Southern Edge by Barbara Temperton15 November, 2008Western Australian poet Barbara Temperton is known for her skill in evoking the natural landscape and ability to reveal the interconnection of the human psyche and the natural world.
Siddon Rock by Glenda Guest15 November, 2008With sprinklings of magic realism and a deft hand for compelling characters, Glenda Guest has created one of the loveliest debut novels I’ve read in a long while.
New Australian Stories by Aviva Tuffield15 November, 2008Before diving into a new anthology of short stories there’s always a moment of hesitation or doubt, when the fear of the unknown briefly takes hold and you wonder about the quality of the stories inside.
Lucy Springer Gets Even by Lisa Heidke15 November, 2008The list of ‘chick-lit’ with an Australian accent continues to grow with this latest book by Lisa Heidke.
Catching the Current by Jenny Pattrick15 November, 2008New Zealand-based author Jenny Pattrick is known in her home country for writing bestsellers.
The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer15 November, 2008Peter Singer’s new book presents a logical, compelling argument for the need to end world poverty.
The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin15 November, 2008After a handful of awards The Peasant Prince, based on the hugely popular Mao’s Last Dancer (the true story of Li Cunxin), is now out in audio book.
The Lucy Family Alphabet by Judith Lucy15 November, 2008Comedienne Judith Lucy says her family’s ‘view of normal wasn’t always everyone else’s’ and she’s not kidding! She had her first shower at 15.
The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville15 November, 2008The story of Daniel Rooke (based on the life of William Dawes) starts with a socially inept, solitary child with a passion for numbers and the stars.
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough15 November, 2008Austen-mania birthed several sequels to Pride and Prejudice-Colleen McCullough’s is the latest.
The Household Guide to Dying by Debra Adelaide15 November, 2008Delia Bennet has terminal cancer and is contemplating how to prepare herself and her young family for her inevitable demise.
Buddhism for Busy People by David Michie15 November, 2008David Michie seemed to have it all. Happily married, with a high-flying job in corporate PR in London, he was living ‘the life’.
The Spell of Rosette by Kim Falconer1 October, 2008In a future Earth ravaged by pollution and climate change, the only hope for the survival of humanity lies in a parallel dimension.
The Chaos Crystal by Jennifer Fallon1 October, 2008This is the final volume of the ‘Tide Lords’ quartet. From the first volume, The Immortal Prince, onwards Fallon has taken her readers on a journey further and further away from the usual fantasy expectations.
Champions by Ben Collins1 October, 2008Three additional interviews differentiate the second Champions from the 2006 edition, making Collins’ gathering of players and coaches an even more formidable collection.
Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars by Michele Cox1 October, 2008Written by former New Zealand international footballer and current head of women’s football Michele Cox, Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars joins the growing league of football fiction aimed at involving girls in the beautiful game.
Enigma by Graeme Base1 October, 2008Enigma: A Magical Mystery follows the adventures of young Bertie as he tries to solve the mystery of vanishing magical objects from his grandfather’s retirement home for aged magicians.
Belmont and the Dragon by Zarb & Gold1 October, 2008Belmont lives in a home for orphans and foundlings in a medieval city called Old New York and although he is ‘small of stature’, he longs to be a big brave knight and have adventures-in particular, to tame a dragon and maybe rescue a princess.
Genesis by Bernard Beckett1 October, 2008In the year 2075, on the island Republic (once New Zealand Aotearoa), we witness young Anaximander before exacting examiners, seeking admission to the extremely elite Academy.
The Make-Your-Own Joke Book by Sharon Holt1 October, 2008Future stand-up comediennes and comedians need look no further than Sharon Holt’s book on making jokes.
Ocean Pearl by J.C. Burke1 October, 2008It’s 6:40am and all is not well in the Starfish Sisters’ cabin.
The Joke's on Selby by Duncan Ball1 October, 2008In Selby’s hometown of Bogusville, the most famous comedian is Gary Gaggs.
I'm Glad You're My Friend by Phelan Cathy1 October, 2008These staple-bound, pocket-sized books are the first two in a series of small activity books.
I Love Holidays by Anna Walker1 October, 2008These charming little books follow on from I Love to Sing and I Love to Dance making a set of four for early childhood-with a promise of further titles to come.