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Scattered Showers

A playful mash-up of new fare and fan favorites for Rowell completists, and an inviting introduction for new readers.

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John Farnham

Discover the life of an Australian icon.

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The Bookseller at the End of the World

'An extraordinary story.' Shaun Bythell

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A Witness of Fact

Shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime

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The Marriage Portrait

A Guardian and LitHub Book of the Year

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The House of Shells

From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands comes a breathtaking magical adventure...

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The Hatmakers

Enter a spellbinding world in this soaring magical adventure...

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The Temple of Skulls

'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' Scott Mariani

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Polaroid Nights

Winner of the inaugural NZ Society of Authors Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize.

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Don't Be Too Polite Girls

Educator, activist, agent of change - the life and career of one of Australia's most influential women.

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A Haunting at Holkham

Full of rich historical detail, this is a gripping novel of wartime secrets, intrigue and deceit.

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The Moose Paradox

‘One of those rare writers who manages to deftly balance intrigue, noir and a deliciously ironic sense of humour … a delight’ Vaseem Khan

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Forever Home

'His writing is evocative and perfect' Marian Keyes

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The Last Firefox

A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.

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The Choice

It's time for the final reckoning....

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Spare

His words. His story.

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The Secret of Angel Cove

A brand new cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast.

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The Patient Doctor

An inspiring memoir that shows that no matter our situation we all need to be treated with care and compassion

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Dreamland

The brand new captivating love story by the internationally bestselling and beloved author of The Notebook.

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Promise Me

'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry

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Love Untold

'A hug in a book' Prima

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Paddington and the Marmalade Maze

Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a visit to Hampton Court but somehow when a certain bear is around things never seem to go to plan. And this outing is no exception!

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Paddington at the Carnival

Join Paddington, your favourite bear from Darkest Peru, in a brand new adventure with his friend, Mr Gruber.

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Paddington at the Palace

When Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace, there are so many people in the way he can’t see a thing. Luckily, a mysterious someone ‘on high’ appears to like small bears…

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Paddington in the Garden

When Paddington tries his paw at gardening there are both interesting and colourful results...

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Paddington

The classic story of a much-loved bear – Paddington!

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Red Dirt Road

One outback town. Two puzzling murders. Fifty suspects.

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Windsors at War

Discover the definitive account of the dramatic events and internal conflicts that befell the Royal Family during the Second World War.

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A Lady's Risk

The most sexy, heartwarming and unputdownable regency you’ll hear this year!

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Identity

The Sunday Times bestselling author's brand new thriller about one woman's quest to reclaim her life.

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Killing Moon

'Breathtaking... Harry Hole returns in cracking form' Sunday Times

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Murder of a Lady

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Ringmaster

DC Sam Shephard is stationed in Dunedin CIB a newbie at the bottom of the pecking order. When a young university student is found battered to death and floating in the Leith she is pushed to one side by her boss...

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The Glass Room

Sometimes crime strikes too close to home...

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The Easternmost House

The Times Nature Book Of The Year

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Watchers of the Dead

A suspenseful story of surprises, engaging characters, and an intriguing look at life in Victorian London.

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Man on Edge

'A multilayered tale with plenty of fast-paced action that will hook thriller fans' - Booklist

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Favourite Paddington Stories: Paddington in the Garden Paddington at the Carnival Paddington and the Grand Tour (Paddington)

Whether he is gardening, walking along the canal or seeing the sights of London – as always – there is never a dull moment when Paddington is around!

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Love Creekwood

A gorgeously romantic new novella set in the world of Becky Albertalli's bestselling and beloved Simonverse novels.

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Cold Echo

Should you trust your best friend with your life?

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The Beautiful Dead

How far would you go to prove your innocence?

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The Way Past Winter

An exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.

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Troubled Blood

Discover the next thrilling instalment in the Cormoran Strike series.

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Hermit

Compulsive, atmospheric and stunningly accomplished, Hermit introduces a thrilling new voice in Australian crime fiction.

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All My Lies are True

Lies, obsession, murder. Will the truth set anyone free?

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Deep Black Lies

The last thing psychotherapist Harry Hope expects on his walk home one evening is to be knifed...

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Jacinda Ardern

'Breezy and entertaining' Sydney Morning Herald

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Melting Moments

A captivating fiction debut.

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If I Tell You I'll Have to Kill You

Australia's best crime writers share the secrets to their success, their best-ever writing tips and their favourite 'must reads'.

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To War with the Walkers

One family's extraordinary story of the Second World War.

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Cry Baby

'One of the great series of British crime fiction.' - The Times

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Dead and Gone

'Will linger in your mind long after you have read it' Leigh Russell

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The Ghost of Gosswater

'Told in deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave

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Home Stretch

Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be buried for ever.

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Just Like You

Dares to be witty, intelligent and emotionally generous at once - New York Times

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Breathtaking

'A beautiful, blistering account of a key moment in our history' Sunday Times

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Over the Rainbow

The brand new heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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In Darkling Wood

‘Absorbing, sensitive and genuinely magical.' Independent

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The Girl Of Ink & Stars

Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year

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The Revelation Code

'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' Scott Mariani

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Tamarind & The Star Of Ishta

Winner Of The Indie Children’s Book Award

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A Secret Of Birds & Bone

‘A future classic’ The I

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The Cantankerous Molly Darling

Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison!

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Operative 66

'Operative 66 is an action-packed thrill ride...twists and turns that will keep you guessing at a blistering pace that never lets up.' Adam Hamdy

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If I Could Say Goodbye

An unforgettable story of love and the power of family.

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The Philosopher's Daughters

A lyrical tale of wild frontier Australia.

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According to Yes

'I adored it. So charming, wise and brilliantly written' Marian Keyes

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Holding

'Heartwarming and observant' Stylist

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A Keeper

A masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves told with perception and sensitivity.

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Five Hundred Miles From You

'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes

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The Dirty South

For Charlie Parker, the first case cuts the deepest...

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Hamnet

Winner Of The 2020 Women's Prize For Fiction

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I Am I Am I Am

A book of the year in The Sunday Times, The Times, Guardian, Irish Times, Observer, Red and The Telegraph

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This Must Be the Place

'A tour de force, technically dazzling and deeply moving' Observer

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Love

'A profound examination of friendship, romantic confusion and mortality' John Boyne

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Dragons at Crumbling Castle

Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!

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Tomorrow Will Be a Good Day

Embark on an echanting journey through the remarkable life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Murder on Mustique

A storm. A disappearance. A race against time...

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The Return

A home full of love. A home full of secrets.

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The Awakening

From Sunday Times bestseller Nora Roberts - a tale of adventure, magic and finding your home.

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Moondial

A new edition of the much-loved classic story of time travel, ghosts and friendship.

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Coming Home to Brightwater Bay

'Joyous – a treat of a tale that whisks your heart away to the beautiful shores of Orkney.' Miranda Dickinson

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Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow

A funny seaside story about Paddington, the beloved classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

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Sunrise by the Sea

In a quaint seaside resort, a charming bakery holds the key to another world...

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Hostage

'Feels like a blockbuster movie' - Lisa Jewell

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The Dying Day

'This is a crime novel for everyone; for those who love traditional mysteries there are clues, codes and ciphers, but it also had a harder edge and a post-war darkness. Brilliant' Ann Cleeves

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Rogue Asset

'A writer of almost cinematic talent' Daily Express

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All the Fun of the Fair

A hilarious, brilliantly original coming-of-age story that will capture your heart.

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The Rabbit Factor

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Steve Carell for Amazon Studios

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The Becoming

A tale of adventure, magic and finding your home

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Dolphin Junction

From the bestselling and award winning 'master of the spy thriller' comes a collection of riveting short stories.

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Our Beautiful Game

A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.

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The Last Guests

Longlisted for the Best Novel Award at the Ngaio Marsh Awards

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The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Join Albert Entwistle as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way.

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The Wish

What if the person you needed most, turned up when you least expected them?

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A Year on Our Farm

Escape into nature with Matt Baker's fascinating journey through nature's year and family life on the farm.

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The Twyford Code

"The queen of tricksy crime. Every page is a joy" Sunday Times

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Little Drummer

‘Dahl is a quiet master of the detective thriller, delivering complex plots and a simpatico hero…’ The Times

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Empire of Gold

Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase are back for their seventh blockbusting adventure

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Bad Actors

'Herron is at the summit of a new golden age of spy fiction' Sunday Times

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Abandoned in Death

Lieutenant Eve Dallas races to untangle a twisted family history while a hostage's life hangs in the balance

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An Island Wedding

'I loved this novel and every single one of its characters. Supremely heartfelt, hilarious and heartrending - it's an absolute triumph.' Sophie Kinsella

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Night Shadows

‘Her best, boldest work to date: a mystery both merciless and compassionate, subtly eerie yet flat-out frightening, featuring a detective as complicated as Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole. This is virtuoso suspense writing’ A J Finn

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