Books Released in June 2023

A novel about beauty, vulnerability, and all that we don’t see

Winner of the 2022 ASA/HQ Fiction Prize. A finely observed debut novel of a young Muslim woman’s experience of immigration to Australia from Sri Lankan-Australian writer Ayesha Inoon.

Winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime FictionIt’s an author’s job to create a new world in the pages of a book. But when lines start to blur and reality begins to fade, getting lost in a story can be dangerous—especially if you can’t find your way back…

Fate, hope, and desire collide for one special couple in a way they never would have expected. An epic love story, in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks, from bestselling Australian author Mandy Magro.

A young woman tries to figure out if she’s the best (a creative genius) or if she’s maybe just the worst (completely delusional).

From the author of the bestselling Cutters End and Stone Town, a captivating new crime novel featuring Detective Mark Ariti. Old loyalties and decades-long feuds rise to the surface in this stunning crime novel, set in a spectacular Australian landscape known for its jagged cliffs and hidden caves.

The most unexpected friendships really can transform your life.

In 1960, the legendary icebreaker Magga Dan set sail for Antartica, it contained a secret. Hiding on board was Nel Law, wife of expedition leader Phillip Law. She would make history by becoming the first Australian woman to set foot on the icy continent.

Why We Are Here is a love story revelling in the beauty and solace of the natural world, embracing the bonds between humans and celebrating the empathy and wisdom provided by dogs.