‘There is no forgetting this book’
From a novel that hooked an entire generation to true stories of extraordinary people in extraordinary times, these are the books our top authors recommend in the run-up to Anzac Day.
From a novel that hooked an entire generation to true stories of extraordinary people in extraordinary times, these are the books our top authors recommend in the run-up to Anzac Day.
A real-life memory of an island community led by women sparks a story of love, murder and the true cost of ignoring threats, by one of Australia’s best-known writers.
Ever thought there’s something weird about a house or the people in it? You’re not alone – and Lisa Unger knows why.
Conspiracy theorists are nuts, right? Not always. A confronting new book about the aftermath of a tragedy shows they can be disturbingly more relatable than most of us wish to believe.
As a child in the Holocaust, Australia’s Diane Armstrong escaped a city that is once again a place of terror. Today she addresses a little-known – but very relevant – chapter of WWII.
The man behind a new investigation into Ned Kelly’s crimes and capture has lifted the lid on one of Australian history’s most divisive characters.
The prime suspect in Anne Frank’s betrayal may have been driven by one tragic reason, a new book reveals. READ EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT
Vanessa McCausland has had many friendships come and go — but there was one that gave her inspiration for her new book.
Blaming ‘toxic masculinity’ for problems in modern Australia doesn’t help, says screen star Brendan Cowell as he tells his own story of footy and messed-up manhood.
“Never turn your back on the bastard”. The Last Kingdom’s celebrated creator shares a key lesson from one of his heroes as he unleashes another in a compelling new project.
Samera Kamaleddine grew up experiencing insults and awkwardness that she “shamefully” tried to ignore – until it became impossible.
His blood-soaked debut is being turned into a movie; now Gabriel Bergmoser has a sequel featuring bikies, conflicted cops and action all the way from Port Douglas to gangland Melbourne.
“Sentimental writer collecting love stories. Do you have one?” Hitting the streets with a sign and a typewriter, Trent Dalton went back to basics to follow up his two bestselling novels.
Baxter the beagle has been a constant companion in Matthew Benns’ life. But he next expected him to take this new step.
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