Interwoven in the anguish and trauma of Palestine, is a cross-border romance of ineffable charm—served equally with the remorseless realism of war and the bare-skinned surrender of two young warriors who break the rules. He, a Palestinian and she, an Israeli soldier—confront the tyrannies of power—political, religious, and personal.
In a surge of almost giddying prose that pulls us page-by-page, that questions our values in a fever of anticipation, the reader is confronted by the dichotomy between love and the lifetime punishment of war. What do we ultimately become when we are bereft of hope? Are we really prepared to pay the price for what we believe? This trilogy of novels begins with the reckless urge of idealism. It traverses the personal narrative rarely heard and closes with a finale that any lover would applaud. It is irresistible reading.
"Vital, brutal and tender, The Palace of the Angels is written with the urgency of breaking news and the delicacy of poetry. This is Morsi at his passionate best."
Geraldine Brooks
"Morsi is a tremendous storyteller who pulls off this ambitious, big work because he pays attention to the details, treating his characters with tenderness even at the moments when the reader thinks they least deserve it. This is a book to be read and re-read."
Randa Abdel-Fattah
So when her father arrives in the Dark Forest, Rowan is delighted. But he has only come to deliver an orphaned pegasus who is being hunted by the Estrians.
Soon, danger comes closer than ever, threatening Rowan and her family. Who can Rowan trust? And with her family divided and the war ongoing, where does Rowan belong now?
]]>When 72-year-old Elizabeth sees a dead body – her own – on a park bench, she knows it’s a sign that it’s time for her to make some big changes in her life.
She has recently moved into the heavily regimented nursing home The Cloisters and, after becoming a widow, has lost all sense of herself and her life. Jolted suddenly out of the greyness of her life, she performs a daring abscondence from the suffocating Cloisters and sets off in search of a better future – and a reconnection with her past.
Elizabeth’s sudden disappearance throws her daughter Ellen’s life into disarray – she has to frantically search for her mother while trying to hold her fracturing family together. Overwhelmed and feeling isolated, the two eventually come together to make a series of audacious escapes to better futures. They each discover how easy it is to get lost, and how important it is to be found again.
Simply Beside Herself is a warm, charming novel about reclaiming independence at every stage of life.
And soon, the time is near.
Hello, our Winter Baby!
We are so glad you are here.
From bestselling author-illustrator Jess Racklyeft comes the perfect welcome present for any Winter Baby.
]]>But she soon finds herself deep in enemy territory, a long way away from her own family. She’ll need the help of new friends – and old ones – to escape.
Will she ever make it home again?
]]>Her rise has been covered by major media outlets including SBS, ABC, The Guardian, and Pedestrian. She has also appeared on leading podcasts such as It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield and Big Small Talk with Hannah Ferguson, and hosts her own top-charting show, Storytime with Kayla Jade.
As a creator, she has partnered with key brands including Grill’d, Honey Birdette, and Vush; with whom she released her own custom-designed sex toy.
Known online as Blue Eyed Kayla Jade, she now reaches more than 3.5 million women across platforms and has built a community defined by humour, honesty and unwavering relatability.
Call Girl Confidential is her debut book.
]]>Australia's most sex-positive influencer reveals the truth behind being an international full-service sex worker in this unflinchingly honest, whip-smart and hilarious memoir.
Charting the highs, lows and sexploits of viral sensation, Only Fans creator Blue-Eyed Kayla Jade, Call Girl Confidential chronicles her journey into sex work, detailing Kayla’s many adventures – including with those in the upper echelons of power – and her experience juggling motherhood with two small children.
Equal parts raw memoir, seductive romp and eye-opening tell-all, Call Girl Confidential challenges assumptions about ambition, femininity and success by redefining what it means to be a woman who unapologetically claims her worth, her pleasure and her future in today’s digital world.
]]>A heart-racing, brain-bendy alchemy of story and puzzles - perfect for bookworms and budding detectives.
]]>Siobhan McKenna has worked in art direction and storyboarding, and is an accomplished illustrator and comic creator.
Poqu is an illustrator, who loves cozy and cute settings, slice-of-life, and fantasy.
]]>Grab your pens, pencils, or markers and step into the cosy world of adorable animal pictures to colour in the 24-page book and 10 super-cute scratch art cards to complete with the included scratch stylus. Perfect for snuggling up with and getting lost in a happy world of feel-good creativity, for ages 5 and up.
With simple step-by-step instructions on how to use the scratch art cards, plus pictures of bears, rabbits, koalas and more to colour in or reveal, the feel-good fun will go on and on!
]]>Grab your pens, pencils, or markers and step into the cosy world of adorable animal pictures to colour in the 24-page book and 10 super-cute scratch art cards to complete with the included scratch stylus. Perfect for snuggling up with and getting lost in a happy world of feel-good creativity, for ages 5 and up.
With simple step-by-step instructions on how to use the scratch art cards, plus pictures of bears, rabbits, koalas and more to colour in or reveal, the feel-good fun will go on and on!
]]>When chatty Richa moves in next door, Leo finds her easy to bond with. She talks enough for the both of them … at least to begin with. When he learns her secret, it’s clear that she needs his support as much as he needs hers.
With Richa’s help, will Leo be able to follow his dreams? Or will Leo’s inability to talk to Richa will cost him their friendship?
]]>The author of Zenbu Zen, Yoshoku and A Little Taste of Japan, Jane is also the founder of Zenbu Tours, a boutique travel company offering immersive culinary and cultural experiences, and Zenbu Home, an online store celebrating Japan’s handcrafted and timeworn objects.
]]>In Secret Japan, writer and tour host Jane Lawson draws on over 40 years of immersive Japan travel to open up a world that outsiders rarely access. Through storytelling, photography and practical advice, this book will help to guide you towards your own ideal itinerary:
This book doesn’t just tell you what to see and do in Japan (though it will give you many ideas); it teaches you how to travel, offering priceless insights into Japan’s culture and history to help guide you towards a more authentic connection with the land of the rising sun.
]]>Then Blossom arrives. Gus thinks his little sister is just a dribbly, boring, stinky baby. But everyone else thinks she's so cute! She's ruining EVERYTHING for Gus!
For growing families everywhere, this is an adorable picture book about adjusting to change and learning to love the new baby in your life.
]]>Trickshot Harri is the best player on the pitch – and he knows it! The fans chant his name, the spotlight chases his every move and he’s certain he can take down the Safari Stars all by himself. But, when victory starts to slip through his paws, Harri needs to listen to his dad’s wise words: to be a true champion, you must come together as a team.
Book two in the bestselling Animal World Cup series, Trickshot Harri the Cheetah World Beater is packed with insider jokes and pitch-perfect details, and captures all the intense excitement of the game while exploring the importance of sharing and being part of something bigger.
]]>Adrian Lloyd has played football for over 40 years and is a FA qualified coach, having coached children in America, at Fulham FC in London and both adult and children's teams in Australia. Adrian has also spent the last 20 years working in publishing, marketing and digital advertising for major global publishers and brands.
Jake A Minton lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay. Jake was a finalist for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2022. His first picture book, There's No Such Book, went on to be shortlisted for the CBCA Award for Best New Illustrator. Jake's second picture book, Two Turtles, has been named an Honour Book in the 2025 CBCA Awards. Jake is also the illustrator of the popular illustrated junior-fiction series Zombie Diaries, and he launched the new Australian graphic novel imprint Figment with his title Inked in April 2025.
]]>Come and take a wander
down a scrubby, bushy track,
where the soft breeze rustles secrets,
and the wind sings at your back.
But when dusk falls and mist descends over the forest, the real bush magic begins ...
]]>From the bestselling author-illustrator of Down the Road, Little Bee comes this glorious picture-book introduction to the native bees of Australia.
]]>New graduate Fei Fei Chou is an outlier at her prestigious law firm.
She's too quiet.
She wears too much makeup.
She’s only here because the boss has a thing for Asians.
But Fei isn’t here to climb the corporate ladder – she’s here for revenge.
Thirty years ago, three schoolgirls were kidnapped and abused by a man who’s never been identified. The information Fei needs to find him is buried somewhere in the firm’s records.
Deliberately placing herself in harm’s way, Fei will uncover a secret history of power and privilege that haunts not only her firm, but the nation itself.
Taut, riveting and blackly humorous, The Graduate is a mesmerising legal thriller and a masterfully dark crime debut from a beloved Australian writer.
As a Drama teacher, she discovered the power of words and performance which ultimately led her to explore children’s literature.
Inspired by her three children, Sharna’s writing is a heartfelt celebration of the magical moments that define childhood. Her stories are infused with love, humour and a delightful splash of quirkiness.
]]>Join The Sleepy Train on its nightly journey from the Bathtime Station to the Bedtime Station and all the important stops in-between!
A perfect picture book for winding down and turning bedtime into a calm routine to look forward to each night.
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