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FICTION

DUE NOV 30
THE HEMSWORTH EFFECT
James Weir RRP $ 32.99
Cashed-up celebs , desperate wannabes , cranky Karens and cringe-worthy hashtags – it ’ s all here in this hilarious novel about the celebrification of Byron Bay and the power of letting go .
DREAMLAND Nicholas Sparks
RRP $ 34.99
OUR PRICE $ 29 99
From the bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream – and whether it ’ s possible to leave the past behind .
THE GLASS HOUSE
Brooke Dunnell RRP $ 32.99
Julia Lambett finds moving her elderly father is easier said than done , especially when he reveals that a guest has come to stay ... The Glass House is a stunning portrayal of family and friendship , secrets and betrayal .
NEXT IN LINE Jeffrey Archer
RRP $ 39.99
OUR PRICE $ 34 99
Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the ‘ people ’ s princess ’. The Elite Royalty Protection Command is entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth . They quite simply have to be the best : a weak link could spell disaster ...
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Poetry

DUE DEC 1
BEST OF AUSTRALIAN POEMS 2022 Edited by Judith Beveridge , Jeanine Leane RRP $ 34.95
A MAN CALLED OVE
Fredrik Backman RRP $ 22.99
Fredrik Backman ’ s heart-warming debut is a funny , moving , uplifting tale about love , community and the grumpiest man you will ever meet .
Best of Australian Poems is an annual anthology collecting previously published and unpublished poems to create a poetic snapshot of the year that was .
MY SOUL TWIN
Nino Haratischvili RRP $ 32.99
Two families , one devastating secret … My Soul Twin is an intense love story about forbidden desire , the ties that bind us , and whether we can ever truly forget what we leave behind .
THERE ’ S BEEN A LITTLE INCIDENT
Alice Ryan RRP $ 29.99
Molly Black has disappeared . She ' s been flighty since her parents died , but this time she may be gone for good . Her extended family must now band together and work out what to do – a witty and warm debut novel by a young Irish writer .

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DROPBEAR
Evelyn Araluen RRP $ 24.99
Dropbear is an innovative collection of poetry and prose from a vibrant new Indigenous voice on the Australian literary scene . Winner of the 2022 Stella Prize .
THE EXQUISITE ART OF GETTING EVEN Alexander McCall Smith RRP $ 24.99
In each of these four tales , revenge is a dish best served cold . Tantalising and amusing , these stories show off a darker side , but carry with them the author ’ s trademark warmth and humour .
THE LONG WEEKEND Judy Nunn
RRP $ 32.99
OUR PRICE $ 27 99
Together in print for the first time - including two brand new stories - this collection is an intoxicating mix of suspense , history , romance , supernatural and mystery !
LIBERATION DAY George Saunders RRP $ 29.99
Together , these nine subversive , profound , and essential stories coalesce into a case for viewing the world with the same generosity and clear-eyed attention as Saunders does , even in the most
absurd of circumstances .
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