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First came love. Then came marriage. Now comes the biggest challenge Luc and Oliver will ever face. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...what was that, exactly? Luc and Oliver have been through it all—fake dating to save Luc's career, I-guess-this-is-actually-for-real dating when all of that blew up spectacularly, (briefly) breaking up over irreconcilable differences, (definitively) getting back together...

96 Facts About FIFA is the ultimate fact book and journal about the world's premier authority on soccer and its biggest tournaments, like the World Cup. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this book is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about the international governing body of soccer. It also delves into some...

The glamorous and twisty new thriller from the author of The Palazzo for all fans of Lucy Foley and White Lotus. A man on the edge. A woman hell-bent on revenge. A cheating husband. A desperate wife. A property empire on the brink of collapse. A family at loggerheads. A predator hiding in plain sight. Who will sink and who...

Three sisters are separated as children. Decades later, with so much lost and changed, can they find their way back to each other? In 1990, a boat of asylum seekers leaves war-torn Sri Lanka, bound for Australia. When a mother dies on the journey, her three young daughters are separated and scattered across the country. Years later, the eldest, Janu,...

FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING, PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF The Dutch House AND Tom Lake 'One of the most beloved authors of her generation'Sunday Times When Daphne notices an older gentleman following her around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she doesn’t expect it to be Eddie – her former stepfather. Married to her mother for a short time when...

From the author of A Ghost in the Throat, an unforgettable book—both history and ghost story—that will leave you gasping by its final page. In the city of Cork, a derelict Victorian mental hospital is being converted into modern apartments. One passerby has always flinched as she passes the place. Had she lived in another time, she too might have...

‘Amateur sleuth Rose McHugh is back, and this time the trail leads to a crumbling Southern Highlands mansion steeped in secrets. Brimming with atmosphere and intrigue, Murder at Thornwood Park is equal parts cosy mystery and compelling thriller.’ Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance When historian Rose McHugh is left a mysterious bequest after the death of the reclusive heiress...

Best friend cousins Ana and Frog turn junior detectives in a determined search for Whaea McCready's missing horse, Minty. Ana & Frog Search for Minty the Missing Horse is an adventurous tale about Ana, who loves that horse more than anything. More than hip-hop. Much more than homework. And her cousin is right by her side. So Ana and Frog...

Comprised of three collections (Sourdough and Other Stories, The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings, and The Tallow-Wife and Other Tales), these mosaic narratives form much of the foundational mythology for the novels All the Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns, The Briar Book of the Dead, The Crimson Road, and A Forest, Darkly. Within these pages, coffin-makers work hard to...

From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for teens on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong. When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people in the world leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed — herself included....

Frank must outwit a ghoulish clown, ringleader of the monstrous circus, in this just-scary-enough illustrated chapter book series about a warm-hearted werewolf trying to find his pack.The people of Yrred are terrified of monsters, and fear is spreading like wildfire. So when Kruger the Clown comes to town, they leap at his offer to catch the creatures haunting Yrred and...

"This year's must-read YA fantasy." - Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing The hardback edition features a beautiful foil cover and stunning sprayed edges. NEVER BARGAIN WITH A REAPER. The city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist that kills all it touches, and reapers who roam the streets, stealing magic from...

In this screwball comedy revenge thriller, Game of Thrones meets Wake in Fright meets Kill Bill meets The Simpsons - Nock Loose is like nothing else in OzLit. Joy is a gifted archer, a retired Olympian and a former stuntwoman on a cult Japanese tokusatsu show. Raised by a feckless grifter, her home is Bodkins Point. For 150 years, this...

In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on...

Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to solve . . . and treasure to find! When Captain Scuttlebeard gives Beans a treasure map, Beans is determined to find the prize at the end. The clues take him all over...

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer's laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain... and their unexpected romance. NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behaviour and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. -Mgmt Evie Sage...

Inspired by the mapping of Ireland in the mid nineteenth century, Land, the new novel from the author of Hamnet, is at once intimate and epic: a portrait of a family navigating a legacy of upheaval and loss with love and hope. On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great...

Tess's parents have dropped a bombshell. The family's moving back to the place everyone wants to leave, the place Tess calls Toytown. She doesn't want to go and not just because it's small and nothing ever happens there—moving means leaving Chloe behind, her sister who died. What she doesn't expect is how much happens in Toytown, especially with a half-brother...

New Zealand Maid tells the story of Esther James's unprecedented walk the length of New Zealand in 1931-32, wearing only New Zealand-made clothes and eating only New Zealand-produced food to promote local products during the Great Depression. She continued her journey from Melbourne to Brisbane in 1932-33 to publicise New Zealand tourist attractions. Every stage of her progress in New...

Manaka Mai celebrates the plant life of Rēkohu, the Chatham Islands — where isolation, wind and sea have shaped a flora found nowhere else. With more than sixty endemic species, Rēkohu is home to plants that are at once familiar and entirely unique — a sow thistle that grows taller than a person, shrubs that became trees, and the much-loved...

Hauraki Broo Trilingual Ed is hungry, but food is getting harder to find. This beautiful and inspiring story reminds us of the importance of the conservation of our marine environment and its inhabitants. Published in association with WWF New Zealand.

Kachow! Drive alongside Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz and more in these 10 high-speed adventures! With 10 books inside, including movie retellings, recounts of fast-paced road racing and reports from secret missions in Paris, this collection is perfect for Lightning fans and future race car drivers alike!

Among Kinabuhi sa Aotearoa is a glimpse into the lives of 14 Filipinos—the third-largest Asian group in Aotearoa— trailblazers who build community in their adopted home, uphold the struggles of their people in the Philippines and stand in solidarity with tangata whenua. This collection brings together a diverse group of artists, academics and activists engaged in the practice of radical...

Pies are a Kiwi institution! Flaky golden pastry containing a rich and succulent filling — they’re the perfect human fuel for any road trip, and the first thing many of us crave whenever we stray too far from these shores. But why limit yourself to whatever’s lurking in the petrol station pie warmer when you can learn the secrets to...

Woody, Buzz and all their toy friends love bringing joy to their kids, but someone’s turned out the lights! How will they play if they can’t see? Search for the toys in these darkened scenes as they explore the special places where they have built unbreakable friendships. This Toy Story searchlight search-and-find activity book contains six darkened scenes to search...

Gru and the Minions are back for more fun-filled mayhem! But wait . . . where’d they go? Help find the Minions and more in scenes packed with hilarity, mischief and plenty of bananas! Join the adventure with Where are the Minions? A Search-and-Find Activity Book, and immerse yourself in a world of chaotic fun and laughter. Perfect for fans...

Are you ready to play? Jessie, Buzz, Woody, and the other toys are! With cool colouring, fantastic activities, and awesome stickers, you don't want to miss out on the fun! This Toy Story: Activity and Sticker Kit (Disney Pixar) contains a 24-page activity pad, over 80 stickers, all encased in a box containing 5 markers.

The gang is back together in this Toy Story 5 Ultimate Colouring Book adventure! Get ready to ride like the wind through 64 pages of creative fun, bringing each scene to life one colour at a time. This Toy Story 5 Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

The toys have faced lots of challenges together, but none have been quite as big as Bonnie's newest toy! How will Jessie, Buzz, Woody and the rest of the gang go when they have to face tablet trouble? It's on! This movie novel tells the story of Toy Story 5.

Get ready for fun and adventure with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and all their friends! With the wooden scratch tool included, as well as six colour-reveal scratch pages, six activity pages, and eight colouring pages, the possibilities are endless! Toy Story 5: Scratch Colouring (Disney Pixar) is perfect for unleashing your creativity and diving into the world of Disney Pixar's beloved...

It's playtime! The toys are back, and you can colour them all in! Use your puffy stickers to decorate your book . . . or anything else! Toy Story 5: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book (Disney Pixar) contains 32 colouring pages and over 75 puffy stickers.

Toy Story 5: Giant Activity Pad (Disney Pixar) brings Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and all their toy friends back for playtime with a whole new tech-savvy group of toys. Ride like the wind to colour in fun scenes, solve puzzles, and use your stickers along the way. This extra-large pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and...

Ride like the wind with Jessie, Bullseye, Woody, Buzz and all their friends in this Toy Story 5 Activity Pack! With a colouring book, puzzle pad and coloured pencils inside, you’ll be shouting 'Yee-Haw!' on every page.

It's time to get creative with Stitch and Angel in this Giant Activity Pad! With 24 pages of colouring and activities plus over 150 stickers, there's never a dull moment with this little blue alien around.

Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Ella and Olivia are sports stars! Whether it’s playing soccer, swimming, competing in netball or the school sports carnival, nothing beats playing sport with your friends!

You'll feel like your coloured pencils are the Sword of Power with this awesome Masters of the Universe: Ultimate Colouring Book. Are you ready for the adventure? This Masters of the Universe: Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

When 10-year-old Prince Adam crash-lands on Earth, he loses his Power Sword and his home, Eternia. After finding the sword fifteen years later, Adam must return to space to become He-Man and fight Skeletor. Can he uncover his past to save his kingdom? This is a 144-page novelisation of the new He-Man movie, Masters of the Universe.

When 10-year-old Prince Adam crash-lands on Earth, he loses his Power Sword and his home, Eternia. After finding the sword fifteen years later, Adam must return to space to become He-Man and fight Skeletor. Can he uncover his past to save his kingdom? Masters of the Universe: A Hero Named He-Man Movie Storybook (Mattel) offers an exciting narrative of discovery,...

It's time to celebrate with this super-cool family! Journey alongside Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and more in these 10 exciting adventures, as they search for mysterious treasure, paint an official portrait, bring summer to Arendelle, and more! Whether you like to let it go or venture into the unknown, this is the perfect box set for little Frozen: 10-Book...

Take a peek into the diary of Roblox Pro, Ari Avatar. He’s just a regular kid from Blockville... except when he finds himself in unique situations, like discovering dangerous portals and escaping active volcanos. Ari’s best friends—Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech—are right there with him. Get ready to join them...

From reading by the fire to relaxing by the seaside, embrace the cosy moments of life with this colouring book! Time to grab your pencils, pens and markers! With 40 cosy Disney illustrations to bring to life, you’ll be in for hours of relaxation and creative fun with Snow White, Anna and Elsa, Moana and more! Enjoy the delightful illustrations...

Cara The Shimmer Wings Capybara (Capybara Kingdom) by Emma Young is a delightful tale about the adventurous Cara the Capybara, who can’t help getting into scrapes because the world is just so exciting! When Cara is entrusted with a strawberry cake for the family picnic, it’s no surprise that—uh, oh!—a bite goes missing. Her dad suggests a solution by taking...

Can they get out of the Frying Pan without getting into the fire? Tamzin Pook and her group of unlikely fighters-turned-friends have managed to make it out of Thorbury alive. Now with a massive, terrifying, armoured, and un-dead Revenant (and its pet kitten) as one of their gang. For their next mission, Tamzin and her friends head to the city...

A Whole New World (Disney: A Twisted Tale #5) by Liz Braswell unfolds the story of Aladdin, a boy just trying to survive in a harsh city, while Jasmine is a beautiful princess on the brink of an arranged marriage. Their worlds collide when the sultan’s trusted advisor suddenly rises to power. With the aid of a mysterious lamp, he...

PRE-ORDER NOW!The high stakes of The Hunger Games meets the rich magical setting of Caraval and the ensemble cast of Six of Crows in this heart-pounding YA fantasy, set in a magical circus in Belle Époque Paris.Falan is determined to take revenge on the circus's ringmaster for her sister's death – but first she must survive a series of deadly...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever.' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the...

Spadge Returns by Ivan Wilson is a colourful children’s picture book, featuring the brilliant images of artist Les Holmes, who brings to life Spadge's new adventure. Spadge leaves his country town to return to the city on a quest to find the sparrows who didn't get home with him last time. In the city, Spadge meets all sorts of birds...

"Reminds me of why I love football - at its heart, it's a reflection of the communities that are built around it. A special book." - Jamie Carragher You know when you’re in a Football City. The murals, the billboards, the graffiti, the colours on the bars and pubs. No two football cities are the same. That cross on the...

Celebrate the genius, passion, and poetry of William Shakespeare with this beautifully bound deluxe edition, featuring his complete plays and poems in one timeless collector's volume. No writer has shaped the English language or the human imagination like William Shakespeare. From the unforgettable tragedies of Hamlet and Macbeth to the wit and romance of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much...

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in...

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime comes a grumpy x sunshine summer romance that sizzles. After a very public breakup, a summer at her family's lake house is exactly what heiress Rachel Henderson needs. But after setting her mother's expensive curtains on fire, Rachel is saved by a very handsome fireman. Too...

From the award-winning, bestselling author of classic histories of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, a groundbreaking reckoning with the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band. What left is there to say about the Stones? A hell of a lot, it turns out... You think you know the story? Think again. Shorn of dulling layers of myth, an irresistible, clear-eyed portrait...

A stellar epic fantasy from a stunning new voice. SAVE THE MISTRAL. SEIZE YOUR DESTINY. SAVE THE REALM. The Mistral has long bestowed 'Roots'—magical abilities to people destined to shape the future. But as the Mistral falters and fear of war consumes the realms, a peace delegation sets out from Terrius to Eron. Swan, daughter of an assassinated queen, holds...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller, a vibrant and heartbreaking story of unexpected friendship and how far people go to find a second chance. One late summer evening in the town of East Gladness, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly...

A richly illustrated account of Michael Palin's latest travel adventure. With his eightieth birthday looming, it crossed Michael Palin's mind that now might be the time to hang up his boots, to lounge about at home, to take things easy. Then the opportunity to visit Africa's most populous nation arose. A few weeks later, he was at Lagos airport, camera...

80,000 Hours by Benjamin Todd is described by Dr Ali Abdaal as "a ridiculously in-depth guide about how to find that perfect career for you." You have about 80,000 hours in your career—40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you'll ever make. Choose well, and...

Arguably the finest Paris born-and-bred journalist on the finest Paris born-and-bred footballer James Horncastle The story of Mbappe deserved to be told by someone with a sharp mind and pen, who understands Kylian and his background. Julien ticks all the boxes Guillem Balague 'Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a World Cup Final! Welcome to the...

Give something special to the man who's always been there. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Give something special to the man who's always been there. Your uncle is father, coach, mentor, and friend-all of this and more. After all the memories you've made together, this is your chance to get to know more of your uncle's story and deepen...

The second hilarious full-colour graphic novel in breakout talent Huw Aaron's bestselling Unfairies series! Perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad. PREPARE TO RE-ENTER THE GARDEN. Pip is now the ruler of Oakhold. Yay! But there's already trouble. Boo! Shockingly, it turns out Pip is actually a pretty rubbish leader. Something sinister is stirring in the...

Something has replaced Yoshiki s best friend Hikaru Indou. Yoshiki knows this, but he can t bear to leave this new Hikaru s side. As the pair return to their old routines together, Hikaru shows more and more frightening signs that he s not human, and that s when Yoshiki accepts that he may have to resort to drastic measures....

All hail, the reigning vegan queen is back! Bestselling vegan author Isa Chandra Moskowitz shows readers how to get a plant-based meal on the table in just under 30 minutes. If you avoid cooking plant-based meals at home because they seems like a lot of work and/or an investment of time, Isa Chandra Moskowitz is here to say: Nope. These...

Your next breakthrough starts with one experiment. You've done the courses, listened to the podcasts, made the plans. But you're still stuck in the same patterns. The problem isn't your ambition — it's that you've been trying to think your way into change when you need to experiment your way there. The Experiment Mindset offers a radically different path. Drawing...

Two heroes. One brain cell. Bromantasy is a cozy, queer fantasy about the mortifying ordeal of being known by your totally platonic best friend and the epic quest that might force you to confront the truth. This deluxe limited first run edition will feature beautifully designed coloured edges—while supplies last! Fellas, is it gay to kiss your bff while on...

The Ancient Light of the Dead is a casual stroll through the kind of eclectic village cemetery that each of us designs and builds over the course of a lifetime, and that each of us will one day inhabit. The 84 portraits in this collection are drawn from fragmentary beams of light that crossed the author’s experience—beautiful people, plain ones,...

Twelve-year-old Katie Skea was stolen by faeries as a baby and won back by her mother’s courage. Years later on the Isle of Skye, strange magic is stirring. When her new sister is mysteriously injured, Katie fears the faery world is calling her back—and the only way to save her family is to face the world she barely remembers. Across...

Wake up and take control of your life! One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want in life is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. But there is unlimited power that lies dormant within us all. We all have a sleeping giant within us. Each of us has our own bit of...

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE WINNER OF THE ATWOOD GIBSON WRITERS' TRUST FICTION PRIZE A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, IRISH TIMES, BBC, WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY An unforgettable debut novel about the journey of three women and...

An unforgettable and profound book of wisdom, offering timeless teachings for living well in an uncertain world. In September 2022, Nikki Goldstein was near death in a Sydney hospital when her family spotted Rabbi Eli Schlanger in the hallway and asked him to come pray for her. Standing beside her bed, he blew the shofar and whispered ancient prayers over...

Globally famous and yet universally misunderstood – these are the complex and utterly engrossing stories of Britain's royal women behind the public façade. Saints or sinners? Perfect princesses or difficult duchesses? Monarchy’s saviours or its destroyers? They rank among the world’s most famous women – and the most misunderstood. Throughout history, royal women have been sanitised and sanctified by supporters,...

The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 bestselling author. 'Quite simply, Karin Slaughter is the best of us' Dervla McTiernan Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Emmy Clifton has lived here all her life. She thinks she knows her neighbours. She's...

Jason and Travis Kelce—brothers, Super Bowl champions, and New Heights podcast hosts—tackle their first book, No Dumb Questions, where the 92%ers get in on the fun to ask questions about sports, science, relationships, and whatever category “how many holes does a straw have” falls into. This fraternal duo has dominated the football field and the podcast charts alike. Now, they...

From award-winning, bestselling writer Leah Swann comes a lyrical, powerful, dark and devastating novel. Warning: once you start reading, you will not be able to put this novel down. Jack Wolfe, a complicated and difficult old man, retreats to his remote shack in The Otways to grieve his wife's death in a car crash where he was the driver. Half...

"A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." - RACHEL REID, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Shoot Your Shot USA TODAY bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com! Don't get mad—get even. A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley...

Weaving historical fiction with folklore and Tasmanian gothic, this is a gorgeously atmospheric debut that explores memory and self, the resilience of women and a dangerous longing for the sea. The Findlay family history has long been steeped in secrets, tragedy and dark rumours of madness. Generations of its women have been haunted by a dangerous luring melody and an...

Renowned author and historian Jackie French takes us back in time to Greece and Rome and explores young heroes in ancient myths and legends whose stories will now be told. Forget what you know about Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen with a fantastic hairstyle. That's only part of the story. Before she was a ruler, Cleopatra was a girl with a...

Condemned to become the people of Necroplis’ next meal, Luke Harper must do everything he can to prevent his fate. Teaming up with a fellow inmate, he escapes into the wastelands beyond the city. Out there survival is brutal, trust is fragile, but whispers of rebel Outlanders promise hope. Being on the run is only the beginning. Fragments of a...

When your boss is Lex Edwards, you can handle anything life throws at you. My life just happens to be all work. There's nothing wrong with being a strong, career-driven woman. And especially nothing wrong with keeping a lover on the side. Dominic has his life in the States, and I have mine here in Paris. It was all working...

It was supposed to be one night. Fate had other plans . . . Anna isn't looking for love. Fresh out of a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks. Liam is used to...

'Very little makes me laugh. I would say the one exception is anything by David Sedaris' GRAHAM NORTON 'Sedaris is the God of the comic essay... Sedaris' only rule: be funny or perish' LENA DUNHAM In The Land and Its People, David Sedaris investigates what it means to be a traveller, a brother, a lifelong friend. Trying on the role...