June
This 27-year-old author has sold 1 million books, but never in stores
Matt Rogers has sold more than a million books by self-publishing. But he’s always hankered to have his work in book stores.
February
Can the new Kindle Scribe make sense of your notetaking scribbles?
If you’re suffering from writer’s block, the handwriting features on Amazon’s latest e-reader could be just the tonic you need.
December 2024
Formula 1 is booming. So are romance novels about the sport
The sports romance genre is seeing a new trend thanks in part to the popularity of the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive.
Australian authors dominate Christmas book sales
Tim Winton, Helen Garner, Joe Aston and Nagi Maehashi – or RecipeTin Eats, as her website is called – are leading sales and helping independent bookshops stay strong.
You’ve seen this book everywhere. TikTok is responsible
The romance novel “Icebreaker” has sold almost 2 million copies since publisher Anthea Bariamis discovered it on BookTok, a forum turning the fiction industry on its head.
Books to treasure or give this holiday season
Elevate your mood and mind with our selection of new coffee table editions, ranging from spectacular photography to quirky knowledge.
Max Allen picks the best wine books to give
One Thousand Vines will change the way the reader thinks about – and enjoys – wine. Plus, three vintages to sip along the way.
Jill Dupleix’s easy festive menu from three top cookbooks of 2023
Why sweat in the kitchen while everyone else is drinking bubbly and opening presents?
12 books fiction lovers will give (or hope to receive)
We asked prominent Australian writers, readers, tome-buyers and page turners to tell us what they are most hoping to get – and send to others.
October 2024
The surprising history of the humble notebook
This history of writing on paper helps explain the enduring allure of the blank page in the digital age.
August 2024
Booktopia emerges from administration after sale to digiDirect
The company was once worth $400 million. The founder of digiDirect says he intends to invest in the business to turn around its poor performance.
July 2024
Kogan, QBD on the scene at collapsed Booktopia
Booktopia also offers “unique” technology, website assets and systems, and wholesale sales channels into retail and educational markets for a would-be acquirer, sources noted.
April 2024
Does everything still look better in black and white?
Kobo’s first foray into colour e-book readers would be perfect if it wasn’t for one, small flaw.
December 2023
The books flying off the shelves right now
Richard Flanagan’s “best thing yet”, a graphic novel for teenagers, Trent Dalton’s latest novel and ‘dragons and young love’ are flying off bookshop shelves.
Is this the ultimate stocking filler for motorcycle fanatics?
They’re among the world’s fiercest and most courageous competitors. Veteran race correspondent Darryl Flack has compiled a winning tribute.
November 2023
Wine books to savour, and what to sip on while you’re reading
Our drinks writer reckons wine pairing doesn’t always have to apply to food. How about some perfectly matched reading material?
September 2023
Tasks or time? What is a better measure of your worth
Tired of endless tomes on time management? An artist and a watchmaker, no less, share wisdom about this most precious modern resource.
Why Australia’s top garden designer is embracing natives
How Paul Bangay, Australia’s most celebrated garden creator, went from sustainability to ostentation and back again.
June 2023
Booktopia raising to fund warehouse consolidation
The two-tranche placement was priced at 12¢ a share, or a 25 per cent discount to the last close.
Machine learning is breathing new life into forgotten books
Open Road markets older books with a technology that scrapes the internet for any mentions, then develops a marketing plan for pricing, promotions and searchability.