Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl by Fiona Britton

Sydney, 1930: In a well-heeled corner of Paddington, just a short distance from the razor gangs of Darlinghurst and Kings Cross, sits La Maison des Fleurs, an upscale brothel run by the indomitable Madame.

The star of La Maison is Violet Kelly – beautiful, clever and determined to make something of herself in a world that has already taken so much.

When a former associate of Madame's emerges to claim a long-owed favour involving a kidnapped girl and an ancient curse, Violet is drawn into a game that takes her from dangerous underworld dealings to raucous parties and eventually, right into the heart of La Maison des Fleurs.

But how much is she willing to risk to save her friends and the life she's come to love? 

Violet Kelly is Agatha Christie meets Underbelly, with a Beretta tucked into her French lingerie.

A Country Vet Christmas
by Five Australian Rural Authors

A heart-warming collection of five brand-new festive stories from favourite Australian authors about country vets, love and small-town Christmas charm.

• Snowy Mountains Mistletoe by Alissa Callen
• The Countdown to Christmas by Penelope Janu
• A Cattle Dog for Christmas by Stella Quinn-A Country Music Christmas by Lily Malone
• A Christmas to Remember by Pamela Cook
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Being Henry by Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as ‘The Fonz’ in the beloved TV series Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is.

Henry shares the truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.

Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation and Barry, where he’s revealed himself as an actor with immense depth, a departure from the period in his life when he was so typecast as The Fonz he could hardly find work.

This memoir is about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom.

It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness, and of finding fulfilment within yourself.

Darling Girls 
by Sally Hepworth

From the outside, Alicia, Jessica and Norah might seem like ordinary women.

Sure, Jessica has a little OCD and Norah has some anger issues. And Alicia has low self-esteem that manifests itself in surprising ways.

But these three have a bond that no one can fully understand.

It's a bond that takes them back decades, when they lived on a farm with a foster mother named Miss Fairchild.

In a moment of desperation, the three broke away from Miss Fairchild, and they thought they were free.

When bones are discovered buried under the farmhouse of their childhood, they are called in by the police to tell what they know.

Against their will, they are brought back to the past, and to Miss Fairchild herself.
 

Lola in the Mirror
by Trent Dalton

A girl and her mother have been on the run for sixteen years, living inside a van with four flat tyres parked in a scrapyard by the edge of the Brisbane River.

The girl has no name because names are dangerous when you're on the run.

But the girl has a dream.

A life outside the grip of the Brisbane underworld drug queen 'Lady' Flora Box.

There's only one person who can help make her dreams come true- Lola. And she carries all the answers.

Play Pickleball
by Sydney Steinaker

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to combine tennis and Ping-Pong with a dash of badminton, pickleball is for you!

Pickleball insider Sydney Steinaker travels all over the country playing the sport, and in this guide, she'll take you on a journey through the pickle-dome, from the amateur scene and casual play to leagues and pro-level tournaments.

In Play Pickleball, you'll learn everything you need to get your game on or improve it, including:

• The different types of paddles and equipment
• The rules of play
• Pickle terminology and etiquette
• Game strategies and techniques
• Advice from some of the biggest pros on the scene.

If you're ready to see what all the hype is about, this pickleball guide is for you.

Storytellers 
by Leigh Sales

Highly respected ABC anchor, bestselling author and hit podcaster Leigh Sales interviews the cream of Australian journalists about their craft – how (and why) they bring us the stories that inform our lives.

In this book, she turns her interviewing skills onto her own profession, those usually asking the questions: the journalists.

In ten sections – from News Reporting to Editing, via Investigative, Commentary and of course Interviewing – Sales takes us on a tour of the profession, letting the leaders in their field talk direct to us about how they get their leads, survive in war zones, write a profile, tell a story with pictures, and keep the show on the road. A who’s-who of Australian journalism.

Consent Laid Bare
by Chanel Contos

The game-changing book about sex and consent that everyone should read.

Consent Laid Bare challenges the lingering inequality that reinforces this behaviour.

It asks if consent is possible in a world where female sexuality has been hijacked by forces such as porn, patriarchy and male entitlement.

It gives girls and women the encouragement to seek sex that is truly enjoyable and equips them with the information they need to properly consent.

It asks boys and men to become advocates for sex centered around intimacy rather than fueled by aggression.