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Friday 02 Jun, 2023

Hachette Australia to Publish CROSSING THE LINE

Hachette Australia to publish inside story of the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial by journalist Nick McKenzie.

Thursday 01 Jun, 2023

I Am Lupe Teachers Resources and Activities

Download resources for I am Lupe by Sela Ahosivi-Atiola and Yani Agustina.

Monday 22 May, 2023

Second Chance Romance Book Recs

For readers who question “what if” – explore our favourite second chance romance!

Monday 15 May, 2023

Built to Move: The Sit-And-Rise Test

An excerpt from BUILT TO MOVE by Juliet Starrett and Kelly Starrett, out now.

Wednesday 10 May, 2023

Fresh New Adult Books

In the mood for feisty females leads and love-hate relationships? These New Adult books are perfect for you...

Thursday 27 Apr, 2023

Share a Story with Mum this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner...and we have a story to share with every mum.

Thursday 20 Apr, 2023

Our CBCA 2023 Shortlist

Celebrating our 2023 Shortlisted Titles for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards!

Thursday 20 Apr, 2023

Hachette Australia Recognised as a Best Place to Work

Hachette Australia is delighted to announce inclusion in this year’s AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Awards.

Sunday 16 Apr, 2023

Author Q&A with Jane Godwin

We chat with beloved children's author Jane Godwin about her new series for young readers, The Isabelle Stories.

Friday 14 Apr, 2023

Q&A with Author Aisling Smith

Winner of the 2020 Richell Prize and author of After the Rain, Aisling Smith, tells us about her debut novel and the impact of winning the prize.

Wednesday 12 Apr, 2023

The Richell Prize 2023 - Entries Open!

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2023.

Wednesday 05 Apr, 2023

What to Read as a 20-Something

Books all about unconventional love stories, finding yourself (and then losing yourself), and everything that falls in between.

Tuesday 04 Apr, 2023

Just Try to Stop Reading this Addictive Extract from The Quiet Tenant

Dive into the first chapter of this electrifying read.

Tuesday 04 Apr, 2023

Read an exclusive extract from This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs

A fantastically fun romantic treat by beloved Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs

Tuesday 04 Apr, 2023

Dive into an extract from Standing in the Shadows by Peter Robinson

The brilliant new novel in the number one bestselling Alan Banks crime series - by the master of the police procedural.

Thursday 30 Mar, 2023

Read an extract from Prettier if She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

One perfect life. One disastrous week. The brand-new novel from bestselling and acclaimed author Toni Jordan.

Thursday 30 Mar, 2023

Read an extract from The Anniversary by Stephanie Bishop

From award-winning Stephanie Bishop comes a dark and compulsive novel about writing and desire that everyone will be talking about in 2023

Wednesday 29 Mar, 2023

Our favourite Enemies to Lovers books

Peruse our favourite Enemies to Lovers books (and we promise, they’re actually enemies first).

Thursday 23 Mar, 2023

Read an extract from Inconceivable by Alexandra Collier

Written with warmth, intelligence and humour, Alexandra Collier's inspiring memoir takes us on the wild ride of becoming a mother on your own terms.

Tuesday 21 Mar, 2023

Start Reading Ellidy Pullin's unforgettable memoir

Start reading this beautiful memoir of love, loss and this one precious life, named by Booktopia readers as their Favourite Australian Book for 2023!