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Major International Deal For Dianne Yarwood's The Wakes

Major International Deal For Dianne Yarwood's The Wakes

After a hotly-contested international auction, Dianne Yarwood’s The Wakes has been sold to Hachette Australia and Orion imprint Phoenix in a six-figure two-book deal.

Find Your Perfect Match vol. 3

Find Your Perfect Match vol. 3

The Books With Heart team is back with a third instalment of matching your favourite books to hot celebrities.

Hachette Australia Children’s Books: Open Licences and Permissions for Virtual Storytime for Local Lockdown

Hachette Australia Children’s Books: Open Licences and Permissions for Virtual Storytime for Local Lockdown

In the current climate of uncertainty surrounding school closures and access to books, Hachette Australia will be granting free permissions for online story-time events for those areas in a local lockdown.

Read with Pride: Our YA Selection!

Read with Pride: Our YA Selection!

It's pride month so we thought we'd share some of our favourite LGBTQIA+ reads!

The best romances by Christina Lauren

The best romances by Christina Lauren

Choosing which Christina Lauren we love most is so hard, but someone has to do it!

Hachette Australia Acquires Dr Michael Mosley's The Fast 800 Keto

Hachette Australia Acquires Dr Michael Mosley's The Fast 800 Keto

The latest title in Dr Mosley’s multimillion-copy bestselling series will be published by Hachette in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.

Quiz: Sleep, screens, and social media

Quiz: Sleep, screens, and social media

Think you know what’s good for you when it comes to all things sleep, screens and social media? Take the quiz to find out!

Smooth Leadership Succession Planned for Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) on retirement of Phill Knight

Smooth Leadership Succession Planned for Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) on retirement of Phill Knight

After over 20 years leading Alliance Distribution Services (ADS), Phill Knight, Distribution Director has decided that it is time to retire. Phill will be stepping down after all year end activity has been completed in early January 2022.

Sonny Bill Williams’ 1M Instagram followers are the first to preview his official book trailer

Sonny Bill Williams’ 1M Instagram followers are the first to preview his official book trailer

Sonny Bill Williams’ 1M Instagram followers are the first to preview his official book trailer launched today.

Hachette Celebrates 50 Golden Years in Australia

Hachette Celebrates 50 Golden Years in Australia

Tom Keneally leads an array of Australian authors in tribute to Hachette Australia and its heritage describing it as ‘one of the pillars of Australian writing’ with a ‘splendid and inventive list’ to mark its golden anniversary.

Organising the Perfect Linen Cupboard

Organising the Perfect Linen Cupboard

The authors of Curate advise us on organising our linen cupboards.

Entries Now Open for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers

Entries Now Open for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2021, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Bestselling author, Cathy Kelly, on Mother's Day

Bestselling author, Cathy Kelly, on Mother's Day

Cathy Kelly ruminates on what Mother's Day means to all of us.

Take Our Quiz to Test Your Knowledge on Mental Health

Take Our Quiz to Test Your Knowledge on Mental Health

So you think you know about mental health? Take our quiz to find out.

Following Fetch Phillips

Following Fetch Phillips

Discover the adventures of Fetch Phillips, a former soldier turned PI who tries to help the fantasy creatures whose lives he's ruined in a world that's lost its magic.

How To Manage Your Mental Health

How To Manage Your Mental Health

It seems we are facing an anxiety epidemic. Why are we stressed and feeling burnt out? And, more importantly, what can we do to resolve that?

Activity Sheets for Kids

Activity Sheets for Kids

Enjoy some of our book-based activity sheets these school holidays!

Think You Know Health Facts From Fiction?

Think You Know Health Facts From Fiction?

Test your knowledge on all things health and wellness with Dr. Brad Mckay.

Reads to Inform, Invigorate and Inspire

Reads to Inform, Invigorate and Inspire

Get your cogs turning with these fabulous non-fiction reads.

Test Your Diet Knowledge With Our Quiz

Test Your Diet Knowledge With Our Quiz

We all want to be healthier, but do you know what's good for you? Take our quiz to find out.

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