Congratulations – you’ve made it a quarter of the way through the year! Why not celebrate by reading one of our wonderful April new releases…
Consider Yourself Kissed
by Jessica Stanley
An unforgettable literary love story about what ‘happily ever after’ might truly mean. Perfect for fans of Meg Mason, Dolly Alderton and Clare Lombardo.
‘Consider Yourself Kissed is a love story like no other: charming, warm, heartfelt and funny but with a truly razor-like authenticity. I absolutely loved every moment and didn’t want it to end!’ Liane Moriarty
The Paperbark Tree Committee
by Karys McEwen
A delightful, warm and moving story about Art, a thoughtful boy who learns to celebrate his individuality and uniqueness. From the CBCA Victorian vice president and beloved author of All the Little Tricky Things.
‘A growing-up story that had me hooked. Full of real problems and awkward mistakes – and, best of all, genuine heart.’ Emily Gale
Fearless Beatrice Faust: Sex, Feminism and Body Politics
by Judith Brett
A fascinating biography of feminist political activist Beatrice Faust, controversial writer on sex and gender, founder of the Women’s Electoral Lobby and campaigner for abortion-law reform from the 1960s to 1990s.
‘A superb biography of a brave, independent – and seriously important – sexual revolutionary.’ Frank Bongiorno
Carbon: The Book of Life
by Paul Hawken
From the New York Times bestselling author of Regeneration comes a fresh and insightful look at life on Earth through the lens of carbon: the element essential to every living thing.
‘Paul Hawken, writing with his usual clear and often poetic style, explains that without carbon our planet would be a dead moonscape, devoid of life. Carbon: The Book of Life is absolutely fascinating, and I urge you to buy and read it.’ Jane Goodall
The Book of Disappearance
by Ibtisam Azem
Translated by Sinan Antoon
What if all the Palestinians in Israel simply disappeared one day? What would happen next? How would Israelis react? Longlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize, this critically acclaimed Arabic novel invites English readers into the complex lives of Palestinians living in Israel.
‘Seductively bold…This rich, potent novel reminds us that there are no easy answers.’ Guardian
The Conversion
by Amanda Lohrey
NEW FORMAT
Zoe’s partner Nick dreamed of converting a deconsecrated church into a home. Now, Zoe is left to take on the task alone, haunted by the past and new acquaintances. From the Miles Franklin Award-winning author of The Labyrinth comes a stunning literary foray into place, grief, and what makes a home.
‘The Conversion is an absorbing fiction of dealing with people and events from the past, and finding a way into the future.’ Age
Our April new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers.
