After the best books this holiday season? We've got you!
The mince pies are in the supermarket; the decorations are starting to go up; and the cicadas are singing their evening songs. Yep, Christmas is almost here! More importantly, summer is just around the corner which means long, lazy days to read!
We’ve put together a list of all the books you should pop on your list. They also make great gifts for those bookish loved ones in your life too 😊
Detectives Nell and Ivan face a complex murder case involving family ties, hidden histories, and shady figures in a remote valley, where buried secrets are unearthed in a suspenseful, twist-filled thriller.
You’ll love this if…
You’re a Chris Hammer fan… he just gets better and better
You’re looking for a page-turner to take on your camping trip
You love reading Jane Harper and Dervla McTiernan
Detective Renee Ballard teams up with Harry Bosch and his daughter to solve a cold case, facing legal obstacles, personal threats, and hidden motives in a high-stakes pursuit of justice.
You’ll love this if…
You love Harry Bosch (and kickass female detectives)
You want to read a book that’s like watching a really great crime TV series
You like to read a few books on holidays… because you’ll eat this one up in two sittings!
Haunted by her friend’s murder, Ruth suspects a deceased killer had an accomplice and sets out to uncover hidden truths, risking her safety as she draws close to potential suspects.
You’ll love this if…
You loved The Housemaid
Before You Knew My Name blew your mind
You like thrillers that are out-of-the-box and twisty
The Murdle puzzle phenomenon comes to Australia as Detective Logico delivers 50 new mysteries that challenge you to find whodunit, where and why!
You’ll love this if…
You’re a Wordle addict
You have the New York Times puzzle page bookmarked on your browser
You’re looking for a pastime that gets you off your phone
In ninth-century Europe, Agnes, disguised as a man, rises as a revered scholar within the Church, navigating secrecy, love, and deadly intrigue to pursue the education denied to her as a woman.
You’ll love this if…
You love a feminist retelling of history
You want a juicy read for your book club
You love a bit of spice in your books
Shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize, this meditative novel from bestselling Australian author Charlotte Wood tells the story of a woman's retreat to a remote religious community in an effort to confront her past, grief and the question of what it means to be good.
You’ll love this if…
You love beautifully crafted writing
You've been feeling adrift and need a little consoling
You love reading award-winning books
Derry, a captive and poison taster, uncovers secrets of his past and destiny through a magical notebook, sparking a thrilling journey in Emily Rodda's new captivating fantasy trilogy, released all at once so you don’t have to wait!
You’ll love this if…
You love Deltora Quest and The Wings of Fire series
You worship Emily Rodda for the Queen that she is
You need to keep kids occupied for 6 LONG WEEKS over the holidays.
Annie and her dog Runt, who only obeys her in private, must win a major dog show to save their farm in this heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and self-belief.
You’ll love this if…
You watched the movie and want even more feels
You want to make core reading memories with the little person in your life
You think dogs are better than cats
Following their father’s death, two estranged brothers—Dublin lawyer Peter and introverted chess player Ivan—navigate grief, relationships, and self-discovery, confronting love and family bonds that could either heal or break them.
You’ll love this if…
You love Sally Rooney
You want something you can read slowly and take your time with
You love a bit of family drama
The incredible story of co-Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer as he uses his own groundbreaking research in his fight against a diagnosis of 'incurable' brain cancer.
You’ll love this if…
You want to read about an inspiring life
You need a reminder that humans are amazing
You want to celebrate an amazing Australian hero
Jodi Picoult brings to life the woman many believe was the real playwright behind the work of William Shakespeare alongside a contemporary story of a New York author suffering the same fate of being silenced.
You’ll love this if…
You want to know who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays
You love it when the women are the heroes
You like books that you can’t stop reading AND that make you feel smart
When retired Maths teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on Ibiza by a long-lost friend, she has no idea that it will change the course of her life forever, in the strangest and most delightful way. You’ll love this if…
You loved The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold
You love magical realism, the stranger the better
You’re looking for a book that will fill you with joy and wonder
When Kit decides to invent a new hair product, she has no idea what she’s in for. Suddenly she’s the founder of a very successful company juggling spreadsheets, influencers, a parade of potential investors well as single parenting, needy family members, and a charismatic but unreliable romantic partner. Things will calm down soon, right?
You’ll love this if…
You love Zoë Foster Blake
You want to know what it’s like to be a founder
You’re thinking of starting a business
Living in a future domed Canberra, Will discovers his dreams hold cryptic clues that lead him into a shadowy alternate dimension. There he must grapple with dark forces that operate in both worlds, with the help of his best friend, her brilliant but difficult twin sister, and a mysterious gift from his uncle.
You’ll love this if…
You love Isobelle's The Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Gathering.
You wish you could escape into your dreams.
You love future-world tech and psychological intrigue.
You can find all these amazing titles at your favourite book stores right now!
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