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BOOKS TO LOVE AND SHARE
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Kim scott
Paperback rrP $ 32.99
Set in 19th century Western
Australia, this is a sublime
tale of a young Noongar man
named Bobby Wabalanginy.
Bobby is a gregarious man,
eager to engage with the
European settlers. But as
the two cultures collide, Bobby must choose between
the old ways of his ancestors and the new fledgling
colony. limited edition hB available (RRP$49.99)
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roberta lowing
The story centres on a diary
by Rimbaud written in the
Sahara desert in 1890, and
the people who come across
it. But it’s the desert, both
physical and metaphysical,
that is the core of the book.
A heartbreaking love story,
a tragic family saga and a
political thriller come together in a remarkable
debut novel.
*While stocks last.
Our Pick
When Colts Ran
noTorious
Roger McDonald
Paperback RRP $32.95
Spanning decades through the landscape of
Australia’s outback, Roger McDonald follows
the desires, heartbreak and victories of a
group of disparate men grappling with the
vagaries of their lives. Centered around the
lives of Major Dunc Bucker, ‘misplaced genius,
authentic ratbag’, and his ward, Kingsley Colts,
and written in Roger McDonald’s inimitably
rich and beautifully descriptive writing, When
Colts Ran will proudly sit next to McDonald’s
Miles Franklin Award-winning The Ballad of
Desmond Kale.
How iT FEEls
Brendan Cowell
Four school friends are on
the verge of adulthood, but
events over a period of 12
hours change the course of
their lives. Friendships are
broken, virginity is lost, love
is unleashed and secrets are
buried. A decade later, one
is dead, one is famous, two are getting married, and
the truth is about to erupt...
AT HoME wiTH
THE TEMPlETons
THE disTAnT
Hours
Monica Mcinerney
OUR PRICE $27.95
Kate Morton
Hardback rrP $ 39.99
OUR PRICE $32.95
When the Templeton family
moves from England to
country Australia they seem
unusual and peculiar to the
locals. The lives of single
mother Nina and her son Tom
are changed forever when they become entangled with
the younger Templeton daughter Gracie. Relationships
between the two families bring some lifechanging events until tragedy tears them
apart. This is a wonderful story of love,
friendship and family by a master storyteller.
‘It started with a letter. A
letter that had been lost a
long time…’ Edie Burchil,
unravels the fifty-yearold mystery which began
with her mother’s wartime
evacuation from London to Milderhurst Castle in Kent,
where she discovered not only the joys of books and
fantasy and writing – but also the dangers.
Full of intrigue, this is the third excellent
novel by the author of Shifting Fog and
Forgotten Garden.
THE BEsT AusTrAliAn
sToriEs/PoEMs/
EssAys 2010
Paperbacks
rrP $ 29.95, $24.95, $29.95
The best writing from 2010 in three
superb collections: renowned author
Robert Drewe selects the year’s
finest essays, short story writer Cate
Kennedy collects the year’s most
exciting short fiction, and award-winning
poet Robert Adamson puts together
a selection of the most outstanding
Australian poems. Vibrant, diverse and
indispensable.
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robert drewe and
John Kinsella
The seaside and especially
the sand evoke memories –
both personal and cultural –
that inspire the writing in this
book. Digging into its shifting
foundations, the authors use
their own lives to explore the
significance of sand in the Australian psyche. From
renowned novelist Robert Drewe and internationally
acclaimed poet John Kinsella.
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best of australian writing
Hugh Mackay
Paperback rrP $ 35
After having taken a long
hard look at the Nation in
Advance Australia Where?,
Hugh moves on to examining
our personal desires and the
contradictions contained in
all of us. An entertaining and
enlightening account sure to raise some questions and
generate discussion.
HErE on EArTH
Tim Flannery
On the cusp of a new
understanding about our
place in a sustainable future,
Tim Flannery harkens back
to our beginnings in Here
on Earth. He explores and
expounds on the many
schools of scientific discovery
that explain humanity’s success as a
dominant species, and implores us to heed
the environment’s dire warnings.
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January 11
Hetti Perkins
This lavishly illustrated
book, a companion to
the television series, is
a journey of discovery
through Aboriginal art.
Hettie Perkins presents her
personal view and insights
into the many works shown and creates for the reader a
glimpse into the colourful and exciting world of Aboriginal
artists throughout Australia. exClUsIve oFFeR:
WIn 1 of 10 double passes to the art+soul
exhibition at the art Gallery of nsW, with a
personal guided tour by author. For details go to
the competition page at www.indies.com.au
WIN
How To MAKE
GrAvy
Paul Kelly
Hardback rrP $49.95
This unique memoir has one
hundred chapters, each one
a Paul Kelly song with an
accompanying story. Some of
the stories are confessional;
some are personal; others
are small essays or tell of the
songwriter’s art. Together they paint an extraordinary
portrait of a funny, compassionate and intelligent
singer-songwriter, one of the finest in Australia. also
available in a slipcase containing the book
and 8-CD boxed set featuring the 100 songs
discussed in the book (RRP$125). *While stocks last.
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George negus
Paperback RRP $35
Following on from the bestselling The World
from Italy and The World from Islam, respected
journalist George Negus now turns his
attention to Australia. Drawing on his extensive
travels and journalistic background, he
examines some of the big issues confronting
Australians: climate change, the role of
women, politics, poverty, indigenous affairs
and philanthropy - as well as some lighter stuff!
He talks about how Australia is regarded by
the rest of the world, and also brings in some
of the things he has learned from the world’s
movers and shakers.
AusTrAliAn
EnCounTErs
uPsidE down
world
EuCAlyPTs:
A CElEBrATion
shane Maloney and
Chris Grosz
Penny olsen
John wrigley and
Murray Fagg
december release,
advanced orders welcome.
Written by Shane Maloney and illustrated by Chris
Grosz, this one-of-a-kind book tells of 50 true
encounters between a renowned Australian and
an international mover and shaker. These lively
encounters – public or private, ill-fated or fortuitous
– capture their famous subjects in a fleeting moment
when personalities and temperaments often collided!
wHAT’s THEir
sTory? A HisTory
oF AusTrAliAn
words
Bruce Moore
Paperback rrP $19.95
december release,
This captivating history
of Australian words is
a companion volume to
Speaking Our Language, and
provides many enjoyable stories in a very accessible
format. This is an intriguing study for anyone interested
in Australian history and language.
Written by Penny Olsen
and lavishly illustrated with
early drawings and paintings
from the National Library
of Australia, Upside Down
World documents the early perceptions of Australia’s
natural world, viewed by the new colonists as odd,
inferior and even unbelievable. Scattered throughout
are fascinating and colourful descriptions from
collectors’ and naturalists’ journals, showing us how
the scientific knowledge of Australia’s flora and
fauna evolved.
HEArT & soul:
AusTrAliA’s FirsT
FAMiliEs oF winE
Graeme lofts
A mixed dozen of Australia’s
best-known wine families tell
their story, taking readers on
a journey through the history,
the people, the vineyards
and the regions of Australia’s
most famous wineries. Richly illustrated throughout, an
ideal gift for historians and wine lovers.
Australian author
A superbly-illustrated
celebration of the beauty
and diversity of Australia’s
most-iconic and best-known
trees. Through historic and contemporary images,
the book examines the many ways in which eucalypts
have served Aboriginal, colonial and contemporary
Australians in both practical and aesthetic ways.
Eucalypts have quite literally been the building blocks
of our nation and this beautiful book tells their complete
story for the first time.
is THAT
THinG diEsEl?
Paul Carter
The next eagerly awaited,
high octane, seat-of-yourpants adventure from the
author of the bestselling
Don’t Tell Mum I Work on
the Rigs sees Paul Carter
circumnavigating Australia
on a bio-diesel motorcycle... The result is a story full
of characters, implausible (but true) situations, unlikely
events and unfortunate breakdowns and accidents, all
at a break neck pace.
Titles marked with this symbol are available in Bolinda audio format
N EW F i cti o n
luKA And
THE FirE oF liFE
salman rushdie
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sara Gruen
Sam, Bonzi, Lola, Mbongo, Jelani, and
Makena are bonobos, capable of reason
and developing deep relationships. John
Thigpen, journalist, visits the Great Ape
Language Lab in Kansas to see their work
with bonobos and is deeply affected by
his visit. But after a devastating attack
on the Lab, the apes are sold, Isabel, the
chief scientist badly injured and John gets
involved in uncovering the perpetrators of
the bombing and helping to secure the longterm future of the bonobos. Sara Gruen,
beloved author of Water for Elephants, once
again engages you in a story and characters
that are richly satisfying.
surFACE dETAil
iain M Banks
Paperback rrP $ 35
The dazzling new Culture
novel from a modern master
of science fiction. It begins
in the realm of the Real,
where matter still matters. It
begins with a murder. And it
will not end until the Culture
has gone to war with death
itself. Surface Detail is a
tour de force of brilliant storytelling, world-building and
imagination.
WIN
By niGHTFAll
Michael Cunningham
Peter and Rebecca Harris
seem to have everything – in
their mid-forties, married
for nearly twenty years, he
is an art dealer, and she is
an editor. Then Rebecca’s
much younger look-alike
brother, Ethan, shows up for
a visit and Peter finds himself
questioning his career and the entire world he has so
carefully constructed. A masterful new novel by the
author of Pulitzer Prize-winning, The Hours.
december release,
With the same acute
psychological observation
and incisive prose that inform
Miss Garnet’s Angel and
The Other Side of You,
Salley Vickers brings us a
wonderful collection of stories
which deals with love in all its aspects. Shimmering with
warmth and wit, this beautifully-packaged offering is
the perfect Christmas gift.
An oBJECT
oF BEAuTy
steve Martin
december release,
Enter the world of the
New York art scene with the
wonderful Steve Martin as a
guide. He takes you by the
hand and introduces you to a
compelling heroine and a scandal involving an art work.
Martin tells his story with the wit of a master storyteller.
Illustrated with 24 art works to appreciate, this is a
wonderful read for Christmas and the summer.
HAnd ME down
world
lloyd Jones
THE BrAvE
shaun Micallef
nicholas Evans
Powerful, epic and heartwrenching The Brave explores
our quest for love and identity,
the fallibility of heroes and the
devastating effects of family
secrets. Spanning 50 years,
the novel effortlessly moves
from the 50s and 60s to
the present day as the main
character’s dark secret is finally brought to light. By the
bestselling author of The Horse Whisperer.
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Lloyd Jones – author of the
bestselling Mister Pip – has
written a poignant tale of a
mother’s quest to be united
with her child. Hand Me
Down World tells the story of
a nameless African woman
who sees her baby taken away from her just a few
weeks after giving birth. Her journey to find him and her
encounters with an array of individuals along the way
gives the book its kaleidoscopic and haunting tone.
PrEinCArnATE
Australian comic Shaun Micallef
has turned his hand to fiction,
and the result is a whimsical
and witty blend of history, time
travel, and adventure. Alexander
Pruitt is murdered in 2005,
but his soul is reincarnated in
the body of Oliver Cromwell’s
son in 1657. Mayhem ensues as Alexander attempts
to prevent his future death by putting himself into
suspended animation for 350 years. Droll humour,
outlandish plot twists, and charming line illustrations
make this a delightfully-different read.
salley vickers
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Written as a gift for his son,
Luka and The Fire of Life is a
lyrical fable with the narrative
tension of the classic quest
stories. On a beautiful starry
night in the city of Kahani
a terrible thing happened:
twelve-year-old Luka’s
storyteller father, Rashid, fell suddenly and inexplicably
into a sleep. To save him from slipping away entirely, Luka
must embark on a journey through the Magic World, a
seemingly impossible and exceedingly dangerous task. A
wonderful gift for readers of all ages! sPeCIal oFFeR:
Win 1 of 5 signed copies. For details go to the
competition page at www.indies.com.au
APHrodiTE’s HAT
Richard C. Morais
december release, advanced orders welcome.
When tragedy strikes, Hassan Haji and
his family journey from the shantytown area
of Mumbai to eventually settling in the remote
French village of Lumiere. There they open an
Indian restaurant, ‘Maison Mumbai’ opposite
the very French and Michelin-star studded
establishment of the formidable Madame
Mallory. What ensues is a delightful story
of contrasting tastes, aromas and attitudes.
Charming, heart-warming and uplifting, a
perfect summer read.
N EW F i cti o n
Questions and Answers with LIAN HEARN
Q: Tsuru, the main protagonist in Blossoms and
Shadows, struggles to reconcile her ambitions and
aspirations with the traditional values of 19th Century
Japan. Is her character based on a real person? Was
there a Japanese Florence Nightingale?
a: Tsuru is not directly based on any real person. There
are two famous 19th Century women doctors in Japan,
Kusumoto Ine, the daughter of Philipp Franz von Siebold
(by his Japanese wife), who is mentioned in Blossoms
and Shadows although Tsuru never gets to meet her, and
Ogino Ginko, who was the first woman to be licensed as
a doctor in Japan – twenty years after my novel takes
place, in 1885. There were also a few not very well
known women who worked alongside their fathers and
brothers in medical practices, as Tsuru does.
Q: Was it easier for you to write fiction based on the
more recent historical events in Blossoms and Shadows,
or to develop the Middle Ages inspired fantasy world of
the Otori trilogy?
a: It is harder writing true historical fiction rather than
historical fantasy as there is always conflict over which
takes precedence, the narrative or historical events as
they have been recorded. People have to be where we
know they were on any given date. In Blossoms and
Shadows I set out to present an actual historical event
– the Meiji Restoration – so my own personal challenge
was to be true to the historical characters – but of
course, it is still fiction!
Q: Do you have any news about the film production of
Across the Nightingale Floor? Are you excited by the
prospect of seeing your novels made into movies?
a: There’s no news on the film, it doesn’t seem to be
progressing at the moment. I have rather mixed feelings
about it. It would be fun to have the movies, but if they
are bad it would be worse than having no movie at all.
Q: What inspires you? Do you have favourite authors and
books?
a: I am a lifelong reader and book lover. Really I like too
many authors to list their names. But I am also inspired
by the natural world and by birds and animals.
Q: You have many dedicated independent bookshop
fans. Tell us about your next project. Will it be based in
Japan?
a: I am so grateful to all the indie bookshops out there for
being fans and supporting my books. I think I am going to
stay in Japan for one more book. I will be reading, doing
a bit of travelling to Japan and Korea, and thinking about
it over the next year. That’s all I can say at the moment.
For more information see www.lianhearn.com
A Tiny BiT
MArvEllous
dawn French
This first novel by Dawn
French is told through the
eyes of a mother and her two
teenage children. Written
in diary format, with each
chapter narrated by a different
voice, this is a hilarious, sharp
and utterly compelling story about the ups and down of
family life, sibling rivalry and growing up.
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lian hearn
Set in the 1850’s, this is the story of an
isolated Japan whose ports were invaded
by the ‘black ships’, bringing the foreigners
who would change their lives forever. The
story is told through the eyes of a young
woman Tsuru, the youngest daughter of a
local physician, who sees a Japan struggling
with its own internal divisions, those trying
to retain the old order and those who want
change. For her country to find peace and
move into modernity there will be tragedy and
violence which touches them all. Lian Hearn,
author of the world-wide bestselling Tales
of the Otori series, has woven a wonderful
tale which will take you on a gorgeous and
satisfying journey.
FAll oF GiAnTs
Marlena de Blasi
Ken Follett
Hardback rrP $49.99
OUR PRICE $39.95
An engaging novel with
strong characters set in the
war-torn France of World War
Two. Amandine is abandoned
as a baby to a convent where
she is loathed by Abbess
Mother Paul. Amandine is full
of spirit and traits which make
it easy for the reader to relate to her, with constant
hope that she will find her mother.
MindinG FrAnKiE
Anita shreve
Maeve Binchy
Paperback rrP $ 35
OUR PRICE $27.95
Called to an early morning
single car accident rookie
paramedic Webster knows
he shouldn’t get involved
with the troubled Sheila, but
can’t help himself. A stormy
love affair results in the birth
of a daughter, Rowan, and shortly after, the departure
of Sheila. Nineteen years later Sheila appears back in
their lives. Can she heal the wounds of their collective
past and help the family move on? A novel of secrets,
treachery and, ultimately, forgiveness from bestselling
author Anita Shreve.
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Q: Blossoms and Shadows
is set in mid 19th Century
Japan, a country on the brink of
modernity. The major themes
of the book echo the themes
explored in your Tales of the
Otori series: love, passion,
honour, bravery, betrayal and
death. Are these themes and
values that attract you to the
Japanese culture and history in general?
a: I don’t know if these are exclusively Japanese. They
seem universal themes that writers and artists have
always explored. But Japanese traditional narrative
forms, kabuki for example, have very dramatic, highly
coloured plots, providing a safety valve for emotions
that usually have to be tightly controlled. I am attracted
by the juxtaposition of passion and restraint, the classic
Japanese conflict between duty and human feelings.
This is a story of a little girl
and the ‘parents’ who care
about her – two people who
have no relationship to her
but are there because of a
promise. It is a lovely story of
families and how they come
in all different sizes and combinations, from Maeve
Binchy, Ireland’s best-loved storyteller.
Based around the
monumental events of the
First World War and the
Russian Revolution, this book
follows the destinies of five
interrelated families from
Russia, America, England,
Germany and Wales throughout a complex, intriguing
plot. A fantastic read for those who loved Ken’s Pillars
of the Earth, this is a masterpiece of entertainment!
THE
PHilAnTHroPisT
John Tesarsch
From the publisher of last
year’s award-winning Things
We Didn’t See Coming, this
novel centres on Charles
Bradshaw, an ageing tycoon
haunted by his past. When
he suffers a heart attack,
he abruptly retires and announces that he will give his
fortune to charity. This leads to conflict with his wife
and adult children. John Banville deservedly calls
The Philanthropist, a ‘very fine piece of work’.
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M O R E G R EAT F i cti o n
THE EMPTy FAMily
sunsET PArK
Colm Tóibín
Paul Auster
These poignant stories are
about characters that are
slightly out of place. Stories
about validating a secret love,
coming home to a village that
has no memory of you, or
living in an alien culture make
wry commentaries on human
behaviour. Restrained, exquisite prose means that this
selection of stories is an absolute treat.
By the bestselling author of
Invisible and The Brooklyn
Follies, this is Paul Auster at
his best. Sunset Park follows
Miles Heller and a group of
friends sharing an abandoned
house in Brooklyn’s Sunset
Park, each with their own
problems and struggles.
Powerful and emotional, it is above all a story of love
and forgiveness.
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Bernhard schlink
hardback RRP $29.99
Phryne is packing up her
household and going on
holidays to Queenscliff where
she has promised Dot no more
murders. But with Surrealists
next door and pirate treasure
and movie makers down
the road, strange going-ons
abound. The eighteenth mystery in this fantastic series
has everything we have come to expect - couture,
cocktails and of course, crime. try the
fabulous Phryne Fisher – 3 books (in one)
for just $29.99 – Introducing honourable
Phryne Fisher, December release.
In his most electrifying novel since
The Reader, Schlink explores the
ramifications on the present of Germany’s
turbulent political past. In a weekend fraught
with emotional tension, a group of friends,
once Baader-Meinhof sympathisers, reunite
at an isolated country estate to celebrate
the freedom of one of their number after his
release from prison.
i CAME To sAy
GoodByE
Mr sHAKEsPEArE’s
BAsTArd
Caroline overington
richard B. wright
A young woman steals a baby
from a hospital … so begins
this brilliant and original story
about family disintegration,
narrated by the baby’s
grandfather. This is a
powerful and engrossing
tale that will tug at your
heartstrings and keep you guessing right until the end.
Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult.
In a quiet manor house
in Oxfordshire, an ailing
housekeeper by the name of
Aerlene Ward feels the time
has come to confess the great
secret that has shaped her
life – she is the illegitimate
daughter of William Shakespeare, England’s most
famous playwright. Richard B. Wright captures the
style and tenor of the period perfectly in this intriguing
blend of fiction and historical fact.
david Grossman
Paperback rrP $ 35
Ora’s son has re-enlisted
in the Israeli army. She
keeps him ‘alive’ by relating
her once happy but now
shattered family story to her
friend Avram, with whom she
has recently reunited after
twenty years. A profound,
sad but wonderful, novel about personal conflict and
loss.
FAll Girl
Toni Jordan
Australian author Toni
Jordan’s first novel Addition
was critically acclaimed and
a bestseller. In Toni’s new
novel Fall Girl, we meet Della
Gilmore in her disguise as
the beguiling Dr Ella Canfield
who is seeking funding for
a research project. It’s a
tantalizing tale of passion, loyalty and
deceit versus truth.
h i g h ly r eco m m e n d e d
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C R I M E A N D TH R I LLE RS
John le Carré
OUR PRICE $27.95
THE dEATH
insTinCT
Jed rubenfeld
Jed Rubenfeld’s second
novel is a thrilling mystery
that weaves fact and fiction
and characters both real and
imagined into an exciting tale
of crime and politics in the
‘20s. It is a compelling blend
of history, politics, action and
romance that is both suspenseful and intriguing from
start to finish.
worTH dyinG For
lee Child
OUR PRICE $27.95
The sequel to 61 Hours
starts with a cracking pace
and never lets up. Reacher
finds himself in Nebraska en
route to Virginia when he gets
caught up in the problems of
a remote farming community.
As the body count grows
so does the action. A terrific read for the hot summer
days ahead.
roslund and Hellstrom
Piet Hoffman leads a secret
life as Sweden’s most highly
valued police informant.
From the family home to
the streets of the criminal
underworld of Stockholm
to the hardest prison in
Sweden, Piet must fight to
stay alive. Award-winning
Swedish writing duo Roslund and Hellstrum’s first
English translation is a fast paced thriller. In the tradition
of Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell.
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John le Carré is a master
chronicler of crime
and corruption in our
contemporary world. In
his new book, two lovers
holidaying in Antigua are
unwittingly drawn into
the darkest recesses of the financial world. Their
electrifying journey takes them dangerously close to
the Russian Mafia and the corruption at the heart of the
British establishment.
THrEE sEConds
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rosamund lupton
Beatrice’s sister has been
found dead. The police have
written her death off as
suicide, but Beatrice knows
in her heart that something
more sinister has happened.
With no one believing her
she sets out to discover the
truth. This psychologically
suspenseful page-turner shows the unbreakable bond
between sisters. It will keep you guessing well into the
night.
MillEnniuM
TriloGy
BoXEd sET
stieg larsson
rrP $ 99.95
Readers loved Stieg
Larsson’s best-selling
Swedish trilogy, which started with The Girl With The
Dragon Tattoo. Now there is a deluxe, slip-cased
set of the three hardcover novels – each unjacketed,
bound in full cloth with maps and individual fullcolour endpapers – as well as On Stieg Larsson,
a previously-unpublished collection of essays. The
perfect collectible!
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TrAiTor
Dennis lehane
In Gone, Baby, Gone Patrick Kenzie was
asked to find missing 4-year-old Amanda
McCready. He found her but was forced
to make the toughest decision in his life.
In Moonlight Mile, it’s 12 years later and
Amanda has gone missing again. Patrick
must revisit his past and opens doors he’s
not sure he can close again. This is a thriller
to devour and one you won’t soon forget.
Find out why Dennis Lehane is considered
the best in the business.
i’d Know you
AnywHErE
laura lippman
Eliza Benedict, as a teenager,
survived being kidnapped
by a man later convicted of
murder and sentenced to
death. 22 years later her
abductor gets in touch with
her with the chilling words
‘I’d know you anywhere’.
An exceptional novel that will keep you completely
absorbed until the final pages.
THE rEvErsAl
nAKEd CruElTy
EdGE
Michael Connelly
Colleen McCullough
OUR PRICE $27.95
Jeffery deaver
eaver
OUR PRICE $27.95
In The Reversal, Michael
Connelly teams up two of his
most interesting characters
— Detective Hieronymus
‘Harry’ Bosch and his half
brother defense lawyer
FREE Mickey Haller. Jason Jessup
BOOK has spent 24 years in prison
but has been exonerated by
new DNA evidence. Jessup is now out on bail and with
the odds and evidence against them, Bosch and Haller
work through conflicts between themselves to prove
their case before Jessup strikes again. exClUsIve
oFFeR: Receive a FRee copy of suspicions of
Mr Witcher with purchase. *While stocks last.
In pre-DNA 1968 America,
Captain Carmine Delmonico
is chasing a rapist who calls
himself didius ineptus (dodo).
Rapes quickly escalate
to murder. The Police
Department is in turmoil, they
seem to be out of their depth and out of
control. A great new novel from one of
Australia’s favourite authors.
February 11
Detective Kessler is a
Washington D.C. cop
sidelined to routine
investigations. So it’s a
surprise when he’s targeted
by a ‘lifter’, a person who
‘lifts’ information from
people by whatever means
necessary. And this lifter is one of the most terrifying:
he prefers to get an ‘edge’ on his target by kidnapping
or endangering their family. First class page-turner by
this bestselling author.
P I CTU R E BOO KS
CHrisTMAs
TiME
Alison Jay
Boardbook
rrP $14.95
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olIvIa Goes to venICe
In Christmas Time,
FREE a magical adventure
XMAS DECOR unfolds wordlessly
through Alison Jay’s
beautiful illustrations: two wakeful children creep
downstairs on Christmas Eve, meet Father Christmas
and are taken on an amazing adventure to his home
in the North Pole and back again. A lovely gift for the
very young. 2+ exClUsIve oFFeR:
Receive a FRee Christmas
decoration with purchase.
*While stocks last.
Ian Falconer
hardback RRP $26.99
In her brand new adventure, everyone’s
favourite piglet, Olivia, heads off to Venice
for a family vacation. Join Olivia as she
dodges pigeons in the Piazza San Marco,
glides in a gondola and
gorges on gelato! This
internationally bestselling
series continues with
style and sophistication.
exClUsIve oFFeR:
Receive a FRee olivia FREE
plush with purchase. PLUSH TOY
*While stocks last.
FEATHErs
For PHoEBE
rod Clement
This book has a
heartwarming lesson for us
all: with friends you can be
happy being you. Phoebe is
a very ordinary bird who is
transformed from the top of
her head to the tip of her wings. But glamour doesn’t
bring Phoebe the results she wanted. Read on for the
happy ending. 3+
MAudiE And BEAr
Jan ormerod
illus Freya Blackwood
Jan Ormerod and Freya
Blackwood combine their
FREE creative talents in this
LIBRARY BAG quintessential picture book
containing five adorable
stories about Maudie and Bear. Maudie is so confident
of Bear’s love that she makes demands, throws
tantrums, lays down rules and lets Bear
do all the work, knowing he will love her
unconditionally. And he does… right
to the end. Accompanied by exquisite,
full-colour illustrations and a silk ribbon
bookmark! 3+ exClUsIve oFFeR:
Receive a FRee library bag with
every purchase. *While stocks last.
THE FidGETy iTCH
All THrouGH
THE yEAr
lucy davey
illus Katz Cowley
When Timpkin gets a niggle,
the teeniest titch that grows
into a fidgety feeling and
then an itch, Feather McDoo
offers to scratch it for him ... but then Feather gets an
itch, so along comes Possum Pie to help. But what
do you do when you are last in the scratching queue?
A hilarious tale about working together to solve a very
itchy problem. 3+
Jane Godwin
illus Anna walker
A beautifully-illustrated view
of one year through the eyes
of a child. Terrific for learning
about the months and seasons of the year and how the
passage of time affects family life – mum, dad, big and
small brothers, puppy ‘and me!’. The thoughtfulness
and clarity of the rhyming text adds up to a seriously
lovely read. 6+
HETTy’s dAy ouT
noni THE Pony
Pamela Allen
OUR PRICE $19.95
Alison lester
Hetty the cat wakes up,
washes behind her ears
and disappears out her cat
flap in search of food ... Hetty loves food! What does she
find? ‘One plate of baked beans, two pork pies, three
lamb chops’ ... By the time Hetty has eaten seven
sausages she’s so full she has trouble fitting back
through her cat flap. A wonderful introduction to
counting for young children from much-loved author,
Pamela Allen. 2+
Noni, the gentle and kind
pony, lives an idyllic life on
PLUSH TOY
her gorgeous farm by the
sea with her friends Dave
Dog, Coco the Cat and assorted cows, ducks and hens.
This enticing new offering from children’s favourite Alison
Lester has a story that is equally
accessible through the fun
colourful drawings and the
appealing rhyming lines. 1+
Comes with a gorgeous
plush pony. *While stocks last.
FREE
K I DS BOXE D S ETS
GruG BoXEd
sET
Ted Prior
rrP $ 29.99
december release,
advanced orders
welcome.
‘Once the top of a
Burrawang tree fell to
the ground and
became ... Grug!’ The classic, much-loved Aussie
hero in a fabulous boxed set with board book,
CD and plush toy. 3+
AliEns lovE
undErPAnTs
GiFT BoX
Claire Freedman
rrP $ 29.99
Ever wondered where
those underpants you
hung on the clothesline this morning have disappeared
to? Delightful, laugh-out-loud story about what
aliens love – no gruesome body-snatching, just a few
lovable aliens in need of our underpants. Wonderful
illustrations. 3+
THE wonKy
donKEy GiFT sET
Craig smith
illus Katz Cowley
rrP $ 24.99
In this very delightful, funny,
cumulative song, each page
tells us something new about
the donkey until we end up with a spunky hanky-panky
cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky
donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! The
set contains a special mini edition of the book with a CD
and a cute (well, as cute as a one-eyed wonky donkey
can be!) plush toy. 3+
fo r th e ve ry yo u n g
alison lester
Hardback rrP $19.99
A special 20th Anniversary
edition of Alison Lester’s
enduring favourite, Magic
Beach, featuring a pull-out
frieze to pin up. Imagine a beach where you can swim,
surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt
for treasures, explore rock-pools, fish from the jetty, and
build a bonfire under the stars. Imagine a beach where
adventure begins... 2+
willBee tHe
BuMBleBee
craig smith
Willbee’s jersey has
unravelled and he’s showing
his ‘bare bum’ to the whole
garden! He’s getting cold,
he’s lost his hum, and he can’t get home to his poor
worried mum. Moni the butterfly has seen everything
and knows what to do. A delightfully illustrated tale with
bonus CD that will have your child humming. 3+
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deborah underwood
and renata lewska
Hardback rrP $17.95
A gentle picture book that
explores the many ‘kinds’ of
quiet. ‘Quiet can be delicate.
Quiet can be thundering!
Quiet can be sweet, and
cosy, and can most definitely help you fall asleep.’ With
lovely illustrations, this delightful picture book can fill a
child’s days from morning to night. 2+
incy Wincy SpiDer
let’s count
Goats!
Mem Fox and
Jan thomas
Hardback rrP $19.95
‘City goats going for a run;
mountain goats frisking in
the sun’ ... If you loved Where is the Green Sheep?
you will also love Let’s Count Goats!. The rhythmic text
and beautiful illustrations introduce numeracy concepts
to young children who will love counting the colourful
goats. 2+ Special Offer: Win 1 of 6 packs of
4 mem fox hardcovers. for details go to the
tHe niGHt BeFore
cHristMas
tHere’s GoinG to
Be a BaBy
clement c Moore
John Burningham
Helen oxenbury
This beautifully illustrated
telling of the classic
Christmas tale will entrance
young and old as it brings the magic of Christmas to
life. Included is a musical and narrative CD recorded by
the legendary trio, Peter, Paul and Mary. 4+
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This is a beautifully
illustrated new picture book
explaining to a child about
the impending arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
The book guides the child through the journey day by
day, month by month, gently and with reassurance
and humour, answering the many questions they may
have. When will the baby come? What will the baby be
called? What will the baby do? 3+
Susan hall
hardback rrp $19.95
With glossy photographs and gorgeous
botanical illustrations of spiders, cicadas,
butterflies and many more, Incy Wincy
Spider is a fantastic gift for any budding
naturalist or a little person who
just loves bugs! Each page
features a poem, a fact and a
flap to lift or a tab to pull. 2+
exclUSive Offer:
receive a free gift card
and wrapping paper with
purchase. *While stocks last.
last tree in
tHe city
Peter carnavas
Edward is sad after he finds
the last tree in the city is
no longer standing. After
some reflection, he finds a
way to make things better.
A poignant tale about the environment and the way
children relate to its beauty. 3+
K I DS BOXE D S ETS
winnie-tHePooH 30 vol
GiFt set
a a Milne
rrP $199.00
The ultimate gift
set for the nursery
or discerning
Winnie-the-Pooh enthusiast: 30 individual hardback
books beautifully-presented in an elegant chest,
decorated inside and out with original E.H. Shephard
illustrations. A stunning heirloom to keep for
generations! 3+
koala lou
GiFt set
tHe very cranky
ranky
Bear GiFt
t Box
Mem Fox and
Pamela lofts
rrP $ 29.95
nick Bland
december release,
Koala Lou is in training for
the Bush Olympics. She is
sad because her mother always seems to be too busy
to pay her any attention. If she wins the tree-climbing
race maybe her mother might notice her again. Another
Mem Fox classic in hardback which includes
a gorgeous plush Koala Lou. 3+
In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on
a wet and windy day, four little
friends, Moose, Lion, Zebra
and Sheep, found a cosy place
to play. When the four friends encounter a cranky bear,
Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to
cheer him up, but it is plain, boring Sheep who has the
answer. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story
make this perfect for reading aloud. Boxed set of mini
HB and a gorgeous, cuddly, cranky bear plush toy. 4+
Age guides are approximate. Ask for more personalised advice in-store.
S H AR I N G M AG I C TI M E
lulu and tHe
Brontosaurus
Judith viorst
illus by lane smith
december release,
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A gorgeous illustrated chapter
book about a spoilt little
girl called Lulu. Tantrums
abound when Lulu is told that
she can’t have a brontosaurus
for a pet and she storms off to get one for herself.
Things don’t quite go to plan when the brontosaurus
agrees that pets are wonderful and decides that Lulu
would be the perfect pet for himself! 7+
flip-O-SaUrUS
Sara Ball
hardback rrp $24.95
Create your own prehistoric beasts by mixing
and matching the heads, bodies and tails
of different dinosaurs to create a thousand
different imaginary ones, like the Stegodocus,
the Oviplosaurus, or the Diploraptops.
It includes interesting facts about each
dinosaur part, so you can figure out how your
Flip-o-saurus would behave. The perfect gift
for any kid who loves dinosaurs. 5+
tHe
MuddleHeaded
woMBat
ruth Park
This is a beautifully
presented edition of Ruth
Park’s classic children’s
story. Wombat is an
irresistible character and he and his mates will endure,
to bring pleasure to many generations more. 8+
PiPPi
lonGstockinG
GiFt edition
astrid lindgren
illus by lauren child
december release,
The ever popular Lauren Child
(of Charlie and Lola fame)
has illustrated the classic Pippi Longstocking. Pippi
is an exuberant nine year old that lives alone ‘which is
actually quite nice, because it meant that no one could
tell her that she had to go to bed just when she was
having most fun’. Follow the adventures of Pippi and
her friends, wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a
polka with burglars, or even tugging a bull’s tail. This is
a lovely gift edition for children who like to be read to or
for more confident readers. 7+
tHe aussie
nutcracker
Heath Mckenzie
It’s Christmas Eve and
magic is in the air. Meet
the Sugar-Plum Fairy,
the seven-headed Mouse
King and the Nutcracker Prince - but not like you’ve
ever seen them before. An Australian retelling of the
Christmas classic.
eJ12 Girl Hero
GiFt Box
violet Mackerel’s
Brilliant Plot
never sMile at
a crocodile
rrP $ 29.99
anna Branford
illus by sarah davis
Hardback rrP $19.95
Jack lawrence and
Frank churchill
illus by shane devries
This gift box contains the
first four titles in the EJ12
Girl Hero series about
Emma Jacks, aka Special
Agent EJ12, who cracks
codes and foils evil plans
all over the world. Fully-foiled and in full colour, the gift
box will be on every girl’s wish-list this Christmas. 6+
Violet Mackerel thinks she would
quite like to own the blue china
bird at the Saturday markets.
This is not just a silly wish. It is
instead the start of a very important idea. But what she
needs is a plot. A brilliant plot. Introducing readers to
a new warm and loveable character, Violet Mackerel’s
Brilliant Plot is a story not to be missed. 5+
Beauty and tHe
Beast PoP-uP
careFul wHat
you wisH For
robert sebuda
Maureen Mccarthy
True love comes to life in
Robert Sabuda’s classic
retelling of the favourite
fairytale, Beauty and
the Beast. Once again
bestselling pop-up and paper
engineer, Robert Sabuda,
has created amazing paper structures that will lead
readers through the magical world of this age-old
story. This three-dimensional retelling of a classic
tale is certain to become a favourite in every family’s
library. 5+
Ruth Craze longs for a
different life - home and
school just seem more
unbearable every day. When
offered three chances to wish
herself into a perfect life she
finds her imagined ideal isn’t
what she thought it would be; and that what she already
has is more valuable than she realised. 9+
This lavishly illustrated
book comes with a CD
sung by Jay Laga’aia,
who will be well known to friends of Play School. New
audiences will engage with its warm humour and adults
can enjoy a journey down memory lane. 4+
stew a
cockatoo:
My aussie
cookBook
ruthie May and
leigh Hobbs
Hardback
rrP $ 24.95
The ultimate Australian
cook book for children
and you would be a flamin’ galah to miss it. This
book is jam-packed with good ol’ Aussie recipes and
anecdotal stories about how our cuisine came to be
and fair dinkum definitions for words and phrases
like ‘bush tucker’ and ‘spuds’. 7+
FANTASTI C WO R LDS
alienoloGy
Never before has a
book entered the digital
marketplace in this way.
‘Ology’ fans will have the
opportunity to extend their
Alienology knowledge online
with new interactive content.
Readers can take part in an SMS experience and
communicate with aliens via an intergalactic messaging
device (or mobile phone!). This experience will feature
an animated graphic and ringtone, and will ultimately
allow readers to become the 14th member of the
Intergalactic Council! 8+
Harry Potter
PoP-uP
andrew williamson
and Bruce Foster
This collectible pop-up book
will delight Harry Potter fans
with dynamic pop up ingenuity,
insights from the creative team
who turned J.K. Rowling’s stories into movie magic,
fascinating facts about the magical universe seen in the
movies, and Harry Potter memories and memorabilia
packed into every page. 8+
ranGer’s
aPPrentice 10:
tHe eMPeror oF
niHon-Ja
John Flanagan
In this tenth adventure
in the hugely popular
Ranger’s Apprentice series,
Horace has gone missing
on a diplomatic visit to the
kingdom of Nihon-Ja. Will, Halt, Alyss and Cassandra,
with the help of several old friends, journey to rescue
the errant knight and find a feudal uprising,
mythological creatures and perhaps more
than they bargained for. 8+
draGonworld:
a PoP-uP Guide
to tHese scaled
Beasts
Milivoj ceran
Hardback rrP $19.95
This book presents a
thrilling pop-up exploration of the dragon types found
throughout the world. Carefully researched text and
art reveal the fantastic powers that made them both
worshipped and feared. Recent fossil finds and a fossil
location map offer up-to-date information on these
ancient beasts. 8+
zoMBies
ies
vs unicorns
nicorns
Holly Black and
Justine larbalestier
december release,
Zombies Vs Unicorns is
a unique short story feud
that pits horned beasts
against the shuffling undead.
Contributors to this unique
collection include bestselling teen and YA authors,
Garth Nix, Meg Cabot, Scott Westerfeld, Cassandra
Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson and Margo
Lanagan. Zombie Vs Unicorns challenges you to pick
a team, and stick to it. But be warned, these are stellar
story-tellers, and they can be very convincing...14+
star wars:
MillenniuM
Falcon
The Millennium Falcon as
you’ve never seen it before!
This novelty format dissects
the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section,
revealing the ship’s secrets and special modifications.
Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a
detailed overview of each of the ship’s main
functions. 7+
Questions and Answers with TONY DITERLIZZI
Toni DiTerlizzi pushes the boundaries of bookmaking with
his latest, The Search for WondLa, which combines a
traditional novel with a graphic novel and the interactivity of
a computer. The Search for WondLa, the start of a fantasy
trilogy for kids starring a 12-year-old girl raised by a robot
on an alien planet, will include three symbols that link to
digital maps of the girl’s quest for other humans. Readers
with a webcam can see 3-D interactive maps of the
girl’s search. Readers without a webcam can access the
Internet and link to a regular map and a video.
Q: How did you come up with the premise for
The Search for WondLa?
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tony diterlizzi
From the bestselling author of the Spiderwick
Chronicles comes a new fantasy story for
young readers. Twelve year old Eva Nine, raised
by the robot Muhr, is forced to flee from her
underground home when her world is attacked.
So begins a search for another human, a search
for a place to belong. This is the first instalment
of a trilogy that is sure to become a modern
classic! 7+
a: The seeds for Wondla are in my sketchbooks from
1997-98. There are early drawings of Eva Nine (the
heroine) and her friends right next to early drawings
of Thimbletack and Hogsqueal (from The Spiderwick
Chronicles). Back then, all I knew was it was a story about
a girl who was the only human on an alien planet. A robot
raised this girl and together they went on a fairy tale-like
adventure in a world full of aliens and spaceships. Over
time, I thought about the premise and the characters.
Once you get past the inspiration of an idea, how does
one develop its potential and harness the initial excitement
to sustain a 500-page novel? For me, it was all about
taking the time to figure out what this story was and
wasn’t.I thought about the heroines in stories I loved as a
kid. Protagonists like Dorothy Gale, Wendy Darling and
Alice Liddell. Why did I keep returning back to their stories
over and over again through the years? What about them
excited my imagination? I wondered if kids today could still
relate to those characters that, to me, seem both timely
and timeless. I tried to harness the magic that I felt within
those old classics and create something new that also
contained the challenges kids face today.
Q: How do you get inspired?
a: For The Search for WondLa I was inspired by a
confluence of several of my favourite things. Obviously
there is a nod to old fairy tales, like Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I also drew
from the action in some of my favourite movies such as the
original Star Wars trilogy or Hayao Miyazaki’s films. While
I worked I listened to electronic music and soundtracks
to help me get into the right mood. In particular, John
Barry’s music to the film The Black Hole was a favourite
as was the soundtrack to Gattaca. However, the
biggest inspiration that I drew from was nature. Bizarre
plants, insects, deep-sea fish, extinct animals and even
microscopic plankton inspire me with endless design
possibilities. And you can find many examples of this
in WondLa. Eva’s large loyal companion, Otto, is a
prehistoric-sized water bear drawn from the minute animal
of the same name. Some of the aliens, and even the alien
city, were inspired from plankton comprised of juvenile
sea lilies and starfish. Nature is a never-ending source of
creative influence on my work.
Q: What is your next book called and when will
it be released?
a: I am plotting away on the second book, tentatively titled
The Story of WondLa, which is due to be released early in
2012. I am designing new bizarre alien life forms for Eva
Nine to meet and new wondrous lands for her to explore.
I really want each consecutive story to be better than its
predecessor. I’ve got all three books planned out where I
will continue to push at the boundaries of bookmaking.
You ain’t seen nothing yet!
For full interview go to www.indies.com.au
YOUNG READERS
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Horowitz
H i larry
anthony Horowitz
Mick Brownfield
Zac Power is facing his
biggest challenge ever! And
this time the whole world
is in danger ... GIB’s worst
enemies have joined forces
for their most evil plan yet, led
by a mysterious new enemy
called Mr Shadow. This
mission will be the ultimate test of Zac’s
spy skills – especially if it means the end of
the Government Investigation Bureau. 6+
The creator of Alex Rider
gives horror a whole new
look in this mischievous
collection of macabre tales,
presented in an exciting large
format. Stories of ultimate
revenge, from uncontrollable robots to reality TV where
death is the penalty – all told with dark humour and
gruesome relish, and made even more
fiendish by the retro illustrations. 12+
escaPe FroM
kids’ cluB/tHe
GorGon in tHe Gully
terry denton’s
BuMPer Book oF
silly stuFF to do
Philip Gwynne;
Melina Marchetta
Paperbacks rrP $7.95 each
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ultiMate Mission
The Ugly TrUTh:
Diary Of a Wimpy KiD 5
Jeff Kinney
paperback rrp $14.95
The fifth book in the hugely popular kids
series. Where is Greg Heffley going with
his life now? Will it be more frightening
encounters with girls? Is he old enough to
shave yet? Is Nanny ever going to talk?
Book number five will engage us all with
glee and giggles. 8+
sPace scout Jet Pack
H Badger
rrP $ 29.95
The first four Space Scout
books - The Robot King, The
Big Freeze, The Jelly People
and The Shrinking Race in a
cool backpack. Readers will
identify with Kip as the ordinary
boy and be swept away with his
extra-ordinary space mission
to save mankind. Perfect for
emerging readers, the Space
Scout books are high-octane
adventures. 6+
viewFinder Fossils /
insects /rePtiles
douglas Palmer; John
woodward; Barbara taylor
Hardbacks rrP $ 24.99 each
Explore the natural world in stunning
close up. Each book comes with its
own magnifying glass. Find the icons
and magnify the incredible images.
Then pull out the sliders to examine
the special features. 7+
Two titles in the Pocket Money
Puffins series. In Escape from Kids’
Club, Max, Lily, Boaz and Jesse
are stuck in Kids’ Club at an island
resort, forced to watch endless
Pirates of the Caribbean re-runs
while their parents relax by the pool.
After eight days they decide to break out and let the
real fun begin. The Gorgon in the Gully is a gently told
story about overcoming fear and looking at things from
all angles. 8+
Battle Boy 9:
wHite war/
Battle Boy 10:
caveMan BasH
charlie carter
Battle Boy Napoleon Augustus
Smythe is off on more time-travelling
adventures! Experience Christmas on
a World War I battlefield or a Stone
Age fray between Cro Magnons and
Neanderthals. A great series for
anyone who loves a bit of fact with their fiction. 6+
also available Book 1: Open fire with a free
Battle Boy watch (rrp$7.99). *While stocks last.
Movie Maker
tim Grabham
Boxed set rrP $ 34.95
The ultimate guide to
making films. Movie
Maker is the exciting kit
for every aspiring young
movie director, containing
ideas and practical information about how to make
great movies. The director’s handbook contains all
the techniques needed to shoot drama, documentary
and animation. Learn how to make movies like a
professional and create a masterpiece with your friends
and family. 8+
december release,
A must-have for holidays
and long trips with games,
puzzles, drawing activities,
cartoons, maps and all those
funny, crazy, yucky, weird and downright silly things that
children love! Great for developing skills in puzzle-solving,
creative thinking, visualisation, visual logic, fine motor and
penmanship. 6+
Monster Blood
tattoo #3:
FactotuM
d.M. cornish
This is the eagerly awaited
third book in this wonderful
series set in a world of
tri-corner hats, frockcoats
and flintlock pistols. Monster
Blood Tattoo is also a world
of monsters, chemical potions and surgically altered
people. Rossamund and the Branden Rose
will face the ultimate battle against their
enemies, the black-hearted schemers,
who would destroy them both. 10+
tHe klutz Book
oF inventions
This book contains 90
amazing products you never
knew you needed, created
by inventors who look beyond
the obvious. Suitable for all
ages, these inventions are
in equal part brilliant and
ridiculous. With each invention illustrated, this funny
book allows your imagination to run wild. What will
they think of next? 8+
FO R K I DS O F A LL AG E S
Anna Fienberg &
Barbara Fienberg
OUR PRICE $24.95
zoG
Julia donaldson
illus by Alex scheffler
Another instant classic from
the creators of The Gruffalo.
Zog is a zesty dragon
learning how to become a fearsome princess capturer
and knight slayer. However, when he meets the tender
and caring Princess Pearl and the not so conventional
Sir Gadabout, his destiny takes an unexpected turn. 5+
MusEuM oF
THiEvEs:
THE KEEPErs
lian Tanner
This is a thrilling story,
full of wild beasts, evil villains
and captivating heroes.
Imaginative and well written,
Museum of Thieves is a
gripping fantasy novel that will
keep you on the edge of your
seat till the very end. The Keepers Trilogy promises to
be a fantastic series. 9+
Mini CHEF
sheridan rogers
The ability to cook is one of
the most important skills we
can pass onto children. Mini
Chef contains 65 easyto-follow, fun recipes that
children can prepare under
adult supervision. With a
step-by-step instructions and pictures, as well as
how-to guide to prepping and measuring, Mini Chef
will ensure that children have a practical, exciting
guide to their culinary adventures.
Frances Hodgson
Burnett
illus by robert ingpen
First published in 1911,
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s
story is one of the best-loved
children’s books of the 20th century. Published to mark
the centenary of the novel, this beautiful new edition
brings together the complete and unabridged text with
more than seventy evocative illustrations and botanical
studies by award-winning Australian illustrator
Robert Ingpen. 8+
CAMillE &
MAdElEinE/
soPHiE’s
MisForTunEs/
THE HolidAys
– FlEurvillE
TriloGy
Comtesse de segur
Wonderfully nostalgic, these stories follow Sophie as she
explores just why she shouldn’t do the things her mother
tells her not to. When she befriends Marguerite, Camille
and Madeleine, the four friends have much fun and
adventure. These delightful French classics have been
translated into English for the first time ever and are sure
to be enjoyed by young readers and parents alike. 7+
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Tashi’s too cunning for the
warlord and the wicked
baron, and far too clever for
giants, ghosts, witches and
demons. When he comes
face to face with sneaky strangers, ancient warriors,
fearless kidnappers or even a haunted house, Tashi
always knows what to do: stay calm, think hard and
move fast! And Tashi tells the best stories ever! This is
the biggest Tashi book ever, with all 32 Tashi stories in
one gigantic volume – the perfect book to share. 5+
THE sECrET
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EnorMous BooK
oF TAsHi
the leGenD oF
the GolDen snaIl
Graeme Base
OUR PRICE $24.95
A young boy’s favourite storybook tells of
a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the
mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed
through its magical realm, it took on the
shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship.
One day the ship was captured by a Great
Enchanter and banished to the Ends of the
Earth so no one else could ever sail in it.
There it remains until a new master comes
to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur
be its next master? Featuring Graeme
Base’s visually stunning signature art and
packed with details, including a hidden
‘snail and crossbones’ to search for in each
picture, The Legend of the Golden Snail is
an adventure unlike any other. 5+
BEHEMoTH
scott westerfeld
A follow up to Scott
Westerfeld’s thrilling
Leviathan, Behemoth
follows the adventures of His
Majesty’s Airship Leviathan
to Istanbul, capital of the
Ottoman Empire and home
to countless secret societies
and revolutionaries. Deryn
and Alek find themselves at odds with their mentors
and with each other, as their duties collide with the
politics of war and peace. 10+
A wAlTz For
MATildA
Jackie French
december release,
Steeped in Australian history,
this book tells the story of
Matilda, who flees the city
in 1894 to find her father in
outback Australia. As her
journey unfolds, Matilda and
the multi-cultural friends she makes, watch the birth of
the nation we now call ‘Australia’. 8+
THE CloCKworK
THrEE
Matthew J Kirby
december release,
An orphaned street musician,
an apprentice clockmaker
and a young housemaid find
themselves working together
to solve a puzzle. Each has
their own treasure to find
in this delightful mesmerizing tale with hints of magic
and a touch of fantasy all interwoven with music and
adventure. A story to be read again and again. 9+
noAH
BArlEywATEr
runs AwAy
John Boyne
illus by oliver
liver Jeffers
From the author of The
Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
comes this memorable
fairytale. Noah runs away
from home to escape reality,
and finds himself on a fantastical and life-changing
journey. A journey that will change his life and it
could change yours too. A beautiful hardback edition
illustrated by award-winning illustrator and author
Oliver Jeffers. 8+
BOO KS FO R TE E N S
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lEGAC
Pittacus lore
Gemma Malley
Imagine being one of only
nine surviving members of
your race. Three are already
dead, you are number four
and you are hunted! What
would you do to stay alive?
John Smith is one of only
nine surviving ‘aliens’ hiding
on Earth, fighting every day
those who wish him dead. Pittacus Lore’s edge of your
seat adventure is a must for all teenage readers. 12+
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Cornelia Funke
hardback RRP $29.99
$24.95
Jacob Reckless has been searching for his
father who disappeared many years ago. His
search takes him through a magic mirror into
another world of witches, giants and dwarfs
that exist in magical forests. When his brother
Will follows Jacob into this world, Will is cursed
to turn to stone. Can Jacob save his brother?
A fantastic new series by the bestselling author
of the Ink trilogy.
OUR PRICE
THE HunGEr
GAMEs TriloGy
BoXEd sET
suzanne Collins
rrP $ 49.99
The Hunger Games takes
place in an unidentified
future time period after
the destruction of North
America, in a nation known
as Panem. The story follows fatherless 16-year-old
Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12 who volunteers
for the Games in place of her younger sister, Prim.
The extraordinary, ground-breaking New York Times
bestselling series is now available for the first time in a
boxed set. Stunning, gripping and powerful, the trilogy
is now complete! 14+
noAH’s lAw
MATCHEd
randa Abdel-Fattah
Ally Condie
James dashner
A cross between Lord of
the Flies and The Hunger
Games, The Maze Runner
is the first in a new series
of pulse-pounding, postapocalyptic, sci-fi adventure
thrillers for young adults.
When the doors of the lift
crank open, the only thing
Thomas remembers is his first name. But he’s not
alone. He’s surrounded by boys who welcome him to
the Glade, a walled encampment at the centre of a
bizarre and terrible stone maze...12+
december release,
The first in a compelling new
series. On her seventeenth
birthday, Cassia meets her
Match. Society dictates he
is her perfect partner for life.
Except he’s not. In Cassia’s
society, Officials decide who
people love. How many children they have. But Cassia
is determined to make some choices of her own. 14+
CREsCEndO
Becca Fitzpatrick
OUR PRICE
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BooK oF dArEs
rachel Cohn and
david levithan
december release,
David Levithan and Rachel
Cohn are a fantastic writing
duo. Perfect for those who
loved their first title Nick
and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, and a great book for
anyone who loves bookstores. Wandering the isles of
The Strand Bookstore in New York, Dash finds a red
notebook with the first of many literary dares. Quirky
characters, fabulous dialogue, and a really fun story. 14+
THE rosiE BlACK
CHroniClEs,
BooK 1: GEnEsis
lara Morgan
Set in a bleak future where
global warming has melted
Earth’s ice caps, Rosie
Black is running for her life
after discovering an unusual
box that causes all kinds
of problems. Now her best
friend is dead and her father has been kidnapped and
it’s up to Rosie to learn the secrets of the box and save
her family. An exhilarating read for both young-adults
and not so young-adults. 12+
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Noah is 16 years old.
He’s in trouble at school,
and his dad is a judge.
As punishment for
misdemeanours at school,
Noah is sent to work at
his aunt’s legal firm for the
school holidays - when
every other 16-year-old
boy is hanging out at the beach watching
girls. But Noah is soon enthralled by a
murder case and a suspect who may have
everyone else fooled. 12+
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It appears Longevity isn’t
working and the drugs
promising eternal youth
are failing to live up to their
promises. A virus is sweeping
the country, killing in its wake,
and Longevity is powerless to
fight it. When Richard Pincent
of Pincent Pharma suggests
that the Underground has released the virus, something
has to be done to put the story straight and once and
for all alert everyone to the truth, once and for all. A third
gripping, powerful novel following The Declaration and
The Resistance. 14+
ThE REPlaCEmEnT
Brenna Yranoff
Not one, but two new novels for fans of the
Twilight series. Crescendo is the hotly-awaited
sequel to bestselling Hush, Hush. Nora should
know better than to think her life can return to
normal after falling in love with a fallen angel.
Now Nora’s own life is in imminent danger.
A wildly-imaginative debut, The Replacement is
a dark faerie tale of friendships, belonging and
discovering the truth of who you are. ‘I loved
this eerie and beautiful story of ugly things. It
should be read aloud after dark, at a whisper’
Maggie Stiefvater, author of Shiver. 14+
B I OG RA P H I E S
THE Fry
CHroniClEs
liFE
Keith richards
Hardback rrP $49.99
OUR PRICE $45.00
EvEn silEnCE
HAs An End
THE ElEPHAnT To
Hollywood
ingrid Betancourt
Michael Caine
Ingrid Betancourt was taken
hostage by the FARC in
2002. She was held captive
in the Colombian jungle for six
and a half years. In this deeply
moving book about the drama
of her capture, her fight to
survive and her eventual rescue, Betancourt reflects on
what it is that makes us all human.
Michael Caine’s career has
spanned nearly fifty years,
earning him two Oscars and
a knighthood. Funny, warm
and honest, he now looks
back over his life and recalls
the films, the legendary
stars and the curious twists in his career. Caine also
shares his love of food and his remarkable success
in the restaurant business. Win a signed copy of
the elephant to hollywood. For details go to the
WIN
lAzArus risinG
oBAMA’s wArs
John Howard
Bob woodward
John Howard became
Australia’s youngest ever
Treasurer before being
sidelined by his own party.
After many years in the
political wilderness he
returned to lead the Coalition
and put in place an extensive
reform agenda. In his autobiography he covers it all:
from his early childhood, to Iraq, gun control and his
relationship with Peter Costello.
PArKy’s PEoPlE
Michael Parkinson
Hardback rrP $49.99
OUR PRICE $45.00
The doyen of chat show
hosts reflects on 100
memorable guests drawn
from 25 years and over 1000
famous people who appeared
on his classic television show.
From Muhammad Ali and Richard Burton to Shane
Warne, this is a fascinating collection. also available:
the bestselling Parky biography now in trade
paperback format. Win a signed copy of Parky’s
People. For details go to the competition page at
www.indies.com.au
WIN
Now, at last, Keith Richards
tells us the story of his four
decades in rock and roll. And
what a life! In a voice that
is uniquely and intimately
his own, with the disarming
honesty that has always been
his trademark, he brings
us the essential life story of our times. The ultimate
autobiography of a rock and roll legend.
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Much loved by the public
and his peers alike, Stephen
Fry continues to entertain
and challenge us in his many
roles: comedian, author,
director and presenter. He
recently shared his personal
struggles in a groundbreaking
documentary on bipolar disorder. His memoir is
courageously frank and covers some of the most
turbulent years of his life.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning
reporter Bob Woodward
had access to hundreds of
interviewees, letters, detailed
chronologies, internal memos
and meeting notes. His
portrait of Barack Obama
takes the reader “deep into
the national security state and
shows how Obama debates, decides and balances the
enormous pressure facing the modern president”.
MAn BiTEs
MurdoCH
Bruce Guthrie
Hardback rrP $49.99
OUR PRICE $39.95
This is Bruce Guthrie’s
explosive account of almost
forty years in the news
industry, his falling out
with Rupert Murdoch, his
dismissal from Australia’s
biggest selling paper and the celebrated court case that
followed. It exposes the inner workings of the world’s
biggest media company and the treachery of its
most senior executives.
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anD FURtheRMoRe
Judi Dench
hardback RRP $45.00
From the moment Judi Dench appeared
as a teenager in the York Mystery Plays it
was clear that a new star was born. She
became a household name via television,
thanks to A Fine Romance, in which she
played alongside Michael Williams, whom
she married in 1971. Her marriage (Michael
Williams died in 2001), daughter, and her
impish sense of humour contribute vividly
to her account of more than half a century
as Britain’s best-loved actress. This is Judi
Dench in her own words.
sToryTEllEr:
THE liFE oF
roAld dAHl
donald sturrock
Roald Dahl is one of the
world most recognised and
read children’s authors. More
than fifteen years after his
death, his popularity around
the globe continues to grow.
The man behind the stories,
however, remains an enigma. Dahl was a single-minded
adventurer, an eternal child, but his public persona was
characterised by his blunt opinions on taboo subjects
and often caused controversy. To his readers, though,
Dahl was always a hero. In this masterly biography,
Donald Sturrock sifts through the writings of Dahl’s
life to present an intimate look at this unique and
complicated man.
CoCo CHAnEl
Justine Picardie
Hardback rrP $45.00
In this revealing biography,
Justine Picardie brings the
extraordinary and mysterious
Gabrielle Chanel out of
hiding to celebrate her great
achievements, while casting
a clear eye over the darker
and more disturbing parts of
her life. She examines Chanel’s legacy, as well as her
remarkable life, unpicking the seams between truth and
legend, yet keeping intact the real fabric of her past.
N O N - F I CTI O N AN D H I STO RY
THE Mind’s EyE
BliGH
rob Mundle
Hardback rrP $49.99
Told with warmth, depth and
deep respect, Rob Mundle,
bestselling author of the Fatal
Storm, ventures into the life
of Captain Bligh to find out
the wonders behind the man
who is often much maligned.
There’s a lot more to the
story of the infamous Captain Bligh than mutiny, rum
and convicts - it is also the untold story of one of the
world’s greatest sailors and navigators – and Rob’s
story will hook you from page one.
oliver sacks
december release,
This is a fascinating study of
how we experience the visual
world. Using case studies,
including his experience of
a malignant tumour, Oliver
Sacks explores the many
ways we view the world
and how people adapt when they lose those abilities.
Extensive footnotes provide intriguing tangents to these
ultimately inspirational stories.
THrEE FAMinEs
Tom Keneally
Hardback rrP $49.95
Gold!
david Hill
David Hill, former ABC
chairman and highly successful
author of Forgotten Children
and 1788, has produced
another enjoyable history,
this time of the gold rush that
changed Australian history. There are many absorbing
nuggets of information here. The perfect gift for the
history buff in the family.
This is a book guaranteed to
make you think. Tom Keneally
has written a brilliant and
insightful book about three
great famines which have
shaken the world. Each has
been explained as a failure of
crops but all three were really
the failures of governments to
act for various reasons. A powerful and compelling
book which at this time of year will make you stop and
appreciate how lucky we are.
unsunG
ordinAry MEn
THE FuTurE
MAKErs:
AusTrAliAn
winEs For THE
21sT CEnTury
sally dingo
Paperback, rrP $ 35.00
Max Allen
Unsung Ordinary Men looks at
the lives of ordinary Australian
soldiers away from the
battlefield as much as on it and
the impact the return of these
same men had on the families
left behind. A close look at a generation of men told
through Sally’s own experiences.
THE KorEAn wAr
Cameron Forbes
Hardback rrP $49.99
In this well-realised biography
of a war that has never
officially ended Cameron
Forbes takes us from the
details of individual soldiers’
experiences to the broad
sweep of the history of the
Korean peninsula. A very human story set in the
context of ages-long geopolitical tensions.
Winemakers are facing
unprecedented challenges
for the 21st century: climate change, oversupply and the
global financial turmoil. Max Allen examines the exciting
ways Australia’s best grape growers are meeting these
challenges – from new grape varieties to organic and
biodynamic principles in the vineyard. Essential reading
for anyone interested in Australian wine.
21st CEnTury
HousEs
downundEr
Mark Cleary
Hardback rrP $49.99
This exciting book presents
a diverse sample of
contemporary Australian
and New Zealand architecture. It is a snapshot of
how trans-Tasman architects are forging their own
architectural identity. From rural retreats to inner city
dwellings, from lakeside residences to suburban family
homes, this collection showcases the finest examples
of residential design downunder.
ConvErsATions
wiTH MysElF
nelson Mandela
This outstanding book gives
us an insight to the thoughts
of one of the most respected
leaders of our time. His wise
words are found in the many
letters and diaries he has
written over the course of his
eventful life. You will find compassion, inspiration and
hope. A book to treasure!
CHoColATE
wArs
deborah Cadbury
Chocolate Wars tells the story
of the family dynasties behind
chocolate – the Lindts,
Frys, Hersheys, Marses,
Nestles - and of course, the
Cadbury’s. It wasn’t until the
late 19th century that the
Swiss discovered how to
blend chocolate with milk, which started the competitive
chocolate wars. Recently Kraft took over the last
remaining independent company, Cadbury’s.
A sECrET GiFT
Ted Gup
The act of one man’s
kindness and the discovery of
a suitcase of letters reveals
the hidden history of the
Great Depression. Follow Ted
Gup in his search for who his
grandfather, Samuel Stone,
really was and share the
stories of the letter-writers
and their descendants. A warm and nostalgic read.
THE AusTrAliAn
PuB
diane Kirkby
A celebration of one of
Australia’s most loved icons,
this fabulous book details
the role the ‘pub’ has played
in Australian life since its
beginnings. Proving more
than just a place to drink, pubs continue to be a focal
point of communities Australia over, whether it is a
country local or a smart inner-city hotspot.
FOO D SA FA R I
noMA: TiME And
PlACE in nordiC
CuisinE
Greg and lucy Malouf
Hardback rrP $79.95
OUR PRICE $69.95
rene redzepi
NOMA has recently been
voted the best restaurant
in the world. Here chef
Rene Redzepi reinvents
Nordic cuisine inspired by the local landscape. There
is a comprehensive collection of recipes but it is the
stunning, specially-commissioned photographs that will
really inspire you. This book is almost too beautiful to be
called a cookbook. It’s a work of art.
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Another delightful book from
Melbourne chefs Greg and Lucy Malouf. This time they
travel through Persia to discover all about Persian food,
from its history to modern interpretations of classic
dishes. This is a travel book and a cookbook which
takes us on a fantastic journey from the Caspian Sea
to the Persian Gulf.
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A CHEF’s JournEy
THrouGH PErsiA
InDIa, the CookBook
iTAliAn Food
sAFAri
Maeve o’Meara
and Guy Grossi
OUR PRICE $49.95
The highly anticipated
follow up to Food Safari is
here! With mouth-watering
recipes and beautiful colour
photographs, Italian Food Safari shows why hearty
Italian home cooking can’t be beaten. Based on the
highly successful SBS TV show and featuring a host of
recipes that leap off the page and demand tasting, this
book is perfect for passionate lovers of good food.
Food FroM MAny
GrEEK KiTCHEns
Tessa Kiros
OUR PRICE $59.95
Tessa Kiros explores her rich
family heritage in this feast
of traditional and everyday
recipes. Garnished with
seductive colour photographs of kitchens and beach
cafés, street stalls and feast days, the book entices us
to indulge in the flavours and exuberance of Greece.
PoH’s KiTCHEn
A Food lovEr’s
PilGriMAGE To
sAnTiAGo dE
CoMPosTElA
dee nolan
Hardback rrP $100.00
In this magnificently-produced
book, Dee Nolan sets out
to experience the thousandyear-old pilgrimage route and food traditions along the
fabled Santiago de Compostela trail, the rich farming
lands of southern France and northern Spain. Dee’s
own emotional journey along the Camino took her back
to the very heart of things: why we should care about
what we eat and how it is produced.
Gary Mehigan and
George Calombaris
Come on a culinary journey
with three of the most popular
MasterChef personalities. In
Poh’s Kitchen, Poh Ling Yeow takes you
on a quest to learn more about the art of cooking.
Based on her ABC TV show, in this book Poh cooks
alongside leading chefs to create dishes that are
both innovative and accessible. Then in Your Place or
Mine, go behind the scenes and into the kitchens of
George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan to discover their
favourite ingredients and the art of putting together
unforgettable dishes.
By the publisher of The Silver Spoon and
1080 Recipes, India: The Cookbook is the
definitive guide to the rich and varied cooking
of India, compiled and tested by Professor
Pushpesh Pant, an expert on Indian cuisine.
It contains 1,000 easy-to-follow, authentic
recipes covering the length and breadth of
India, including starter salads and kebabs;
fish, vegetarian and meat main courses;
breads and snacks; pickles and side dishes;
and desserts and drinks. It also provides a
wealth of information on the different regional
cooking styles, the food philosophies of
India, and guides to cooking equipment and
ingredients. It comes with its own canvas
carry bag. *While stocks last.
FrEnCH KiTCHEn
serge dansereau
Following on from his beautiful
Bathers’ Pavilion cookbooks,
Serge Dansereau serves up
another wonderful guide for
any cook. The photography
is sumptuous and combines
French techniques with Australian produce. This is
cooking for every season and every meal and even has
a section on cooking with kids to encourage the fussiest
of eaters. The perfect gift for anyone that loves food.
Poh ling yeow
OUR PRICE $35.00
your PlACE or MinE
Pushpesh Pant
hardback RRP $69.95
PlAnET CAKE
CuPCAKEs
Paris Cutler
Planet Cake is an integral
part of the Sydney food
scene and their first self titled
book was a huge success.
Planet Cake Cupcakes
book will set a new standard among cake decorators
and home cooks who want to try something more
challenging than standard icing. All the techniques are
fun and funky enough for every occasion and very
easy to follow. The results will astound your family
and friends.
Bill’s BAsiCs
Bill Granger
Hardback rrP $49.99
OUR PRICE $39.95
Bill Granger’s new offering
is a practical, user-friendly
cookbook packed with 100
simple but impressive recipes.
It is a thoughtful collection of
family favourites and classic
dishes with the perfect meal for every occasion, from
breakfast to dessert, all delivered with Bill’s usual pared
back style and sense of ease.
Aww EdiBlE GArdEn
OUR PRICE $35.00
Aww world TABlE
OUR PRICE $59.95
Two inspirational books from the
Australian Women’s Weekly.
AWW Edible Garden teaches you
how to grow and cook your own
fruit, vegetables and herbs. AWW
World Table gives you a delectable
selection of recipes from all over
the world.
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100 JournEys
For THE sPiriT
THE GruEn
TrAnsFEr
Hardback rrP $45.00
Jon Casimir
Travel around the world to
some of the most spiritual
places on the planet with
a collection of star authors
including Michael Ondaatje,
Alexander McCall Smith,
Paul Theroux and Andrew Motion. Accompanying the
superb photographs are evocative descriptions of each
place, many of them from esteemed writers who share
with us their personal responses in their inimitable style.
This is the essential coffee
table book and conversation
starter! The Gruen Transfer
aims its fire squarely at
the regal illusions of the
advertising world. The message is THE EMPEROR
HAS NO CLOTHES! For anyone questioning the power
of the persuasion business, this colourful collection of
quotes and anecdotes both entertains and champions
the cause of public awareness. Stimulating!
Charlotte smith
hardback RRP $35.00
Charlotte Smith inherited from her American
godmother more than three thousand designer
dresses dating from 1790 to 1995. When they
finally arrived from the other side of the world
Charlotte not only found the most exquisite
garments but her godmother’s book of stories
of the woman or man who wore each item for
the first time. Like her previous book Dreaming
of Dior this beautifully illustrated book offers
unforgettable glimpses over the decades into
the life and lifestyles, including the joys and
heartaches, of the people who
wore the items. A beautiful
gift to treasure. exClUsIve
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A book for people wondering
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vinTAGE
JEwEllEry
Caroline Cox
Hardback rrP $49.99
Decade by decade, Vintage
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wArdroBE 101
dijanna Mulhearn
Written by top style guru
Dijanna Mulhearn, this
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choices. Fool-proof colour combinations
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own signature style. Comes with its
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reg Grundy
Hardback rrP $45.00
OUR PRICE $39.95
For more than 40 years
Reg Grundy has been a
household name in Australian
television, his production
companies bringing us longrunning game shows such
as Sale of the Century and
dramas such as Neighbours.
His stories behind the successes and failures of his
long career become the story of television in Australia.
susTAinABlE
HousE
Michael Mobbs
The second edition of
Michael Mobbs’ Sustainable
House is a great update
of his groundbreaking
book. Whether you’re a
house owner or apartment
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environmentally friendly home, avoid the pitfalls and
take advantage of the latest developments since the
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sTrEET FiGHTs
in nAPlEs
777 worKs oF
ModErn ArT
Peter robb
Hardback rrP $49.99
A journey through the history,
culture and mean streets
of Naples by the acclaimed
bestselling author of Midnight
in Sicily and M. It ranges
across nearly three thousand
years of Neapolitan life and
art, from the first Greek landings in Italy to the time
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something years ago.
rEG Grundy
777 Works of Modern
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from the revolutionary developments of 19th century
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be when you can walk through a museum and pick
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rurAl
AusTrAliAn
GArdEns
Myles Baldwin
Myles Baldwin travels
throughout rural Australia
revelling in the widely varied
gardens he discovers. Baldwin describes in enthusiastic
detail these stunning gardens and the stories behind
them, evoking Australian gardeners’ true love of the
landscape and the many approaches to creating
sanctuaries within it. With stunning photography by
Simon Griffiths, this book will fascinate and delight.
G I FT & H U M O U R
A BooK To lovE
Edited by Eamonn
McCabe
Jennifer Byrne
Decade provides an
extraordinary insight into our
recent history – dramatic,
nostalgic, intimate and
educational by turns.
Arranged in chronological order, 500 beautiful, engaging
and often startling photographic images depict the
people and events that have shaped our history since
2000. Accompanied by extended historical captions and
15 essays exploring the events.
The perfect Christmas
gift for any book lover! In
this gorgeous companion
publication to the ABC
TV show First Tuesday
Book Club, well-known
authors share their passion
for a particular book they
love. The contributors include Ian Rankin, Augusten
Burroughs, Christos Tsolkias, Michael Robotham, Peter
FitzSimons, Malcolm Knox and many more.
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dorothy Porter
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throughout the world and is
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travel book. This edition offers
all new text and new photography. also available in
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CHiPMunK
AudrEy Gordon’s
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david sedaris
Audrey Gordon
with Tom Gleisner
OUR PRICE $29.95
This collection of sharply
observed animal-themed
tales is a delight, told with
David Sedaris’s trademark
blend of hilarity and good
naturedness. Though the
characters may not be human, the situations in these
stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of
our own loves, relationships and personal struggles.
100 BEsT
AusTrAliAn
AlBuMs
John o’donnell,
Toby Creswell and
Craig Mathieson
Who’s missing from this line
up? This beautifully designed hardback book is a Who’s
Who of the Australian music scene covering the past
50 years. With clear presentation, each entry includes
loads of detail, as well as wonderfully reproduced album
covers. The perfect gift for the music lover in your life.
From the creators of Molvania
and Phaic Tan, comes Audrey
Gordon’s Tuscan Summer.
Join Audrey Gordon, voted three times Britain’s sternest
chef, as she shares the recipes and memories of her
Tuscan summer. ‘This book is not directed at celebrity
super chefs or haute cuisine high flyers. It’s written for
you, the ordinary cook, stuck at home with insufficient
bench space and a set of chipped mixing bowls!’
THE wisdoM
oF doG
andrew Zuckerman
hardback RRP $70.00
From Andrew Zuckerman, the creator of
the acclaimed Wisdom, comes a unique
photographic perspective on music. Music
takes a heartfelt look at all types of music,
from jazz and pop to classical and R&B. Over
60 legends and icons of the music industry
give their insights and portraits to this
spectacular and beautifully-produced book.
Artists featured include Jimmy Barnes, Neil
Finn, Dizzee Rascal, Danny Elfman, Sinead
O’Connor, Billy Corgan, Mark Knopfler, Ani
DiFranco and many more, including major
figures from the Australian music industry.
Music is full of discoveries and wisdom from
some of the world’s most respected musical
artists.
surF For your
liFE: GroMMETs’
EdiTion
Mick Fanning and
Tim Baker
The Grommets’ Edition of
Mick Fanning’s bestselling
biography, Surf for Your Life,
is the ultimate grommet’s
glimpse into the life of a two-time world champion and
a guide to living and breathing the surf life. Mick tells
his own story of overcoming the odds to become one
of the best surfers in the world, while dropping pearls of
wisdom gained from his life on and off the tour.
BEsT in sHow
Murray Ball
Murray Ball’s ‘Dog’ - the
central character in the
Footrot Flats cartoon strips - was recently voted New
Zealand’s best-loved fictional character. The Wisdom
of the Dog features over 300 single, stand-alone
cartoons, all with ‘Dog’ as the main focus. The majority
of these hilarious cartoons have never before been
published in book form.
ks we se
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sally Muir
Hardback rrP $19.99
A fun and funky way to
immortalise your pampered
pooch! Choose from a
host of adorable dog breed
patterns to knit a replica of your precious pet. Fullyillustrated with great colour shots, a perfect gift for any
dog lover.
This catalogue is printed on paper which is fully PEFC Certified (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme), a program which promotes the sustainable
management of forests. In addition, the paper is Australian Made with 92% of the energy used coming from renewable sources providing an environmentally friendly paper with a low
carbon footprint. The pulp was bleached using totally Chlorine Free (TCF) process. This Catalogue is produced in accordance with the environment ISO 14001 Standard
Environment
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books to love an d shar e
TruTH
Peter Temple
2010
Winner of the 2010 Miles
Franklin literary award.
According to the judging
panel, ‘Temple’s winning
novel is the much anticipated
sequel to The Broken Shore
and comprehends murder,
corruption, family, friends,
honour, honesty, deceit, love,
betrayal - and truth. A stunning story about
contemporary Australian life, Truth is written
with great moral sophistication’.
AWARD
WINNERS
JAsPEr JonEs
THE lACunA
Craig silvey
Barbara Kingsolver
Winner of the Book of the
year award and literary
Fiction of the year - 2010
australian Book Industry
award. The Indie Book
Award Winner 2009 received
this year’s major booksellers’
and publishers’ award for
a book which has been
described as ‘ a riveting tale, studded with laugh-outloud and life-affirming moments yet underpinned by
a clear-eyed examination of human weaknesses and
misdemeanours.’ - Adelaide Advertiser
Winner of the 2010
orange Prize for Fiction
Barbara Kingsolver, author of
The Poisonwood Bible won
the 15th Orange Prize for
Fiction Award for a literary
work written by a female
author for The Lacuna. Chair
of the judges Daisy Goodwin
said about the winner: ‘We chose The Lacuna because
it is a book of breathtaking scale and shattering
moments of poignancy’.
THE
HE FinKlEr
FinKlEr quEsTion
Howard Jacobson
Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
2010. Funny, furious and unflinching, The Finkler
Question is a scorching story of friendship and
loss, exclusion and belonging, and of the wisdom
and humanity of maturity. It explores what it
means to be Jewish today. Said to have ‘some of
the wittiest, most poignant and sharply intelligent
comic prose in the English language’, The Finkler
Question has been described as ‘wonderful’
and ‘richly satisfying’ and as a novel of ‘full of
wit, warmth, intelligence, human feeling and
understanding’. According to Andrew Motion,
Chair of judges, ‘The Finkler Question is a
marvellous book: very funny, of course, but also
very clever, very sad and very subtle. It is all that it
seems to be and much more than it seems to be.
A completely worthy winner of this great prize.’
solo
TinKErs
HArry & HoPPEr
rana dasgupta
Paul Harding
Margaret wild and
Freya Blackwood
Winner of the overall
Commonwealth Writers’
Prize for Best Book
2010. The jury of the 24th
Commonwealth Writers’
Prize said they chose Solo,
by Rana Dasgupta, a novel
that looks at communist and
post-communist regimes in
Bulgaria from the perspective of a 100-year-old man,
for ‘its innovation and courage’.
Winner of 2010 Pulitzer
Prize for Fiction. Awarded
for distinguished fiction by an
American author, preferably
dealing with American life.
This year’s winner was Tinker
by Paul Harding. The board
called the novel ‘a powerful
celebration of life in which a
New England father and son, through suffering and joy,
transcend their imprisoning lives and offer new ways of
perceiving the world and mortality’.
Winner of the 2010 CIlIP
kate Greenaway Medal,
awarded to Freya Blackwood
for her outstanding work with
Harry & Hopper. Kate Greenaway Medal is one of the
world’s premier awards for illustrations. A poignant story
about love and loss, Harry & Hopper was also named
a Winner of the West Australian Premier’s Prize and
shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary award.
R ec e nt i n d i e B e sts e lle r s
FiCTion
non-FiCTion
CHildrEn’s
1 Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
1 the happiest Refugee: a Memoir by Anh Do
1 Mockingjay: hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
2 started early, took My Dog by Kate Atkinson
2 eat, Pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert
2 skulduggery Pleasant: Mortal Coil by Derek Landy
3 truth by Peter Temple
3 atlantic: a vast ocean of a Million stories by Simon Winchester
3 shadow Wave: CheRUB s. by Robert Muchamore
4 the Girl Who kicked the hornets’ nest by Stieg Larsson
4 the age Good Food Guide 2011 by Janne Apelgren
4 the very Bad Book by Andy Griffiths
5 the Girl with the Dragon tattoo by Stieg Larsson
5 a Journey by Tony Blair
5 tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
6 lovesong by Alex Miller
6 the sydney Morning herald Good Food Guide 2011
6 Diary of a Wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney
7 Room by Emma Donoghue
by Joanna Savill & Terry Durack
7 the Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith
8 Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
7 the Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
8 Rodrick Rules: Diary of a Wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney
9 the Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
8 how to Make Gravy by Paul Kelly
9 Clockwork angel: Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
10 the elegance of the hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
9 here on earth: a sustainable Future by Tim Flannery
10 Mirror by Jeannie Baker
10 salades by Damien Pignolet
Source: Nielsen BookScan
Prices listed in this catalogue as rrP refer to the publisher’s recommended retail prices. while every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of price and availability, these may be
subject to change without notice by publishers. in most cases, any title not currently in stock can easily be ordered in at your request. All special prices and offers are valid from 8/11/10 to
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