Second-hand Books

From the playgrounds of Glasgow to the villages of Bangladesh; from religious rites to ancient superstitions; from the world's richest people to its powerless and enslaved, Lorna Gibb's masterful Childless...

Byx might be the last dairne alive. Together with her companions - loyal Tobble, brave and resourceful Khara, wise but deadly Gambler, and Renzo the thief - she is following...

Olivia has been in love with Daniel forever but, despite her best efforts, they've never been able to get it together. Their relationship has always been a series of mixed...

Sometimes the lessons you learn unexpectedly are the ones that affect you the most. Josie arrives in Paris in the hope of healing a broken heart. Riley, a lonely housewife,...

Dana is a beautiful young bodyguard who has the expertise to disarm a bomb but cannot commit to marrying the man she loves. Jessica is a reclusive movie star and...

Strange-but-true dog stories from the Christchurch earthquakes, with beautiful photographs illustrating each story. A collection of stories about Christchurch dogs and the earthquakes true tales of heroism, odd and quirky...

When rational, dependable, highly organised and happily married Sarah laughs hysterically at her friend's devastating news, tries to publicly seduce her husband, has a meltdown at work and refutes her...

It was the impossibility of him that kept her coming back. Edna gave up everything when she fell in love with an acclaimed writer, leaving Australia and moving to New...

Be inspired by Football Legend, Lionel Messi! Discover the inspirational story of this star player's journey from growing up in South America, to his legendary success at Barcelona FC and...

Top-rating radio larrikins and self-proclaimed funnymen Jimmy & Nath are on a mission to make you laugh-whether you like it or not. Cringe-worthy dad jokes. Creative insults and nicknames for...

'Funny, heartbreaking and rich with characters, grit and determination. A page-turner.' Susan Duncan, bestselling author of Finding Joy in Oyster Bay 'A sparkling novel with a tender heart, The Bittersweet...

'Edgy, gripping and full of menace' Hannah Richell An abandoned resort seems the perfect place to hide, but is Barren Cape a refuge or a trap? Former housemates Mac and...

The first book in the phenomenally successful series Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg...

An intimate psychological portrait inspired by the true story of a notorious cult leader. bearcat: a large, tree-dwelling mammal; 1920s slang for a fiery girl or woman. 1987. Family is...

Aspiring singer-songwriter Eva has one last chance to enter Triple J Unearthed High and break into the music industry. But after three failed attempts, she needs some help. Cue the...

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series, that began with Amari and the Night Brothers ! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong...

It's the newest adventure for Puss and his comrades in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Puss has lived eight epic lives. The only problem? He's on his last one!...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers WINNER: 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, Children's Book Award Freya's world is turned upside down when she and her mum move...

'Powerful and mesmerising, Catching the Light is a brilliant portrait of the ways we are consumed by motherhood, art and the yearning for self.' -Shankari Chandran, Miles Franklin award-winning author...

Winner of the University Of Queensland Non-Fiction Book Award A deeply personal exploration of Australia's colonisation past, present and future by one of Australia's finest contemporary authors. This is a...

What if you thought you had forever ... To live your life. To tell your story. But what if forever was taken from you? When your tomorrows are counted, all...

From the deserts of Egypt to the rolling hills of South Australia, The Limestone Road is a captivating novel about one soldier's courageous journey 'home'. In the summer of 1944...

My favourite of all the books I have written. Tayari Jones From the winner of The Women's Prize winner and New York Times Bestseller An American Marriage. With the opening...

Kate Kelly, the daring sister of legendary bushranger Ned Kelly, was mysteriously found dead in a lagoon outside the NSW town of Forbes in 1898. At the inquest, Kate's husband...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! 'Why, that interfering little worm, someone ought to step on him!' the Baron hissed to Tiki Pu. I guessed he was talking about me. 'Well,...

'Theo. Come to Oliver's winery. Search for Four Dogs Missing. You'll find me there. We need to talk.' While estranged twins Oliver and Theo Wingfield are identical in appearance, they...

Goosebumps meets The Treehouse in this wonderful first instalment of a hilarious new series, Something Terrible . Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know...

A crumbling castle, a moat full of crocodiles, a catastrophe of kittens, and let's not forget the villains and the mummies! This rambunctious story has it all. It's England, 1873....

Heartfelt contemporary storytelling at its best, with vivid historical flashbacks Set in a modern-day small town among the remnants of a Japanese POW camp, this is the story of Charlie....

Can We Trust America? explores the uncertainties for Australia as questions arise about the commitment of its closest ally. "As the United States needs Australia more, we have the chance...

The bestselling French phenomenon now being made into a Hollywood movie. Diane has a charmed life as a wife, a mother and the owner of a literary cafe in Paris...

Seventeen-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she's engaged to the prince, Twylla isn't exactly a member of the court. She's the executioner. As the Goddess embodied, Twylla instantly...

From Ampersand Prize-winning author Erin Gough comes this ferociously funny romp through an elite private school, and a brilliant feminist hoax that could change - or ruin - everything. Harriet...

No bully can define who you are. With no arms, no legs and no defence, Nick Vujicic has been a bully's target and knows what it feels like to be...

Sometimes, the past can haunt you... Eighteen years ago, FBI profiler Evelyn Baine's best friend, Cassie Byers, disappeared, the third in a series of unsolved abductions. Only a macabre nursery...

Pete Evans has had a life long love affair with pizza. His mother would make them from scratch for him and his friends - dialling a delivery service was never...

This is the story of how Don Burke built his dream, transforming a bush block with virtually no soil - a barren rocky hillside in a dry rainshadow area -...

"This beautifully crafted, lively novel captures the good and the bad of female friendship" Bec Kavanagh Books + Publishing, 5 stars. WINNER OF THE CBCA AWARD FOR BOOK OF THE...

Bee is in her element working in the taxidermy department at the Museum of Natural History, but her summer job turns out to be full of surprises: A dead body...

Economist Book of the Year Washington Post Top Ten Book New York Times Notable Book 'A grimly powerful hybrid: provocative literary fiction crossed with a propulsive thriller.' - Kirkus Review...

You wake in the middle of the night, your arms and feet pinned by strong hands. As you thrash your way to consciousness, a calm voice says, 'Steady. We're here...

'You always forget this part, that life regenerates itself underground through the winter, that happiness comes back. You forget that your body has the capacity for joy, that it craves...

Left and right are all around us. From our hands and feet to our eyes and ears, the notion of left and right is inescapable. Left and right control how...

Gabrielle has no memory. No family. No past. All Gabrielle has is a Voice in her head that tells her she is not like anyone else. It tells her not...

For great tastes every time, this series is packed with stylish cooking options to cater for today's busy lifestyles. Created for cooks of all skill levels, each book comprises more...

'If being a published author is your goal, then you have to work at it. You have to keep at it and you have to be disciplined.' - Alexis Fleming...