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“The Thornbacks” gets some attention

Friday, 15 May 2026
Chloe Wilson’s debut novel The Thornbacks is getting some media attention this week; Sarah Wilson’s latest is the highest new entry by an Australian author in this week’s charts; plus...

“I Eat the Stars” is this week’s highest Australian new entry

Friday, 15 May 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Three Reasons for Revenge (Dervla McTiernan, HarperCollins) Fury Bound (Sable Sorensen, Wayward TxF) Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) My Mother’s Life (Chartwell) The Final...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 15 May 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National Famesick: A Memoir (Lena Dunham, 4th...

Dervla McTiernan is very grateful

Friday, 8 May 2026
The Age Book of the Year winners were announced at the opening of the Melbourne Writers Festival last night; Dervla McTiernan is very grateful for the readers who have put...

McTiernan debuts in top spot

Friday, 8 May 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Three Reasons for Revenge (Dervla McTiernan, HarperCollins) King of Gluttony (Ana Huang, Piatkus) Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) Yesteryear (Caro Claire Burke, Fourth Estate)...

Junior Book Club – this month’s reads

Friday, 8 May 2026
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time. From...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 8 May 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National The Director (Daniel Kehlmann, trans by...

Hampson’s “The Model Murder” debuts at number 6

Friday, 1 May 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) The Titanic Story of Evelyn (Lisa Wilkinson, Hachette) Comfy Corner (Coco Wyo, Penguin) Hope Rises (David Baldacci, Macmillan) The...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 1 May 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National Capture (Amanda Lohrey, Text) The Last...

Mother’s Day recommendations from B+P reviewers

Friday, 1 May 2026
In the lead-up to Mother’s Day, one of the busiest book-buying times of the year, we’ve rounded up some of our reviewers’ favourite April and May releases, with an eye...

“The Titanic Story of Evelyn” hits the charts

Friday, 24 April 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) Hope Rises (David Baldacci, Macmillan) The Titanic Story of Evelyn (Lisa Wilkinson, Hachette) The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 24 April 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National The Daffodil Days (Helen Bain, Bloomsbury)...

“The Witness” sees a rise on the charts

Friday, 17 April 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) Rites of the Starling (Devney Perry, Penguin) Hope Rises (David Baldacci, Macmillan) Game On (Navessa Allen, Quercus) The Witness...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 17 April 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National Ghost-Eye (Amitav Ghosh, John Murray) The...

“Redbelly Crossing” debuts on the charts

Friday, 10 April 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Game On (Navessa Allen, Quercus) Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) Bluey: Easter (Puffin) Peter Rabbit: Peter’s Easter Slide-and-Seek (Beatrix Potter, Puffin) Hope Rises (David...

Books in the media this week

Friday, 10 April 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Bookshelf, ABC Radio National Errol Flynn: The True Story of...

Junior Book Club – this month’s reads

Friday, 10 April 2026
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time. From...

“Project Hail Mary” sales soar as film adaptation screens

Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Top 10 bestsellers Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, Penguin) (combined editions) Onyx Storm (Rebecca Yarros, Piatkus) Peter Rabbit: Peter’s Easter Slide-and-Seek (Beatrix Potter, Puffin) Spot’s Happy Easter (Eric Hill, Puffin)...

Books in the media this week

Thursday, 2 April 2026
A round-up of books being reviewed and discussed in key media this week, updated as information becomes available. National The Book Shelf, ABC Radio National All Her Lives: Nine stories...

Early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2026! The Australian Book Industry Awards ceremony will be...

Code Name Funnel Web

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Sydney, 1940 Frances Davies has managed to avoid the firsthand tolls of WWII, but that all changes when her brother, Thomas, is reported MIA in Singapore. Frankie meets Leo and...

Receptionist and Faber Writing Academy coordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, 15-time Publisher of the Year and Australia’s leading independent publisher, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team as our Receptionist...

Book marketing & advertising specialist, online

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Reedsy The role We are seeking experienced marketers to join our community of top talent in the publishing industry. As a Reedsy marketer, you will work with authors from around...

Marketing executive – academic and professional, New South Wales

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join Bloomsbury Australia as a full-time Marketing Executive and help bring academic titles to life. Supporting our Academic & Professional team, you’ll deliver marketing and publicity...

Senior publicist, Sydney

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Hachette Australia Senior Publicist – Hachette Australia Hachette Australia is seeking a Senior Publicist to join our collaborative Publicity team. This full-time, permanent role can be based in Sydney or...

Account manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing and collaborative Sales department as an Account Manager. This is a permanent full-time position based in our Melbourne...