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  • The Wedding People

    The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller

    by Alison Espach ...
    The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable... ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Phraseology

    Thousands of Bizarre Origins, Unexpected Connections, and Fascinating Facts about English's Best Expressions

    by Barbara Ann Kipfer ...
    The Amazing Secrets of the Phrases We Use EverydayPhraseology is the ultimate collection of everything you never knew about the wonderful phrases found in the English language. It contains information about phrase history and etymology; unusual, lost, or uncommon phrases; how phrases are formed; and more than 7,000 facts about common English phrases.Practical enough to be used as a reference book ... Read more

    $1.80 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Speak to Me of Home

    the poignant and uplifting family story from the bestselling author of American Dirt

    by Jeanine Cummins ...
    From the Sunday Times bestselling author of American Dirt, comes a heartfelt, multigenerational family story which asks: what does it mean to call a place home?'Delectable... a pleasure to read' THE TIMES'A riveting tale of three generations, this is storytelling at its finest' JOHN BOYNE'Utterly absorbing, a big, sweeping story of family and identity' EDEL COFFEY<st... ... Read more

    Was $7.99 AUD Now $4.99 AUD

  • Forget Me Not

    by Julie Soto ...
    Don't miss Julie Soto's new book, Not Another Love Song now! ‘I loved every second of it!’ Ali HazelwoodAma Torres is a great wedding planner. Ama Torres does not believe in happily-ever-afters…When Ama lands the job of her dreams, a headline-grabbing wedding for a glamorous Instagram star and her fiancee, it’s her biggest job yet.But the florist is none other than Elliot Bloom – Ama’s ex, the man ... Read more

    Was $14.99 AUD Now $5.99 AUD

  • No Ex Before Marriage

    A laugh-out-loud second chance romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh

    by Portia MacIntosh ...
    A laugh-out-loud second chance romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.It's not over until someone says 'I do'...While her friends join the "Wife Club" one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she's not desperate to go through all that again.But what if her divorce never actually went through...?After a shock revelation ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Seeing Further

    The Story of Science and the Royal Society

    Edited by Bill Bryson ...
    Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, with contributions from Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, Richard Holmes, Martin Rees, Richard Fortey, Steve Jones, James Gleick and Neal Stephenson amongst others, this beautiful, lavishly illustrated book tells the story of science and the Royal Society, from 1660 to the present.On a damp weeknight in November, 350 years ago, a dozen or so men gathered at ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD

  • Write One Draft

    How to Cycle in Your Story as You Write

    by Linda M. Adams ...
    Series Book 2 - Pantser Rebellion Writing Guide
    Do you want to write stories in one draft?In this writer’s guide, Linda M. Adams reveals how she “cycles” in her story, a pantser writing technique that helps keep your stories from requiring massive amounts of revision.The secrets of how are easier to learn than you think.The difference between revision and cycling explainedTraps to avoid when cyclingUsing technology to help with your writing ... Read more

    $3.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Year of Living Simply

    The joys of a life less complicated

    by Kate Humble ...
    Series series Kate Humble
    'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE'Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE'Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE'As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Mémoire de fille d'Annie Ernaux

    Les Fiches de Lecture d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisL’entreprise d’écrire d’Annie Ernaux a commencé il y a plus de quarante ans. Paru en 2011, Écrire la vie rassemblait, des Armoires vides (1974) aux Années (2008), l’essentiel d’une œuvre dont le territoire est « la vie telle que le temps et l’Histoire ne cessent de la ...Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Arizona Diamondbacks Fun Facts

    by Trivia Ape ...
    Discover the ultimate fan experience with the "Arizona Diamondbacks Fun Facts" book – an exciting journey through the rich history and legendary moments of this iconic MLB team. Packed with over 1000 detailed fun facts, this family-friendly book is designed to challenge and entertain fans of all ages while deepening their knowledge of the Arizona Diamondbacks.Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding ... Read more

    $0.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Families And How To Survive Them

    by Dr Robin Skynner, John Cleese ...
    What makes a family happy? Why do some marriages 'succeed' and others end in divorce? How can we free ourselves from the legacy of past mistakes and bring about positive change? Love, sex and marriage and parenthood, depression and sadness, independence and experience are just a few of the many issues explored in conversation by family therapist Robin Skynner and his former patient and comedian, ... Read more

    $19.99 AUD

  • Women Living Deliciously

    THE LIFE-CHANGING BOOK EVERY WOMAN DESERVES

    by Florence Given ...
    ARE YOU READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR LIFE?THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A bold and empowering exploration of self-love... Think of it as a winter shot of self-esteem' GLAMOUR**'Galvanising, gutsy...**an uplifting and undeniably beautiful addition to your bookshelf' Diva MagazineWOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY IS THE FOLLOW-UP TO TH... ... Read more

    Was $16.99 AUD Now $7.99 AUD

  • The Men Who Killed the News

    The inside story of how media moguls abused their power, manipulated the truth and distorted democracy

    by Eric Beecher ...
    Readings Best Books of 2024, Non-FictionNominated for the 2025 Sperber PrizeNever before has the media played such an active part in our politics, with Elon Musk using X to affect world elections and direct US government policy. But as Crikey owner and ex-News Corp executive Eric Beecher shows, media moguls have a long history of abusing their power …What’s gone wrong with our media? The answer: ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition

    by Alan Cowsill, Melanie Scott, James Hill ...
    The official and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe – now updated with more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains.Filled with superb artwork and illustrated characters from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every fan has to own – and the only book that covers the full scope of the vibrant Marvel Comics universe.The most ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD

  • The Lace Reader

    by Brunonia Barry ...
    Drawn by family. Driven by fear. Haunted by fate.Would knowing the future be a gift or a burden? Or even a curse…?The Whitney women of Salem, Massachusetts are renowned for reading the future in the patterns of lace. But the future doesn’t always bring good news – as Towner Whitney knows all too well. When she was just fifteen her gift sent her whole world crashing to pieces. She predicted – and ... Read more

    Was $8.99 AUD Now $6.99 AUD

  • Delft Design Guide -Revised edition

    Perspectives- Models - Approaches - Methods

    by Annemiek van Boeijen, Jaap Daalhuizen, Yvo Zijlstra ...
    Delft Design Guide provides an overview of the perspectives, models, approaches, and methods used in the bachelor's and master's curriculum of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Some of these are unique to the university, others are well known and are used by designers worldwide. Designing products and services at this faculty is considered a systematic and ... Read more

    $41.99 AUD

  • The Personal Shopper

    A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid

    by Carmen Reid ...
    Series Book 1 - The Annie Valentine Series
    A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Escape the Diet Trap

    by Dr. John Briffa ...
    ‘No need to count calories, go hungry or diet ever again’ The TimesThis revolutionary book reveals:Ten reasons why eating a low-fat, calorie controlled diet makes sustained weight loss virtually impossible.Why the less hungry you are, the more weight you’ll lose.How different types of calories have different fattening potential.Why weight is not just about calories, but the impact our diet has on ... Read more

    Was $9.99 AUD Now $6.99 AUD

  • Halliday Wine Companion 2026

    The Bestselling and Definitive Guide to Australian Wine

    by James Halliday ...
    For over forty years James Halliday AM has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the authority on Australian wine.A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion 2026 has been completely revised to bring readers the latest wine ratings, regions, best varieties, winery reviews and a curated selection of the best wines in Australia.The ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

  • What the Fact?!

    by Gabe Henry ...
    Every day is strange if you know your history.This illustrated daily trivia almanac explores a bizarre moment through the ages for each day of the year, such as:The odiferous debut of Smell-o-Vision (January 12, 1960)The execution of Oliver Cromwell, more than two years after his death (January 30, 1661)The day the first pig actually flew (November 4, 1909)That time the United States ran out of ... Read more

    $1.80 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Picking Daisies on Sundays

    The hopelessly romantic romcom readers everywhere are falling head over heels for

    by Liana Cincotti ...
    Daniella Daisy Maria had always longed for love... until she fell for her childhood best friend Levi. It was the hand-trembling, heart-thumping kind of love that you weren't supposed to feel when you looked at your best friend. But it all ended when he didn't feel the same way and she vowed to never see him again.Four years later and one night in a crowded bar in the West Village, there he is, ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • And What Do You Do, Mr Gable?

    by Richard Flanagan ...
    'And what do you do, Mr Faulkner?' asked Clark Gable after being introduced to William Faulkner at a party. 'I write,' replied Faulkner. 'And what do you do, Mr Gable?' Collected here for the first time are the very best of Richard Flanagan's wide-ranging, free-wheeling writings on everything from directing film and writing novels to a near fatal kayak trip; from baking bread to bushfires to art ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Crochet Master Class

    by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss ...
    Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of ... Read more

    $15.94 AUD

  • The Naked Brewer

    Fearless Homebrewing Tips, Tricks & Rule-breaking Recipes

    by Christina Perozzi, Hallie Beaune ...
    For novice and experienced homebrewers alike, a year’s worth of homebrew recipes and how-tos that will arm you with the basic wisdom any homebrewer needs to build their brewing know-how.In The Naked Brewer, Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune provide a spectrum of seasonal homebrew recipes with something for every beer-loving palate, from a Black Smoke Pale, Crisp Summer Kolsch, or Honey Chamomile ... Read more

    $21.77 AUD