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These Books Will Get Dad's Stamp of Approval

From the crime fiction collector to the football fanatic, we have the books your dad will love this Father’s Day.

Monday

Writing NSW Launches Paid Internship Program

Writing NSW launches a new program of paid internships in partnership with publishing houses.

Friday 16 Jul, 2021

Spicy Winter Romances To Keep You Warm

It's the middle of winter and we know a surefire way to keep you warm. Pick up one of these spicy romances and you'll heat up in no time.

Wednesday 30 Jun, 2021

Major International Deal For Dianne Yarwood's The Wakes

After a hotly-contested international auction, Dianne Yarwood’s The Wakes has been sold to Hachette Australia and Orion imprint Phoenix in a six-figure two-book deal.

Monday 28 Jun, 2021

Find Your Perfect Match vol. 3

The Books With Heart team is back with a third instalment of matching your favourite books to hot celebrities.

Friday 11 Jun, 2021

Read with Pride: Our SFF Selection!

It's pride month so we thought we'd share some of our favourite LGBTQIA+ sci-fi and fantasy reads!

Thursday 10 Jun, 2021

Hachette Australia Children’s Books: Open Licences and Permissions for Virtual Storytime for Local Lockdown

In the current climate of uncertainty surrounding school closures and access to books, Hachette Australia will be granting free permissions for online story-time events for those areas in a local lockdown.

Monday 07 Jun, 2021

Dr Norman Swan On Tour

Meet Dr Norman Swan as he tours Australia to promote his new book - So You Think You Know What's Good For You?

Sunday 06 Jun, 2021

Read with Pride: Our YA Selection!

It's pride month so we thought we'd share some of our favourite LGBTQIA+ reads!

Wednesday 26 May, 2021

The best romances by Christina Lauren

Choosing which Christina Lauren we love most is so hard, but someone has to do it!

Thursday 20 May, 2021

Hachette Australia Acquires Dr Michael Mosley's The Fast 800 Keto

The latest title in Dr Mosley’s multimillion-copy bestselling series will be published by Hachette in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.

Thursday 06 May, 2021

Quiz: Sleep, screens, and social media

Think you know what’s good for you when it comes to all things sleep, screens and social media? Take the quiz to find out!

Wednesday 05 May, 2021

Smooth Leadership Succession Planned for Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) on retirement of Phill Knight

After over 20 years leading Alliance Distribution Services (ADS), Phill Knight, Distribution Director has decided that it is time to retire. Phill will be stepping down after all year end activity has been completed in early January 2022.

Tuesday 27 Apr, 2021

Sonny Bill Williams’ 1M Instagram followers are the first to preview his official book trailer

Sonny Bill Williams’ 1M Instagram followers are the first to preview his official book trailer launched today.

Monday 26 Apr, 2021

Hachette Celebrates 50 Golden Years in Australia

Tom Keneally leads an array of Australian authors in tribute to Hachette Australia and its heritage describing it as ‘one of the pillars of Australian writing’ with a ‘splendid and inventive list’ to mark its golden anniversary.

Thursday 22 Apr, 2021

Game On: The Realm Recommends

Discover your next read based on your favourite video game! Or discover your next video game based on your favourite book.

Wednesday 21 Apr, 2021

Organising the Perfect Linen Cupboard

The authors of Curate advise us on organising our linen cupboards.

Monday 19 Apr, 2021

Accidental Weatherman Tour

Sam will be travelling all over Australia to sign copies of Accidental Weatherman and meet readers.

Sunday 18 Apr, 2021

Entries Now Open for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2021, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Friday 16 Apr, 2021

Bestselling author, Cathy Kelly, on Mother's Day

Cathy Kelly ruminates on what Mother's Day means to all of us.