Christmas starts with a story! Our 2025 Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift.
Crime & Mystery
Pop these bestselling reads on your Christmas wishlist! Our latest thrillers are filled with crime and conspiracy, perfect to get the heart racing.
- The White Crow by Michael Robotham
- Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson
- Sharp Force by Patricia Cornwell
- Clown Town by Mick Herron
- Framed in Death by J.D. Robb
- The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith
- The Widow by John Grisham
Romance
In the mood for a dash of romance this Christmas? Check out our bestselling romance and romantasy.
- Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
- Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
- Brimstone by Callie Hart
- Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Local Fiction
Cosy up this holiday season with our latest and greatest Australian fiction.
- Eros by Zoe Terakes
- The Farm by Jessica Mansour-Nahra
- The Funeral Crashers by Joanna Nell
- Tenderfoot by Toni Jordan
- The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester
International Fiction
If all you want for Christmas is to get away, this is your perfect chance to escape! Embark on scenic adventures or explore fantasy worlds with our international fiction.
- The Names by Florence Knapp
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Remain by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
- Circle of Days by Ken Follett
Kids
Our festive reading selection for younger readers, filled with energy, whimsy, and lots of fun facts.
- The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals by Sami Bayly
- If We Were Dogs by Sophie Blackall
- The Peach King by Inga Simpson
- A Guide to Falling Off the Map by Zanni L Arnot
- Silverborn by Jessica Townsend
Nonfiction
The voices you'll love to hear from! Our Christmas reading list this year is totally star-studded, with inspiring histories and true stories from your favourite celebrities.
- The Voice Inside: The Illustrated Edition by John Farnham, Poppy Stockell
- The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons
- Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey
- Swellbeing by Blake Johnston
- It’s a Scorcher! by William McInnes
- Always You by Chloe Fisher
Gift
From fashion to attractive Victorians to games the whole family will enjoy, find the perfect gift to top off your presents under the tree.
- The Look by Michelle Obama
- The World of Grimms' Fairy Tales Puzzle by Matthew Grenby, Adam Simpson
- Hot Victorians by Aaron Radford-Wattley
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