The Booktopia Book Guru asks Matt Wilkinson author of Mr Wilkinson’s Simply Dressed Salads Ten Terrifying Questions ____________ 1. To begin with why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself – where were you born? Raised? Schooled? In December of 1979 in a small village in the coal mining area of Barnsley South Yorkshire England the worlds best looking chef was born, it was here in S... Read more

Gregory David Roberts has announced the release date for his new novel The Mountain Shadow, to be published by Picador Australia, which continues the story of Lin who we met in the bestseller Shantaram, is every bit as audacious, amazing, page turning, and breathtaking. Shantaram has now sold over 4 million copies worldwide so it goes without saying that we are incredibly excited to share this ... Read more

There’s been a significant seachange this year at Adelaide Writers week. For the first time in memory, the Australian writers squarely held their own against the international guests in terms of attendances and sales. Its been the topic of a lot of buzz. A tide has definitely turned. It was if there and then, the era of the superstar novelist jetting in to grant a few hours to eager disci... Read more

Fleur McDonald is one of Australia’s leading female rural lit authors, with her books becoming best sellers almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. She shares the books she’s been reading, in the lead up to April release of her new novel Emerald Springs. The Dangerous Bride by Lee Kofman I heard Lee Kofman interviewed on Richard Fidler’s Conversations and was immediately intrigued. Lee... Read more

Some familiar names were joined by some exciting new talents in the announcement of the shortlists for the 2014 Aurealis Awards, recognising the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. Winners of the 2014 Aurealis Awards and the Convenors’ Award for Excellence will be announced at the Aurealis Awards ceremony, on Saturday 11 April at the University House, Canberr... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Michael Pye author of The Edge of the World Ten Terrifying Questions ____________ 1. To begin with why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself – where were you born? Raised? Schooled? Born Manchester in England which my parents always said was an oversight, but they never explained if they meant the place or the birth. Grew up on the edge of the North Se... Read more

We’re so lucky to be able to host guest blogs from some of Australia’s Favourite Authors, and with the dust settling on Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a special treat for Romance lovers. A guest blog from romance bestseller Rachael Johns! Rachael unveils her Top Ten Romance Books of All-Time. Did your favourites make the cut? Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding Thi... Read more

Bad Romeo is the first in a two part series from newcomer, Leisa Rayven. She’s Australian and she’s a romance writer, so there’s two reasons right there to show her some love this Valentine’s Day. But let’s talk story. Back in the day, Cassie, the good girl acting student, and Ethan, the bad boy on campus, used to go out. Sadly, Ethan was a douche and it didn’t last. Which brings us to the pres... Read more

We love reading romance, so nothing gives us more pleasure than to share the finalists for the 2014 Australian Romance Readers Awards with you. The awards will be announced at The Australian Romance Readers Convention in Canberra, of which we’re one of the major sponsors! Told you, we love it! Have you read all the books on this list? No? Why not acquaint yourself with an acclaimed romanc... Read more

Loved the Gone Girl movie?   We’ve teamed up with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to offer one lucky couple an all-expenses paid mini-break in Sydney. Just purchase a copy of the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn through Booktopia, for your chance to win! Scroll down for full details. But for now, check out our interview with Academy-award nominee, Rosamund Pike. GONE GIRL is now av... Read more