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Commonwealth Ann Patchett Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A powerful story of two families brought together by beauty and torn apart by tragedy, by the Orange Prize-winning author of Bel Canto. It is 1964: Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating's christening party uninvited. Before the evening is out, Bert kisses Beverly Keating, his host's wife, and sets in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families. In 1988, Franny Keating, now twenty-four, meets her idol, the famous author Leon Posen, and tells him about her family. She unwittingly relinquishes control over their story and the consequences will extend beyond her own life into those of her scattered siblings and parents. The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead Paperback RRP $32.99 The Underground Railroad, from prize-winning, bestselling author Colson Whitehead, is a magnificent, wrenching, thrilling tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. Bright, Precious Days Jay McInerney Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Acutely observed and brilliantly told, Bright, Precious Days dissects the moral complexities of relationships, while painting a portrait of New York as Obama and Clinton battle for leadership and the collapse of Lehman Brothers looms. A moving, deeply humane novel about the mistakes we make, persistence in struggle and love's ability to adapt and survive. To The Bright Edge Of The World Eowyn Ivey Paperback RRP $32.99 From the internationally bestselling author of The Snow Child comes an extraordinary story of discovery and adventure. A husband and wife are tested by the different paths their society expects them to tread at the end of the nineteenth century, in the Alaskan landscape stunningly brought to life in The Snow Child. New Fiction The Memory Stones Caroline Brothers Paperback RRP $27.99 The Memory Stones tells the story of the Disappeared, thousands of Argentinians who fell victim to the violent period of 1976. Depicting the despair and hope of one family as it seeks to rebuild after unimaginable loss, a sweeping, epic story of a family tragedy whose consequences echo throughout generations and the long dark shadow it leaves behind. The Rules Of Backyard Cricket Jock Serong Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome The Rules of Backyard Cricket is a gripping literary crime novel about Australian masculinity, talent, fame and family in the tradition of Peter Temple’s Truth. With glorious writing harnessed to a gripping narrative, it observes celebrity, masculinity—humanity—with clear-eyed lyricism and exhilarating narrative drive. Precious And Grace Paperback RRP $32.99 September release, advance orders welcome The Bertie Project Hardback RRP $34.99 Alexander McCall Smith Precious and Grace is the story about life at Botswana's leading No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, about being a detective, the complexities of human nature, as well as lessons about gratitude and obligation. Also available, The Bertie Project which catches up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street. Closed Casket Sophie Hannah Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party at her mansion, but it is no ordinary gathering. As guests arrive, Lady Playford summons her lawyer to make an urgent change to her will – one she intends to announce at dinner that night. Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery. Special offer: Purchase a copy of Closed Casket and receive a FREE copy of Little Grey Cells: The Quotable Poirot. *While stocks last. Barbed Wire And Cherry Blossoms Anita Heiss Paperback RRP $32.99 A story about a love that transcends all boundaries, from one of Australia's best loved authors. 1944: Japanese soldiers break out of the POW compound near Cowra. Hiroshi escapes and shelters at Erambie Aboriginal mission. There, love blossoms with Mary, but how long can Hiroshi be hidden safely and their bond kept a secret? Text is celebrating the publication of their 100th Text Classic, iconic books from some of Australia and New Zealand’s best loved authors. Rediscover these wonderful books by authors like Elizabeth Harrower, Madeleine St John, Randolph Stow and many more. All classically priced at $12.95 each. The 100th Classic is a really wonderful but long overlooked novel, The Dyehouse by Mena Calthorpe. RRP $12.95 Also available: Text Classics Postcards Box Set: 100 collectible postcards featuring W.H. Chong’s iconic and original book covers. RRP $12.95 To celebrate the publication of the 100 th Text Classic, one lucky customer will have a chance to win a complete set of Text Classics, 100 titles valued at $1295 For your chance to win, simply purchase a book from this catalogue at your local independent bookseller, and tell us your favourite Australian classic and why. Go to the competition page at www.indies.com.au to view full terms & conditions and enter your details. Competition closes 31/10/16.
Australian Literature Machines For Feeling Mireille Juchau Paperback RRP $29.95 September release, advance orders welcome The brilliant first novel of Mireille Juchau, author of the Miles Franklin–longlisted The World Without Us. In Machines for Feeling, Mireille Juchau displays all the poise and sensitivity that have brought her so much acclaim. This is a mesmerising novel about alienation, friendship, and the power of the imagination to endure. The Fence Meredith Jaffe Paperback RRP $32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Gwen Hill has lived on Green Valley Avenue all her adult life. When her best friend and neighbour Babs dies, Francesca Desmarchelliers’ and her brood from inner-city Sydney move in next door. When Frankie proposes a fence between their properties, through Gwen's lovingly cultivated front garden, this as an act of war. The Museum Of Modern Love Heather Rose Paperback RRP $27.99 September release, advance orders welcome A mesmerising literary novel about a lost man, New York film composer, Arky Swann, in search of connection - a meditation on love, art and commitment, set against the backdrop of one of the greatest art events in modern history, Marina Abramovic's The Artist is Present. Skylarking Kate Mildenhall Paperback RRP $24.99 Kate and Harriet are best friends, growing up on an isolated Australian cape in the 1880s. The two girls share everything until one moment in a fisherman’s hut changes their lives forever. Inspired by a true story, Skylarking is a stunning debut novel about friendship, love and loss. Wild Island Jennifer Livett Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A dazzling, modern recreation of a nineteenth century novel that ingeniously entwines Jane Eyre's iconic love story with Sir John Franklin's great tale of exploration and empire. A brilliant and historically accurate depiction of Van Diemen's Land society in the 1800s, as well as a vivid portrayal of the human cost of colonisation. The Easy Way Out Steven Amsterdam Paperback RRP $29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Evan is a nurse, a suicide assistant. His job is legal . . . just. In this powerful novel, award-winning author Steven Amsterdam challenges readers to face the most taboo and heartbreaking of dilemmas. Would you help someone end their life? Treading Air Ariella Van Luyn Paperback RRP $24.99 In 1920s Queensland, Lizzie O’Dea wants to get away from her dad and the memories of her mum that haunt her. She meets attractive, war-scarred Joe and sees her chance to escape. But life with Joe isn’t what she dreamt it would be. Treading Air is the vivid tale of a young working-class rebel who clashed with the expectations of her world. The Windy Season Sam Carmody Paperback RRP $29.99 From an impressive new voice in Australian literature, a novel where safe harbour seems always just out of reach. A young fisherman is missing from the crayfish boats in West Australian. There's no trace of Elliot and younger brother Paul is the only one who seems to be active in the search. Lord Of The Darkwood Lian Hearn Paperback RRP $29.99 The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to live as an outlaw in the Darkwood. Only Shikanoko can restore the preordained ruler to the Lotus Throne, and only one person can bring him back from the Darkwood. Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles and savage battlefields, Lian Hearn's Tale of Shikanoko series draws to its thrilling conclusion. Also available, the first instalment in the Tale of Shikanoko series, Emperor of the Eight Islands. Ruins Rajith Savanadasa Paperback RRP $27.99 A country picking up the pieces, a family among the ruins. In the restless streets, crowded waiting rooms and glittering nightclubs of Colombo, five family members find their bonds stretched to breaking point in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan civil war. A stunning debut novel from a fresh voice in Australian fiction, for fans of Zadie Smith and Rohinton Mistry. Music And Freedom Zoë Morrison Paperback RRP $32.99 I have no use for forgiveness, not yet. But other ideas like that, kindness, for example, I think that is fundamental. Resurrection; I like that too. And love, of course, love, love, love. A gripping and beautifully written love story of a woman who must embrace life again if she is to survive. Inspiring and compelling, it explores the dark terrain of violence and the transformative powers of music and love. Gifts, Reviews, Specials 5
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