Journals

Embark on a journey to spread and cultivate kindness in your daily life with this beautiful journal designed to guide you through 90 days of simple acts of kindness, thoughtful introspection, and optimism. Acting with kindness can be as simple as setting the intention to brighten someone’s day or a thoughtful gesture to uplift a friend. Each act of kindness...

Invite the life-changing power of gratitude into your life with this deluxe set that includes a 90-day gratitude journal as well as a beautifully illustrated inspiration card deck to guide you through recording and reflecting on everything that you’re grateful for. In today’s busy and stress-inducing world, optimism can sometimes feel impossibly out of reach. This gratitude journal and card...

An irreverent, interactive guided journal for anyone who wants to stop being miserable and get the hell on with living, using the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a guide. 45 mental-health journal prompts and exercises you can complete with whatever the f*ck you accidentally bought the last time you were depressed in a craft store. Ready to transform...

Be inspired to kick off the new year full of joy and positivity with this beloved annual diary, filled with vibrant art from illustrator Jess Sharp. Designed as a resource for enriching daily life, the bestselling, illustrated Every Day Matters 2026 Desk Diary will guide you on a journey of awareness and fulfilment as you go about your everyday activities....

Prepare yourself for a good night's rest with this guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you develop an evening meditation practice that allows you to end each day grounded, centred and connected. "I lovingly release the day and slip into peaceful sleep, knowing tomorrow will take care of itself." - Louise Hay...

Let the natural world guide you to look within. Earth Song Journal will help you find a deeper understanding of yourself and increase your joy. Follow each of the 36 natural elements in this beautiful journal and dive into different aspects of your life. Thoughtful prompts encourage you to reflect, grow, and reach your full, awesome potential as you journal,...

The Artist's Way for a new generation. A stunning, creative workbook for accepting our emotions. "With her warm encouragement and captivating illustrations, Rukmini gently guides us to notice and accept ALL of our emotions. Each exercise and creative prompt she supplies is an opportunity for you to pause and experience your emotions from a new perspective." --Jay Shetty, bestselling author...

Balance helps you cultivate a healthy life balance and prioritise what truly matters with this elegantly designed journal that guides you through 90 days of intentional reflection. When we neglect to prioritise activities that nourish both our bodies and spirits, we risk burning out under the weight of our daily responsibilities. This journal offers a transformative opportunity to confront personal...

Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail is the funny, illuminating diary of a year in the life of a New Zealand farm vet. With a husband and two children, 1200 sheep and 400 cattle, farm dogs and pet lambs, pigs bent on excavation, and a goat bent on escape, country life is never dull. From calving cows to constipated dogs,...

As the evenings draw in – a time of reckoning, rest and restoration – settle in with this new seasonal collection. Nature Tales for Winter Nights is a treasure trove of tales from across the natural world that puts winter – rural, wild and urban – under the microscope and draws us in close. From the late days of autumn,...

“A moving and intimate portrait of two brothers at war.” Michael McKernan Under the same Moon intricately weaves together the lives of a family, their sons, and the men of the battalion they join, all set against the backdrop of a bygone Australia during World War II. This compelling historical narrative breathes life into the people and places of the...

Based on select writings from an exceptional Amsterdam archive containing more than two thousand Dutch diaries from World War II, The War Diaries illuminates a part of history we haven’t seen in quite this way before. Nina Siegal, an accomplished journalist and novelist, weaves together excerpts from the daily journals of collaborators, resistors, and the persecuted—a Dutch Nazi police detective,...

Keep this gorgeous journal alongside your collection of tarot and oracle card decks to unlock the secrets of your readings and awaken your psychic abilities. The Complete Tarot & Oracle Journal is more than just a diary; it's a tool to jog your memory and give you greater insight into your subconscious mind. Using this journal will assist you in...

A captivating collection of extracts from women's diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women's experience - of men and children, sex and shopping, work and the natural world - has changed down the years. And, of course, how it hasn't. In this fascinating anthology, with a selection of entries for every day of the year, you'll find...

Connection to creativity, self-reflection, and developing mindfulness are all sparked by the practice of journalling. When you give words to what you are thinking, feeling, and dreaming up, you develop a process for self-awareness. Journalling provides an accessible personal growth tool that supports a deep dive into the world of understanding yourself, manifesting your dreams, and setting clear intentions. Explore...

Inspired by the shops of Diagon Alley™, this pocket notebook collection invites fans to celebrate the magic of the beloved Harry Potter™ films. Show your love for the magical world of the Harry Potter films with this collectible set of three unique pocket notebooks, inspired by the shops of Diagon Alley. Each notebook features a flexible cover and 64 lined,...

The remarkable wartime diary of nurse Kathleen Johnstone ‘Warm, chatty and endlessly absorbing, this delightful diary brims with intelligence and humour.’ Wendy Moore, author of Endell Street: The Women Who Ran Britain’s Trailblazing Military Hospital The second world war could not have been won without the bravery and selflessness of women on the Home Front. Women like Kathleen Johnstone. This...

The creators of Shameless and bestselling authors of The Space Between bring you a collection of their most popular advice columns from Ask Shameless. Since 2021, tens of thousands of readers have devoured the Ask Shameless weekly columns on dating, friendship, and self-development, written by the Shameless podcasters and a team of talented young Australian writers. In 4am, Zara and...

From the TikTok creator who brought you the popular Let's Talk and Not Delivered journals comes a powerful guided journal for when you need it most. When you're kept awake at night by hopes, worries, or regrets, how can you put your mind at rest? 3am Thoughts is an introspective guided journal for those moments when you need something to...

The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her unique textile scrapbook. In 1838, Anne Sykes was given a diary on her wedding day. Using it to collect snippets of fabric, she created a record of her life and times. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell...

A timeless selection of some of Charles Bukowski’s best unpublished and uncollected poems Charles Bukowski was a prolific writer who produced countless short stories, novels, and poems that have reached beyond their time and place to speak to generations of readers all over the world. Many of his poems remain little known since they appeared in small magazines but were...

Follow-up to the phenomenal international bestseller. Including letters from: Jane Austen, Richard Burton, Helen Keller, Alan Turing, Albus Dumbledore, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry James, Sylvia Plath, John Lennon, Gerald Durrell, Janis Joplin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hunter S. Thompson, C. G. Jung, Katherine Mansfield, Marge Simpson, David Bowie, Dorothy Parker, Buckminster Fuller, Beatrix Potter, Che Guevara, Evelyn Waugh, Charlotte Bronte and many...

In Letters of Note: Love, Shaun Usher gathers together some of the most powerful messages about love ever composed, whether inspired by love's first blush or the recriminations at its ending, the regrets of unrequited feelings and the joys of passions known. Includes letters by: Simone de Beauvoir Frida Kahlo Georgia O'Keeffe Zora Neale Hurston Evelyn Waugh Vita Sackville-West Nelson...

Invite gratitude and happiness into your life with short, daily writing prompts in this beautiful deluxe edition of the popular The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal! Happiness begins with gratitude—the intentional feeling of appreciation for the people and experiences in our lives that help or support us in some way. This gorgeous gratitude journal is an upgraded edition of the popular original...

4 March. HMQ pictured in the paper at an investiture wearing gloves, presumably as a precaution against Coronavirus. But not just gloves; these are almost gauntlets. I hope they're not the thin end of a precautionary wedge lest Her Majesty end up swathed in protective get-up such as is worn at the average crime scene. 20 March. With Rupert now...

Although Paul Auster and J. M. Coetzee had been reading each other's books for years, the two writers did not meet until February 2008. Not long after, Auster received a letter from Coetzee, suggesting they begin exchanging letters on a regular basis and, 'God willing, strike sparks off each other'. Here and Now is the result of that proposal: an...

For the first time in red spine, Werner Herzog's legendary document of his most infamous act—the filming of his masterpiece, Fitzcarraldo. A fever-dream journal documenting the making of cinema's most infamous production, from the world's most infamously visionary director—Werner Herzog. In 1982, the visionary film director Werner Herzog released Fitzcarraldo, a lavish film about a would-be rubber baron who pulls...

The Space Between was shortlisted for the ABIA General Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2021. From the creators of the hit podcast Shameless — relatable ruminations on the mess, the madness and the magic of not-quite-adulthood. There's this weird gap in life that's fuelled by cheap tacos and even cheaper tequila — also known as our twenties. It's a specific...

The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the world behind the shelves of The Bookshop, Wigtown—Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. Nestled in a beautiful, rural town by the sea, the shop boasts 100,000 books spread over a mile of shelving, complete with twisting corridors and roaring fires. It seems like a paradise for...

In Letters of Note: Mothers, Shaun Usher gathers together exceptional missives by and about mothers, celebrating the joy and grief, humour and frustration, wisdom and sacrifice the role brings to both parent and child. Includes letters by: Caitlin Moran, Sylvia Plath,Martin Luther King Jr, George Bernard Shaw,E.B. White, Laura Dern,Louisa May Alcott, Ichazo Hiyashi,Bette Davis, Queen Esther Gupton Cheatham Jones&...

Letters of Note, the book based on the beloved website of the same name, became an instant classic on publication in 2013, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. This new edition sees the collection of the world's most entertaining, inspiring, and unusual letters updated with fourteen riveting new missives and a new introduction from curator Shaun Usher. From Virginia Woolf's...

Grow your relationship through conversations that make a difference. In this guided journal, New York Times bestselling author Susan Scott leads couples through eight must-have conversations to create a fierce love that stands the test of time and grows stronger over the years. In Fierce Love: A Journal for Couples, a companion to Fierce Love, Susan Scott guides couples through...

Beautiful anniversary edition of the intelligent, inspiring book that has changed the lives of millions of women. Quietly powerful and a great help. Glorious – Emma Thompson Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves. Holidaying by the sea, and taking inspiration from the shells she finds on the seashore, Anne Morrow Lindbergh meditates on...

Why I am a Stoic 90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books Plagued by ill-health, violently sick at sea, irritated by renovation costs — Seneca is never less than sympathetically human. In these letters written 2000 years ago, the ancient philosopher speaks to the reader today with lucidity and warmth. Whether advising on how to live a good...

A Lady in Kyoto by Sei Shonagon is one of 90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books. All moonlight is moving, wherever it may be... Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in the Emperor's palace and discover a lost world, where games of poetry are the highest form of wit. Lovers send...

The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord...

Let Marie Kondo help you transform your home - and your life - with this step-by-step tidying planner. It's the next best thing to having Marie work with you personally as you embark on your joy-sparking journey of decluttering, taking charge of your home and surrounding yourself with only the things you need. Uncover your ideal life in manageable stages,...

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts, and histories of the victorious in war. There had been stories and epic poems from ancient times – Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey recounted ancient Greece, and...

Best-selling Search Press author Debbie Shore brings you all your essential sewing planning in one fabulous journal. Designed to be personalised, cherished, and referred to for years to come, this gorgeous journal contains both essential, practical sewing information along with fill-in journal pages, designed to motivate, organise, and invigorate your sewing journey. Dotted throughout is essential practical guidance from Debbie,...

The first volume of private diaries from the fearless, fierce, and much-loved Helen Garner, is now available in paperback. Finally, Helen Garner has opened her diaries and invited readers into the world behind her novels and works of non-fiction. Recorded with frankness, humour, and steel-sharp wit, these accounts of her everyday life provide an intimate insight into the work of...

The Sacred Cycles Journal is a journal designed to help readers connect with their Sacred Cycles through insightful tips, techniques, and space for personal reflection on thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Connect with the ancient pulse of the Earth's wisdom through your Sacred Cycles – Moon phases, menstruation, seasons, flora and fauna, and the passage of time – to seek guidance,...

A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you tap into your inner power to manifest your desires and create the life of your dreams. "Nothing merely shows up in your experience. You attract it—all of it. No exceptions." —Abraham-Hicks With the power of positive thinking, your thoughts become your reality. Use the...

With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing. Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there. After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy...

In this second volume of diaries from one of Australia's greatest writers, we see Garner in love; asking herself questions about relationships, individuality, morality, and contentment. For readers of Lisa Taddeo's Three Women, and avid Garner fans, this volume illuminates the inner life of a writer with all its turmoil and joy. One Day I'll Remember This presents the question:...

When he died in 1974 after a long period of self-imposed austerity and improvisation on Bribie Island, Queensland, Ian Fairweather was at the apex of his fame. He had been called ‘our greatest painter’, and his works were keenly sought by galleries, collectors, and artists. Born in 1891 in Scotland, Fairweather had lived a peripatetic life, forever seeking the right...

An irreverent self-care journal to teach readers how to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical well-being! A self-care journal for when you realise buying a scented candle isn't actually going to make you feel f*cking better. Ah, self-care. Yoga classes, green juice, bubble baths, face goop. F*ck that. The new self-care is all about taking care of yourself...

The third and final volume of the Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon. This third and final volume of the unexpurgated diaries of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon begins as the Second World War is turning in the Allies' favour. It ends with Chips descending into poor health but still able to turn a pointed phrase about the...

Elizabeth Macarthur's Letters by Kate Grenville is a captivating collection, serving as the inspiration for her bestselling, award-winning novel A Room Made of Leaves. These letters formed the foundation for Kate Grenville's acclaimed novel, A Room Made of Leaves. They inspired the depiction of her imagined Elizabeth Macarthur—shrewd, subtle, and passionate. Through these letters, we get a glimpse into the...

The second volume of Robert Crawford's magisterial biography of the revolutionary modernist, visionary poet and troubled man, drawing on extensive new sources. In this compelling and meticulous portrait of the twentieth century's most important poet, Robert Crawford completes the story he began in Young Eliot. Drawing on extensive new sources and letters, this is the first full-scale biography to make...

A dynamic portrait of a true creative partnership and a vital chapter in Australian literary culture. Caroline Baum, author of Only When Dymphna Stella Rees—named after family friends Dymphna Cusack and Stella Miles Franklin—finds bundles of love letters buried in her parents' archive, she is intrigued by the discovery. Leslie Rees and Coralie Clarke Rees were a power couple of...

The inspiring true story of a father and son's fight to stay together and to survive the Holocaust. In 1939, Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer in Vienna, was seized by the Nazis. Along with his teenage son, Fritz, he was sent to Buchenwald in Germany. There began an unimaginable ordeal that saw the pair beaten, starved, and forced to build...

Gregory Smith was homeless for much of his adult life and lived for many years as a recluse in a forest in New South Wales. He now has a PhD in Sociology and teaches at Southern Cross University. What makes a man turn his back on society? What makes him return? For years a man calling himself Will Power lived...

"I have been wronged and my mother and four or five men lagged innocent and is my brothers and sisters and my mother not to be pitied also who has no alternative only to put up with the brutal and cowardly conduct of a parcel of big ugly fat-necked wombat headed big bellied magpie legged narrow hipped splaw-footed sons of...

November 1942 is an intimate history of the pivotal phase of World War Two. An intimate history of the most important month of the Second World War - perhaps the century - as experienced by those who lived through it, completely based on their diaries, letters, and memoirs. At the beginning of November 1942, it looked as if the Axis...

The story of the urgent fight to save the coral reefs, and why it matters to us all FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet—extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When they're thriving, these fairy gardens hidden...

The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and almost as many bruises were sustained, told through the eyes of the founder's son. Citizen Kane does Adventureland - The Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and...

A beautiful, full-colour compendium of Derek Jarman's writing on nature, gardening, and life in Dungeness - with a Foreword by Tilda Swinton. "I planted a dog rose. Then I found a curious piece of driftwood and used this, and one of the necklaces of holey stones on the wall, to stake the rose. The garden had begun. I saw it...

An interactive creative journal exclusively written and illustrated by Yungblud (global cult following 12+ mil). Wreck This Journal meets Burn After Writing and The Artist's Way from the 'voice of Gen Z'. THE INSTANT NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'To be different is to be the best f*cking thing here and you'll be celebrated for that!' Written and illustrated by global...

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 70th Anniversary Edition In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary in which she confided her innermost thoughts...

The Eyes of Gaza offers an intimate glimpse through the eyes of 22-year-old Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, capturing the experience of living through the first 45 days of the 2023 genocide in Gaza. Formatted in the style of a series of diary extracts—reminiscent of Plestia's own journal, and her poignant social media posts during the peak of the crisis—the book...

The impact of World War I still ripples through time. In this moving and essential book, historian Patricia Skehan brings to light secret details of Anzac experiences on the Western Front. In the annals of human history, the stakes are highest in war. And in World War I, what was at stake was the future of the world. Anzac troops,...

Keith's stepmother, 'Maw', gives him an ultimatum — at fifteen, he must either leave school to work or join the army. Faced with this choice, Keith departs Auckland and reports to the Waiouru military camp, enlisting as a regular force cadet. Home Base is a snapshot of Keith Westwater's boy-soldier life in the New Zealand Army during the 1960s. Transitioning...

Confront your biases to change the world! Do The Work is a sharp workbook by educator Professor Roxane Gay and writer Megan Pillow, who discuss those with power and those without. Power is complex. But Do The Work makes sense of it, clearing up complicated social issues. From racism, to sexism, to ableism, no prejudice is left out. Open your...

'The subject of man's relationship to his environment is one that has been uppermost in my own thoughts for many years.' Rachel Carson's enduring fame was secured by the publication of just four books: her trilogy about the sea and Silent Spring. This collection of her previously unpublished and lesser-known writing gives a more personal picture of Carson's evolution as...

Annie Ernaux, the laureate of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, delves deep into the essence of contemporary existence in Exteriors. Set against the backdrop of the outskirts of Paris, Ernaux crafts a narrative that is both poignantly lyrical and chaotically vibrant. Through her meticulous observations and profound reflections, she captures the raw and unfiltered pulse of urban life, making...

Heather Clark's Red Comet is an extraordinary biography of the renowned poet Sylvia Plath. This definitive work takes full advantage of a trove of newly available materials to offer a comprehensive and balanced portrait of Plath's life. It provides an immersive exploration into her childhood, relationships, academic life, and her tumultuous marriage with Ted Hughes, bringing a nuanced understanding of...

Love Letters: Vita and Virginia delves into the passionate and intellectually stimulating exchange between two of the twentieth century's most prominent female writers, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. This collection of letters and diary entries captures the evolution of their relationship, from the initial sparks of attraction to a deep, enduring friendship and literary partnership. At once radical, relatable, and...

For decades, Paul Bangay has looked to the great gardens of England as both touchstone and inspiration — their structure and grandeur shaping his own celebrated work. In this intimate new volume, he finally finds a cottage in the Cotswolds ready for bold reinvention. What follows is the story of a new beginning: reimagining boundaries and axes, planting hedges and...

Live mindfully and stay present every day with this guided reflection journal. Embrace mindfulness as a regular part of your routine. Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm...

Inspired by an Irish book binding from 1760 that contained The Book of Common Prayer, which was the standard text for use in Anglican church services, our Emerald Flower (Nature’s Grace) Grande Unlined Hardcover Journal (Elastic Band Closure) design is decorated with rose sprays and cornucopias that call to mind the abundance of nature’s harvest at Thanksgiving.

Ryan Holiday has led the popular revival of Stoicism since 2014 with his acclaimed bestsellers The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and - in partnership with Stephen Hanselman - The Daily Stoic. This latter title offered powerful quotations, fresh anecdotes, and insightful commentary on the wisdom of ancient philosophers Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Now, Holiday and...

In this interactive journal, Lucinda Light guides you towards deeper emotional intelligence and genuine self-love. In a world where true connection can feel out of reach, let Lucinda Light illuminate your path to enriching, more meaningful relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself. Because once you fully love who you are, your connections with others will be transformed. You'll...

The most talked about memoir is now available in paperback. When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved — plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naïveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognised. Now her fame as an author, actress, and...

Just as the Nazis occupied Holland in 1942, a Jewish family with a thirteen-year old girl fled home to go into hiding and succeeded in eluding the dreaded Gestapo for two years. The girl, Anne Frank, wrote her diary till the family were betrayed and caught. While Anne Frank, her mother and her sister eventually perished in captivity - in...

Each month includes a poem, along with inspiring prompts for drawing and journaling, designed to spark creativity while fostering a deeper connection to nature. With every page, you'll uncover something new — whether it's learning about woodland creatures, exploring the wonders of birdlife or discovering practical tips for sustainability and conservation. The book also highlights key environmental dates throughout the...

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. As one of the most celebrated film series of all time, The Lord of the Rings is celebrated through our collection. Paperblanks' Power of Fellowship journal reimagines iconic imagery from the beloved movie in a way that is true to the original tale.

You’ll Be a Wonderful Dad is your practical and emotional guide on fatherhood in the lead up and months following the birth of a baby. Once a letter to a dear friend and quickly passed on from dad to dad, Ailsa Wild’s warm and encouraging words of precious love and excitement have expanded into a beautiful hardback book to be...

Unlock your inner power, create positive change and bring about the life you truly desire with The Greatest Manifestation Journal. From the authors of The Greatest Self-Help Book — Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Healing is the New High and Closer to Love, Vex King and social media star, Kaushal — comes this powerful daily journal...

Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition is edited and introduced by publisher Ursula Doyle. From the private papers of Mark Twain and Mozart to those of Robert Browning and Nelson, Love Letters of...

Infuse your days with botanical beauty while tracking your schedule in this planner from the American Horticultural Society. This attractive planner offers weekly pages where you write in the year, month, and day, making your daily planning a breeze. Each page is accented by a lush botanical illustration of a North American native plant, sourced from historical archives and illustrated...