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The perfect book for your next book club is Boy Swallows Universe! A story of brotherhood, true love and the most unlikely of friendships, Trent Dalton's debut novel will be the most heartbreaking, joyous and exhilarating novel you will read all year. READ MORE

HarperCollins Publishers Australia is thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2018 Banjo Prize. READ MORE

Words: Catherine Milne I can still vividly remember the moment when I knew I wanted to work in publishing.  It was after my first and only visit to my university careers service.  I’d finished my arts degree and was desperate for a job, any job. I spotted an ad for something called a National Education Representative at Penguin Books.  Right, I thought. I can do that. Whatever that is. READ MORE

One of the joys of working in publishing is that you never quite know what you’re going to receive in your email inbox every morning – a hot new manuscript that you’ll fall in love with, an approach from an author with a new story to tell, or news about an exciting project...  But yesterday morning, there was something quite different.  READ MORE

To celebrate the upcoming Australian release of Holly Bourne's novel Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? we're giving you the chance to WIN your own copy, along with an Usborne goodie bag! READ MORE

An exciting book club was launched this week - the Kids News Book Club! The book club is a new way to connect young Australian readers with their next favourite story. READ MORE

Known as the master of the modern spy thriller, Daniel Silva is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 19 novels, most recently The Black Widow, House of Spies and now The Other Woman. His books are published in more than thirty countries and are bestsellers around the world. After releasing a series of ripped-from-the-headlines thrillers covering stolen masterpieces, ISIS terrorists and religious plots, Silva and Allon have turned their attention to Putin's Russia in The Other Woman.  READ MORE

In an age defined by hyper-connectivity and constant stimulation, Francine Prose makes a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings. Written with her sharp critical analysis, wit, and enthusiasm, What to Read and Why is a celebration of literature that will give readers a new appreciation for the power and beauty of the written word. READ MORE

Many Australians have been making eco-friendly lifestyle changes for years (decades, even!). But it's not always been easy - or as cheap - to choose sustainable products. With major grocery stores banning single-use plastic bags nationwide, cafes offering discounts for reusable cups (you can find your nearest one here), and plant-based food alternatives being made readily available, the everyday changes don't seem that daunting. READ MORE