Better Than The Real Thing 
by Brooke Crawford

Netta has just turned forty with months' worth of negative pregnancy tests behind her, her relationship in the bin and a mortgage she can't afford. 

When she finds the childhood diary of celebrity 'Mo', things get even messier.

Mo's desperate to keep the diary hidden from the tabloids and away from his younger brother, and he's willing to pay Netta to return it to him in London.

The reward he offers mean Netta could keep her apartment and try assisted conception treatments.

But she can't go after what happened there twenty years ago.

When necessity bites, Netta reluctantly accepts Mo's offer and life quickly becomes even more complicated.

The Heir Apparent 
by Rebecca Armitage

Lexi lives a happy life in Hobart, and it gets even better as she is about to kiss the man she loves.

However, Lexi is not an ordinary young woman.

She is Princess Alexandrina, third in line to the British throne—albeit estranged from the rest of her family and living on the other side of the world.

Following an accident which takes the life of her father and brother, Lexi is now the heir apparent, first in line to the throne.

Called back to do her duty, she arrives in London to power plays and media leaks, all the while guarding secrets of her own.

Unapologetically Ita
by Ita Buttrose

Our most celebrated journalist, Ita Buttrose reflects on everything from sex to leadership with her characteristic wit, compassion and razor-sharp intellect.
 
Fresh from the toughest job in Australian media, Chair of the ABC, Ita discusses her time at the place she calls ‘an incredibly special Australian institution’.

She also looks at the strengths and challenges of Australian society.

Ita also opens up on motherhood, menopause, health curveballs, and what life is like for an older person.

Unafraid to share her opinions, she proves in Unapologetically Ita that her voice is more compelling and essential than ever.

Home To The Heart Country
by Libby Iriks

Beth dreams of putting down roots and finding a place to belong, and she's on her way to achieving that dream.

But when the cottage she's rented for the past four years is put on the market, the stability she craves is threatened.

News of a life-changing inheritance takes her to a small town in Western Australia, where she discovers that the rundown house her aunt left her might just be her saving grace.

With plans to sell it so she can buy her own cottage, she hires Noah to help fix it up.

Despite her best efforts, Beth starts to form a meaningful connection in Noah.

Then, as she finally feels at home, she uncovers a shocking family truth that forces her to re-evaluate her dreams.

The Hiding Place
by Kate Mildenhall 

When Lou sees an ad for an abandoned town up for sale, she convinces her friends to go in on the property buried in the bush – a place where the four families can get back to nature.

But things start to go wrong before they even arrive – a rogue deer sends a trailer off the road, a neighbour complains about the fence line and squatters have set up camp down by the river.

Soon none of that will matter, though, because by the end of the first night someone will be dead.

At first it seems that hiding a body is easier than keeping an illegal crop, an outrageous affair, a little embezzlement.

Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere by Nat Thaipun

This is the highly anticipated cookbook from culinary sensation and MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun.

Nat’s love for Thai food shines through every dish, offering an array of recipes for every occasion, each reflecting her philosophy of making Thai food accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

From lively BBQs and comforting one-pot wonders to decadent desserts with an Aussie twist, this cookbook has something for every occasion—whether it’s a lively gathering with family and friends or intimate dinners at home.

Nat also provides insights and tips into using local Australian ingredients and preserving Thai culinary traditions.

Why Brains Need Friends
by Ben Rein

A neuroscientist’s guide to boosting your brain by living a more connected life and thriving in a post-interaction world.

Headlines have made clear that we are in a crisis of loneliness, but the conversation has yet to explore how spending less time interacting can impact the body and mind on a cellular level—and why this knowledge is part of the way forward.

Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein dives into the science of social interaction, revealing how our brains are wired for connection. 

Through the lens of neuroscience, he explains our need for interaction and provides frameworks for bringing connection into our lives.

It's a Scorcher 
by William McInnes

There is something about long, hot summer days that stirs our emotions.

In this collection of nostalgic stories that will make you laugh and make you cry, William McInnes recalls moments in time and memories of summers past.

He takes us back to the energy-sapping heat of Redcliffe in the 1960s and 70s, ruminates on budgie smugglers, remembers holiday road trips that went on forever and epic Boxing Day Tests that stopped fans in their tracks.

This is a book about the Australia we are and the Australia we were - and the magic of those boiling-hot days when you wake up and know . . . it's going to be a scorcher!