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Tuesday 8 October 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 7 October 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 2 October 2019

There Was Still Love Extract

Read an excerpt from the new novel by award-winning author Favel Parret.

Friday 27 September 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 September 2019

Australian Crime Story Extract: Blood River

Read the opening pages to Blood River from internationally acclaimed author Tony Cavanaugh.

Friday 27 September 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.

Friday 27 September 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.

Monday 9 September 2019

Fiona Palmer on her Australian adaptation of an Austen Classic

Bringing Pride and Prejudice into 21st century Australia? We're here for it!

Monday 9 September 2019

King of Film

Stephen King is having a resonance through film, here's a look at all the new adaptations!

Friday 23 August 2019

Read an extract from Claire G. Coleman's ambitious new novel, THE OLD LIE

The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori. - WILFRED OWEN, DULCE ET DECORUM EST My subject is war, and the pity of war. The poetry is in the pity. - WILFRED OWEN

Friday 5 July 2019

Six of Crows Duology Readalong

Enter the Grishaverse with the Six of Crows duology readalong!

Tuesday 25 June 2019

A HEARTIES INTERVIEW: The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

Kayte Nunn tells us about her inspiration, research and the writing routine behind her newest book.

Tuesday 25 June 2019

Start reading Terra Nullius

Start reading the first chapter of Claire G. Coleman's debut novel, Terra Nullius.

Tuesday 18 June 2019

Read an early extract from Stephen King's new epic novel, THE INSTITUTE

Read an extract from THE INSTITUTE, Stephen King’s new novel, coming from Hachette Australia on 10 September, 2019. Thrilling, suspenseful, heartbreaking, The Institute is a stunning novel of childhood betrayed and hope regained.

Monday 20 May 2019

THE HEARTIES REVIEW: The Flatshare

'It's fiction to make you feel good and I have fallen head over heels in love with Tiffy and Leon and indeed, this book.'

Monday 13 May 2019

Six facts you may not know about Henry VIII's wife - Anne of Cleves

How much do you know about the princess whose portrait seduced Henry VIII?

Wednesday 17 April 2019

Stop what you’re reading. These Australian set crime novels need to be next on your list.

The diverse Australian landscape is the perfect setting to cover up a crime, unravel a mystery or stay hidden. Discover what Maximum Sentence titles you should be reading next.

Friday 5 April 2019

The 2019 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2019, in partnership with The Guardian Australia and The Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Friday 15 March 2019

Esther takes us to her 5 favourie Irish pubs for St Patrick's Day!

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Or, Happy St Patrick's Day. We're taking a trip with one of our wonderful Irish author's Esther Campion to 5 great Irish pubs where you can get a drink to celebrate the day!

Friday 8 March 2019

Balance for Better in the Book Industry

This International Women's Day, we're taking a look at gender balance within the book industry.