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South with the Seabirds by Jess McGeachin
In 1959, a young British naturalist is one of four young women who are permitted to join a research expedition to Macquarie Island – the first women scientists to do so. Situated near Antarctica, Macquarie Island is a dream come…
We Live in a Bus by Dave Petzold
Dave Petzold’s latest picture book, We Live in a Bus, reminds me of my treasured copies of Alison Lester’s Are We There Yet?, an Australian modern classic. Sharing the story of a family on a roadtrip in Australia…
Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood
When you think of ‘Love’ as a person, forget the cute, winged Cupid with a bow and arrow. In Ancient Greece, Eros, the god of desire, was born out of the primordial chaos of the world. Love was seen as…
Anomaly by Emma Lord
In the wake of a mysterious sickness that killed the majority of the world’s population, Piper does her best to survive, and to forget she’s alone, almost out of food, and developing a power that is way beyond her control…
Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark, Book 1) by Tigest Girma
This fantasy debut set on the grounds of an ancient university has a fascinating premise of vampires and humans being bound to one another through generations of clan houses. The protagonist, Kidan, wants nothing to do with the blood-soaked history…
I’m Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough
Both heartwarming and funny, Gary Lonesborough’s new YA romance is a really fun read during which you will become absolutely enamoured with the two leads.
The story follows Jonah, a 15-year-old boy who has recently moved to the town of…
Paris in Ruins: Love, War and the Birth of Impressionism by Sebastian Smee
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sebastian Smee is renowned for his vibrant portrayal of art history. Unlike some authors, who deliver the past with the enthusiasm of a bored Year 8 teacher, Smee brings events to life vividly, with remarkable energy and…
Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak
There are plenty of writers out there who have made their living from detailing stories of the connection between dogs and their owners, but few – if any – possess the same prowess in portraying complexity, tenderness, and beauty as…
Travelling to Tomorrow by Yves Rees
You might have heard Dr Yves Rees on their excellent podcast, Archive History, or even heard them talk at Readings. Delightfully, they have made the past their livelihood. Travelling to Tomorrow began as a PhD thesis, but it reads…
Kitchen Sentimental: A Journey to Self-discovery, One Recipe at a Time by Annie Smithers
As a bookseller, one of the ‘perks’ of the job is the pre-publication author events hosted by publishers, exclusively for booksellers. We usually meet at an iconic Melbourne restaurant and chat to an author about their book and its upcoming…
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