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Friday 11 Oct, 2019

Four best-ever bites of Flea magic from his new autobiography ACID FOR THE CHILDREN

Flea, the iconic bassist and co-founder, alongside Anthony Kiedis, of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating origin story and lucky for us we have a few little sneak peeks for your reading pleasure. 

Tuesday 08 Oct, 2019

Imaginary Friend Extract

Stephen King fans, you've survived the clown and you found you're way out of the Institute now . . . meet your Imaginary Friend

Monday 07 Oct, 2019

Richell Prize for Emerging Writers 2019 - Shortlist Announcement

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to present the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2019, in partnership with The Guardian Australia and The Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Wednesday 02 Oct, 2019

There Was Still Love Extract

Read an excerpt from the new novel by award-winning author Favel Parret.

Friday 27 Sep, 2019

Australian Crime Story Extract: The Rip

Read an extract from The Rip, the acclaimed new novel from the award-winning author of Wimmera, Mark Brandi.

Friday 27 Sep, 2019

Read the first chapter from book three in the MITFORD MURDERS hit series,The Mitford Scandal

Chapter One of The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes - OUT NOW.

Friday 27 Sep, 2019

Australian Crime Story Extract: Blood River

Read the opening pages to Blood River from internationally acclaimed author Tony Cavanaugh.

Friday 27 Sep, 2019

Australian Crime Story Extract: Good Girl, Bad Girl

ABIA and Gold Dagger award-winning author Michael Robotham is back with Good Girl, Bad Girl. Read a sneak peek now.

Monday 09 Sep, 2019

King of Film

Stephen King is having a resonance through film, here's a look at all the new adaptations!

Monday 09 Sep, 2019

Fiona Palmer on her Australian adaptation of an Austen Classic

Bringing Pride and Prejudice into 21st century Australia? We're here for it!

Tuesday 27 Aug, 2019

DAVID NICHOLLS ON TOUR

Come and join the author of SWEET SORROW and the international bestselling ONE DAY, David Nicholls on his Australian tour!

Monday 26 Aug, 2019

Get in Dad's Good Books

What's the best gift for Father's Day? A book, of course! Here's what we'll be giving our dads this year.

Friday 23 Aug, 2019

Read an extract from Claire G. Coleman's ambitious new novel, THE OLD LIE

The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori. - WILFRED OWEN, DULCE ET DECORUM EST My subject is war, and the pity of war. The poetry is in the pity. - WILFRED OWEN

Friday 05 Jul, 2019

Six of Crows Duology Readalong

Enter the Grishaverse with the Six of Crows duology readalong!

Tuesday 25 Jun, 2019

A HEARTIES INTERVIEW: The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

Kayte Nunn tells us about her inspiration, research and the writing routine behind her newest book.

Tuesday 18 Jun, 2019

Read an early extract from Stephen King's new epic novel, THE INSTITUTE

Read an extract from THE INSTITUTE, Stephen King’s new novel, coming from Hachette Australia on 10 September, 2019. Thrilling, suspenseful, heartbreaking, The Institute is a stunning novel of childhood betrayed and hope regained.

Monday 20 May, 2019

THE HEARTIES REVIEW: The Flatshare

'It's fiction to make you feel good and I have fallen head over heels in love with Tiffy and Leon and indeed, this book.'

Monday 20 May, 2019

THE HEARTIES REVIEW: The Bad Mother's Book Club

'Honest, yet joyous and it really captures motherhood perfectly.'

Monday 13 May, 2019

Six facts you may not know about Henry VIII's wife - Anne of Cleves

How much do you know about the princess whose portrait seduced Henry VIII?

Wednesday 17 Apr, 2019

Stop what you’re reading. These Australian set crime novels need to be next on your list.

The diverse Australian landscape is the perfect setting to cover up a crime, unravel a mystery or stay hidden. Discover what Maximum Sentence titles you should be reading next.