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Vietnamese-Australian author Nam Le has captured international attention with his best-selling collection of short stories.

Australian-born author Markus Zusak wrote the best-seller The Book Thief and others with which the young adult world has fallen in love.

Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society

This memoir chronicles the highs and lows of an Australian family living in Beijing with humour, insight and a keen eye for the quirks of human nature.

When Jaz travels to Abudai to meet his father, he discovers that family life the Middle East is very different to what he expected.

Annie and Charlie are in for a surprise and a lesson about friendship when their concerned parents switch the destinations for their student exchange program.

Australian author Rosie Dub introduces a fascinating heroine in a novel that reveals the complex nature of family relationships and the strength and frailty of the human

Australian author Wendy Harmer introduces fun-loving 15-year-old Elly, who believes she is facing social death when her parents won't replace her lost mobile phone.

Estranged from her parents, pregnant, confused and tired, Georgina wants to run away but discovers that there are some things you can't leave behind.

Australian author Sarah Jones reveals a love of literature and interesting insights into the dynamics of relationships during times of crisis in her debut novel.

Denton's amusing illustrations and fun adventure story, Wombat and Fox return to entertain young readers.

Modern teenager Sam travels back in time to 1854 to the Ballarat goldfields where she becomes part of one of Australia's most significant rebellions.

A naïve Australian woman finds herself embarking on a journey around the world, as mistress to a succession of wealthy and powerful men.

This collection of short stories challenges readers with vivid depictions of romance, love and affection, highlighting the complex nature of relationships of all kinds.

David McRobbie has written a well-plotted historical fiction thriller that will appeal to teen readers interested in Australia's convict and immigrant history.

Sydney Bauer has written a tightly-plotted legal thriller in Alibi, with defence attorney David Cavanaugh again taking the central role in a high-profile murder case

J A Mawter continues her Freewheelers series with BMX bikers and skateboarders clashing over a new skate park and bullying emails causing trouble for students.

Boston criminal defense attorney David Cavanaugh is once again the central character in Sydney Bauer's latest suspense novel.

Set in Sydney and Dublin, High Potential (Macmillan, 2008) checks all the boxes of the chick lit genre, but there is more to the story than just romance.

Australian author Tristan Bancks has brought the modern trend of Cool Hunting into a novel for 9 - 14 year olds set in Kings Bay, Australia.

When Gerald Freeman returns to Staplefield, he discovers his family's buried secrets in a tale of romantic love, obsession, betrayal and revenge

Orphaned sisters Mackenzie and Tahlia make a pact to not let anyone know about their grandfather's strange behaviour, but some promises need to be broken.

Jackie French and Bruce Whatley have teamed up again to produce another endearing, amusing and thoughtful picture book to delight both children and adults.

Brief biography of Australian author Patrick White, 1973 Nobel Prize winner in literature.

Malla Nunn's Detective Emmanuel Cooper finds himself caught up in the murder of an Afrikaans police captain in a small country town.

Not shy of controversy, Colleen McCullough has created a novel that is sure to strike a nerve with Austen fans.

As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.

Two picture books by Australian author and illustrator Gregory Rogers follow the adventures of a young boy and a bear in Elizabethan England and a mystical fairy grotto.

Inspired by the real life experiences of Muslim refugees, Mahtab's Story is a fictional tale of one girl's journey with her family from Afghanistan to Australia.

With unusual, quirky themes and characters, author/illustrator Tohby Riddle offers opportunities for laughter as well as openings to discuss bigger issues with children.

Pearl feels isolated and alone at school but at home she feels loved and secure until her grandmother's illness changes the way Pearl views her world.

This intricate family drama aimed at teens illustrates the many ways that relationships develop and the impact on family and friends for those who "love differently".

This collection of short stories highlights the many facets of womanhood as an individual and in roles of wife, mother, daughter and sister.

Boys in Kindergarten and Infants need access to fun and interesting books to help foster a love of reading in their early school years.

A story of how two adolescents surf the Australian coastline, and continue to live chasing the perfect wave, and the adrenaline generated from risk-taking.

Set in 13th century India, The Princess of Pushkar series offers readers a fascinating blend of Indian history and adventure sure to appeal to girls aged 10 - 14 years.

There are only 100 days until the end of the world and teenager Luke Hunter and his friends Jordan and Peter are the only that can stop the destruction of the human race.

This list of famous crimes from the past one hundred years includes murders, assassinations and serial killings.

Sophie Townsend's debut novel is a moving reflection on love, grief and friendship.

Robert O'Hara Burke and Thomas Keneally are just two Australians of Irish descent that have helped shape the country.

David Hill offers a fascinating and factual account of the preparation and journey of the First Fleet and the establishment of a British colony in Sydney, Australia.

Science Fiction from Kate Wilhelm, Nancy Kress, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Brian Stableford, Damien Broderick, Chris Beckett, Robert Reed, Eileen Gunn and Michael Swanwick

Contributions from Larry Niven, Nancy Kress, Will McIntosh, Damien Broderick, and the usual non-fiction from Robert Silverberg, James Patrick Kelly and Paul di Filippo.

Set in rural Queensland in the 1970s, this debut novel follows a 12 year old girl as she is challenged by events in her small country town.

Seeking a better life, Laila leaves her Malaysian village home and journeys to Australia to meet Jim, a man she knows only through his letters.

Three women move to a remote mining town each looking for something. What they find is friendship and the strength to make changes so that they can achieve their dreams.

Need advice on how to declutter and simply life? Peter Walsh offers tips on how to get rid of the stuff that limits potential and creates a stifling atmosphere in a home.

John Simpson Kirkpatrick is an Australian ANZAC legend. Jackie French honours Simpson and his donkey in the latest book in The Animal Stars series.

In 1768 James Cook set out on a journey that led him to the eastern coast of New Holland. This is the story of that adventure told by Isaac Manley, a 13-year-old boy.

A fun mixture of sport and fashion, Lucy Zeezou is a character sure to appeal to girls (and boys) who are passionate about achieving their goals.