In case you missed it, all the bookish news of the week... Read more

In case you missed it: all the bookish news of the week ... Read more

Hobbs' role is to promote the importance of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians... Read more

Scottish artist Johanna Basford will have another two adult colouring books released in 2016! Read more

Booktopia’s Editorial Director Caroline Baum writes about her whirlwind trip to the legendary Jaipur Writers Festival... Read more

Frances Hardinge’s The Lie Tree has become just the second children’s novel in half a century to win the prestigious Costa Book of the Year. The Lie Tree, Hardinge’s seventh novel, tells the story of Faith Sunderly whose family have left England for a remote island to escape a scandal. When Faith’s father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she sets out to unco... 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

Like the little drummer boy, one can often feel at a loss as to what to buy the offspring of the world’s hottest couple. Fear not – Haylee Nash shares her recommendations on the best buys for baby (and entourage). Oh joyous day! After six months of anxious waiting, the happy day is here at last! That’s right, glamazon, enterpreneur and true north on our moral compass Kim Karda... Read more