All of us at Text are reeling from the realisation that it’s spring already. If you’re also outraged by the unseemly haste with which the year is disappearing, we suggest you ignore your calendars and diaries, and concentrate instead on a good book. That’s certainly our plan…

Snake Talk: How the world’s ancient serpent stories can guide us    
by Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher  

From the renowned author of Sand Talk and Right Story, Wrong Story, Tyson Yunkaporta, and First Nations researcher Megan Kelleher comes this fascinating investigation into the symbol of the serpent and its prevalence across Indigenous societies around the world.

‘I love this book. Every page is an illumination.’ Bronwyn Bancroft

Lucky Thing   
by Tom Baragwanath    

A page-turning literary mystery set in a small community, where family and class tensions threaten to erupt after a brutal attack on a young student. The second novel from the award-winning author of Paper Cage.

‘Magnetic…with a protagonist who is impossible not to root for…Breathtakingly compelling.’ Daily Mail on Paper Cage

Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away    
by David Gelles   

New York Times bestselling author Gelles reveals how Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, turned the business world on its head and became a global leader in ethical business practices before giving away the source of his wealth.

‘In Dirtbag Billionaire, David Gelles chronicles the life of Yvon Chouinard in a manner that is as spirited and unflinching as his subject.’ Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore

House of Day, House of Night    
by Olga Tokarczuk
Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones

An extraordinary novel from Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk, the renowned Polish author of Flights and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead.

‘Darkly humorous, deadly serious, and with a quirky cast of characters that will stay with you forever, this is definitely not to be missed.’ Dua Lipa on Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

Maisy Hayes Is Not for Sale
by Allayne L. Webster

Maisy lives with her mum and siblings. They don’t have much money and she can’t do most of the things she wants to because they can’t afford it. When her rich dad comes back into her life after a long absence, she sees how money can change things. But is that what she really wants?

‘A warm, reassuring hug. Allayne Webster is Australia’s answer to Judy Blume.’ Pip Harry

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