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Tuesday 06 Oct, 2020

Rebel Wilson signs with Hachette Australia for her first children’s book series

Australian A-list actor, writer and producer, Rebel Wilson announces a new chapter in her career by teaming up with Hachette Australia’s Lothian imprint to publish her funny and heartfelt picture book series, Bella The Brave.

Tuesday 06 Oct, 2020

10 Books That Put a Spark in Our Life

In anticipation of his latest novel, The Return, here is a list of our favourite Nicholas Sparks novels.

Thursday 24 Sep, 2020

Welcome back to Forks: A Midnight Sun Review

We couldn't resist the nostaglia of Midnight Sun, and you won't either!

Wednesday 23 Sep, 2020

ADS Announces $2.5M Central Coast Investment to Secure Jobs and Meet Pandemic Book Sales Surge

Hachette Australia is delighted to announce a major infrastructure investment of $2.5M for Alliance Distribution Services (ADS), our book distribution hub at Tuggerah, NSW.

Friday 04 Sep, 2020

Recasting the Twilight movies in 2020

If you could recast the iconic Twilight movies in 2020, who would you pick?

Monday 31 Aug, 2020

8 Books That Prove There's A Story For Every Dad

Father's Day is around the corner and we're here to help you sort through all the bookish choices on offer. Here are 8 stories every Dad can enjoy.

Monday 31 Aug, 2020

Younger vs. What It's Really Like to Work in Publishing

Craving a new episode of Younger and the crazy publishing antics the Empirical Press team get up to? Here's what the show gets wrong (and right) about our wonderful jobs.

Friday 28 Aug, 2020

7 Must-Read Sci-Fi and Fantasy Debut Novels

Discover powerful new voices in science fiction and fantasy.

Wednesday 26 Aug, 2020

An extract from The Trouble With Peace

Start reading Book Two in the Age of Madness trilogy.

Tuesday 25 Aug, 2020

An extract from Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

'NOT A STORY YOU WILL SOON FORGET' Karen Joy Fowler, author of Man Booker Prize finalist We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves.

Monday 17 Aug, 2020

Rebel Gods Online Book Tour

Join us as we celebrate the release of Rebel Gods by Will Kostakis, the final book in the Monuments duology!

Wednesday 12 Aug, 2020

First Sentences of The Twilight Saga

'I'd never given much thought to how I would die...' and other The Twilight Saga opening lines.

Tuesday 11 Aug, 2020

Leading Ladies Down Under

5 Aussie Women Writers We’re Loving Right Now

Friday 31 Jul, 2020

A Sneak Peek at Midnight Sun

Can't wait to start reading the new Twilight book? Check out all the quotes that have been released from Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun!

Monday 20 Jul, 2020

Finding Inspiration | A letter from Kayte Nunn

Kayte Nunn, author of The Silk House, describes the inspiration behind her spellbinding gothic tale.

Monday 20 Jul, 2020

Stir Crazy: Must have cookbooks for isolation

The books you need to cook your way through isolation, from the masterchef to the microwave cook, we’ve got you covered!

Monday 13 Jul, 2020

5 Books for Podcast Fans

Discover your next read based on your favourite podcast.

Friday 03 Jul, 2020

6 Gothic Tales to Give You Chills This Winter

The Mr Heathcliffs and Jane Eyres of the fictional world have claimed our hearts but here are some gothic novels you may not have thought of...

Monday 29 Jun, 2020

Rambo the Merino Ram

Author Jasper Fforde introduces Rambo the merino ram, from his latest novel, The Constant Rabbit.

Wednesday 24 Jun, 2020

Hachette Australia Secure Multi-Bestselling Author Natasha Lester in International Two-Book Deal

Hachette Australia is excited to announce a new two-book global deal for Perth author Natasha Lester in conjunction with Hachette New Zealand, Hachette Book Group USA, and Little, Brown Book Group (UK) for publication in 2022 and 2023.