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Newly released by Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg and illustrator Campell Walker (aka ‘Struthless’) team up to offer a fierce, funny and unforgettable guide to getting you unstuck and back into action.

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A bitingly witty yet moving take on the struggles of maintaining relationships and creating new ones as an adult – a story that ultimately celebrates the importance and complexities of best friends. From the author of Perfect-ish!

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A radical retelling of human history

Why do civilisations collapse? Is human progress possible? Are we approaching our endgame? Goliath’s Curse explores important questions in a radical retelling of human history from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond.

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A laugh-out-loud romantasy

The third book in Hannah Nicole Maeher’s TikTok viral series! Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again . . . neither was falling for The Villain.

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The second instalment in the brand-new Grandest Games series

Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island to play a billionaire's game. Now only five remain, and the race to the finish line is on. The stakes are higher, the game is twistier, and everything is heating up . . .

Who will win?

Heartbreaking and tear-jerking

Seventeen-year-old June has always dreamt of becoming a novelist and writing the greatest love story ever told. But when she receives devastating news, it doesn’t feel like there’s time left for her to even fall in love herself. Meeting Jesse changes that – and though the days slip away, their love lights up their worlds.

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A fight to expose the truth

The shocking true story of the 100GB-leak of confidential Tesla documents revealing the dark secrets and frightening truths behind Elon Musk’s genius façade.

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Dive back into this lush and dreamlike world

Are dreams ever truly just dreams? The stunning sequel and conclusion to A Study in Drowning. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his.

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A perfect bedtime story

Help Little Penguin to say goodnight to her snowy home in this gentle, interactive bedtime board book.

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A sweeping historical drama

In this soaring tale of inheritance, courage and the fierce bonds between women across time, we’re reminded that the most powerful revolutions often begin with a single voice.

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Features

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How to make Book Week less stressful

5 tips to help you plan now and avoid Book Week stress later.

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Write It Fellowship Shortlist 2025

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Write It Fellowship 2025.

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Penguin Children’s Bookseller Grant 2025

Learn more and apply for the Penguin Children’s Bookseller Grant – a $200,000 initiative designed to engage young readers.

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The Lottie Brooks books, in order

Don’t know which order to read the Lottie Brooks books? Find out which to read first, and learn a little bit about each book.

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Your guide to pre-ordering Alchemised

Learn how to pre-order Alchemised by SenLin Yu and join the thousands of readers who will start reading it on 23 September 2025.

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20 books like The Let Them Theory

Finished The Let Them Theory and wondering what to read next? Check out this list of 20 suggested picks that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

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QUIZ: Which Hawthorne brother is your soulmate?

Take this quiz to find out which Hawthorne brother from The Inheritance Games series would be your perfect match.

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The Penguin Lessons director on what it’s like to film a penguin

Peter Cattaneo, director of The Penguin Lessons film adaptation, talks about the film, directing and his second-favourite Penguin book.

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How studying at Oxford three times inspired Joanna Miller to write The Eights

The debut author of The Eights shares writing advice, insights into the publishing process and which character she enjoyed writing most.

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James Beard Award-winning cookbooks of 2025

Check out some of the incredible books honoured at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Book Awards.

Fresh Voices

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How studying at Oxford three times inspired Joanna Miller to write The Eights

The debut author of The Eights shares writing advice, insights into the publishing process and which character she enjoyed writing most.

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Chloe Elisabeth Wilson shares the works that influenced her debut novel, Rytual

Plus, learn about the real-world inspiration behind the darkly funny novel.

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How Nadia Mahjouri's debut novel blends fact and fiction

Learn how Nadia Majhouri's personal journey and cultural heritage inspired her debut novel, Half Truth.

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How aspects of Morgan Dick’s life inspired her debut novel

From being a step-sibling to her up-close experience with addiction, Morgan’s real life played a role in shaping Favourite Daughter.

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How Ande Pliego plays with common crime tropes in debut novel

Learn about the books that inspired her, which character she enjoyed writing most and the thing that surprised her about the publishing process.

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From dream to reality: Emma Pignatiello on Writing Last Shot

Discover the inspiration behind Emma Pignatiello's debut novel Last Shot. Learn about her creative process, character development and tips for writers.

Book clubs
Half Truth book club questions

A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.

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Translations book club questions

A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.

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How a well-planned writing schedule helped Amanda Willimott write her debut novel

Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.

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How Jumaana Abdu wrote her debut novel while finishing medical school

Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.

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Jade and Emerald book club questions

A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.

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Anna Johnston shares the real-life inspiration behind her debut novel

We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.

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The Little Clothes book club questions

A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.

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Deborah Callaghan on writing routines and fictional worlds

The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.

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Generate a husband

Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.

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What I Would Do to You book club questions

A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.

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Georgia Harper says she ‘ruined her mum’s fantasy’

Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.

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Fun Fact: Sarah-Jane Collins wrote much of her debut novel in a bar

Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.

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Ferdia Lennon shares the Plutarch passage that inspired Glorious Exploits

Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.

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How drama school inspired Chris MacDonald to write The Actor

Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.

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Jessica Bull shares how she entered Jane Austen’s world while writing her debut novel

She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.

Latest recipes

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Spicy Garlic Butter Udon with Smashed Cucumber

There’s a love affair to be explored with spice and dairy, and this is the showcase for it!

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Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

When I posted my Crispy Smashed Potato Salad recipe in October 2023, it went viral, and everyone and their grandmas started making it.

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Roasted Apricots, Cardamom Cream and Pistachio Brittle

Make the most of the short apricot season with this quick summery dessert. The apricots are roasted with honey and orange juice and served with a smooth cardamom cream and a crunchy pistachio brittle. It's the perfect laid-back dessert to serve at the end of dinner party.

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Overnight Protein Porridge with Cinnamon, Turmeric and Cacao

Packed with 36g of protein, Dr Rupy's overnight protein porridge is brimming with nuts, seeds, spices and fruit. The perfect balanced start to the day.

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Fridge-raid Fattoush

This version of Fattoush is close to the classic salad we all know and love, but differs slightly from the one my mother used to make.

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Stanley Tucci’s Christmas Cocktail

Ring in the festive season with Stanley Tucci's Cosmopolitan-inspired cocktail, complete with bright pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint.

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Epic Tarragon Roast Chicken

With juicy meat, crispy golden skin and a ton of moreish tarragon and mustard cream sauce, this appropriately named 'epic' chicken will impress at your next Sunday roast.

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Upside Down Fish Pie

Fish Pie is one of those wonderful family meals that everyone can tuck into and a great way to encourage kids to eat more fish.

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Tahini and Gochujang Noodle Broth with Turkey

This rich and creamy tahini noodle broth with turkey from Dr Rupy is packed with powerhouse flavours and over 40 grams of protein.

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Aubergine & Fava Beans with Eggs

Bitinjan w Ful ma’ Beyd.

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Parmesan and Herb-Crumbed Chicken Burgers

The sauce is really the star of the show in this burger recipe – it is so full of flavour, creamy and delicious. Serve as burgers or use the same ingredients (minus the buns) to make wraps or bun‑less burgers (use some iceberg lettuce leaves as the bun).

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Hoisin Salmon Sesame Cucumber Salad

Smashing the cucumbers gives them maximum surface area to absorb the delicious dressing in this salad. Topped with falling‑apart baked salmon, this dish is light, quick and tasty.

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Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Welcome summer into your kitchen with these moreish tacos. The mango salsa is the perfect balance of sweet, zesty and flavoursome (try not to eat it all before it gets to the table!)

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Smoky chickpeas with coriander tahini

Hummus Hab bil Tahinia w al Kuzbara

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Chilli Con Carne Meatballs

Take your meatball game to the next level.

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Love Monsters

These lovable monsters are perfect for Valentine's Day and can be made without the Oreo mouths, if preferred.

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Honey-Garlic Chicken

Sweet and savoury with a satisfying richness in every bite.

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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)

To me, kimchi jjigae is the ultimate comfort meal that reminds me of home.

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The Toll House Inn Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's no recipe more important to the baking legacy of the United States than the chocolate chip cookie.

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Skordalia (Bread & Walnut Garlic Dip)

In many parts of Greece, skordalia is known as a garlic and potato dip, but the combination of bread and walnuts, common in the north of the country, gives the condiment richness and body.

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Lobster Avocado Salad

This recipe is a celebration of summer.

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Aubergine Rolls with Walnut Filling

Georgia's rich culinary tradition is often overlooked.

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Crushed Olive Spread

I’ve converted countless olive haters to olive lovers with the introduction of my fave Castelvetrano, the meaty, mild Queen of Olives.

Activities

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Bluey Father's Day Activity Sheet

To celebrate Father's Day this year, help Bluey's friends find their dads in this super fun dad maze! PLUS read ALL about your favourite dad in the brand-new Bluey: Dad's Awesome Treasury and our collection of other Bluey Father's Day reads, including Bluey: Pull my Finger and Other Dad Jokes! This content was originally published on Bluey.tv

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Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town Colouring-In

A fun and adventurous colouring sheet!

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12 easy book week costumes

In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.

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Goodnight, Glow Worms Colouring-In

Download this super cute colouring sheet.

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The 113th Assistant Librarian activity pack

A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.

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Xtraordinary People: Unlock your extraordinary dyslexic thinking skills

Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.

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Cosy Calm colouring-in

Print this free colouring-in page from Cosy Calm by Cherry Lam.

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Bluey Hip Hip Hooray Activity Pack

Download a free 4-page Bluey activity pack!

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Bluey Birthday Card

Download your free Bluey birthday card.

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Bluey Birthday Invite

Download this super fun Bluey party invitation.

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Milestones with Ms Rachel First Words Tracker

Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book!

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Milestones with Ms Rachel Potty Chart

Have fun potty training with Ms Rachel!

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Bluey Easter Basket Activity

Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!

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Bluey Easter Colouring-in

Celebrate Easter with Bluey!

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Download some Ms Rachel colouring sheets!

Download some free sample Ms Rachel colouring sheets and grab your copy of the book for over 100 pages of fun for littles.

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Aslan and Benny colouring-in activity

A wonderfully fun and free colouring-in activity.

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Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity

Check out this fun Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity.

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Ms Rachel's tips for language and brain development

Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.

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Bluey: Let's Get Spooky Bunting

Download this free super-fun Bluey Halloween bunting.

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Bluey Heelerween Colouring-in

Download this free Bluey Halloween colouring-in activity.

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Printable Penguin Black Classics list

Catch up on the classics with this printable list. How many have you read?

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Penguin-shaped crossword

Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.

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Taronga Activity Pack

Download a free activity pack!

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Taronga Word Search

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