Vale Blanche d’Alpuget
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Author Blanche d’Alpuget has died, aged 82. The author’s family writes: The family of Blanche d’Alpuget is deeply saddened to announce that Blanche died on 8 September 2026, aged 82,...
Meet the Australians attending Frankfurt in 2026
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The publishers sharing the 2026 Australian Collective Stand at Frankfurt this year range from first-timer attendees to those who’ve lost count of their visits. Read on to see who’s who....
Come to the party!
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
You’ll find some familiar faces at the (redesigned!) Australian Collective Stand this year in Frankfurt – but also some first-time fair-goers. Publishers on the Australian stand for Frankfurt 2026 are:...
Australian market report: Children’s, YA and educational continue to drive growth; industry welcomes government AI stance
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The latest consolidation in the Australian market is Hachette Australia’s acquisition of lifestyle and gift publisher Smith Street Books, a 10-year-old independent that will continue to operate as three distinct...
Australian award winners to look out for
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards are due to be announced this week, with winners to take home $80,000 each. In the meantime, these are the titles that have been garnering...
Australian authors recommend
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
We asked Australian creators to share a recent book they have read and loved – and why. Eugen Bacon is an African Australian author whose science fiction novel Crimson in...
First Nations Classics series behind the new-look Australian stand
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
After unveiling a new-look stand at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, featuring the work of Scribble illustrator Allison Colpoys, the Australian Publishers Association (APA) is set to launch a new-look...
Recent acquisitions
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
A bilingual picture book, YA verse novel, literary novella, novel and nonfiction: recent Australian acquisitions offer a breadth of perspectives. As local titles are included in the catalogue for the...
Australian nonfiction at Frankfurt
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
There is a strong “how to” theme in the titles Australian publishers have highlighted for the fair: how to find the sublime in everyday life, how Zen helps light it...
Meet Frankfurt first-timer Ginny Grant of Bakers Lane Books
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Ginny Grant launched independent publisher Bakers Lane Books in 2025 with a commitment to “platforming bold, inclusive storytelling”. Ahead of her first visit to Frankfurt, she tells us about her...
Australian CYA at Frankfurt
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
A picture book, a graphic novel, younger readers, middle grade and YA. Whatever age bracket you’re looking for, Australian publishers have something for you at Frankfurt. Amazing Astro Animals James...
Australian bestsellers 2026 YTD
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Australian fiction top 10 YTD Mad Mabel (Sally Hepworth, Macmillan), 71k Three Reasons for Revenge (Dervla McTiernan, HarperCollins), 47k Last One Out (Jane Harper, Macmillan), 35k Wild Dark Shore (Charlotte...
Australian fiction at Frankfurt
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Romance, murder, history and “intellectually ambitious literary fiction”: Australian titles on offer at the fair have all fiction bases covered. Read on for a primer and visit the Australian stand...
Vale Robin Morgan
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
US author Robin Morgan has died, aged 85. Australian publisher Spinifex Press acquired and held world rights for several of Morgan’s works. Spinifex Press writes: Spinifex Press is saddened to...
Gather
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Incredible food is growing all around us. Chef Eddie Bulatao gathers the native ingredients, the flavours, and the inspiration you need to create simple yet delicious dishes. Eddie’s foraged ingredients...
teNeues to be distributed by Hardie Grant Books
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
We are thrilled to announce from 1 September 2026, Hardie Grant Books will distribute teNeues books alongside gestalten books.teNeues is an internationally recognised publisher of premium illustrated books, known for...
South Australian Literary Awards 2026 shortlist announced
Monday, 7 September 2026
The 2026 South Australian Literary Awards shortlists have been announced. The shortlists in selected categories, chosen from 766 entries, are: Fiction Award ($15,000) Discipline (Randa Abdel-Fattah, University of Queensland Press) Arborescence...
Books+Publishing
Friday, 4 September 2026
With the festive season approaching, Australian publishers have highlighted their top titles for the Christmas selling period for the Books+Publishing Christmas Preview.
Junior Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 4 September 2026
Our Junior Book Club highlights new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time. From fun and imaginative adventures to books that spark curiosity and...
Readings New Australian Fiction Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Readings has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Readings New Australian Fiction Prize. This year’s 6 shortlisted titles are: Desolation (Hossein Asgari, Ultimo Press) Mantle (Romy Ash, Ultimo Press) Arborescence...
Cundill History Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Thursday, 3 September 2026
In Canada, the 2026 Cundill History Prize shortlist has been announced. The 8 shortlisted titles, selected from 400 international submissions, are: The Fallen: The Magdalene Laundries and Ireland’s Legacy of...
Limited time Book Buzz offer
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
A Books+Publishing Book Buzz is the perfect vehicle for promoting your standout titles and connecting to the market. We can help you reach booksellers, librarians, teachers, bloggers, industry influencers, reviewers, film & TV...
Muurrbay: Seeding a publishing ecosystem in Aboriginal Languages
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Celebrating 40 years in 2026, the Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative is a regional language centre with offices on Gumbaynggirr Country (Nambucca Heads) and Warrimay Country (Raymond Terrace) in...
Change for teNeues
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Publisher: teNeues Old distributor: Peribo New distributor: Hardie Grant Publishing Changeover date: 1 September 2026
Multiple roles, Melbourne
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Melbourne University Publishing Melbourne University Publishing is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager and a Publicist to join our dynamic team. As part of a small but fun team, you...
Royalties administrator, Sydney
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team in the role of Royalties Administrator. This is a 12-month fixed-term full-time position based at the Sydney...
Book your advertising for Think Australian Frankfurt
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Bookings are open for Think Australian Frankfurt. Think Australian includes a limited number of banner ads and prominently placed title preview ads. View Think Australian Frankfurt 2025. See our media...
Wilkinson Publishing, September health, homepage
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Wilkinson Publishing
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Discover new and updated books covering gut health, pain and recovery, stroke prevention and childhood fever with authoritative, practical and timely titles for today’s health-conscious readers.
Brands project editor, Melbourne
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Hardie Grant Hardie Grant’s dedicated children’s publishing division is now looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Brands Project Editor to join our Brands team. Our portfolio of globally beloved...
