Category: Aussie authors

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A Dance with Murder by Elizabeth Coleman

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Title: A Dance with Murder Author: Elizabeth Coleman Genre: Crime, Mystery Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 3rd January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A charming and cheeky murder mystery with twist and turns aplenty, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and The Tea Ladies.PI Edwina 'Ted' Bristol's latest case is proving… Continue reading A Dance with Murder by Elizabeth Coleman

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Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne

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Title: Joy Moody is Out of Time Author: Kerryn Mayne Genre: Mystery, Crime Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: On her twin daughters’ twenty-first birthday, Joy Moody – proprietor of Bonbeach's premier laundromat – is found dead. Yet that is not the strangest thing happening behind the bright pink… Continue reading Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne

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Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog by Lucinda Gifford

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Title: Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Creative Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 10th February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the amazing true story of the tiny dog who captured the heart of a nation. Join Valerie on her unforgettable journey and discover just how far… Continue reading Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog by Lucinda Gifford

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Romeo v Juliet by R.A. Spratt

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Title: Romeo v Juliet Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Australia/Puffin Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The OG enemies-to-lovers story gets the R.A. Spratt treatment! Selby does not want to be in the school play. She is much happier behind the scenes painting sets – anything to avoid standing on stage in… Continue reading Romeo v Juliet by R.A. Spratt

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There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kid’s Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

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Title: There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kid’s Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy Author: Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A funny and informative account of how Australia's democracy works, written by one of… Continue reading There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kid’s Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

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The King’s Conservatorium by Emma Cameron

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Title: The King’s Conservatorium Author: Emma Cameron Genre: Fantasy/Junior Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Australia Published: 3rd September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 184 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: In the Kingdom of Elatha, where music and song are outlawed, orphaned brothers Garlan and Cadell flee abusive foster parents. Like many people in their world, they make their way… Continue reading The King’s Conservatorium by Emma Cameron

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January 2026 Reading Round-Up

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This year, I am working on balancing my review books with my other reading, so I can get through some of the books I have been wanting to read for a while. In January, I managed to read all my review books for the beginning of 2026, and some reviews are still coming, and there… Continue reading January 2026 Reading Round-Up

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My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna

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Title: My Brother Otto Author: Ingrid Laguna Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Quinn’s not happy about all the fuss her mum and Alex are making about the new baby. She’s sick of their excitement. She likes things the way they are: just the three… Continue reading My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna

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Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas

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Title: Saving Shark Pup Author: Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The true story of a great white shark pup who washed up on the beach and was rescued by the local community. When a great white shark… Continue reading Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas

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Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent

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Title: Pink Easter Author: Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: This year Easter is going to have a major glow-up! A joyous celebration of Easter, and the power of community and cooperation, from bestselling children's author… Continue reading Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent