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Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

We chat with author/illustrator legend Alison Lester about 15 years of Noni the Pony.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

We chat with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Book cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

Book cover for "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig. Silhouettes face each other against a starry night sky. Themes: journey, love.

The Midnight Train: Meeting Wilbur at the End of His Story

Read an extract from The Midnight Train by Matt Haig.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Meet Emma Hardy author of Periodic Bitch

Meet Emma Hardy author of Periodic Bitch

Meet Emma Hardy author of Periodic Bitch

In our debut spotlight series, we introduce you to your next favourite authors. This month, meet Emma Hardy!

Allen & Unwin

4 min read

Book titled "Drained" by Leah Ruppanner, PhD, with colorful wavy lines on cover, against a blue background.

Book titled "Drained" by Leah Ruppanner, PhD, with colorful wavy lines on cover, against a blue background.

Leah Ruppanner, author of Drained, proves men CAN see mess

Read an extract from Drained by Leah Ruppanner.

Allen & Unwin

6 min read

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Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

Talking to picture book LEGEND Alison Lester

We chat with author/illustrator legend Alison Lester about 15 years of Noni the Pony.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover on a gold surface featuring a smiling woman, vibrant farm scene, and text: "Maya Linnell, Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm."

Book cover on a gold surface featuring a smiling woman, vibrant farm scene, and text: "Maya Linnell, Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm."

Maya Linnell's scone recipe from Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm

Bake some scrumptious scones courtesy of Maya Linnell's Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book titled "Detention" by Ralph Jackman. White cover with red graphic. Text: "A rookie teacher. The toughest prison school in Australia."

Book titled "Detention" by Ralph Jackman. White cover with red graphic. Text: "A rookie teacher. The toughest prison school in Australia."

From Sports Reporter to Prison Teacher: What Ralph Jackman Wasn’t Prepared For

Read a piece from Ralph Jackman, author of Detention.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

Q&A with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers

We chat with Murder at Thornwood Park author Joan Sauers.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

A book titled "The Bookshop of Buried Pasts" by Sarah Clutton stands against a yellow background, featuring a colorful bookshelf design.

A book titled "The Bookshop of Buried Pasts" by Sarah Clutton stands against a yellow background, featuring a colorful bookshelf design.

Start reading The Bookshop of Buried Pasts by Sarah Clutton

Read an extract from The Bookshop of Buried Past by Sarah Clutton.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

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