Summer 2026's Hottest New Books for Your Reading List
Discover the must-read books for summer 2026, from Malala Yousafzai's powerful new memoir to gripping Australian crime fiction and hilarious local cookbooks. Get your reading list sorted now!
Discover the must-read books for summer 2026, from Malala Yousafzai's powerful new memoir to gripping Australian crime fiction and hilarious local cookbooks. Get your reading list sorted now!
Struggling to get your teen to read? Discover seven top book recommendations from Australian teenagers themselves, plus expert tips on fostering a love of reading.
As January 2026 unfolds, journalist John Hanscombe shares his summer reading list, from gripping thrillers to political exposés, to help you reclaim the slow, carefree month we all deserve. Discover your next great read.
Explore the standout books of 2024, featuring political memoirs, human stories, and powerful Australian voices. Discover your next great read now!
Kickstart your 2026 with eight compelling new book releases from Australian authors and international stars. From scandalous history to royal fiction and gambling's dark truth, find your next great read.
Discover six unique summer reading recommendations from Australian academics and avid readers, spanning rural noir, romantic comedies, literary classics, and more. Perfect for your holiday reading.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Wollongong City Libraries' 2025 borrowing data shows female authors and crime fiction leading the way, with over a million physical loans. Discover the top titles and trends.
Discover eight compelling new book releases, from a gripping hostage memoir to a deep dive into Weary Dunlop's life and quirky science writing. Perfect for your summer reading list.
Explore the strange and wonderful world of writers through their favourite foods. A new cookbook reveals the recipes behind literary legends like DH Lawrence and Maya Angelou. Discover how to host your own literary dinner party.
Dapto and Gwynneville Public Schools have been nationally recognised for achieving above-average student progress in literacy and numeracy, defying socio-educational expectations. Discover their success strategies.
West Australian children are being exposed to hardcore porn on Spotify. The music streaming giant faces multi-million-dollar fines if it fails to clean up its act. Read the full investigation.
Discover eight compelling new book releases including Margaret Atwood's memoir, a true crime account of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning, and Jack Heath's latest comic mystery. Perfect for your summer reading list!
Meet Wesley Marsh, the 10-year-old from Rankin Park who has written and published his first children's book, 'Guy Meets Time', with plans for a full series. Discover his inspiring journey from creative writing to becoming a published author.
Discover eight compelling new book releases, including Harper Lee's unseen stories and Joanna Nell's latest cosy mystery. Find your next great read and dive into these literary treasures.
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
Explore Troy Bramston's revealing new Gough Whitlam biography and other major book releases for Australian political enthusiasts. Discover must-read titles for your summer reading list.
Discover the perfect books to accompany your Australian summer - from nostalgic beach reads to heart-pounding thrillers that will keep you captivated under the sun.