Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

In a world not too far from our own, society's elite have turned survival into a deadly game. Every year, handpicked...  Read More >>

Behold the ""Reality of a True King"" - an epic saga of divine birthright, monstrous wars, and the crown's silent...  Read More >>

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Heather Rose's radiant debut novel tells the story of Farley Willow...  Read More >>

A twisted thriller with a dark sense of humour. Perfect for fans of You, Katy Brent and C. J. Skuse.  Read More >>

The yuri light novels about a sweet romance between high school girls - now an anime series!  Read More >>

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A SHAMELESS BOOK CLUB PICK AN AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S...  Read More >>

Against the backdrop of ancient history, a modern-day mystery unfolds among the mountains, beaches and archaeological...  Read More >>

Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized,...  Read More >>

The extraordinary, genre-defying debut adult novel by the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author.  Read More >>

A literary psychological thriller set in Melbourne's queer scene with the suspense of The Talented Mr Ripley and...  Read More >>

A charming, uplifting novel that asks: what would you do if you knew how long everyone around you had left to live?...  Read More >>

The debut novel from Moira Macdonald, Storybook Ending is about a love triangle of sorts - a tribute to love, bookshops...  Read More >>

A wickedly funny and genuinely moving novel about memory, language and love, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and...  Read More >>

SHE'S TRYING TO SALVAGE HER CAREER. HE'S DESPERATE TO REPAIR HIS REPUTATION. NEITHER EXPECTED A SECOND CHANCE...  Read More >>

Unravel the tale of Alexander Johnson, a former slave turned Buffalo Soldier, navigating loyalty and identity amidst...  Read More >>

Cut off from modern civilization while dealing with unspeakable horror. How do you find a way to survive? Eight...  Read More >>

Metal is waking, and nature's not backing down. In the old, strange heart of York, someone's stolen a charm -...  Read More >>

A lyrical work that explores the fallibility of memory and asks if we can ever really know the ones we love or ourselves...  Read More >>

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Set in 2015 during Obama's presidency and Trump's early candidacy, the tranquil college town of Horace, Oregon,...  Read More >>

With an introduction from UQP's First Nations Classics series editor Yasmin Smith, Swallow the Air is the much-loved...  Read More >>

A powerful debut about first love and second chances from a stunning new voice in Australian fiction  Read More >>