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Tuesday 24 Mar, 2020

Revelation by Sarah Ferguson and Tony Jones to be published by Hachette Australia

Acclaimed journalists and husband and wife, Sarah Ferguson and Tony Jones, team up for the first time in their multi-award-winning careers to write Revelation, the book behind the groundbreaking ABC TV series.

Thursday 12 Mar, 2020

Hachette Australia acquires Wednesday Weeks

Hachette Australia thrilled to announce new children’s middle grade series, Wednesday Weeks.

Sunday 08 Mar, 2020

The best, most bad-ass leading ladies in Young Adult fiction

Six inspiring YA women to read about this International Women's Day.

Thursday 05 Mar, 2020

15 books to read this International Women's Day!

Books by women on a range of topics sure to inspire you.

Thursday 20 Feb, 2020

Hachette Australia acquires The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare

A practical and reassuring picture book that teaches children about bushfires and what action they can take to be smart and prepared, not scard.

Wednesday 05 Feb, 2020

Find Your Perfect Match vol. 2

This Valentine's Day, let the Books With Heart team give you the ultimate gift: hot celebrities and delicious books. You're welcome.

Monday 20 Jan, 2020

Australia's Game of Thrones: Tales of the Otori

Everything you always wanted to know about the nine-book saga that began with Tales of the Otori

Friday 10 Jan, 2020

Q&A with Desire Lines Author Felicity Volk

Felicity Volk, acclaimed author of Lightning discusses her latest novel Desire Lines. An epic story of love and the lies we tell ourselves.

Thursday 02 Jan, 2020

Orphan Warriors: Read a Sneak Peek

The final chapter in the Otori saga begins with Orphan Warriors. Read a sneak peek now.

Tuesday 17 Dec, 2019

In the Clearing: Read a Sneak Peek

The new novel from the bestselling and award-winning author of Call Me Evie

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!