Moonlight and Dust (Jasmin McGaughey, A&U Children’s)
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Jasmin McGaughey’s debut YA fantasy Moonlight and Dust is set in Cairns and follows 16-year-old Zillah, a responsible Torres Strait Islander who always thinks before she acts – unlike her...
The Big Fix (Albert Palazzo, Melbourne University Publishing)
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
In a hostile world, does Australia’s only path to national security require it to remain subservient to a global power? Generations of political leaders have said yes. Albert Palazzo puts...
Your Friend and Mine (Jessica Dettmann, Atlantic)
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Margot is a middle-aged, married mother of one who runs a busy restaurant in Balmain with her husband. Life is full, but not necessarily fulfilling – she’s growing weary of...
Cloudmaker (Helen Milroy, Magabala)
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Acclaimed author-illustrator Helen Milroy, a descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, returns with a creation story in her distinctive style, as seen in Sunny...
Mother’s Day recommendations from B+P reviewers
Friday, 2 May 2025
In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, one of the busiest book-buying times of the year, Books+Publishing reviews editor Jess Lomas looks at some reviewer favourites from April and May with...
Meet the ABDA Emerging Designer of the Year shortlistees: Emi Chiba
Thursday, 1 May 2025
In the lead-up to the 73rd Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA) Awards, Books+Publishing is speaking to the three shortlistees for the Deb Brash Emerging Designer of the Year Award. In our final instalment,...
Lady’s Knight (Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner, A&U Children’s)
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner’s latest novel, Lady’s Knight, is a tantalising forbidden love story for the ages. Gwen has spent years manning the village blacksmith under the guise of...
Meet the ABDA Emerging Designer of the Year shortlistees: Katherine Zhang
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
In the lead-up to the 73rd Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA) Awards, Books+Publishing is speaking to the three shortlistees for the Deb Brash Emerging Designer of the Year Award. In this second instalment,...
Meet the ABDA Emerging Designer of the Year shortlistees: Hana Kinoshita Thomson
Monday, 28 April 2025
In the lead-up to the 73rd Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA) Awards, Books+Publishing is speaking to the three shortlistees for the Deb Brash Emerging Designer of the Year Award. In this...
A new top Australian cookbook; and a triply cosy week of bestsellers
Monday, 28 April 2025
Top 10 bestsellers The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins, Hay House) Sunrise on the Reaping (Suzanne Collins, Scholastic) Fearless (Lauren Roberts, S&S Children’s) Easy Dinner Queen (Steph...
An Academic Affair (Jodi McAlister, S&S)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Jodi McAlister, who has previously written for young adults, made her adult rom-com debut with the Marry Me, Juliet trilogy. Continuing in this genre, An Academic Affair introduces us to...
The Secret Year of Zara Holt (Kimberley Freeman, Hachette)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
The Secret Year of Zara Holt is a compelling novel inspired by the real-life story of Dame Zara Bate, wife of former Australian prime minister Harold Holt. While many know...
Foreign Country (Marija Peričić, Ultimo)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
In Marija Peričić’s lyrical and haunting third novel, the foreign country is the site of dislocation and alienation wrought by migration, grief and trauma. Croatian-Australian nurse Eva, who resides in...
Golden (Jade Timms, Text)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Jade Timms’s affecting debut novel, Golden, shortlisted for the 2023 Text Prize, is a charming book about friendship, first love, and reclaiming happiness after a devastating trauma. Seventeen-year-old Eddie’s cheerful...
Fearless debuts at number one; children’s books chart
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Top 10 bestsellers Fearless (Lauren Roberts, S&S Children's) The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins, Hay House) Sunrise on the Reaping (Suzanne Collins, Scholastic) Cozy Corner (Coco Wyo,...
Music Camp (Penny Tangey, UQP)
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Penny Tangey (Granbad, As Fast As I Can) returns to middle grade with Music Camp, a story set during a selective five-day interschool music camp. Miley lives with her mum...
Remembering Kerry Greenwood
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Author Kerry Greenwood has died, aged 70. Lucy Sussex writes: Kerry Greenwood, who died on 26 March, was a writer of many talents. Her chosen genre was crime, informed both...
Lucky’s Star: The Story of a Meteorite (Mark Greenwood, illus by Lucia Masciullo, CSIRO Publishing)
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Children are naturally fascinated by the night sky, and Lucky’s Star will surely delight primary-aged students with its clever combination of storytelling and facts. Based on the real-life 1969 Murchison...
King of Dirt (Holden Sheppard, Pantera)
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Holden Sheppard hits again with the blunt edge of Australian queerness in his latest novel, King of Dirt. Continuing his work in the gay coming-of-age genre (Sheppard’s 2019 debut Invisible...
Stinkbug (Sinéad Stubbins, Affirm)
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Sinéad Stubbins’ debut fiction novel, Stinkbug, is a sharp, darkly funny reflection on the corporate ‘normal’ and the compromises we make to survive in a hostile environment. It meditates on...
Vale Andrew Krakouer
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Australian rules footballer and author Andrew Krakouer has died. Magabala Books writes: Magabala Books is deeply saddened at the passing of Nyoongar and Yamatji man Andrew Krakouer, who authored with...
Vale Kerry Greenwood
Monday, 7 April 2025
Author Kerry Greenwood has died. Allen & Unwin writes: Allen & Unwin is grieving the loss of Kerry Greenwood who died on 26 March 2025 after a courageous battle with...
Publicity co-ordinator, Sydney
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Allen & Unwin Join Australia’s leading independent publisher, Allen & Unwin. For 40+ years, we’ve championed local and international authors, winning ‘Publisher of the Year’ 14 times. Proudly Australian-owned with...
Product executive, Victoria
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning and international product team in the role of Product Executive. This Melbourne-based role reports to the Senior Product...
Without Question
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Two small photographs found in a dead man’s wallet throw every belief Bella holds about her family into disarray and change her life forever. The novel is in development as...
Senior commissioning editor (0.8 FTE), Melbourne
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Monash University Publishing Do you have exceptional editing skills, commissioning experience and an eye for high-quality books across trade and scholarly markets? In this key position you will work in...
Publicist, Sydney
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Echo Publishing Contract: Maternity leave cover for 9-12 months Start Date: Mid July Hours: Part-time, Two-Three days a week Reports to: Managing Director Location: Summer Hill, Sydney Working pattern: Hybrid...
Sales coordinator, New South Wales
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Sales Coordinator! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Sales Coordinator to join...
Key account manager, New South Wales
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Key Account Manager! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Key Account Manager...
Early bird tickets selling fast!
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Have you booked your ABIA tickets? Book your tickets at early bird prices now! We offer our warm congratulations to all of the publishers, authors, illustrators and narrators shortlisted for...
