Mother Tongue - The English Language

Bill Bryson

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson--the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent--brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), t...

What Zola Did on Saturday (#6)

Melina Marchetta

From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers. A wonderful children’s series celebrating community, friendship and kindness from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi. Fun, heartwarming stories full of mischief and h...

The Girls of Summer: The addictive and thought-provoking book club debut

Katie Bishop

WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU REMEMBER WAS A LIE? The explosive and conversation-starting book-club debut from a stunning new talent. A book for every woman that turns the idea of 'the one that got away' on its head. "That place has been my whole life. Everything I thought I knew about myself was constructed ...