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Friday 17 Jun, 2022

Read an extract from Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris

Read exclusive content from Happy-Go-Lucky, the latest installment from bestselling comedian David Sedaris.

Tuesday 14 Jun, 2022

Michael Robotham On Tour

Meet Michael Robotham as he tours Australia to promote his new book - Lying Beside You

Thursday 09 Jun, 2022

Read with Pride: Our SFF Selection!

Here are some of our favourite LGBTQIA+ sci-fi and fantasy reads!

Wednesday 08 Jun, 2022

Read an extract from Blue Hour by Sarah Schmidt

Read exclusive content from Blue Hour, the deeply affecting novel from bestselling author of See What I Have Done.

Tuesday 07 Jun, 2022

Read Chapter One of The Stardust Thief

Start reading The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah, out now.

Wednesday 18 May, 2022

Read an extract of Horse by Geraldine Brooks

The exclusive second chapter of Horse, the latest masterpiece from a writer with a prodigious talent for bringing the past to life.

Wednesday 18 May, 2022

Read an extract from Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

An exclusive edited first chapter from Isaac and the Egg, an unforgettable debut about grief and friendship,

Monday 16 May, 2022

Start reading Be the Love

Read exclusive content from Be the Love, the self-love guide from bestselling author of Dear Universe.

Monday 16 May, 2022

Read 'Believe in Your Own Magic' from Be the Love

Read Chapter 1 of Be the Love, the self-love guide from bestselling author of Dear Universe.

Wednesday 11 May, 2022

Dr Norman Swan’s new book reveals the secrets to a longer, younger life

Dr Norman Swan to publish his second book, SO YOU WANT TO LIVE YOUNGER LONGER?, with Hachette Australia

Thursday 21 Apr, 2022

Entries Now Open for the 2022 Richell Prize

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2022, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF).

Thursday 14 Apr, 2022

Books for the Long Weekend

A long weekend is the perfect occasion to get stuck into a great read, wouldn't you agree?

Tuesday 12 Apr, 2022

Find the perfect story for mum this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner... If you’re searching for the perfect gift, we’ve got just the list for you. 

Sunday 27 Mar, 2022

Sam Frost: Taking Responsibility for my Mental Health

In this exclusive extract from her new memoir, Believe, former Bachelorette and Home and Away star Sam Frost discusses her commitment to mental wellbeing, and the importance of taking responsibility for your own healing.

Sunday 27 Mar, 2022

Sam Frost: Getting through the Darkness

In this exclusive extract from her new memoir Believe, former Bachelorette and Home and Away star Sam Frost shares her own experiences navigating dark mental health periods.

Sunday 27 Mar, 2022

Sam Frost: Why I Wrote This Book

In this exclusive extract from her new memoir, Believe, former Bachelorette and Home and Away star Sam Frost explains what motivated her to publicly share her mental health struggles.

Sunday 20 Mar, 2022

Books to Read This Harmony Week

Wonderful books about inclusivity, kindness and respect that are perfect to read and celebrate this Harmony Week.

Monday 07 Mar, 2022

10 books to read this International Women's Day

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. #BreakTheBias.

Monday 28 Feb, 2022

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these diverse YA reads!

Make your bookshelves rainbow this Mardi Gras, with the following LGBTQIA+ book suggestions!

Monday 28 Feb, 2022

TikTok Made Me Read It

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