Join the Monday Morning Cooking Club. Since you've got a Monday off work, why not see what Yotam Ottolenghi and Nigella Lawson are raving about. Described as 'cosy', 'welcoming', 'soul food', these are the recipes for people who, in equal parts,  love to cook and eat! READ MORE

Coffee and books are a classic pairing - they go together like peanut butter and chocolate, pasta and wine and mustard and pickles. Is there anything better than cracking the spine a brand new read while hugging a hot mug of something caffeinated to your chest? No matter what your regular beverage order may be, we've got a book recommendation for you - read on to find your perfect pair.   READ MORE

They say that time heals all wounds, but for author Jesse Blackadder, it's taken over forty years for her to come to terms with and understand a tragic loss from her childhood. Her latest book, Sixty Seconds, is based on real life events from her childhood but is told via fictional family, the Brennans - parents, Finn and Bridget, and their sons, Jarrah and Toby. READ MORE

There are hundreds of music bios out there, but how many of them authentically portray the heart and soul of a musician? We've collected a few of our favourite Aussie (and one New Zealand) music biographies that will not only document the music careers in all their glory, but also who these musicians are and how they see the world.  READ MORE

  Think you're a Tolkien expert? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz! READ MORE

As an author illustrator I am often asked which creative element comes first. Is it the writing? Is it the illustrating? Or do they happen simultaneously? Well to put it cryptically, yes, yes and yes. READ MORE

What a wonderful way to welcome spring in - September is also known as Read A New Book Month! To celebrate, all you need to do is pick up that book you've been meaning to start and finish it by the end of the month. But for added fun we challenge you to pick up a book outside of your favourite genre. Are you a romance reader? Maybe have a look at our contemporary fiction suggestions. Or maybe biographies are more your cup of tea? Try out a fictional read instead and let your imagination run wild on the adventure. READ MORE

Test your Agatha Christie knowledge with this fun quiz and see how well you really know the queen of crime. READ MORE

To travel the world is the dream. But to see all the famous hot spots and icons around the world from your comfy lounge room chair is a pretty great second best. If you need to sate the wanderlust of a future traveler we've put together a fun list of books that will have your child experiencing the sights of the Eiffel tower right through to a circus in Russia! READ MORE

Agatha Christie isn't called the queen of crime for nothing - her best-selling crime novels have started reading obsessions and brought countless hours of joy to readers worldwide. Her novels are as widespread and popular as Shakespeare and The Holy Bible. If you haven't read any Christie before, or if it's been a while, now is the perfect time to get stuck in!   READ MORE