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The first book from Stanford neuroscientist, Dr Andrew Huberman

In this must-read book, Dr Andrew Huberman provides simple, essential tools to transform your brain function, mood, focus and bodily health.

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Personal Penguin 2026

Celebrate the power of books and reading this Love Your Bookshop Day - Saturday 10 October. Perfect for book lovers and a charming addition to the previous figurines, make sure to get your hands on one!

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Make real fast food with Jamie Oliver

This cookbook will solve all your dinner dilemmas, giving you quick, tasty meals every night of the week. Achievable, sustainable and meaningful, this is fast flavourful food without the fuss.

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The untold story of the Cold War's most extraordinary spy

This is the story of how at the height of the Cold War, one mysterious double agent, known to MI6 as ‘Redwood’, revealed the Kremlin’s secret plot and prevented Armageddon.

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The life-affirming new medical romance from Fiona McArthur

Set against the backdrop of rural NSW and a community still finding its feet after the last two years of flood and fire, this is a story about second chances at love, found family and the courage it takes to let people in.

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The second book in the genre-defining and magical LitRPG phenomenon

Jason has accepted his new life as interdimensional wizard adventurer. Now, a contest draws elites to the city, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer.

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For KPop superstar fans of all ages

Colour your way through the world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official colouring book featuring 45 images that fans of all ages can make their own!

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An epic and profound new novel from the author of Birdsong

A sweeping novel about faith in all its forms and a rich portrait of an embattled post-war Britain. It asks the question: how, after great suffering, do we retain our humanity, learn to love again and believe in the promise of a better life?

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The grimly captivating sequel to Anathema

A spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary, into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.

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Features

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14 of the best vampire books to add to your TBR

Discover some of the best vampire books – from paranormal to gothic and beyond.

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2026 Penguin Literary Prize Shortlist

Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) is thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Penguin Literary Prize.

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Penguin Fantasy Fest is returning for 2026!

Penguin Fantasy Fest is coming to Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Meet the authors, get exclusive sneak peeks and more – this is an event not to be missed!

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10 debut authors share where the ideas for their first novels came from

Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.

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CBCA Book of the Year Notables 2026

We're thrilled to share that ten books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.

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10 cosy colouring books for screen-free fun

Look away from your screens and curl up with these cosy colouring books for hours of wholesome fun.

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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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Fresh Voices

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10 debut authors share where the ideas for their first novels came from

Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.

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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.

Book clubs
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.

Book clubs
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.

Book clubs
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.

Book clubs
What I Would Do to You book club questions

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

Q&A
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.

Latest recipes

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Whipped yoghurt with roasted strawberries and peanut fudge sauce

The lime-roasted strawberries and peanut fudge sauce are essentially a refined combination of peanut butter and jelly and boy do they sing together!

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Jerk chicken with coleslaw

Steph was a Jamaican chef Helen worked with many years ago in Melbourne.

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Butterbean mash with Muhammara

Muhammara is a spicy Levantine dip made from red peppers and walnuts.

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Breakfast potatoes

This is a combination of two great Spanish potato dishes: patatas a lo pobre (poor man’s potatoes) and huevos rotos (broken eggs).

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Roast chicken and cabbage with soy butter

There are many ways to make cabbage delicious but it’s hard to improve on butter.

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Mango barfi bites

From the heart of Indian sweet culture, these combine tropical mango pulp with desiccated coconut.

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Crostata ai Frutti di Bosco (Berry Tart)

This tart is the kind of dessert you'll spot behind glass in a typical Italian Pasticceria

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Tofu katsu makhani

This dish is a celebration of textures: crunchy tofu cutlet, creamy Makhani Sauce (page 30), and refreshingly crisp cabbage.

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Drunken noodles (with any meat)

Easy to make and versatile, these stir-fried noodles suggest inebriation to the extent that after a night of drinking, many people crave noodles like these-salty garlicky, spicy, and herbaceous.

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Honey-BBQ fajitas with chipotle mayo

A twist on your standard fajitas with even bolder flavours.

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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is one of those humble foods that carries centuries of tradition.

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Espresso martini brownie

Anyone for a brownie cocktail? It's a yes from me.

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Baked apple cider donuts

Fall in Michigan is synonymous with weekend trips to the cider mill.

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Celebration rice with lamb, chicken and garlic yoghurt

This warming spiced rice is a definite show-stopper, the kind of meal you’d make for a special occasion.

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Butter chicken mac & cheese

Comfort food with a Desi twist, this rich, spiced butter chicken is folded through creamy, cheesy macaroni for a fusion that’s both indulgent and seriously satisfying.

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Chicken meatballs

This light meal option is packed with lean proteins, herbs and citrus for freshness.

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Amatriciana: Roman tomato, guanciale and pecorino sauce

The first time I put amatriciana on the menu at Tiella I was incredibly nervous.

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Creamy lemon rice soup

This is the soup recipe we make most often, and it never gets old!

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Rhubarb cake with custard sauce

You might think this is absurd, but I miss my rhubarb plants in Copenhagen.

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Single serve self-saucing pudding

Self-saucing pudding is exactly what I want when I'm suggesting 'a little something sweet.

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Cinnamon roll snickerdoodle cookies

I absolutely love a fresh cinnamon roll, so it only felt right to turn it into a cookie.

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Red Camargue and wild rice, with roast chicken, chorizo, tomatoes, sweetcorn, sugar snap peas and aioli

Years ago, there was a bit of a craze for self-saucing puddings, and every time I make this, I really think I ought to call it a self-saucing salad!

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Saké cup

One of the first cocktails to be produced industrially was Pimm's, where, in addition to the Pimm's No. 1 liqueur, all you need is ice and a mixer and you're done!

Activities

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Clive Penguin - ACTIVITY PACK

Who's ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin' freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . .

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Clive Penguin Learns to Fly, Sort Of - ACTIVITY SHEET

Who's ever heard of a flying penguin? Clive Penguin is back in a new stand-alone story! Affronted by the narrator's praise for 'majestic' swooping seagulls, is determined to take to the sky himself. He's going to fly! Who says penguins can't do it?

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You Only Spy Twice - ACTIVITY PACK

Agent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But something’s happening to the book itself . . . whole pages are repeating, and there’s an ink-deleting weapon threating to wipe everything out! Will Agent Harrier sniff out the rat before he’s TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY ERASED?

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This Book Will Self Destruct - ACTIVITY PACK

This book will explode in 5 minutes. NO TIME TO LOSE! Agent Harrier must follow the red wire and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Will our canine spy extraordinaire save everyone from being blasted to smithers? Be careful not to bark up the wrong tree, Harrier – it looks like something very fishy could be *ahem* apaw . . .

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Eddie and Moo - ACTIVITY PACK

From the winning team of Jane Godwin and Anna Walker comes a delightful adventure for the very young about sharing joyful times together with friends.

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Rowley Jefferson's Spooky Stories 2 Activity Pack

Get ready for some awesome friendly frights with this spook-tacular activity pack!

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Is This a Plum? Activity Sheets

Download your free activity sheets!

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Detective Beans Book Club

Host your own Detective Beans themed book club!

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Animalia Activity Pack

Celebrate 40 years of Graeme Base's beloved Animalia with our free downloadable activity pack!

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Protector of Beyond - ACTIVITY PACK

Magical creatures, perilous trials, and one unbelievable adventure in this new blockbuster fantasy series.

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Book Week Costume Printables

Bring your outfit together with these final finishing touches!

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Detective Beans Paper Mask

Become the world's cutest detective with this Detective Beans mask!

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Read With Bluey Reading Tracker

Track your reading with Bluey!

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Being Eve Activity Pack

Download your free activity pack today!

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Blood, Guts, and Nasty Cuts Quiz Activity Sheet

Complete the quiz to determine your dominant humour!

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Cryptids Activity Sheets

Name the cryptid or design your very own cryptid with these activity sheets!

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Children's Book Week - Book & Character Hunt

Looking for Children's Book Week book ideas? Look no further!

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Children's Book Week - Activity Pack

Looking for Children's Book Week book ideas? Look no further!

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Create with Unfairies - draw your own comic and more!

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.

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Touch Grass Bingo

Congratulations. You’ve already taken the first step towards becoming marginally more connected to the world around you.

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Floating by the Clouds Colouring Activity

Learn to embrace the highs and lows of our emotions with colouring sheets created by illustrator Niña Nill!

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Celebrate your birthday with Ms Rachel

With a party hat activity sheet!

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Design the Chateau - The Girl and the Ghost 3: Grand Opening

Join Josephine from The Girl and the Ghost to throw a hotel grand opening!

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