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Tuesday 21 January 2025

Lunar New Year Reads | 2025

Happy Lunar New Year! Check out our Year of the Snake reading list.

Monday 13 January 2025

Read an extract of The Lotus Shoes

Start reading an extract of captivating historical debut THE LOTUS SHOES.

Thursday 9 January 2025

Read an extract from The Frozen People

Start reading The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths.

Friday 20 December 2024

Read an extract from Gunnawah

A captivating and compulsive crime thriller about guns, drugs and a young woman dead on the money

Friday 20 December 2024

Book Club questions for Gunnawah

You'll want to chat about this fast-paced, gripping and hilarious novel from Australian Noir's most arresting new voice

Wednesday 27 November 2024

The Richell Prize Winner 2024

Announcing the winner for the 2024 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Read an extract from The Artist

Start reading historical romance The Artist by Lucy Steeds.

Thursday 7 November 2024

Read an extract from The Thinning

Start reading this 'spine-tingling literary thriller'!

Tuesday 5 November 2024

Book club questions for The Thinning

A powerful literary page-turner about two young people in a race against time to reach a monumental solar eclipse, from famed Australian novelist Inga Simpson.

Sunday 3 November 2024

Get to know Jennifer Cossins

Learn more about one of Australia's most talented and respected writers for young people.

Saturday 2 November 2024

Space Journeys: Sci-Fi

The Realm recommends a selection of sci-fi novels that take us on some epic journeys through space!

Friday 25 October 2024

Read an extract from Revenge of the Tipping Point

Read an extract from Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Tuesday 15 October 2024

Our Young Adult fantasy favourites

Browse our new and upcoming titles here!

Tuesday 15 October 2024

The Richell Prize Shortlist 2024

Announcing the shortlist for the 2024 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Bewitching Books | Witch book recommendations 2024

Find your next magical read amongst these witchy picks!

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Hachette's House of Horror

Our spooky book recommendations for Halloween 2024.

Thursday 3 October 2024

Spooky Stories: Fantasy & Sci-Fi

The Realm recommends a selection of fantasy and sci-fi novels perfect for the spooky season!

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Chocolate orange marbled loaf cake | Recipe

Get a free recipe from The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj.

Thursday 26 September 2024

Book club questions for The Death of Dora Black

A charming, uplifting cosy murder mystery inspired by the true story of a pioneering policewoman.

Thursday 26 September 2024

Nurturing Children's Reading

Encourage a love of books from a young age