Looking for an historical book to read, where the actions and emotions of the characters involved are realistic? Where passion is always high, and the atmosphere is so sensual it’s bordering on primal? Then look no further than The Highland Guard series by Monica McCarty, and more recently her new novel, The Raider. Think of The Highland Guard, after which this gripping series is named, as the ... Read more

The Booktopia Guru asks Kathryn Ledson author of Monkey Business and Rough Diamond Nine Naughty Questions ___________ 1.    Headless washboard abs, a torrid embrace, the sprawling homestead, an elegantly dressed décolletage, or the vaguely kinky object against a dark background – what’s your favourite type of romance cover and why? The headless abs, no doubt. (Oh. Are there biceps in that pic?)... Read more

Booktopia is proud to present a special podcast edition of the January Buzz with Caroline Baum. Click here to download and get the latest in book reviews and tips for the new year. You can visit Caroline Baum’s Booktopia page here for other great recommendations, news and authors interviews. To subscribe to the Buzz or any of our many other newsletters click here Read more

The Game Changer Prize Winner: C. Bertolino, Albury, NSW The prize includes: – Two courtside tickets to a 2014 Australian Open Day 8 night match – you’ll be sitting with Paul McNamee! – Return flights to Melbourne from any Australian capital city – A night at a 5-star hotel. Grab a copy of Game Changer here Congratulations to the winner! A Booktopia representative ... Read more

From the outset I want to say I’m a HUGE J.K. Rowling fan, but I’ve never really been a fan of crime fiction, and as I started reading The Cuckoo’s Calling, I wondered if Rowling would win me over. With the words over-flowing I asked myself whether I would be able to keep track or even remember the many characters who could possibly be attached to the apparent suicide of one m... Read more

WEEKLY PRIZE DRAW WINNERS – CONGRATULATIONS TO: Booktopia Weekly Prize Draw : $250 Booktopia Gift Certificate Week 1 Winner: T. Davis, Churchill, VIC Week 2 Winner: A. McKinnon, Penshurst, NSW. Week 3 Winner: G, Thomas, Glengarry, VIC Week 4 Winner: R. Courtney,  Wollstonecraft, NSW Read more

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As part of Australian Romance Month, Romance Specialist Haylee Nash will be interviewing one Australian Romance author per day. Much like a beauty pageant, each author will be using their charm, wit and grace (and the power of social media) to take home the Booktopia Romance Bestseller crown. Booktopia invites bestselling Rural Romance author Mandy Magro to the stage. 1. Describe the perfect da... Read more

As part of Australian Romance Month, Romance Specialist Haylee Nash will be interviewing one Australian Romance author per day. Much like a beauty pageant, each author will be using their charm, wit and grace (and the power of social media) to take home the Booktopia Romance Bestseller crown. Booktopia invites bestselling Mills & Boon author Fiona Lowe to the stage. 1. Describe the perfect ... Read more

As part of Australian Romance Month, Romance Specialist Haylee Nash will be interviewing one Australian Romance author per day. Much like a beauty pageant, each author will be using their charm, wit and grace (and the power of social media) to take home the Booktopia Romance Bestseller crown. Booktopia invites bestselling Rural Romance author Nicole Alexander to the stage. 1. Describe the perfe... Read more