstorm

Richard Scolyer

Revealing his fight against a diagnosis of 'incurable' brain cancer, this is the remarkable story of 2024 co-Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer.

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A Long March

Kim Carr

In 1975, as Gough Whitlam's government hurtled towards its demise, a nineteen-year-old arts student at the University of Melbourne, Kim Carr, began a long march.

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New biography & memoir

From Under the Truck

The Season

Memories of Distant Mountains

Dorothy Parker in Hollywood

Survival is a Promise

I Saw Ramallah

The Place of Tides

Myself and Other Animals

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Brothers

Reagan: His Life and Legend

Down the Drain

Every Man for Himself and God against All

Shattered

Australian Gospel

The Python Years

The Third Gilmore Girl

The Fighter

Citizen: My Life After the White House

Freedom

The Position of Spoons

Izabela the Valiant

The Voice Inside

Madam

Patti Smith: Before Easter After

Shooting Star: The Definitive Story of Elliott Smith

Songbird

Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over

Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk

Lifeform

Gulp, Swallow

What I Ate in One Year

Mornings With My Cat Mii

A Thousand Feasts

Noble Fragments

Dinner for Vampires

Max Dupain

The Lives of Lee Miller

What You Into?

Mr and Mrs Gould

The Power of Two

How to Disappear

The Accidental Artist

The Whole Truth

Unleashed

The Legend of Albert Jacka

Brainstorm

A Long March