top of page

A&U_FullWordmark.png

AUSTRALIAN. INDEPENDENT. FOR READERS.

Bright pink book cover titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, featuring a woman in yellow heels against a dark green background.

Bright pink book cover titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, featuring a woman in yellow heels against a dark green background.

Meet Lisa Moule author of The Mother of All Calamities

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

Allen & Unwin

6 min read

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

My favourite time of the reading year… book prize longlists are here!

Our top reading recommendations from the 2026 longlists of the Women’s Prize and the International Booker Prize.

Anabel

4 min read

Pink book cover, "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, features sunlit legs in yellow shoes. Set against a yellow background.

Pink book cover, "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, features sunlit legs in yellow shoes. Set against a yellow background.

Lisa Moule on why there should be more honesty in parenting.

Read a piece penned by Lisa Moule, author of The Mother of All Calamities.

Lisa Moule

2 min read

Shellybanks by Louise Milligan

Shellybanks by Louise Milligan

Read an extract of Shellybanks by Louise Milligan

Check out the latest novel from the bestselling author of Pheasants Nest, Louise Milligan.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

A grid of colorful book covers on a green background. Titles include Honey in the Wound, The Woman Dies, and Vanishing World. Vibrant and diverse designs.

A grid of colorful book covers on a green background. Titles include Honey in the Wound, The Woman Dies, and Vanishing World. Vibrant and diverse designs.

5 Asian Fiction Reads That Are Quietly (and Not So Quietly) Blowing My Mind

Our list of 5 amazing Asian Fiction reads you most definitely need to pick up.

Shannon

3 min read

FEATURED POST

WHAT'S NEW

Book cover showing two people in a boat, titled "Tearing Myself Together" by Anna Whateley, set against a teal background.

Book cover showing two people in a boat, titled "Tearing Myself Together" by Anna Whateley, set against a teal background.

Anna Whateley on writing Tearing Myself Together

Read a piece penned by author Anna Whateley about her latest novel Tearing Myself Together.

Anna Whateley

3 min read

Pink book titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, with leg illustration, on teal background. Text: Four women. One school year.

Pink book titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, with leg illustration, on teal background. Text: Four women. One school year.

Read an extract from The Mother of All Calamities by Lisa Moule

Read an extract from The Mother of All Calamities by Lisa Moule.

Allen & Unwin

6 min read

Bright pink book cover titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, featuring a woman in yellow heels against a dark green background.

Bright pink book cover titled "The Mother of All Calamities" by Lisa Moule, featuring a woman in yellow heels against a dark green background.

Meet Lisa Moule author of The Mother of All Calamities

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

Allen & Unwin

6 min read

Cookbook cover titled "The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook" by Liz Harfull, featuring a cake illustration and a floral pattern on a light background.

Cookbook cover titled "The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook" by Liz Harfull, featuring a cake illustration and a floral pattern on a light background.

Di's Savoury Scones from The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook

Check out this delicious prize-winning recipe from The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook by Liz Harfull.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

Colorful book covers displayed on a blue background, featuring titles like Heart the Lover, Moderation, and Nation of Strangers.

My favourite time of the reading year… book prize longlists are here!

Our top reading recommendations from the 2026 longlists of the Women’s Prize and the International Booker Prize.

Anabel

4 min read

Can't find what you're looking for?

EM'S
BOOK CLUB

2026 Banner.jpg

You will not be disappointed with Em's pick this month, looking to get hooked? This is it!

FOLLOW US!

SHOP

Book and shopping cockatoo

Looking to add to your shelf? Visit our consumer website!

DON'T MISS
A THING!

Point Down.png

JOIN THE GREATEST MAILING
LIST OF ALL TIME
(SELF-PROCLAIMED)

bottom of page