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The Emperor Of Gladness A masterful story of friendship and how much we're willing to risk to possess one of life's most treasured mercies- a second chance  THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Ocean Vuong returns with an achingly beautiful novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive One summer evening in the town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond. The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which our lives are changed by the most unexpected of people. When Hai takes a job at a diner to support himself and Grazina, his fellow workers become the family he didn't expect to find. United by desperation and circumstance, and existing on the fringes of society, together they bear witness to each other's survival. 'Some of the most beautiful writing I've experienced in my lifetime' OPRAH WINFREY 'Perfectly tuned... May well be the first millennial Great American Novel' ArtReview 'A fine-grained social panorama driven by the developing camaraderie of an ensemble cast bonded in precariousness and pain' Observer 'His most vivid, ambitious work yet' Dazed 'A poetic, dramatic and vivid story. It has an epic sweep but it also handles intimacy and love with delicacy and deep originality' COLM T IB N 'This stunning book moved me so much, I fell in love with its characters and grieved their absence in my life when I turned the last page' CAITR ONA BALFE 'Tender and moving' REBECCA SOLNIT 'A masterwork' BRYAN WASHINGTON

The FarmJessica Mansour-Nahra was a communications consultant and writer in Brisbane, London and Sydney, before tree-changing to a hamlet in Wiradjuri Country, where she lives with her husband and their beloved dog. Jessica holds degrees in history and law from The University of Queensland. The Farm is her first novel.

A story of three grown sisters, whose father - in a moment of crisis - accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite, from the author of New York Times bestseller Amazing Grace Adams. Alex, Eva and Nancy. Three grown-up sisters; each wonderful and messy in their own individual ways. And loved equally by their parents, Vivienne and Patrick.Or so they thought . . . Until on their annual family holiday, Patrick accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite daughter - causing other long-buried secrets to come to light.Set over a single week, but examining the highs and lows that define a family over the decades, The Favourite is a story about rivalries and long-held resentments, about loss and grief and blame - and, above all, about love.

THE FAVOURITESAn epic love story reimagining the tempestuous romance of Wuthering Heights in the world of elite figure skating.Everyone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating.She may not have had fame, funding, or her family's support, but Katarina Shaw always knew she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Using skating to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their chemistry and rebellious style.A shocking incident at the Olympic Games suddenly ends their partnership. As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorised documentary stirs public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to reveal the 'real story' through interviews with friends and rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary but can't bear someone else defining her legacy. After a decade of silence, she tells her story from childhood tragedies to the desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumours have followed them for years, but the truth may be more shocking than the headlines.Alternating between Kat's account of her rise and fall and scandalous snippets from the tell-all film, The Favourites captures the intensity of Emily Bronte's classic novel. It's an exhilarating dance between passion, ambition, and the true meaning of victory.

The entrancing and heart-breaking story of a lost boy, a tragic love affair and a seafaring community's buried secrets finally coming to light. <p>The sea stole him from her. Could it bring him back? Winter, 1900. A little boy washes up on the beach of a small fishing village in Scotland, barely alive. He bears an uncanny resemblance to teacher Dorothy's son, lost to the sea many years before. When the village is snowed in, Dorothy agrees to look after the child until he can be returned home. But, as the past rises to meet the present, long-buried secrets in this tight-knit community start to come to light. And Dorothy finds herself thrown together again with the reclusive fisherman Joseph, after years of keeping their distance. Bursting with tension and tenderness, this is an exquisite love story that delves into the precious moments that can lie behind village gossip. 'A beautiful story of grief, hope and love; of dark snowy nights, the mysteries of the sea and, above all, redemption' Lucy Diamond, Sunday Times bestselling author of Something to Tell You 'Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhere...a treasure' Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone 'Rich in atmosphere and brimming with mystery... a poignant, spellbinding tale of loss and resilience.' Christina Baker Kline, New York Times No. 1 bestselling author 'Stunning... Gorgeously multi-layered... evocative and heartbreaking, weaving melodic prose with a compelling story... I loved every word.' Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of The Midnight Carousel </p>

From the author of The River Mouth and Vertigo, comes a mustread medical thriller.From the author of The River Mouth and Vertigo, comes a must-read medical thriller.Did anyone know Dr Gabriel Beaufort better than Ruby Rose Gillespie? They were friends at high school. They are secret lovers now. And because he is also the lung-transplant surgeon who saved her life, Ruby will forever be in his debt.But then the body of Dr Beaufort is found in the wetlands next to the hospital, on the same day Ruby is readmitted with a sudden fever.As the crime scene investigation begins beneath her hospital window, Ruby starts to gather her own clues about her lover's last movements. But with each new discovery, she is haunted by the question of whether she really knew Gabriel Beaufort at all.

The Gingerbread Bakery 'All the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice'—People on the Dream Harbor series ‘If you like steamy, small-town romance, then global bestselling author Laurie Gilmore should definitely be your go-to’—Fabulous Magazine Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. ???????? As owner of her beloved Gingerbread Bakery, Annie Andrews should have a love life to match her business; sugary and sweet. But instead, she’s locked in a game of words with the irritatingly upbeat bar owner down the street. Mac Sullivan has everything he wants, except the girl he dreams of. It’s easier to argue with Annie than get her to talk to him but with Jeanie and Logan’s wedding coming up, they're about to spend a lot more time together. As the snowflakes fall and with romance in the air, will Annie see that the one she loves to hate might just be her perfect match after all? The Gingerbread Bakery is a cozy romantic novel with an enemies to lovers dynamic, small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: - Enemies to lovers - Found family - Small Town - Forced Proximity 'The atmosphere of the small town of Dream Harbor envelops you from the very first pages: snow-covered streets, the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread, and a sense of community that only exists in a close-knit and friendly community’ ????? ‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly 'Gilmore's take on the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope is a real treat’ ????? ‘I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe’ ????? ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ????? ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ????? ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ????? ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ????? 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ????? ‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ????? ‘Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going’ ????? ‘I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus’ ????? ‘[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series’ ????? ‘I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t bear to put it down’ ????? ‘Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice… a literal dream to read’ ?????

The Glass House 'A masterfully told, character-driven novel that will have you laughing and crying in equal measures' THE AUSTRALIAN 'A deeply empathetic, humanising portrait of a mental health facility, and the souls that pass through it' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY 'Stunning . . . [A] unique novel that's so timely' DAILY TELEGRAPH Psychiatry registrar Doctor Hannah Wright, a country girl with a chaotic history, thought she had seen it all in the emergency room. But that was nothing compared to the psychiatric ward at Menzies Hospital. Hannah must learn on the job as she and her fellow trainees deal with the common and the bizarre, the hilarious and the tragic, the treatable and the confronting. Each day brings new patients: Chloe, who has a life-threatening eating disorder; Sian, suffering postpartum psychosis and fighting to keep her baby; and Xavier, the MP whose suicide attempt masks an explosive story. With intelligence, frankness and humour, eminent psychiatrist Anne Buist tells it like it is, while Graeme Simsion brings the light touch that made The Rosie Project an international bestseller. 'Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion explore mental illness with wit and wisdom' SUNDAY AGE 'Contains all the comforting trappings of a fast-paced medical procedural' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'Casts a non-judgemental but candid, informed and astute eye on the system . . . It arouses our sympathy and empathy, develops our understanding and increases our knowledge in areas long kept hidden or decreed taboo. And it's a darn good read' LIVING ARTS CANBERRA 'A racy, pacy ride through heartbreak and the occasional breathtaking miracle' COUNTRY STYLE 'An absorbing read that you'll want to stay up late to finish' INSTYLE AUSTRALIA 'A remarkable expose . . . told with an engaging, light touch reminiscent of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Simsion's The Rosie Project' BOOKS + PUBLISHING 'Highly engaging. Brings alive the frontline of mental health care' PROFESSOR PATRICK MCGORRY AO, AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2010 'Entertaining, enlightening, it embraces the complexity of what it means to be human' MEREDITH JAFFE 'A great read that combines laugh-out-loud moments with those that bring tears to your eyes. Anne Buist skilfully writes from her own experiences and co-author Graeme Simsion adds his inimitable Rosie Project style. An honest, sensitive look into mental health care in Australia' PROFESSOR JAYASHRI KULKARNI AM, Psychiatrist, Monash University 'Gripping, rich and engaging.

The Glass House'A masterfully told, character-driven novel that will have you laughing and crying in equal measures' THE AUSTRALIAN'A deeply empathetic, humanising portrait of a mental health facility, and the souls that pass through it' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Stunning . . . [A] unique novel that's so timely' DAILY TELEGRAPHPsychiatry registrar Doctor Hannah Wright, a country girl with a chaotic history, thought she had seen it all in the emergency room. But that was nothing compared to the psychiatric ward at Menzies Hospital.Hannah must learn on the job as she and her fellow trainees deal with the common and the bizarre, the hilarious and the tragic, the treatable and the confronting. Each day brings new patients: Chloe, who has a life-threatening eating disorder; Sian, suffering postpartum psychosis and fighting to keep her baby; and Xavier, the MP whose suicide attempt masks an explosive story.With intelligence, frankness and humour, eminent psychiatrist Anne Buist tells it like it is, while Graeme Simsion brings the light touch that made The Rosie Project an international bestseller.'Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion explore mental illness with wit and wisdom' SUNDAY AGE'Contains all the comforting trappings of a fast-paced medical procedural' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD'Casts a non-judgemental but candid, informed and astute eye on the system . . . It arouses our sympathy and empathy, develops our understanding and increases our knowledge in areas long kept hidden or decreed taboo. And it's a darn good read' LIVING ARTS CANBERRA'A racy, pacy ride through heartbreak and the occasional breathtaking miracle' COUNTRY STYLE'An absorbing read that you'll want to stay up late to finish' INSTYLE AUSTRALIA'A remarkable expose . . . told with an engaging, light touch reminiscent of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Simsion's The Rosie Project' BOOKS + PUBLISHING'Highly engaging. Brings alive the frontline of mental health care' PROFESSOR PATRICK MCGORRY AO, AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2010'Entertaining, enlightening, it embraces the complexity of what it means to be human' MEREDITH JAFFE'A great read that combines laugh-out-loud moments with those that bring tears to your eyes. Anne Buist skilfully writes from her own experiences and co-author Graeme Simsion adds his inimitable Rosie Project style. An honest, sensitive look into mental health care in Australia' PROFESSOR JAYASHRI KULKARNI AM, Psychiatrist, Monash University'Gripping, rich and engaging'

The heartfelt and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of The Angry Women's Choir.Callie March is fascinated by human absurdity, including the habits of the upper class. So when she pushes her screen-addicted teenage son to join a local rowing club, she is thrilled to discover a whole new world of odd behaviours, irrational obsessions and riverside rooting.Thrust into a support crew and a very silly uniform, Callie has inadvertently volunteered for a season of pre-dawn parenting, endless fundraising, and pandering to insufferable dickheads. But she also finds friendship, intrigue and lust, while her son might just find love.Callie is torn between enchantment and repulsion, until a trail of corruption and scandal leads to deep suspicion. There's something fishy in the rowing shed, and Callie is determined to find out what lurks behind the closed doors of this sports club. In doing so, she will rock the boat - or better still, capsize it altogether.This novel is set in northern Tasmania. It contains profundity, profanity, heart-ache, bum chafe, terrible winners and very good losers.'A wickedly entertaining romp that's hilarious and heart-breaking all at once.' Amanda Hampson'Spit-out-your-tea, wet-your-pants funny!' Tess Woods 'Sharply observed social satire with a slice of whodunit. Set aside a weekend because you'll want to read it in one go.' Maggie Mackellar 'Funny, incisive, clever, but sadly a marriage wrecker... my husband moved out to sleep in another room while I was reading THE GOOD LOSERS, because my snorting was keeping him awake.' Kylie Ladd

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