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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

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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

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

Book titled "Luna Park." Cover shows a colorful amusement park scene at night. Author: Helen Pitt. Set against a dark green background.

Book titled "Luna Park." Cover shows a colorful amusement park scene at night. Author: Helen Pitt. Set against a dark green background.

Helen Pitt on the mystery of the missing Luna Park teeth

Read an extract from Luna Park by Helen Pitt about the mystery of the missing Luna Park teeth.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

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