This Month's Featured Books

Lonely Planet's Experience Korea travel guide shares new and exciting ways to explore this iconic country.

The story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty.

In Life / Style, septuagenarian fashionistas and social media stars Aki and Koichi Kim share their wisdom for expressing yourself through style and living a good life, no matter your age.

Discover the secrets of The Odyssey: A Film by Christopher Nolan with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Summer 2026’s most anticipated film.

When the only defence against the vampire horde is destroyed and the threat of another Blood War looms, new heroes must rise to save the world from an evil that refuses to die.

Our favourite gentleman farmer is back! And this time, it's those pesky goats that are causing trouble...

From 1963 to 1969, George Harrison travelled the world with his bandmates, Pentax in hand, chronicling their impossible path from Liverpool to Ed Sullivan, Adelaide to Rishikesh, the Eiffel Tower to the beaches of Tahiti and beyond.

Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the world.

The ultimate illustrated legacy of the greatest football manager of all time.

The Festive Baker is a sensational collection of the traditional bakes made in countries around the world to celebrate special occasions.

On spook street, snow is falling, hiding memories and secrets.

A double agent on the loose. Confessions from the Cold War. Another operation bungled.

A darkly sharp, wryly funny and entirely delightful novel about bad mothers, problematic families, forgiveness and finally - reluctantly - growing up.

75 recipes cover a range of seasonal dishes as well as pantry essentials for eating all year round and avoiding any kind of waste.

An encyclopedia of expertise, showing how to do everything from making paper aeroplanes to solving a riddle.

In the Cat Family household, birthday celebrations last a whole week! Cat Family Birthday follows twin kittens Bud and Pip, as they have the best birthday ever - with plenty of lift-the-flap surprises.

Everyone can build an art collection - no matter the budget, space or starting point. This is a new kind of art book for a new generation of collectors.

Folium is an exquisite treasury of arboreal masterpieces from botanical artists across the ages.

Miri was whole, once.

She had a best friend, once.

She knew who she was - or she thought she did.

A new way of eating - high protein, mostly low cal, always fresh and fun

Since her first recipe went viral in 2022, Victoria Minell has been hooked on finding clever twists to turn everyday ingredients into high-protein, low-cal meals.

Bringing balance, colour and flavour to the family table, osozai are everyday dishes in Japanese home cooking.

The 32nd Elmer story is David McKee's last, with a humorous message that winning isn't everything.

It’s elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea…

A landmark work from chef Josh Niland, Saint Peter: Chapter & Verse captures the philosophy, craft and evolution of his celebrated seafood restaurant through expansive essays and over 100 defining recipes.

When the system fails, justice must take another form.

Throughout their lives, women are taught that it is normal to live in pain. In this urgent investigation into medical misogyny, Evelyn Scott fiercely refutes that myth.

You can't choose your family, but you can choose your enemies.

From a bestselling, award-winning author comes a compellingly realised story of an enigmatic figure, the beautiful 19th century muse and brilliant social powerhouse Florence Stoker, whose life, in spite of her many gifts, was overshadowed by one o

Although the Second World War was still a long way from being won, even by early 1941, US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was already planning for peace.

In January 2024, Donna Urquhart set the world record for the longest run in a polar region by completing a 1402-kilometre ultramarathon in Antarctica.

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view.

Is it game over for humanity? The essential guide to our most dangerous invention.

From the bestselling author of Guns, Germs and Steel, an exploration of the influence of leaders in politics, business, sport and religion

Sanjeev Gupta is a fast-talking billionaire with all the trappings of success. He boasts world-class charm, a huge appetite for risk, and a remarkable ability to inspire belief. The media christens him the 'Saviour of Steel'.

Journey through 100 of the world's top destinations across 12 months of the year, exploring each one during its off-peak season.

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia and enjoy 39 amazing routes from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures with maps and directions.

Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high.

More pleasure, more kink, more partners, more zest this is desire turned all the way up.

t's business as usual for Ship Leader Parnell Shi-Sawahla and the crew of the corvette Sassafras. Ride a Massif to a new system, fight the enemy, repeat.

Life is messy and people are complicated (and sometimes more than a bit bloody annoying), but Myf Warhurst thought she was navigating it all okay.

It all started when Tony's daughter Yasmin wanted a rabbit, but things didn't quite go to plan. Instead came Stan, a bandy-legged bundle of joy, loyalty, and bright red fur.

A brilliant, sweeping tour de force moving between the US and modern India, following the illicit liaisons, real estate dramas, political ambitions, and mortal betrayals of one prominent Delhi family.

The new stylish mystery from acclaimed bestseller William Boyd takes you deep into a shadow-drenched world where loyalty blurs, motives darken and every step could be fatal.

COLD WAR MOSCOW IS A PLACE SMOLDERING WITH SECRETS . . .

Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew and Maude Bauer are rumored to be dead - and the king has taken Sybil Delling as his bride.

Do we still believe in progress? In this wonderfully clarifying essay, Waleed Aly examines what happened to liberalism. As a set of ideas, it offered equality and guaranteed freedoms. But more and more, we live in a post-liberal world.

Welcome to How We Cook: The Two Raw Sisters best cookbook yet, with more than 100 ridiculously good recipes that will help you cook with confidence.

The Eames Houses is the first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames s residential architecture.

Escape to the ancient land of Japan with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the spirit of this captivating country.

Ngarn Wa'ngal: Art of the Gum Tree is a landmark publication dedicated to the eucalypt and the art it inspires.

or Lily, mastering Chinese means connection:

To her family

Her heritage

To herself

But what if waiting for perfection means it's too late to get the answers she wants most?

Fast food is good food in 20 minutes or less with Jamie . . .

Bringing balance, colour and flavour to the family table, osozai are everyday dishes in Japanese home cooking.

The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,
"Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay."

From the bestselling author of Station Eleven, Exit Party is Emily St. John Mandel's new mind-bending epic: a story of crimes committed and loves lost across space and time.

Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed Eve for the sins of the world.

Bondi Terror tells the story of the deadliest terror attack in Australian history - in gripping, minute-by-minute detail.

From the immensely popular creator of Old Vintage Melbourne and Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960-1990, here are profiles of around 120 of Melbourne's culinary institutions, drawing on original research, historic photography, and direct contributions fr

An insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life powered Stephen Hawking to the furthest reaches of the universe and human achievement: during his remarkable lifetime he shed light on many of the mysteries of black holes and made key contribution

Rather than a mammoth life and times, In Search of Tolkien gives what this literary giant's legacy needs: a shorter, more provocative and more suggestive account of his life and work which explores hidden corners and previously unseen trails - obl

Most persistent problems-at work, in organizations, and in our own lives-aren't unsolvable. We've tried harder. We've optimized. We've worried about it.

And nothing changes.

Bookshops are a comforting sight on our high streets, warm and welcoming spaces in which to browse, meet friends and occasionally buy books.

For rising young actors Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo, being cast in the buzzy biopic Andy Warhol Never Gets Old is the opportunity they've both been waiting for. They're on the verge of breaking out, and maybe even falling in love.

Assurancetourix is entering the legendary Gallic bards' competition to win the golden menhir. But with the Romans keeping a close watch, Asterix and Obelix must protect him at all costs. Their mission? Keep him safe-no matter what...

Enshittification is not a technical glitch. It is a technique that every platform - from X to TikTok, Amazon to Apple, has adopted.

We know Sylvester Stallone as one of the most revered actors, writers and directors of all time, yet his life story is as unexpected as it is moving and inspirational.

Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brilliant new work: an incisive investigation into gun violence, America's deadliest and most polarizing crisis.

Behind every generation of Australian mothers and fathers has stood an army of advisors - magazine columnists, expert authors, nurses, priests and government agencies. Most of those experts were very certain about their own rules.

Roisan and Red meet as teenagers in their small Irish hometown in 1982.

A perfectly pink Barbie compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.

Summer break. Second chances. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by New York Times best-selling cartoonist DK Yingst! For New Year’s Eve, Karen thinks everyone should make a promise.

Welcome to a baking book where bowls get filled, spoons get busy and delicious things happen. Packed with fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes that help young bakers mix, measure and create all kinds of sweet treats.

Over the course of more than 60 years, The Rolling Stones have redefined the rock-and-roll concert time and time again.

Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.

Written and illustrated by astronomical experts.

Content includes:

A DARING ABDUCTION

The richest man in the world has been kidnapped. Along with four of his children.

THE DEADLY CHALLENGE

The Very Hungry Coeliac’s Gluten-Free Bakes is a mouthwatering collection of sweet and savoury gluten-free recipes, from classic choc chip cookies and caramel éclairs to rustic baguettes and chocolate babka, proving that gluten-free baking can be

Achieve your daily protein goals without relying on meat through 100 nutritious, energizing, and delicious vegetarian recipes.

John and Helen Koh and their three children – Bo, DH and Mido – are building new lives in Korea when they find their worlds upended, first by a terrible betrayal and then by the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

In March 2023, a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Evan Gershkovich, a young reporter for the Wall Street Journal, sat down with a source in an empty restaurant 900 miles east of Moscow.

In The Other Side of the Dream, Clem Burke reflects on his extraordinary journey from the gritty streets of New York City to global superstardom.

This is a story about desire.

In the gridlocked heart of Melbourne, a split-second of road rage changes everything. For one driver, the crash is a bizarre stroke of luck that sets their life on an upward trajectory they never thought possible.

Australian grazier Maddy Rainforth breathes one dream: producing the finest Merino wool the world has ever seen.

For generations, starting a family was an ordinary part of life. But today, there’s a marked gap between how many children people want to have and how many they actually will.

An eminent Crown Court Judge is forced to reckon her professional life and role as wife, mother, friend, and feminist when a devastating crisis hits home.

GeoGuessr is the wildly addictive online geography game that has captivated millions worldwide.

Inferno is a gripping history of the world wars told through twelve battles that shaped the fate of the 20th century.

Six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Garth Tander sits among exalted company in the history of Australian motorsport, as a dominant figure in the modern era of the annual 'Great Race' at Mount Panorama.

An adrenaline-soaked account of how the Maclean Brothers broke the world record for rowing non-stop across the Pacific Ocean - awash with lessons in grit, determination and resilience.

The Elders is a powerful and evocative journey through the heart of First Nations Australia. In these pages we're invited to sit down, listen to and learn from the keepers of the world's oldest living culture.

Hear the stories behind history's most infamous and iconic surfboards. Expect first-hand accounts, entertaining and expert narration, and fascinating photos.

1950, Pyongyang. Oksoon's father - confident that the war is over - has left for Seoul in search of opportunity.

Sweeping across more than a hundred years of history, from the Crimean War to World War I and the Russian Revolution, this utterly compelling book chronicles one of the most influential men in history, whose name has been stricken from memory, and

One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want in life is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. But there is unlimited power that lies dormant within us all. We all have a sleeping giant within us.

A joyful mix of fact and fiction, prose and poetry, this anthology is the best way to enjoy the wonders of the sea while staying delightfully dry.

Diana. Camilla. Catherine. Meghan.

Outsiders by birth, insiders by marriage. Four women united by their decision to enter the most famous family in the world, and by their place in the centre of its greatest upheavals.

The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons—but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to

Early last century, Alice Duncan-Kemp grew up on a remote Queensland cattle station. Later she would write down her childhood memories of learning from Aboriginal women and men at home on their own Country.

Ash and his crew race across rooftops in pursuit of living lightning from the perpetually raging Motherstorm. This energy the jet-black city of Onyxia depends upon is all that stands between them and starvation.

After many years abroad, Roz and Harun return to Malaysian Borneo for the funeral of their father Yusuf – and to reckon with their inheritance.

Welcome to the cozy small town of Dream Harbor, where the townsfolk love a sweet treat and the aroma of freshly baked cookies is never far away …

Whip up recipes straight from the books, including:

The Little Frog returns once more! Discover love, wisdom and beautiful affirmations for keeping hope in your heart, as told by the internet's beloved mushroom frog

Bait doesn't remember a time before the dungeon. Before the dragon stole her from her cot. She doesn't know what her name was before she was handed over to the monstrous denizens of the dungeon beneath the sorcerer's tower.

The heir to one of the Empire's most powerful families sits in jail, accused of murder. His hands are covered in his victim's blood, and he can neither deny his guilt nor explain his actions.

What if someone told you your debts were fake, your mortgage illegal, your taxes voluntary, and that with the right words you could free yourself from the system forever?

The explosive inside account of the Beckham family saga by acclaimed journalist Alison Boshoff.

What happens when brand comes before blood?

How can you survive when you can't remember who wants you dead?

Dr. Charly McKenna had the perfect life: a thriving dermatology practice, a luxury apartment overlooking Central Park, and a handsome husband who adored her.

Celebrated chef Stéphane Reynaud pares down delicious French food to its essential best ingredients with 160 one-pot recipes that even the most inexperienced or time-poor cooks will love.

The Technology Book is a guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts.

Cricket is just a shy kid who likes drawing when he first meets Olympia. She's older, more confident; she bullies him into some light vandalism and instantly he's in love.

Parenting teens is not for the faint of heart but Madeline, Jane and Celeste have been through worse. It's been a decade since the school trivia night that changed their lives forever and now they're living blissfully ordinary suburban lives.

When the Ritz becomes the Nazis' favourite spot, its Jewish bartender has no choice but to keep working.

For centuries we have been fascinated with fairies, mythical beings often possessing intriguing magical powers to curse, trick or heal humans.

The 2,500-year-old I Ching, or 'Book of Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy, consulted by dropping bundles of dried grass stalks.

'Every age has its own kind of war.' Clausewitz, On War Raids, invasions and sieges; trench battles, naval encounters and aerial dogfights; civil wars, guerrilla wars, trade wars and nuclear wars; wars of succession, religion and independence wars

Ancient Egypt: A Journey down the Nile is a photographic celebration of the wonders of the kingdom of the Pharoahs, from Philae and Karnak in the south to Memphis, the pyramids at Giza, and finally the Nile delta itself.

When we hear the word 'reef' we most often think of tropical coral reefs and, indeed, those are the most diverse habitats with thousands of different species living on them.

From the gardens of the Palace of Versailles to Beatrix Potter's garden in the Lake District, from Monet's garden in France to the Tivoli Gardens in Rome, from the Japanese garden in Portland, Oregon, to city gardens in Tokyo, Amazing Gardens of t

Nestling more than 1000km (600 miles) from the South American coast among the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos are famous as the source of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, following his historic visit to the archipelago aboard

Photographic guide to Scotland from its landscape to its people and culture. Scotland is a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful country of the British Isles.

Discover how the color pink evolved from a symbol of innocence and frivolity to a powerful vehicle for artistic play, ambiguity, and subversion.

In Performance Politics, historian and speechwriter Joshua Black provides an eye-opening account of how Australian politicians have become experts at fashioning stories about themselves, their lives, personal ambitions and political entanglements.

Growing up, marrying in and ultimately abandoning an Australian cult.
Then learning how to make friends, live, love and thrive.

This lavishly produced volume explores Matisse's lifelong reinvention of art through some fifty works, six extraordinary fold-out spreads, and illuminating essays.

Where better to follow your dreams than to beautiful Paris?

Outside the chat, they had different jobs, personalities, financial backgrounds, but inside, they were all mothers-to-be anxiously awaiting their babies.

For Niamh Ryan, the Foleys are family.

Sophie Pattison is such a lovely person. Warm, kind, amazingly positive. She works as a freelance sound technician for literary festivals. She is a massive reader and was recently forced to move house.

On a bustling road in Sydney lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency.

Scott Clayton has been in the AFL industry for 40 years and has been a recruiting manager for over 30 years. Deal Makertakes us behind the scenes to look at some of the AFL’s biggest trades and what it takes to find the right players.

Crackling with the tension of a thriller, Mother Waters is a deeply beautiful and strange debut about ambition, grief, love and the myths we weave – both about ourselves and the natural world – by a hauntingly powerful new voice.

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series, a brutal murder investigation pulls Jack Morgan to Tokyo where he must uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

One secret could destroy a city...

Humanity in the age of AI

A taut, sultry novel about rivalry, obsession and how far we are willing to go to get what we truly desire, set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s Paris

In 1898, Marigold Harrington arrives on the goldfields of Western Australia with conviction in her heart.

How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games?

The Lean Startup transformed how a generation of entrepreneurs build products and sparked a global movement for smarter, faster innovation.

Tracey Emin talks about painting: what it is, why she does it, why it matters.

Simple, fresh and delicious East and South India-inspired recipes with a modern twist for flavourful, everyday snacks, dinners and desserts.

Gorgeously collectable Little Clothbound Classic editions of beloved short stories for children

Gorgeously collectable Little Clothbound Classic editions of beloved short stories for children

Explore the myriad and marvellous mysteries of the animal kingdom in this beautiful, collectable new Little Puffin Clothbound Classic.

From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn together against the odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly . . .

London, 1835. Nineteen-year-old Kate Hogarth falls in love with the young journalist Charles Dickens.

Coffee is more popular than ever before - and more complex. The Coffee Dictionary is the coffee drinker's guide to the dizzying array of terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect cup.

The first comprehensive overview of Ralph Lauren's womenswear collections, from their 1972 debut to today, presented through original catwalk photography.

Breathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming, Dissection of a Murder is the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.

A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.

Someone will die here this morning, at this suburban train station. It will happen in the next five minutes when the 7:06 to London Victoria arrives.

Marilyn Monroe’s final formal photo session and last interview have never been released in their entirety—until now.

Phyllida Banks is adored in the tiny village of Brookbank, nestled in the Southern Highlands outside Sydney. Admired for her curiosity and wisdom, her antiquarian bookshop is the hub of the community.

When security and fire alarms go off simultaneously all around the world, setting off a panic, the signal is traced back to China.

We associate the Romans with majesty and greatness: we marvel at their straight roads and innovative underfloor heating, at the dominance of their army and navy, at the grandeur of their palaces and temples. But the Romans were also enslavers.

Babylon often appears more myth than history. Purportedly the site of the Hanging Gardens and the Tower of Babel, its infamous presence in the Bible has made it a byword for sinful decadence.

Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face.

We were promised a global village; we got a gladiatorial arena.

No longer just a tool for connection, social media has spawned an entire outrage industry harvesting and monetising our worst impulses. Welcome to the era of Angertainment.

Three sisters are separated as children. Decades later, with so much lost and changed, can they find their way back to each other?

'Timely, witty and wise - you could not ask for a better guide to the new economic order'
Tim Harford, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add Up

A funny, fascinating and affectionate journey through our love-hate relationship with cats by Australia's only cat historian

An unbridled ride through the beauty of horse country around the globe—from tack room to saddle, British dressage to Western cowboys— and everywhere in between.

Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home she recently moved into, Spyglass, an enchanting old house in Hope Falls, nothing is as it should be.

A poetic, roaming work of creativity and intellect

Is it possible to live wondrously by fluorescent light?

Jim Collins, international bestselling author of Good to Great, offers transformative lessons on constructing - and reconstructing - a life through the cliff moments and transitions we all will face repeatedly in our lives.

THE QUESTION

'The cure for loneliness causes loneliness. That's the human condition.'

'The jewels of 15 famous women - including royals, movie stars and other celebrities, such as Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth Taylor and the socialite Barbara Hutton - are the subject of a new book delving into the stories behind these often iconic, s

'From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing comes a stunning story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.

After her family suffers a tragedy, nine-year-old Alice Hart is forced to leave her idyllic seaside home.

'Araminta’s books always promise to be thrilling escapes with the most satisfying and unexpected twists, and Unreliable Narrator proves to be no different' – Elisabeth Moss

Six authors. One private island. Seventy-two hours to write the ending.

World-famous author Arthur Fletch is dead. His final novel, the most anticipated book in history, remains unfinished. But the ending won’t write itself.

This spectacular hardback collector's edition brings together four classic novels by H. G. Wells, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges. H.G. Wells is often referred to as 'father of science fiction'.

A charming graphic novel bursting with first-crush butterflies and the joy of finding your people! Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods...

An unexpected new novel about truth, doubt and alien abduction, by the Miles Franklin Award-winning author of The Labyrinth.

'Lohrey is a beautiful writer.' The Australian

Shortlisted for the 2024 Hungerford Award, this is a tender and quirky tragicomedy about family ties and unexpected strengths, told over the course of twenty-four hours.

In the mid-nineteenth century, the mountainous kingdom of Tibet is closed to outsiders. As European powers scramble for global dominance, this only increases the allure of this mysterious territory.

For all those who love the Parisian lifestyle, this delicious exploration of Paris offers more than seventy iconic recipes from the best patisseries in town.

Britain's best-selling chef shares his BBQ passion and secrets . . .

COOK SWEET by Karen Martini is a celebration of indulgent yet approachable desserts, offering a delectable collection of over 80 recipes that showcase her signature balance of bold flavours and simple techniques.