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The avid reading Hachette Australia staff regularly review our terrific titles. Find out what they think is hot.
Shades of Grey
Shades of Grey is set in a dystopic, post-apocalyptic England where colour perception of the inhabitants denotes social rank and all technology was destroyed during The Last Great Leap Backwards – an event that occurred sometime after The Something That Happened… (Read review)
Before I Fall
Lauren Oliver’s incredible debut novel may be aimed at the YA market, but this is definitely a story that resonates widely. Before I Fall is completely enthralling and an honest and moving read. (Read review)
The Clan of the Cave Bear
I am a complete fanatic and I am re-reading the series with as much vigour as I did the first time. It all started with The Clan of the Cave Bear… (Read review)
Dog Walks Man
An engaging reflection from a man who finds himself thrown into pondering life’s quandaries while on his daily dog walks. (Read review)
Finders Keepers
A well written and thought provoking title from one of America’s best known names in archaeology and the environment in general. (Read review)
Blossoms and Shadows
Lian Hearn is a master storyteller and yet again she has us enthralled with a tale of Japan. But this time we find a monumental retelling of an amazing true story; a tumultuous revolution that set Japan on a path from its feudal beginnings, towards the modern society it is today. (Read review)
The Poison Tree
From the first page the suspense was palpable… and I found I just couldn’t put this fabulous debut novel down. (Read review)
Blossoms and Shadows
Lian Hearn takes her meticulous research and brings Japanese history to life with characters who will steal your heart. (Read review)
Immortal Beloved (Book One)
Last night I raced through Immortal Beloved (so much for trying to get some uninterrupted sleep during a baby free night in Melbourne!) It’s completely fantastic. (Read review)
The Clan of the Cave Bear
I’d heard so much about Clan of the Cave Bear that I feared my expectations were too high. But it lived up to all the hype. (Read review)
The Illusion of Murder
Well this was a lot of fun. A rollicking, great, round-the-world trip in the late 19th century, with all the intrigue and drama of a great Agatha Christie. (Read review)
The Last Dragonslayer
The Last Dragonslayer is set in a world not unlike our own, but with a few key differences (for example, the UK is the ‘UnUnited Kingdom’) and many kooky quirks that are typical of Jasper Fforde’s genius. In this world dragons exist and magic exists, but both are on the brink of extinction… (Read review)
The Death Instinct
Everyone always says “I couldn’t put it down” or “it’s a real page turner” but THE DEATH INSTINCT really made me put my life on hold. (Read review)
