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Matthew Lamb
A cultural history of the times that shaped Frank Moorhouse and which Moorhouse himself helped to shape.
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Alex Miller
A deeply personal, behind-the-scenes exploration of Alex Miller's six-decade writing life.
Sean Turnell, Ha Vu
In his darkest hour hope became his closest companion.
Rhys Nicholson
This is a semi-stream-of-consciousness written tapestry, squeezed out by a profoundly apprehensive overthinker who’s doing their best to unapologetically stop apologising. (It’s funnier than it sounds.)
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Rachelle Unreich
A story of love, loss, wonder and the deepest kind of faith
Liz Hayes
Liz Hayes has graced our television screens for more than four decades. Millions of Australians kicked off their weeks with Liz co-hosting Channel 9's Today show, and now for over…
Kate Ceberano
A beautiful illustrated memoir from beloved Australian musician Kate Ceberano, featuring her inspirational song lyrics, stories, paintings and embroidery, and celebrating four decades of songwriting and recording on the release…
A.J. Mackinnon
From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow, a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life.
Wendy Harmer
Entertainer and national treasure Wendy Harmer tells all in her frank, fearless and funny memoir, Lies My Mirror Told Me.
Brinkley Davies
A stunningly photographed memoir for anyone with even a passing interest in the fate of our wildlife and environment. Written by eco-warrior Brinkley Davies, Founder of the Balu Blue Foundation…
Matt Preston
A rock 'n' roll memoir of life, death and growing up with the occasional scandal.
Robyn Davidson
An unforgettable memoir from the author of the sensational international bestseller, Tracks, the story of a mother and daughter, of love, loss and the pursuit of freedom
Sarah Firth
A delicious mix of daily life, science, philosophy, pop culture, daydreams and irreverent humour, Eventually Everything Connects is a work of graphic non-fiction that is comforting, confronting and mind-expanding in…
John Greechan
Revolution charts the dramatic story of Postecoglou's instant impact on Celtic and charts his life and times in football, through the eyes of those who know him best.
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Shanelle Dawson
The disappearance of Lyn Dawson captured the world's attention. But she was far more than just the teacher's wife. Now, in this brave, emotionally powerful memoir, Lyn's daughter reclaims their…
Nicky Winmar
Thirty years after creating one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, Indigenous AFL legend Nicky Winmar tells his story in a moving and compelling memoir.
Deborah Conway
A no-holds-barred memoir that charts the rise and fall - and rise - of one of Australia's most iconic music performers.
Paul Bangay is Australia's most sought-after garden designer, with close to forty years' experience. Known for his mastery of scale, balance, form and colour, Paul draws on his lifelong study…
Michael Gawenda
A multi-award-winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of a major Australian newspaper searingly explores his Jewish identity
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Thea Gardiner
An exquisitely packaged hardback revealing the untold story of an influential Australian philanthropist.
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Pia Miranda
From one of our most-loved actors comes a charming, honest and uplifting memoir full of heart and humour that reminds us all of the two things that matter most -…
Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou, Alley Pascoe
This is the powerful, untold story of two of the three members of Silverchair, Australia's most awarded musical act.
Priya Nadesalingam, Rebekah Holt
The dramatic inside story of the Tamil refugee family which became a cause clbre all around Australia, and the epic fight by a small rural community to set them free.
Catharine Lumby
The definitive biography of one of Australia's best-known men of letters.
Hannah Diviney
A defiant coming of age story about a young woman coming to terms with all that she is, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Deborah FitzGerald
The first definitive biography of Australian poet and writer Dorothea Mackellar, author of the celebrated poem 'My Country.'
Graeme Davison
Four Centuries of a British-Australian Family
Lorin Clarke
A family memoir about the beloved comedian John Clarke by his daughter, writer Lorin Clarke. A warm, witty and uplifting book about how our families make us who we are..
Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture.
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Rose Ellis
The untold story of the uncompromising and fearless woman who captivated mid-20th century Australia with her spectacular acts of defiance.
Simone Amelia Jordan
A rallying call for anyone who dreams big. And a deeply personal story of family, culture and music from Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist, a high-achieving Lebanese-Australian woman who refused…
Sandra Goldbloom Zurbo
A powerful father–daughter story of a young woman’s political and social coming of age, and a portrait of life on the Left during a time of great social change
Alisha Aitken-Radburn
A memoir about identity and authenticity in the smoke-and-mirror worlds of politics, reality TV and social media, from Bachelor star Alisha Aitken-Radburn.
Andrew Sneddon
Hailed as a real-life Boy Swallows Universe, a 'bold, brutal and unforgettable' memoir of growing up in the criminal underbelly of Queensland's Gold Coast in the 1980s.
Jeanne Ryckmans
A darkly funny memoir and investigation into the charms and crimes of the untrustworthy.
Erin Riley
An exhilarating, thought-provoking and joyful debut that asks how we create our identities and how we can transcend them.
Oliver Twist
Powerful, heartbreaking and full of humour, Jali marks the arrival of a dazzling new voice.
Peter Rees
A heartfelt look at the life of a man who placed his role as a father with an autistic son above his service to the country as deputy prime minister
Stuart Coupe
The story of how a gangly, music-obsessed kid from Tassie did everything and met everyone - Shake Some Action is a rip-snorting rock 'n' roll ride through a life of…
Eileen Kramer
Australia's oldest and most graceful dancer shares not just how to live a long life but also how to live a great life, full of wonder and joy.
Jeff Apter
Don't Dream It's Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House.
Jessica Kirkness
The House With All The Lights On is a lyrical exploration of family, identity and history, and what it is to be a member of a family where the most…
Angus Trumble
The captivating story of the first global cosmetics empire, the fascinating woman who built it, and the past she preferred to leave behind
Joel Selwood
In his long-awaited, official autobiography, All In, Joel Selwood reveals the grit, determination, and personal sacrifice behind his AFL success at the Geelong Football Club.
Lamisse Hamouda
The Shape of Dust is a haunting appraisal of the way Australia treats its citizens, both at home and abroad.
David McAllister
It’s not all tutus and tiaras: an in-depth look into the gritty and transformative world of ballet.
Ben Mckelvey
Combining autobiography, reportage and science, Ben Mckelvey tells his personal story, along with research about psychology, physiology and neuropathology
Ryan Cropp
The fascinating biography of a brilliant man who captured the nation's imagination and boldly showed Australians who we were and how we could change
