Australia and New Zealand Top Books of April

'Shirley Valentine for the new millennium. This is my book of the year.' – Louise Allan, author of The Sisters' SongIt's never too late to reinvent your life Audrey Lamont has happily devoted... Read more

Does murder run in the family? The brilliant, unsettling new psychological suspense from the bestselling author of Other People's Houses. When a teenage girl goes missing, Nicola Miller fears for h... Read more

'A vivid story of small town allegiances and secret grudges that drew me in and didn't let go! I was pinned to my chair.' – Amanda Hampson, author of The Tea Ladies 'One of the most enjoyable... Read more

An inspiring and personal guide to ageing well and with happiness, by national treasure Judy Bailey When beloved broadcaster Judy Bailey signed off her final news bulletin in 2005, she had no idea ... Read more

An incredible memoir by a trailblazing voice in women's, queer and Māori liberation movements 'Remarkable. At once heartbreaking and triumphant' Patricia GraceIn the 1950s, a young Ngāhuia is foste... Read more

After tragedy, how do we find hope? A memoir about what it takes to get through the very worst of times from Rosie Batty - a woman who has experienced tragedy, who had lost all hope, yet now is int... Read more

Beneath the facade not everything is as it seems...A moving and suspenseful story of family dynamics, obsession and the power of true friendship from Australia's master storyteller, Fiona McCallum.... Read more

Two women, a mysterious map, and a family secret spanning hundreds of years ... A stunning art history thriller set around the life, times, and feuds of the artist Peter Paul Rubens. 'An inspired b... Read more

The intersections between art, life, power and privilege are explored in this first work of fiction from the bestselling author of Eggshell Skull.Lally has invested everything into her gallery in M... Read more

The inspiring story of the nursing hero who survived a wartime massacre and dedicated her life to saving others - from the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Flinders, The Remarkable Mrs R... Read more

A thrilling new standalone set in regional SA, from one of Australia's most esteemed crime authors. Grace is a thief: a good one. She was taught by experts and she's been practising since she was a... Read more

An uplifting, witty and hilarious memoir about the road from the shock and despair of a sudden marriage break-up to a fabulous new life. Dumped by her husband of twenty-five years, Jo Peck—smart, s... Read more

A candid field guide to growing through grief and navigating change when life takes an unexpected turn, from an expert therapist and the host of The Curious Life podcast.Humans are undeniably creat... Read more

Detective Dave Burrows returns in a page-turning new novel of rural suspense from Voice of the Outback, Fleur McDonald.Detective Dave Burrows has longed for the top job in the Stock Squad but never... Read more

Elly and Enzo love each other.Elly and Enzo are breaking up.Now, everything must go.When Enzo suddenly walks out on Elly after ten years together, she finds herself marooned in an expensive East Lo... Read more

Laugh-out-loud who-dunnit ridiculousness in this new graphic novel from Sean E AveryA thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy and Donny "The Distractio... Read more

The talent quest is coming to town and JJ the Genius Pup will need all his smarts to take home first prize! The fourth adventure in the PAWSOME Smarty Pup series from mega-bestselling author Anh Do... Read more

Bastienne Scull is nearly twelve years old and lives a simple life as an apprentice to the Witnesser of Miracles in a small village mostly populated by women and girls. Basti knows that miracle-hun... Read more

A delightfully entertaining new rural romance from Karly Lane, the bestselling author with over 550,000 books sold.Alex Kelly's future is nearly sorted: she has a life she loves in London, a dream ... Read more

Australia's leading social psychologist examines our society today and asks timely and urgent questions about its futureLife is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. Yet none of... Read more

The remarkable, untold story of Pippa Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent.The extraordinary true story of one of the last female special operation agents in F... Read more

A wild ride through a disaffected youth by a gifted writer. Dominic Gordon explores his memories in tight prose bursting with insight, audacious ideas and dark humour. What happens to the adolesce... Read more

**Shortlisted, 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, The Courier-MailPeople'sChoiceQueenslandBook of the YearAward**I want to know what it was like to have crossed into the realm of madness. Af... Read more

A memoir of motherhood, dancefloors and all the mayhem in between.In a world of highly curated Instagram pages and unrealistic expectations of motherhood, Amy Gerard is a gust of fresh air. She doe... Read more