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Wednesday 08 Sep, 2021

Behind The Brumby Wars

Walkley Award-winning journalist Anthony Sharwood shares how a peaceful walk in the mountains led him into the heart of a culture war.

Tuesday 07 Sep, 2021

TikTok Made Me Read It

Inspired by #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt, here are our favourite #BookTok reads! #TikTokMadeMeReadIt

Friday 03 Sep, 2021

Richell Prize Longlist 2021

Announcing the Richell Prize longlist for 2021.

Wednesday 01 Sep, 2021

Just Perfect Jigsaw Puzzles

Put the pieces together with this collection of our favourite jigsaw puzzles!

Friday 20 Aug, 2021

Activities & Crafts for Book Week At Home

Many of us are celebrating Book Week in isolation this year, but fear not! There's plenty of book-inspired crafts and activities for the kids to enjoy from home.

Tuesday 17 Aug, 2021

Books to curl up with

Bunker down with these guaranteed great reads. Recommended by your favourite authors and creators!

Wednesday 11 Aug, 2021

Best Children in Horror

Danielle Binks, author of 'The Monster of Her Age' shares some of her favourite childhood actors featured in classic horror movies.

Friday 30 Jul, 2021

Make A Paper 'Bin Chicken' Hat

In 12 easy steps, you'll learn how to make a splendid bin chicken or Ibis hat using cardboard and paper.

Thursday 22 Jul, 2021

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 19 Jul, 2021

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.

Friday 07 May, 2021

Hilarious Books For Kids

These books are so funny, readers of all ages will be holding their aching tummies from laughing so hard.