Our Book Lists
We love books! All kinds of books for all kinds of reasons.
Here are some topical, seasonal and random lists that cater to our various hobbies, passions and favourite genres.
These lists may not reflect the full extent of our range in these areas, so please call, email or pop into the shop if you have a specific book in mind.
Thirst for Salt: A novel by Madelaine Lucas
$32.99 AUD
Category: Fiction
A compelling and unforgettable debut novel by an acclaimed young Australian writer - a mesmerising story of desire and its complexities and a powerful reckoning with memory, loss and longing. 'A love affair so richly and attentively imagined it carries the grace and gravity of memory itself.' -Leslie Ja ...Show more
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
$34.99 AUD
Category: Fiction
*A TIME MAGAZINE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 **AN OPRAH DAILY MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024**AN OBSERVER 2024 PICK**A GUARDIAN 2024 PICK* 'One of those rare novels which a reader doesn't merely read but lives through with the characters . . . Claire Messud is a magnificent storyteller' Yiyun LiJune 1 ...Show more
Ugly Love: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
$22.99 AUD
Category: Fiction | Reading Level: near fine
#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with a new heart-wrenching love story. When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in commo ...Show more
Ukraine 22: Ukrainian Writers Respond to War by Mark Andryczyk
$29.99 AUD
Category: Current Affairs
A selection of Ukraine's leading writers convey the reality of life within Ukraine during the first year of the invasion. On 24 February 2022, the lives of Ukrainians were devastatingly altered. Since that day, many of Ukraine's writers have attempted to fathom what is happening to them and to their co ...Show more
Ukraine The Forging of a Nation by Yaroslav Hrytsak
$36.99 AUD
Category: History
UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation offers readers a chance to understand more about Ukraine's remarkable past, examining the crucial moments of Ukrainian and global history of the past 1000 years. In this compelling history, learn how the emergence of medieval states, the discovery of America, the industr ...Show more
Unravel Me by Becka Mack
$22.99 AUD
Category: Fiction | Series: Playing For Keeps
Unravel Me: Golden boy. Notorious serial dater. The NHL’s most eligible bachelor.That’s what the headlines say about me, at least. I wish I could say they’re not accurate, but truthfully? I don’t even know who I am anymore.
We Disagree About This Tree (PB) by Ross Collins
$15.99 AUD
Category: Picture Paperbacks
A fantastically funny festive story about the Bear and Mouse who ALWAYS disagree from the award-winning Ross Collins, creator of the bestselling There's a Bear in My Chair. A fantastically funny festive story about the Bear and Mouse who ALWAYS disagree from the award-winning Ross Collins, creator of th ...Show more
We Only Want What's Best by Carolyn Swindell
$34.99 AUD
Category: Fiction
A long-haul flight. Two ambitious dance mums. A child in danger. Bridget and Simone aren't friends. But their daughters are in the same dance troupe, so they're flying to Los Angeles for the girls to perform at Disneyland. Simone's daughter Zahra is indisputably a leader in the group, but Bridget's dau ...Show more
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson
$14.99 AUD
Category: Picture Paperbacks | Series: What the Ladybird Heard
Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this festive season as she saves the day with another cunning plan in the fifth story in the brilliantly funny, bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those ...Show more
Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle
$32.99 AUD
Category: Fiction
Why We Are Here is a love story revelling in the beauty and solace of the natural world, embracing the bonds between humans and celebrating the empathy and wisdom provided by dogs. When life knocks you down, have faith in Dog.After her partner and father die in quick succession, BB moves to a glamorous ...Show more
What Happened to Nina?: The thrilling new crime novel from the popular bestselling author of THE MURDER RULE and THE RUIN, for fans of Jane Harper, Ann Cleeves and Hayley Scrivenor by Dervla McTiernan
$34.99 AUD
Category: Crime Fiction
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families pitted against each other. Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes ...Show more