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June New Books

This month we’ve got something for everyone. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, adult or YA, powerful books or gentle books, we’ve got you covered.

 

The Will of the Many: Hierarchy Book One   
by James Islington
NEW EDITION

A stunning new paperback edition of the compelling first book in the Hierarchy series.

At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers world-changing secrets in this masterpiece by the internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy. 

The Strength of the Few, Hierarchy Book Two, is coming in November.

‘Phenomenal! One of the best high fantasy novels I've read in years – think Red Rising meets The Name of the Wind. I couldn't put it down.’ Lynette Noni

 

The Name of the Sister 
by Gail Jones

In this spellbinding new literary novel from award-winning author Gail Jones, the arrival of a mysterious young woman triggers an unstoppable series of events in the nearby town of Broken Hill.

‘One of the finest writers that Australia has ever produced.’ Caroline Overington

 

June in the Garden 
by Eleanor Wilde

June can name every flower species. She finds it much harder to cultivate an understanding of people. A beautiful and heartwarming portrait of a young woman who looks at the world differently, for readers of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and The Lady in the Van.

June in the Garden is the book we all need right now. ...[a] perceptive and uplifting story about family and finding a place in the world.’ Jane Tara, author of Tilda is Visible

 

Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins 
by Barbara Demick

A moving tale of twins cruelly separated as babies and reunited as teens through the determined efforts of advocacy groups and the actions of the author. Demick offers fascinating insight into the effects of China’s controversial one-child policy.

‘A bittersweet but engrossing narrative of how one family was compelled by Beijing’s “one-child policy” to give an “unauthorised” child up for adoption to American parents.’ Orville Schell, co-author of Wealth and Power

 

Golden
by Jade Timms

A life-affirming, upbeat story about friendship, loss, first love, and life in an idyllic Australian beach town – from an exciting new voice in YA literature. 

‘A deeply moving tribute to the power of friendships and sibling relationships. Heartbreaking and heart healing – and it's funny, too. What a gem of a book!’ Miranda Luby

 

 


Our June new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers. 

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