The NSW Literary Awards winners have been announced! From novels that will take you to places you’ve never been before to non-fiction works destined to become Australian classics, make sure you check out this year’s winners.

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King

Taiwan Travelogue is the first book translated from Taiwanese Mandarin to win the International Booker Prize. The novel, which takes the form of a fictional translation of a rediscovered Japanese travel memoir, explores history, power, class, colonialism and love through the lens of two women’s culinary tour across Japan-controlled Taiwan in the 1930s.

Dove by Georgia Harper

Thought-provoking, nuanced and utterly original, Dove is a gripping exploration of power and gender set against the backdrop of 1990s small town Queensland.

Dreams of bronze by Camilla Lackberg

The third gripping thriller in this daring suspense series about a woman with a thirst for vengeance – a charged revenge drama of betrayal, redemption and sisterhood.

How to write a love story by Catherine Walsh

Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist - the brand-new book from bestselling Irish author, Catherine Walsh.

The legend of Lady Byeoksa by Esther Park

Lady Seomun Bin has a secret: she is a cross-dressing byeoksaga, or ghost-stalker. Born with the unenviable ability to see spirits, she is forced to disguise herself as a man to perform exorcisms in order to break the demonic curse on her which puts those around her in danger.

Nonesuch by Francis Spufford

What was supposed to be one night of abandon draws Iris instead into an adventure of otherworldly pursuit - into a reality where time bends, spirits can be summoned, and history hangs by a thread. Over the rooftops of burning London, in the twisted passages between past and present, a fascist fanatic is travelling with a gun in her hand. And only Iris can stop her from altering the course of history forever.

BBQ by Jamie Oliver

Discover how to grill, smoke and sizzle your way to crowd-pleasing meals with Jamie's ultimate guide to BBQ cooking.

Cold therapy made simple by Chris Peterson

A practical, science-based guide to using cold exposure to boost healing, energy, fat loss, and cognition safely and effectively. Unlock the life-changing power of cold with this science-backed guide to healing, supporting, and improving the body through cold exposure.

Ellen Savage and the heroes of AHS Centaur by Grantlee Kieza

The sinking of the hospital ship Centaur stands as one of Australia's most devastating wartime tragedies, claiming 268 lives on a mission of mercy. But from its ashes rose extraordinary heroism that united a nation that was under siege by Japanese forces and had already endured submarine attacks on Sydney and Newcastle, and aerial bombing raids on Darwin, Townsville, Broome and other Australian target.

Painting landscapes by Alison C. Board.

Discover a fresh, creative, mixed-media approach to painting the landscapes you love. An inspiring, innovative and practical guide for artists wanting to explore the profound connection between creativity and the natural world.

The vanishing wild by Justine E. Hausheer

 The Vanishing Wild immerses us in the harsh reality of the extinction crisis – and shows us the future of conservation and what can be done to save Australia’s native species.

Listen to Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth on BorrowBox – available to borrow and download with no waitlist.

In 1959, at just 15 years of age, Mabel Waller became the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder. In 2025, on a quiet Melbourne lane, an elderly man is found dead by his neighbour, 81-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick. No one suspects any foul play. Until they discover Elsie's past. In the 1950s, her name was not Elsie. It was Mabel. She is known around the world as Mad Mabel. But is she mad? More importantly, is she guilty?

Jackie recommends At Home on the Farm by Ned Barraud

“I grew up on a dairy farm in Capel, in the southwest of Western Australia, and it was an incredible way to spend a childhood. There were cows to tend, horses to ride, dogs everywhere, chooks in the yard, birds abundant, and the steady presence of old machinery perched in paddocks. Life could be tough at times, but it was deeply grounding and full of simple, honest moments.  Even though this book is set in New Zealand, it brings all of that rushing back to me—the grit, the beauty, and the wholesomeness of farm life. It takes me straight back to a place that shaped me in so many ways. It was a special time in my life, and now, as I read this book to my daughter, I feel that same deep connection to a place I once called ‘home’.” 

Lou recommends Foster by Claire Keegan

According to Lou, it is a quietly perfect novella. “A young girl, raised in poverty, neglect and deprivation, is fostered out to a childless couple, where she encounters a world of care and quiet affection previously unknown to her. With devastating subtlety, Keegan portrays the girl’s late awakening to what it means to belong and to feel safe, valued and loved.” 

Karina Nannestad: Australian Children's Author visits the Coffs Coast

Tuesday 23 June, 4pm

Join us for an afternoon of stories and imagination with Australian award-winning children’s author Katrina Nannestad!

Children & families in years 3-7. Door Prizes!

Online Author Event: An evening with David Baldacci

Tuesday 21 July, 7pm

Don’t miss the award-winning author of the Walter Nash, Travis Devine, Amos Decker and Aloysius Archer series, as he discusses his pulse-pounding books, followed by a live audience Q&A, hosted by BorrowBox.