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Solving crimes, one cuppa at a time

The highly anticipated new book in the award-winning Australian series, The Tea Ladies, is here. Hazel, Betty and Irene are back another action-packed cosy crime novel.

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An unflinching exploration of the secret lives we all lead

From Australian author, Saman Shad, comes this sexy, funny, surprising tale of female friendship. Following three friends, the book explores the messy, hilarious truths about motherhood and marriage.

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The bookshop detectives are on the case!

In this rollicking new adventure, Garth and Eloise (and Stevie) must sniff out a prolific poisoner ahead of a vital fundraising event, the Battle of the Book Clubs.

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A hilarious middle-grade heist series

When a motley crew of hot-headed misfits discover a chocolatey plot in their high school, they’ll have to put aside their differences to achieve the most audacious chocolate heist ever.

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From bestselling author, Harlan Coben

In this follow-up to Fool Me Once, a secret from former Detective Sami Kierce’s college days comes back to haunt him. Attempting to solve a decades-long mystery, he’ll soon discover that some secrets should stay buried.

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Make your next conversation the one that changes everything. From trial lawyer and communications expert Jefferson Fisher comes this tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and relationships one conversation at a time.

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Celebrate easter with these fun books

All the best Easter-themed stories for toddlers and pre-schoolers in 2025, featuring some of your favourite characters.

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Discover just how delicious air frying can really be

Whether you’re new to air frying or an expert, Jamie Oliver is here to help you take your gadget to the next level. Full of hacks, inspiration and ideas, this book will have you cooking easy, tasty, nutritious food in no time.

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New covers!

Anna Funder’s books have gotten stunning new covers. Update your bookshelf with the full collection.

A transformative guide to cultivating deeper connections

Love enters our lives in many forms, but all of these relationships are deeply influenced by the love we have for ourselves. In this book, Yung Pueblo assures us we can transform and meet one another with compassion instead of judgement.

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The Deadly Dispute book club questions

The delightfully entertaining new novel in The Tea Ladies cosy crime series. Perfect for reading with your book club!

News
2025 ABIA shortlist announced

Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2025. The winners will be announced on 7 May 2025.

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The Making of The Limestone Road by Nicole Alexander

Learn from author Nicole Alexander how family history and the South Australian landscape shape this compelling tale of war, identity, and resilience.

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Margot McGovern on nostalgia, setting, and the appeal of the horror genre

We caught up with Margot McGovern to learn more about her new book, This Stays Between Us.

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Maurice and Maralyn wins Nero Gold Prize, Book of the Year 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Maruice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst has won the Nero Book Awards Gold Prize, Book of the Year.

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14 books to give instead of a card at baby showers

Going to a baby shower and want to give something more special than a card? Choose one of these books and write your heartfelt message inside!

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Cosy Calm colouring-in

Print this free colouring-in page from Cosy Calm by Cherry Lam.

Fresh Voices

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Half Truth book club questions

A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.

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Translations book club questions

A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.

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How a well-planned writing schedule helped Amanda Willimott write her debut novel

Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.

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How Jumaana Abdu wrote her debut novel while finishing medical school

Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.

Book clubs
Jade and Emerald book club questions

A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.

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Anna Johnston shares the real-life inspiration behind her debut novel

We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.

Book clubs
The Little Clothes book club questions

A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.

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Deborah Callaghan on writing routines and fictional worlds

The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.

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Generate a husband

Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.

Book clubs
What I Would Do to You book club questions

A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.

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Georgia Harper says she ‘ruined her mum’s fantasy’

Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.

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Fun Fact: Sarah-Jane Collins wrote much of her debut novel in a bar

Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.

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Ferdia Lennon shares the Plutarch passage that inspired Glorious Exploits

Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.

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How drama school inspired Chris MacDonald to write The Actor

Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.

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Jessica Bull shares how she entered Jane Austen’s world while writing her debut novel

She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.

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Lottie Hazell shares how she came up with the idea for Piglet

Plus, the cosy fictional world she’d most like to live in.

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An interview with Ela Lee about her debut novel, Jaded

We caught up with debut author Ela Lee to learn about how she made time for writing while working full-time, her ‘big break’ into publishing and more.

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Gareth Brown shares how a yearning to travel inspired The Book of Doors

Plus find out why he’d choose to live in Middle Earth and main difference between him and Hugh Jackman.

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How the characters from Abbey Lay’s Lead Us Not came to her in an imagined conversation

The debut author also shares the fictional character she’d most like to meet and why she loved Lemony Snicket’s writing as a child.

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Debut authors share what surprised them most about the publishing process

The Fresh Voices of 2023 look back on what they found most surprising when publishing their debut novels.

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Debut authors share their best tips for aspiring authors

The Fresh Voices of 2023 share their advice with fellow writers. Whether you’re aspiring to get your book published or looking for writing tips, these words of wisdom will help.

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The rare success of one author's open submission

An author and editor share the unique publication story of Amy Doak's debut novel, Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.

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Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi is a small Japanese side dish. Its texture is silky smooth and light with a savory umami flavour.

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Kadoo Ka Raita

The combination of pumpkin, garlic, roasted cumin seeds, and yogurt is one of my favourite combinations in a raita.

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Red Lentil Crepes

Switch up your breakfast game with these red lentil crepes - they're thin, protein-packed and incredibly versatile.

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Spanakopita

Greek spinach and cheese pie that hits the spot

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Greek Lamb Burgers

Two favourites in one!

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Okonomiyaki

Japanese fritters that are all about the toppings.

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Spiced Rum Sticky Toffee Pudding

The iconic sticky toffee pudding gets an upgrade in this recipe from Seema Pankhania that infuses the sponge with spiced dark rum to complement the flavours of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.

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Veggie Frittata Fingers

My baked frittata fingers are packed full of important nutrients for developing babies.

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Fairy Bread

Fairy bread is a treat traditionally served at birthday parties in Australia, but you can make it for yourself as a snack anytime.

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Lemon and Parmesan Breaded Cod

This delicious, simple breaded cod recipe from The Batch Lady is a healthy twist on this family favourite, with lemon and Parmesan added to the coating for extra flavour.

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Herby Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Casserole

A delicious, warming classic chicken casserole livened up with plenty of fresh herbs, that you can make in the hob or in your slow cooker.

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Chicken Mayo Wrap

This chicken mayo wrap recipe is a firm favourite for big and little lunches. A fun take on a burrito, this super roll is filling, and very easy to make.

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Butter Chicken

This rich and spicy butter chicken recipe from Seema Pankhania, with its creamy tomato sauce and tender marinated chicken thighs, offers a deeply flavourful twist on the traditional dish, perfect for a satisfying meal served with naan and rice.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tortillas

A delightful mixture of sweet and savoury, check out these air-fried tacos from Jamie Oliver.

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Pear & Blackberry Crumble

The perfect easy dessert to serve after a roast, Jamie's air fryer crumble has a base of tender apples, pears and blackberries gently spiced with ginger and orange, and finished with a buttery oat topping.

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Posh Fish & Chips

Live the high life with these delectable air-fried fish and chips from Jamie Oliver.

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Fitwaffle's Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders are a great alternative to a takeaway.

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Fitwaffle's Air Fryer Choc Chip Cookie Baked Oats

If you're a fan of porridge for breakfast, you'll love this recipe for chocolate chip baked oats from Fitwaffle. Cooked in the air fryer, this recipe comes together so easily for a delicious start to the day that will keep you fuelled until lunch.

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Tomato and Herby Cheese Gnocchi

This clever recipe from The Batch Lady uses a garlic and herb soft cream cheese (such as Boursin) as a shortcut to a deliciously creamy and flavourful tomato sauce for gnocchi.

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This is an ode to one of my favorite sandwiches of all time: the Korean Chicken Cheesesteak at Fred's Meat a Bread in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Chicken Tikka Rice

Feed a hungry crowd with this simple one-pot recipe for chicken tikka rice, packed with aromatic whole spices and tender chunks of chicken.

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Carolina Gelen’s Upside-Down Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

This fragrant olive oil and citrus cake from Carolina Gelen has an intricate topping of crystallised oranges in cardamom syrup. A true celebration of citrus fruit, you can switch it up with different varieties of orange, clementines and lemons as they come into season.

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Carolina Gelen’s Broccoli Cheddar Beans with Crispy Cheddar Panko

A cross between a soup and a stew, this extra comforting recipe from Carolina Gelen combines hearty butter beans, broccoli and Cheddar with a crispy cheesy panko topping.

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Carolina Gelen’s Cosy Veggie Pot Pie

Carolina Gelen proves a delicious pie doesn't have to contain meat in this hearty vegetarian pie packed with plenty of veg and lentils. Looking for a vegan pie? Look out for the easy swaps to make this recipe vegan friendly.

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Cosy Calm colouring-in

Print this free colouring-in page from Cosy Calm by Cherry Lam.

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Bluey Hip Hip Hooray Activity Pack

Download a free 4-page Bluey activity pack!

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Bluey Birthday Card

Download your free Bluey birthday card.

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Bluey Birthday Invite

Download this super fun Bluey party invitation.

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Milestones with Ms Rachel First Words Tracker

Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book!

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Milestones with Ms Rachel Potty Chart

Have fun potty training with Ms Rachel!

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Bluey Easter Basket Activity

Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!

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Bluey Easter Colouring-in

Celebrate Easter with Bluey!

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Aslan and Benny colouring-in activity

A wonderfully fun and free colouring-in activity.

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Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity

Check out this fun Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity.

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Ms Rachel's tips for language and brain development

Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.

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Bluey: Let's Get Spooky Bunting

Download this free super-fun Bluey Halloween bunting.

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Bluey Heelerween Colouring-in

Download this free Bluey Halloween colouring-in activity.

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Printable Penguin Black Classics list

Catch up on the classics with this printable list. How many have you read?

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Penguin-shaped crossword

Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.

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Taronga Activity Pack

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Taronga Word Search

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Peppa Pig activity pack

To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!

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Celebrate Father's Day this year with Bandit!

Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.

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12 easy book week costumes

In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.

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The Space Between Activity Pack

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MOOKI vs The Big Scary Word Search

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Check out this fun Yarn Quest colouring-in activity.

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Yarn Quest character quiz

A super fun quiz to find out which Yarn Quest character you're most like.

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