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guardian they dub The Moth. A dozen years later, Nathaniel begins to piece together the story he thought he knew, and it is this journey - through reality, recollection and imagination - that is told in this vivid and thrilling novel. Michael Ondaatje at his absolute best.

WARLIGHTMichael Ondaatje$29.99London, 1945. 14 year old Nathaniel and his sister Rachel, apparently abandoned by their parents, are left in the care of an enigmatic

THE FIREFLIES OF AUTUMNMoreno Giovannoni$29.99San Ginese is a village where God lingers in people’s minds, and its inhabitants dream of California, Argentina or

Australia. The Fireflies of Autumn takes us to this little known Tuscan village, where we meet a cavalcade of characters; sharing their dreams, hopes and aspirations - and some of their sorrows and tragedies as well. A collection of short stories from an author local to NE Victoria.

THE PEACOCK SUMMERHannah Richell$29.99Two summers, decades apart. Two women whose lives are entwined, and a house that holds the secrets that could free them

both. Maggie is desperate to save her grandmother’s house from disrepair, and uncovers a secret that reignites her own passion for art, and rekindles her ailing grandmother’s memories of the summer of 1955. Set between England and Australia, this is perfect for fans of Kate Morton.

point to one man. DNA and fingerprints confirm this well-loved family man is guilty, however he has an alibi. King builds suspense as horrifying facts come to light, but there is no disputing the fact; one man cannot be in two places at one time. Can he?

OUTSIDERStephen King$32.99An outstanding crime novel from this amazing writer. When an 11-year old boy is found murdered in a town park, reliable witnesses

SO MUCH LIFE LEFT OVERLouis de Bernieres$32.99Rosie and Daniel have moved to Ceylon to start a new life at the dawn of the 1920s, attempting to put the trauma of the

war behind them. Back in England, Rosie’s three sisters have challenges of their own. By turns humorous and tragic, this gripping and very affecting novel follows a cast of intriguing characters as they navigate the unsettled time between the two world wars. Another staff favourite at Booktique.

SCRUBLANDSChris Hammer$32.99This is an absolute cracker. Set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought, Scrublands is a powerful and compelling

story told with great skill. A dedicated priest calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five people before being shot dead himself. A year later, a troubled journalist arrives in the town to follow up on the tragedy, and begins to uncover long held secrets with far-reaching consequences.

A MONTH OF SUNDAYSLiz Byrski$32.99For over ten years Ros, Adele, Judy and Simone have been part of an online book club. Now it’s time for them to meet in person. Adele

invites her fellow bibliophiles to help her house-sit in the Blue Mountains, and to each bring a book that will teach the others more about them. A Month of Sundays reminds us of the joy, the comfort and the occasional challenge we can find in the pages of a book. A book about, and for, book lovers of any age.

THE BIOGRAPHER’S LOVERRuby Murray$29.99When a young woman is hired to write the life of a little known Australian artist for a grieving family, she thinks it will

be another quick commission. But Edna Cranmer was not a privileged housewife with a paint brush. Her soaring images with red dirt, close interiors and distant jungles have the potential to change the way the nation views itself. This elegant novel explores how we value and celebrate art, and artists’ lives, and reminds us that all memory is an act of curation.

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THE ACCIDENTAL FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE HUNDRED YEAR OLD MANJonas Jonasson$24.99It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and 3 bottles of champagne.

Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they’re not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a North Korean ship, with the ship’s captain harbouring a suitcase full of contraband uranium, on a nuclear weapons mission for Kim Jong-un. Things are about to get interesting...

DEAR MRS BIRDA J Pearce$24.99Emmy dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent, but due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, ends up typing letters for the

formidable Mrs Henrietta Bird, agony aunt for a women’s magazine.

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONSLauren Weisberger$29.99Successful stylist and image consultant, Emily Charlton, is set on revenge. She’s gone in to bat for the friend of a

a friend, determined to see justice done. Because when life gives you lemons, buy tequila.... From the author of The Devil Wears Prada.

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Christmas. Beevor creates a gripping, vivid narrative that shows why the battle was fought, and lost. He also paints the human side of war; its heroes and villains, moments of glory and humour.

ARNHEMAntony Beevor$35In September 1944, having sped through France and Belgium, Montgomery sought to race into Germany and to end the war by

WELCOME TO COUNTRYMarcia Langton$39.99A curated guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. Respected Elder and

author, Professor Marcia Langton offers fascinating insights into Indigenous languages and customs, history, native title, art and dance, storytelling, and cultural awareness and etiquette for visitors.

ROMANCE WAS BORNGeorgina Safe$70The fully illustrated story of one of the most successful Australian fashion houses of the last

15 years. Romance Was Born collections are lavish, larger than life, iconic and iconaclastic, and this gorgeous book is a celebration of this unique Australian vision.

taken from his famiy and brought up in a mission on Croker Island. He returned to his home to transform the world of Aboriginal politics.Winner of the 2018 Stella Prize.

TRACKERAlexis Wright$39.99A collective memoir of the charismatic leader, political thinker and entrepreneur who died in Darwin in 2015. Tracker Tilmouth was

EXACTLYSimon Winchester$32.99Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us

to see as far as the moon, and as close as the Higgs boson. Precision is an integral, unchallenged and essential component of our modern world.

THE POWER OF HOPEKon Karapanagiotidis$32.99A powerful, insightful memoir from Kon Karapanagiotidis, founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which argues that by

putting community, love and compassion at the centre of our lives, we have the power to change our world. Kon overcame a traumatic childhood of racism, bullying and loneliness to create one of Australia’s largest and best loved human rights organisations.

ARCHITECTS’ HOUSESMichael Webb$65Inspirations and ideas from many of the world’s best architects; about where and how they

live, and how we can all live more comfortably too. A treasure trove of ideas for home owners, practitioners, and interior designers, where professional experimentation intersects with day to day living in contemporary spaces.

THE DOGS THAT MADE AUSTRALIAGuy Hull$32.99Hunter. Worker. Legend. The untold story of the dog’s role in building our nation. The Dogs That Made Australia pays

tribute to the dogs that gave their all for our prosperity. A vivid and meticulously researched history of Australia told from the perspective of the dingo, and the dogs imported and developed here, as well as the humans who loved, feared, and worked them.

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TEACHERGabbie Stroud$29.99A powerful and moving memoir about how the current system is letting down parents and children, and breaking teachers.

In 2014 Gabbie Stroud was a dedicated teacher with over a decade of experience. Months later she resigned in frustration when she realised the Naplan-test education model was stopping her from teaching children according to their needs and talents.

THE YEAR EVERYTHING CHANGED: 2001Phillipa McGuinness$34.992001 was an awful year. It’s the only year where you can mention a day and a month using only numbers and everyone

knows what you mean. But 9/11 wasn’t the only momentous event that year. Google started their march on the human race, Apple launched the ipod.

FOOD HACKERRosie Mansfield$29.99Rosie Mansfield is a food hacker. She is also a professional nutritionist who has simplified

recipes to make cooking quick, easy and stress-free. These kitchen tricks and shortcuts will inspire you to whip up home made snacks and meals that will ourish a long and happy life.All the nutrients, half the time, and less washing up. What’s not to love?

BAREFOOT INVESTOR: 2018 Updated EditionScott Pape$29.99The only money guide you’ll ever need, updated for the current year.