Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz

$19.99 AUD

Category: Crime Fiction / Thriller / Horror

A labyrinth of clues. A mystery novel hiding a deadly secret. A killer with a fiendish plot- a brilliantly intricate and original thriller from the bestselling author of Magpie Murders. ______________ ''A beautiful puzzle- fiendishly clever and hugely entertaining. A masterpiece.'' Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is running a small hotel on a Greek island with her long-term boyfriend. But life isn''t as idyllic as it should be- exhausted by the responsibility of making everything work on an island where nothing ever does, Susan is beginning to miss her literary life in London - even though her publishing career once entangled her in a lethal literary murder plot. So when an English couple come to visit with tales of a murder that took place in a hotel the same day their daughter Cecily was married there, Susan can''t help but find herself fascinated. And when they tell her that Cecily has gone missing a few short hours after reading Atticus Pund Takes The Case, a crime novel Susan edited some years previously, Susan knows she must return to London to find out what has happened. The clues to the murder and to Cecily''s disappearance must lie within the pages of this novel. But to save Cecily, Susan must place her own life in mortal danger... ______________ Chosen as one of the New York Times'' top 10 thrillers of 2020Want to read more Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland? Order a copy of Sunday Times bestseller and the #1 ebook bestseller MAGPIE MURDERS, out now. ______________ ''Absolutely loved it. So clever, just masterful stuff.'' Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club ''We all want to go away on foreign holidays - but I was reading Anthony Horowitz''s new book based in Greece and oh my God I could taste the wine, I could see the sea, I could smell that lovely dusky air! ... It''s so much fun, I''m absolutely loving it'' Ryan Tubridy, RTE Radio One''Showcases Horowitz''s full battalion of strengths- the whiplash plotting, the leather-smooth prose, the bold energy and, above all, the bright spark of joy that ignites the best fiction. Sophisticated, literate novels aren''t supposed to be so much fun.'' AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window ''A mind-bending mystery to tie readers in knots'' BBC ''Funny, profound and at times frightening, this is Horowitz at his very best. And the perfect jumping-on point for newcomers.'' The Sun ''In his latest books, Horowitz ... showcases a cleverness and finesse that even Dame Agatha might envy. Moonflower Murders resembles a super Mobius strip, interlacing multiple degrees and levels of fictiveness.'' Washington Post ''It is amongst the most ambitious formats I''ve ever read, as, essentially, Horowitz writes not one but two fully-fledged, distinct stories ... and both of them are brilliantly executed as exemplars in their respective genres and fields'' NB Magazine ''A cracking read ... Anthony Horowitz has written another winner in my book. I couldn''t wait to get to the end to see if I had the right culprit.'' Woman''s Way ''A masterful and muscular whodunnit ... glorious'' The Business Post ''There is no mystery writer whose puzzles make me think, ''Ooh, I can''t wait!'' more than Anthony Horowitz. He is a master of the cunning plot device, and brings zest and originality to the traditional murder mystery novel.'' Sophie Hannah ''It''s a complex plot, a novel within a novel, where the reader gets to grapple with the whodunnit both in the main narrative and through an entirely separate detective story ... They are both gripping reads'' Irish Times ''So clever, a story within a story within a story. A triumph.'' Kate Mosse ''A masterpiece by an author at the top of his genre.'' Adam Hamdy ...Show more

Faking it: My Life in Transition by Mewburn, Kyle

$35.00 AUD

Category: Cult Fiction

Kyle Mewburn grew up in the sunburnt, unsophisticated Brisbane suburbs of the 1960s and '70s in a household with little love and no books, with a lifelong feeling of being somehow wrong - like 'strawberry jam in a spinach can'. In this book, Kyle describes this early life and her journey to becoming her own person - a celebrated children's book author, a husband and, finally, a woman. She shares the dreams, the prejudice and the agony of growing up trans and coming out, the lengthy physical ordeal of facial feminisation surgery, and her experiences as a woman - good, bad and creepy. This is a heartbreaking, often hilarious, candid true story about what it means to hide from yourself, your partner and the world, and then to attain the freedom and acceptance of being yourself. A story with the bittersweet beauty you'd expect from the writer of Old Huhu that is relevant for anyone wanting to know and understand the trans experience - or anyone wanting to discover who they are and what they are meant to be. ...Show more

Marvel The Way of the Warrior: Marvel's Mightiest Martial Artists by DK

$39.99 AUD

Category: Pop Culture Books

Who is Marvel's Ultimate Fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts, to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, th is book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art- Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior. 2020 MARVEL ...Show more

Books Do Furnish a Life Reading and Writing Science by Richard Dawkins

$35.00 AUD

Category: Science

At a time when science can seem complex and remote, it has a greater impact on our lives, and to the future of our planet, than ever before. It really matters that its discoveries and truths should be clearly and widely communicated. That its enemies, from the malicious to the muddled, the self-deluding to the self-interested, be challenged and exposed. That science should be brought out of the laboratory, taken into the corridors of power and defended in the maelstrom of popular culture. No one does this better than Richard Dawkins. In bringing together his forewords, afterwords and introductions to works by some of the leading thinkers of our age - Carl Sagan, Lawrence Krauss, Jacob Bronowski, Lewis Wolpert - and a selection of his reviews, both admiring and critical, of a wide range of scientific and other works, Books do Furnish a Life celebrates the writers who communicate the ideas of science and the natural world in both fiction and non-fiction. It celebrates the courage of those who write about their experiences of escaping religion and embracing rationality, of protecting the truths of science and analytical rigour against charlatanry and obfuscation. ...Show more

Now That I See You (Vogel 2021) by Emma Batchelor

$29.99 AUD

Category: Cult Fiction

The winner of the prestigious The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award.  In those first moments, that admission felt precious to me: it was something that I alone had been deemed worthy enough to carry and I was grateful. I was grateful to finally know, but I still couldn't speak. Something was wrong, she knew it, but she was entirely unprepared for what he would tell her. Viewed through the lens of a relationship breakdown after one partner discloses to the other that they are transgender, this autofiction spans eighteen months: from the moments of first discovery, through the eventual disintegration of their partnership, to the new beginnings of independence. In diaries and letters, Now That I See You unfolds a love story that, while often messy and uncomfortable, is a poignant and personal exploration of identity, gender, love and grief. ...Show more

Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: (Book 2: Greater Good) by Timothy Zahn

$29.99 AUD

$32.99 (9% off)

Category: Pop Culture Books

Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars- Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.Thrawn's latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. Despite leading the Chiss to victory and bringing glory to the House of Mitth, the true threat to the Ascendancy has not yet been extinguished. Their foes do not send threats or ultimatums, or mass ships on the edge of the Chaos. Their weapons come cloaked in smiles and generosity- Gifts offered freely. Services granted unconditionally. Across the Ascendancy, seemingly inconsequential events could herald the doom of the Chiss. As Thrawn and the Expansionary Defense Fleet rally to uncover the enemy plot, they discover a chilling truth- rather than invade Chiss capitals or pillage their resources, they strike at the very foundation of the Ascendancy, seeking to widen the rifts between The Nine Ruling Families and the Forty Great Houses below. As rivalry and suspicion sow discord among allies, each warrior must decide what matters most to them- the security of their family, or the survival of the Ascendancy itself. ...Show more

I Love You More Than My Phone - A Slothilda & Peanut Comic Collection by Dante Fabiero

$22.99 AUD

Category: Humour | Series: Slothilda Ser.

The highly anticipated companion to the sensational Slothilda: Living the Sloth Life! A collection of cute comics about friendship and the adorable mishaps of pet-parenting as told through the eyes of a sleepy sloth named Slothilda and her blissfully devoted corgi, Peanut. Life with a stumpy legged fur -baby is an absolute joy, but it often comes with some hilarious challenges, especially when you're a phone-addicted, snack-loving, always-tired little sloth.   For Slothilda and Peanut, each with their own unique set of short-comings (literally and figuratively), navigating their way through the world can be a struggle. However, no obstacle is too great when they've got each other. Watch as the two take on life's day-to-day challenges as they grow together along the way! ...Show more

Power Wish: Japanese Moon Astrology by Keiko Ariizumi

$32.99 AUD

Category: Weird & Wonderful

'Keiko's method can help people to make their dreams a reality' Marie Kondo 'A life-changing guide to the lunar cycle' Harmony Nice Discover how to summon the energy of the universe to make your dreams come true with this bestselling guide to a powerful method by Japan's leading astrologer. A million-co py bestselling author in Japan, Keiko is now sharing her secrets with the world. The Moon, according to Keiko is the Earth's only natural satellite, a presence that connects us to the Universe. In The Power Wish she introduces her powerful method to releasing and realizing your wishes, using the timing of the New Moon and the Full Moon, when cosmic power reaches its peak. With examples and guidelines for every Zodiac sign, this enchanting book shows you how to plant the seeds of possibility, summon the energy of the universe and find the love, happiness and success you've always wanted. ...Show more

Notes from an Apocalypse by Mark O'Connell

$22.99 AUD

Category: Science

Harrowing, tender-hearted, and funny as hell --Jenny Offill"Fascinating...Oddly uplifting" --The EconomistSmart, funny, irreverent, and philosophically rich --Wall Street Journal   By the author of the award-winning To Be a Machine, an absorbing, deeply felt book about our anxious present tense--and c oming to grips with the future   We're alive in a time of worst-case scenarios: The weather has gone uncanny. Old postwar alliances are crumbling. A pandemic draws our global community to a halt. Everywhere you look there's an omen, a joke whose punchline is the end of the world. How is a person supposed to live in the shadow of such a grim future? What does it mean to have children--nothing if not an act of hope--in such unsettled times? What might it be like to live through the worst? And what on Earth is anybody doing about it?   Dublin-based writer Mark O'Connell is consumed by these questions--and, as the father of two young children himself, he finds them increasingly urgent. In Notes from an Apocalypse, he crosses the globe in pursuit of answers. He tours survival bunkers in South Dakota. He ventures to New Zealand, a favored retreat of billionaires banking on civilization's collapse. He engages with would-be Mars colonists, preppers, right-wing conspiracists. And he bears witness to those places, like Chernobyl, that the future has already visited--real-life portraits of the end of the world as we know it. In doing so, he comes to a resolution, while offering readers a unique window into our contemporary imagination.   Both investigative and deeply personal, Notes from an Apocalypse is an affecting, humorous, and surprisingly hopeful meditation on our present moment. With insight, humanity, and wit, O'Connell leaves you to wonder: What if the end of the world isn't the end of the world? ...Show more

Magickal Tarot - Spreads, Spellwork, and Ritual for Creating Your Life by Robyn Valentine

$29.99 AUD

Category: Weird & Wonderful

Magickal Tarot offers a unique approach to tarot that teaches you how to tap into the energy and archetypes of the Major Arcana for manifesting and amplifying desired outcomes.   Tarot is a powerful tool for divination. Its magick, however, goes far beyond fortune-telling and prediction. Tarot cards represent situations we experience as we progress through the journey of life, with each card holding specific messages of perspective and guidance. Each individual tarot card holds rich symbolism that is imbued with energy and vibration. That energy can be applied to nearly all forms of manifestation, thus making your tarot deck a powerful magickal tool you can use to invoke specific outcomes in spells and ritual work.   With Magickal Tarot, you'll learn the specific manifestation focus of each Major Arcana card as well as spells and rituals that align with each card: Use the Magician for confidence and glamour magick Use the High Priestess to assist in dreamwork and divination Use the Empress to support fertility and grounding of your creative projects Use the Emperor to aid in receiving a promotion or professional success ...Show more

Crochet Your Own Kawaii Animal Cuties - 12 Amigurumi Patterns and Materials to 2 Projects by Galusz, Katalin

$35.00 AUD

Category: Handicraft

Crochet Your Own Kawaii Animal Cuties kit will teach you how to crochet roly-poly versions of 12 of the cutest animals and includes the materials needed to make adorable Shiba Inu puppy and poseable sloth.   Chonks, Good Bois, Floofs, and more The internet has introduce us to so many delightful (and o ccasionally derpy) animals that we have all become cute zoologists. These adorable animals are so, so kawaii you just want to squish them And now you can   The instruction book contains patterns to make 12 amigurumi animals with step-by-step photos as well as a primer on basic crochet techniques and stitches. The included materials for making your very own Shiba Inu puppy and little sloth are: crochet hook; acrylic yarn; safety eyes; fiberfil; embroidery floss; yarn needle. Meet the cuties Patterns include: Shiba Inu puppy Otters holding hands Baby seal Racoon Sloth Pug puppy Narwhal Cockatiel Dinosaur Corgi puppy Owl Fat cat ...Show more

Festivals - A Music Lover's Guide to the Festivals You Need to Know by Oliver Keens

$35.00 AUD

Category: Music

Festivals is a must-have guide to the world's best and most memorable music festivals - a list of all those you need to know and those you should experience. Discover the compelling stories behind the most significant and exciting events around the world which shape music and festival culture. This ins pirational global guide showcases 50 bucket list festivals with photographs, posters, facts and figures, and draws attention to hundreds more to explore. Highlighting festival giants and jazz classics, pop powerhouses and indie favourites to dance scene darlings and punk rock adventures, we travel from Woodstock, Glastonbury, Coachella and Roskilde to Fuji Rock, Tomorrowland, Burning Man and Afro Punk. Here, the unique experience of a music festival is evocatively captured and an overview of the rise of the wonderful world of festival culture as we know it today revealed. ...Show more