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  • American Hagwon

    by Min Jin Lee ...
    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘You'll be instantly dazzled’ STYLIST‘Breathtaking … I adored it’ ELIF SHAFAK‘Masterful’ DOUGLAS STUART‘Another future classic’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGThe acclaimed author of Pachinko returns with a breathtaking epic that follows one family as they reckon with perso... ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Free Ride

    Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life

    by Noraly Schoenmaker ...
    The Sunday Times and New York Times BestsellerA 2026 TIME100 creatorBy the YouTube sensation with more than three million followers, the inspiring account of a woman in her thirties who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride and along the way found a new sense of purpose.Noraly Schoenmaker was a thirty-something geologist living in the Netherlands ... Read more

    Was $11.99 AUD Now $1.99 AUD

  • The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate

    by Eugene Ehrlich ...
    Series series Highly Selective Reference
    Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite? ... Read more

    $1.64 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • Detention

    A rookie teacher. The toughest prison school in Australia.

    by Ralph Jackman ...
    A powerful and moving memoir about how the youth detention system is letting down our most desperate and damaged kids, and how one rookie teacher fought the system on their behalf. Explosive, heart-breaking, inspiring.'Honest and courageous ... This book is the report card we've all known was coming.' Gabbie Stroud, bestselling author of TeacherWhat happens when your first teaching job isn't in a ... Read more

    $4.39 AUD

  • The Secrets of our DNA

    How Genetics has Changed the World - From the Award-Winning Scientist

    by Professor Turi King ...
    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERONE OF NEW SCIENTIST'S BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO FAR: 'An insider's must-read book.''From the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III, this lively, myth-busting tour of modern genetics unpacks how DNA solves crimes, rewrites history and shapes our lives. It brims with timely questions about what our genes can (and can't) reveal.' - i-paper... ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD

  • Outback

    A stunning crime thriller for Autumn 2026!

    by Patricia Wolf ...
    Series Book 1 - A DS Walker Thriller
    The Number 1 Internationally Bestselling Ebook, perfect for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper.'Tense, gripping and atmospheric' - CHRIS WHITAKER'Gripped me from its shocking start' - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT'I highly recommend it' - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBETWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK.DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his d... ... Read more

    $5.27 AUD

  • Open

    An Autobiography

    by Andre Agassi ...
    He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.‘engaging, thrilling…a superbly written book’ Michael Atherton, The Times‘Honest in a way that such books seldom are … An uncommonly well-written sports memoir’ New York Times‘stunningly good’ Lynne Truss, The Times... ... Read more

    Was $26.99 AUD Now $16.99 AUD

  • Sparks of Genius

    The 13 Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People

    by Robert Root-Bernstein, Michèle Root-Bernstein ...
    Discover the cognitive tools that lead to creative thinking and problem-solving with this "well-written and easy-to-follow" guide ( Library Journal).Explore the "thinking tools" of extraordinary people, from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Mozart and Virginia Woolf, and learn how you can practice the same imaginative skills to become your creative best. With engaging narratives and examples, ... Read more

    $1.64 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Balcony Over Jerusalem

    A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and Beyond

    by John Lyons ...
    An intimate account of the Israel-Palestine conflict and beyond, from one of Australia's most experienced foreign correspondents.Now updated with a foreword by Stan Grant and a new author's note.'Lyons knows if you stand with the suffering, you're closer to the truth' Stan Grant, award-winning journalist and bestselling author'A penetrating analysis of power with empathy for the human story' Sarah ... Read more

    Was $9.99 AUD Now $3.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • ADHD 2.0

    New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood through Adulthood

    by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey ...
    Professionals and readers alike are praising this book:"An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope."- Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain"I absolutely loved this book, can highly recommend and will be buying copies for friends and our ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

  • Paradise

    A totally addictive crime thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists, perfect for Autumn!

    by Patricia Wolf ...
    Series Book 2 - A DS Walker Thriller
    Longlisted for the Australian Crime Fiction Award 2024'Wow... Non-stop action from the first pages... So suspenseful!... do yourself a favour and read it... one of my favourite books of 2023' Reader Review, 5 starsIn a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life...Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a ... Read more

    $10.11 AUD

  • Bridges to Burn

    An unputdownable Scottish police procedural

    by Marion Todd ...
    Series Book 8 - Detective Clare Mackay
    How can DI Clare Mackay uncover the facts if nothing is what it seems?DI Clare Mackay is called to Albany High, where the body of a girl has been found. A suspected suicide yet Sophie Bakewell was by all accounts a cheerful, talented student. Could she really have been hiding a darker side?It's not the only disturbing case to land on Clare's desk. Across town, an elderly man is in danger. Yet ... Read more

    Was $7.99 AUD Now $5.99 AUD

  • Savage Night

    by Jim Thompson ...
    Small time America...a college student...organised crime - and murder. A brilliantly dark tale from the noir master'The best suspense writer going, bar none' NEW YORK TIMES'My favorite crime novelist - often imitated but never duplicated' Stephen King'The master of the American groin-kick novel' VANITY FAIRUnder the guise of a college student, Carl Bigelow moves into a small town and into the life ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Emotional Craft of Fiction

    How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

    by Donald Maass ...
    The essential guide to evoking emotional experiences in your readersWriters might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, but none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers. You ... Read more

    $17.92 AUD

  • Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

    Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

    by Olly Richards ...
    Series series Readers
    'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Rest is History

    The official book from the makers of the hit podcast

    by Dominic Sandbrook, Tom Holland, Goalhanger ...
    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Now with a fun pub quiz*'An idiosyncratic ride through history' Independent'Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age' The TimesThe nation's favourite historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn't even... ... Read more

    $16.82 AUD

  • We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad

    A practical guide to parenting our ageing parents

    by Jean Kittson ...
    Everything you need to know about supporting ageing parents, from author and comedian Jean Kittson.This warm and witty practical guide is a one-stop shop for information on how to support your ageing loved ones: how to protect their health and wellbeing, keep them safe and secure, and enable them to be self-determining and independent for as long as possible.Full of expert advice and first-hand ... Read more

    Was $12.99 AUD Now $8.99 AUD

  • Breath

    Improve your health and wellbeing by discovering the lost art of breathing

    by James Nestor ...
    AN UPDATED EDITION OF THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEAS HEARD ON STEVEN BARTLETT'S 'DIARY OF A CEO''Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr Rangan ChatterjeeThere is nothing more essential ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

  • 101 Conversations in Simple English

    101 Conversations | English Edition, #1

    by Olly Richards ...
    Series Book 1 - 101 Conversations | English Edition
    Real English-speaking people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken English in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Murder on the Cornish Train

    A totally gripping British cosy murder mystery

    by JM Hall ...
    Series series The Cornish Murder Mystery Series
    'One journey into a stormy Cornish night that you won't want to miss' Tom Hindle'A fabulous, evocative setting, mysterious characters hiding dark secrets, and a plot that's as treacherous as a walk along the cliff edge in stormy weather... An exquisite murder mystery... Absolutely wonderful!' Fiona Leitch'Full of plot twists and turns with a few red herrings thrown in, gripping, highly charged, ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • A Harvest Murder

    A cozy crime murder mystery from Frances Evesham

    by Frances Evesham ...
    Series Book 3 - The Ham Hill Murder Mysteries
    **A Cozy Mystery in The Bestselling Ham Hill Murder Mysteries from France Evesham!**One unexplained disappearance is strange, but two are sinister.In Lower Hembrow, an idyllic village nestled beneath Ham Hill in Somerset, the villagers are preparing to enjoy the autumn traditions of the rural English countryside until Joe Trevillion, a curmudgeonly local farmer and the father of six children, ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Last Explorer

    Hubert Wilkins, Australia's Unknown Hero

    by Simon Nasht ...
    ‘A superb book – every Australian should read it.’ - Dick SmithThe gripping story of one of the greatest explorers of the 20th Century.Hubert Wilkins was truly the last - and one of the greatest - explorers. And much more than that.Born in South Australia, he spent much of his life outside the country - but always remained an Australian.He travelled through every continent and was a pioneer of ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • How Economics Works

    The Concepts Visually Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK How Stuff Works
    Discover everything you need to know about Economics.What is Economics? Why do consumers borrow and save? How do economic systems work? Money and investing can be daunting. This book covers all of the key aspects of economic theory and history.How Economics Works brings you the facts visually explained.With this simple Economics book, you can find:An introduction to complex concepts and new id... ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD