Scion and Sunlight Finds You nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards 2026

Winter is over and spring is ahead! Congratulations on making it through the cold, dark months—why not reward yourself with a new book?

From rom-com to rural crime, and all points in between, our August new releases have something for everyone.

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the halfway point of the year. We suggest you celebrate with a few good books. Like what? you say. We’re glad you asked...

The first two volumes in global bestselling author James Islington’s Hierarchy fantasy series are coming in July! Aurealis Award-winner The Will of the Many and New York Times No. 1 bestseller The Strength of the Few will be available in gorgeous deluxe hardcover editions from 14 July.

We all know the perfect gift is a good book...but which one?! With so many incredible titles to choose from, we’ve selected a few below that are perfect for a variety of father figures, to make your life easier this Father’s Day.

November is here, the days are getting longer, and we've got some great new books for those warmer nights.

The country has voted and ABC Radio National’s top 100 Australian Books have been announced for 2026 over the course of a fabulous weekend of literary radio! Here at Text we are thrilled to have eleven titles voted in to Australia’s 100 favourite books.

Lenora Thaker has won the 2026 Queensland Premier’s Award for Work of State Significance with her debut novel The Pearl of Tagai Town.

Michelle de Kretser and Sharon Kernot have both won in the 2026 South Australian Literary Awards!

Michelle de Kretser’s Theory & Practice has been shortlisted for the 2026 Barbara Jefferis Award!

With the weather warming up and new books now available, there's lots to be excited about. Get settled in and read all about them!

The six shortlisted titles for the 2026 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award have been announced. Congratulations to Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher on Snake Talk making the shortlist!