that SUMMER READING feeling MUST-HAVES from kids to cookbooks, biographies to novels – we’ve got the best books from 2014 FREE RECIPES Delicious summer treats from Matt Moran & Silvia Colloca English-style Trifle Savory Tart with Chard that SUMMER READING feeling FICTION CLICK ON THE COVERS TO READ MORE Gideon calls me his angel, but he’s the miracle in my life. The vows we’d exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh. Instead they opened up old wounds, exposed pain and insecurities, and lured bitter enemies out of the shadows. I felt him slipping from my grasp; my love tested in ways I wasn’t sure I was strong enough to bear. At the brightest time in our lives, the darkness of his past encroached and threatened everything we’d worked so hard for. We faced a terrible choice: the familiar safety of the lives we’d had before each other or the fight for a future that suddenly seemed an impossible and hopeless dream... Captivated by You is the sensational new Crossfire novel from Sylvia Day, with over 16 million copies sold worldwide. Captivated by You Aaah interj. Exhaled more than uttered. Indicates immersion in great luxury, anticipation of deep satisfaction, or exposure to familiar and pleasing stimuli. “Aaah. That’s the perfect thing, precisely!” 9781405916400 $19.99 Funny Girl is the story of a television programme, and the people responsible for it: the writers, Tony and Bill, friends since National Service and comedy obsessives; producer Dennis, Oxbridge- educated, clever, mild and devoted to his team in general and Sophie in particular; and Sophie’s good-enough looking co-star Clive, who feels that he’s destined for better things. Funny Girl 9780670922819 $29.99 PENGUIN.COM.AU One day, sitting in Dublin traffic, married mum Stella Sweeney attempts a good deed, and the resulting car crash changes her life. An exchange of phone numbers for insurance leads to an incredible story that takes Stella thousands of miles from her old life – turning an ordinary woman into a superstar and wrenching her whole family apart. Is the amazing series of events down to fate, or karma? Should Stella be grateful, or hopping mad? Three generations of Stewart women share a deep connection to their family farm. But when a letter from 1946 is unearthed in an old cottage on the property, a secret from the past threatens to tear them apart. The mystery lures widowed matriarch Maggie, single mum Toni and farm girl Flick across the world to Italy and into the depths of their own hearts. It’s a journey that leads to incredible discoveries about each other, and about themselves. Once again, Marian Keyes reveals her mastery of drawing comedy from life’s difficult moments. The Woman Who Stole My Life 9780718155346 $29.99 The Sunnyvale Girls 9781926428604 $32.99 9781921901454 $29.99 Amid the carnage of Gallipoli, Australian soldier Jamie Wren watched British nurse Claire Nightingale walking toward the beach. The intoxication he felt could have been the shock, the heat, the blood loss, thirst... but he was sure it was simply Claire Nightingale. It’s tough working on an oil rig in the Atlantic Ocean, but when engineer Jo Blaine comes home to find Stephen Hardy in her house, she’s tempted to head straight back out to sea. Stephen’s keen to make amends, and by the time Jo flies out again they’re both eagerly anticipating her return. Powerhouse Australian storyteller Fiona McIntosh tells a truly epic love story, bursting with heartbreak and heroism. Lovers are united by war and divided by oceans, then spun into new, forbidden passions. At story’s end, who will be left standing to capture Nurse Nightingale’s heart? Balancing family and friends with a new relationship when you’re never around isn’t easy, and Jo’s not used to sharing her problems. And as her fly-in fly-out lifestyle starts to take its toll, Jo questions whether it’s all worth it. Nightingale 9781921901966 $29.99 Fly In, Fly Out 9781926428581 9780143799788 $29.99 $29.99 NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Holiday reading with heart Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is an ambitious and heartbreaking novel that explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love. The Fault in Our Stars 9780143567592 $19.95 For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled ‘Hello from the Gillespies’. It’s always been cheery and full of good news. But this year, it’s different. Truth is, the Gillespies are falling apart at the seams. And when Angela is taken from her family in a most unexpected manner, they must pull together – and pull themselves together – in order to pull through. An Abundance of Katherines Let It Snow 9780141346090 9780141349176 $14.99 $14.99 From the bestselling author of The House of Memories comes a funny and heartfelt novel about miscommunication and mayhem in a family like no other. Hello from the Gillespies9781921901812 $29.99 that SUMMER READING feeling As the international stalemate with North Korea continues into its seventh decade, a young, untested dictator is determined to prove his strength. Like his father before him, he hangs his plans on the country’s nuclear ambitions. And the discovery of a rich deposit of minerals spells a dramatic change to the nation’s economic fortunes. A well-resourced and nuclear capable North Korea will be a dangerous force on the world stage. There’s just one more step needed to complete this perfect plan... The elimination of the President of the United States. Full Force and Effect 9780718180003 $39.99 When Dirk Pitt of NUMA is almost blown to pieces in a lab explosion, he suspects sabotage. The lab in question belongs to a scientist hoping to use a rare mineral to combat greenhouse gases – but who would want to destroy our one chance to save the planet? Pitt’s investigations take him to the Arctic in search of a clue to the origins of the precious mineral. There he and NUMA colleague Al Giordino must battle for survival against the hostile elements and an evil megalomaniac who is about to plunge the North American continent into war. Arctic Drift: A Dirk Pitt Adventure 9781405916202 $19.99 Oooh interj. PENGUIN.COM.AU Expressing heightened levels of desire or curiosity. Use of extravagantly high pitch or volume infers the speaker’s wish that any person within earshot purchase the item on the speaker’s behalf. “Oooh, I like the look of that.” NON-FICTION CLICK ON THE COVERS TO READ MORE Forget everything you think you know about global warming. It’s not about carbon – it’s about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better. We can change the world, before the world changes so drastically that no one is safe. And all around the world, the fight back is already succeeding in ways both surprising and inspiring. Michael Mori joined the U.S. Marine Corps as an 18-year-old, determined to serve the country he held dear. After training and serving as a military lawyer, he accepted a position as a defence counsel for the military commissions set up in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. And then David Hicks’s case file landed on his desk. In the Company of Cowards is Mori’s account of a long struggle for justice, and his gradual disillusionment with the institution that he had signed up to fight for. In the Company of Cowards 9780670077854 In her most provocative book yet, Naomi Klein, author of the global bestsellers The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, exposes the myths that are clouding climate debate. This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate $29.99 For Australians, the idea of ‘the bush’ is key to our national identity. Masterfully written by one of our most distinguished voices, Don Watson’s The Bush reveals our landscape and its inhabitants through fresh eyes. The triumphs and the ruination, the commonplace and the bizarre, the stories we like to tell about ourselves, and those we don’t – this is a journey that only our leading writer of non-fiction could take us on. Magisterial in scope and alive with detail, the stories captured here examine the things we’ve created, what we’ve destroyed, and who we’ve become in the process. More than 63,000 young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The ‘nashos’ came from all walks of life: plumbers and dentists, footballers and musicians, Christians and Jews, willing and unwilling. Chosen by chance, their birthdates drawn from a lottery barrel, their fates came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. Drawing on interviews with more than 150 former nashos, and their wartime diaries and letters, award-winning author and journalist Mark Dapin tells the story of national service in the words of these average, but remarkable Australians. The Bush The Nashos’ War PENGUIN.COM.AU 9781926428215 $45.00 9780670077052 9781846145063 $29.99 $39.99 One-of-a-kind stories to make you think twice. Your loved one is in an induced coma and the only way to keep them alive is to have all their limbs amputated. What do you do? Diane knew exactly what her husband Matthew would want. So began the inspiring story of an ordinary family’s courage and determination to make the most of a terrible situation. This could happen to anyone. But not everyone would accept what life offers and pursue possibilities in the way that Matthew does. This story will leave you marvelling at just how powerful the love of family can be. Will to Live 9780143799658 $29.99 In his early thirties, Stephen Fry had ‘made it’: a TV star and bestselling author with a glamorous cast of friends. What could possibly go wrong? He took to excess like a duck to breadcrumbs – writing and recording by day, haunting a never-ending series of celebrity parties, drinking dens and poker games by night. But as the ’80s drew to a close, Fry had become a high-functioning addict, unable to see the headlong tumble that must surely follow. Drawing from his diaries of the time, More Fool Me reveals a side to Stephen Fry that he’s long kept hidden… More Fool Me: A Memoir 9780718179786 $45.00 Originally published in 1974, The Penguin Leunig was the very first collection of cartoons from the inimitable Michael Leunig. Since then he has published 25 books and been declared a Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia. The pieces in this classic compilation are as relevant now as when they first appeared, with Leunig turning his unique eye on life in all its complexities, ironies, absurdities and pathos. This hardback 40th anniversary edition is a beautiful offering of the hilarious and the sublime. The Penguin Leunig: 40th Anniversary Edition 9780143572480 Kurt Fearnley was raised to believe he could do anything. At fifteen, he won his first medal. Then he conquered the world – winning three Paralympic gold medals, seven world championships and more than 35 marathons. A world-beater in and out of his wheelchair, Kurt is a true Australian champion. From a kid growing up with a disability in a tiny town, to a teenager finding his place in the world and the elite sportsman he’s become, Pushing the Limits tracks the life of a man who rises to every challenge, no matter how extreme. Pushing the Limits 9781921901898 $39.99 From his love of the bush (‘Mallee Boy’) and outrage over environmental destruction (‘Rip Rip Woodchip’), to his pride in the Australian character (‘True Blue’), John Williamson has been chronicling the subjects and issues that are close to his heart for more than forty years. He has become the voice of Australia, performing his unofficial anthems at all the major events. In his distinctive Aussie style, John Williamson tells it like it is. He takes us behind the scenes on the road and at home, revealing the tough times, the great times, what drives him and what matters. Hey True Blue 9781921901744 $39.99 In short stories and insights, many written in his final months, Bryce Courtenay reflects on living and dying, and how through determination, respect for others and taking pleasure in small moments of joy, he lived life to the fullest. From practical advice on how to write a bestseller to general inspiration on how to realise your dreams, The Silver Moon celebrates Bryce Courtenay’s lifelong passion for storytelling, language and the creative process, and brings us closer to the man behind the bestsellers. The Silver Moon 9780670078264 $24.99 $24.99 PENGUIN.COM.AU that SUMMER eREADING feeling Penguin has a huge range of fiction and non-fiction eBooks available online from the following retailers: Apple, Amazon, Google and Kobo. that SUMMER READING feeling FOOD & LIFESTYLE Tumble down the rabbit hole into the wild and whimsical world of Fleur Wood, one of Australia’s leading fashion designers and enthusiastic home cook. Discover what inspires, motivates and sustains her, from flower-scented baths and tisanes to old-fashioned portraits, love-heart lockets and food with soul. Fleur shares her knowledge of and passion for all things vintage and offers a window into the creative processes that drive her covetable collections. Indulge your senses with fabulous fashion, cutting-edge style and plenty of mouth-watering recipes in this visual feast from the immensely creative and talented Fleur Wood. Food Fashion Love Wow interj. Reflexively emitted when speaker is left momentarily incapable of coherent expression, due to intense excitement or wonder. Signals admiration for feats of incredible scale, soul or general awesomeness. “Wow – imagine that.” 9781921383700 $59.99 A back-to-basics lifestyle approach from the creator of the world’s first health, wellness and lifestyle app, The Whole Pantry – chosen by Apple as Best Food & Drink App of 2013. Belle Gibson’s first book features more than 80 delicious and nourishing plant-based recipes (gluten, dairy and corn free) aimed at nurturing the body, including healthy versions of old favourites like lasagne, burgers and black forest cake. As part of Belle’s ‘whole life’ philosophy, there’s information on how to live a healthier life, with advice on everything from natural beauty and superfoods to detoxing. The Whole Pantry 9781921383984 $35.00 EXTRACTS Matt Moran shares his passion for local produce in this stunning collection of recipes. Inspired by the market garden at his Sydney restaurant Chiswick, as well as time on TV series Paddock to Plate, Matt unlocks winning flavour combinations by matching food you can grow yourself with quality local ingredients. Try pickled vegetables and dukkah or seared kingfish with radish, avocado and wasabi to start with; then tuck into slow-cooked lamb with hummus, tomato salad and mint salsa. For sweet treats, check out apricot and rosemary tarts or berries and meringue with passionfruit curd. Matt’s Kitchen Garden Cookbook 9781921383618 PENGUIN.COM.AU $49.99 The much anticipated followup to Katie Quinn Davies’ debut cookbook, What Katie Ate, brings all the inspiration you need to breathe new life into your informal get-togethers, whether they be for a couple or a crowd. This gorgeous book offers up favourites from Katie’s wildly successful blog, along with many never-seen-before recipes, all captured by Katie’s unique and beautiful photography. Entice your guests with refreshing takes on flavour-packed pizzas, salads, tapas, cocktails and decadent desserts. What Katie Ate: At the Weekend 9781921383717 $59.99 Journey with Frank Camorra as he searches for the traditional recipes of Andalusia in the south of Spain – a land of ancient cities, whitewashed villages, olive groves and vineyards. This is a place where cultures and cuisines have always collided and mingled, and Frank meets the food and wine producers, farmers, fishermen and cooks. He takes in spring festivals, markets and sherry bodegas, and reveals his favourite places to eat, drink and stay. From an olive picker’s breakfast to cuttlefish in saffron sauce and smoky lamb skewers, MoVida Solera is a celebration of Andalusian food and culture. MoVida Solera 9781921383366 $59.99 Acclaimed chef Christine Manfield believes that desserts should appeal to all the senses. They should be utterly seductive, ethereal and delicious, with aesthetics that capture your imagination. Desserts must also be big on personality, which is why she has christened this collection Dessert Divas – they are dramatic showgirls! In a sumptuously illustrated tribute to the desserts created at her Sydney restaurant Universal, Christine unveils all the mystery, elegance, whimsy and fantasy behind her iconic desserts. Dessert Divas 9781921383533 $79.99 Add something special to your holidays EXTRACTS Italian-born Silvia Colloca returns to the villages where she spent her childhood, in the regions of Abruzzo, Marche and Molise, celebrating the incredible array of fresh produce, its marked regional variations, and how this affects the local cuisine. Silvia shares stories and recipes that are close to her heart, and shows how seasonal ingredients can be transformed into something truly exceptional. Learn how to make homemade ricotta, and try your hand at cured pork cheek, handmade noodles with monkfish ragu, and the intriguing ‘bear’s cake’. PENGUIN.COM.AU Made in Italy 9781921383977 $49.99 Q&A Thoughts from our authors It’s just not sum mer ... WITHOUT ‘It’s just not summer without... seafood spreads, fresh crunchy salads and juicy summer stone fruits!’ Matt Moran ‘It’s just not summer without… a trip to the beach, warm sand between your toes, salty smells, the sound of waves crashing against the beach as you read your favourite book.’ Fiona Palmer It’s just not summer without... ridiculously over-the-top home-made rocky road with festive gold leaf, a boisterous family table tennis championship, and my Christmas cocktails. Fiona McIntosh ‘It’s just not summer without… an early run into a warm breeze, cricket on the telly and a cold beer in hand.’ Kurt Fearnley ‘It’s just not summer without... blowflies, books and bubbly’. Graeme Base Share your favourite thing about summer #notsummerwithout that SUMMER READING feeling Young READERS The two stories inside this unique Storytime with Sophie slipcase – Sophie’s Busy Day and Playtime with Sophie – are perfect to help with your toddlers’ early learning and development. Read aloud as your special little person explores the different textures and designs – from bumpy and soft to twinkly and shiny. It’s just the right size for little hands to hold, plus the sturdy slipcase has a decorative rope handle and ribbon tie for babies and toddlers to play with. Yes! interj. A sign of unbridled enthusiasm, approval or delight, e.g. upon a great experience or a thrilling prospect. Often accompanied by a fist-pump gesture, brief applause, or a series of small vertical leaps. “Yes! I love it.” “Yes! Exactly what I wanted!” Sophie La Girafe: Storytime with Sophie slipcase 9781409357308 $16.99 5+ years A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun... unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig — not exactly Greg Heffley’s idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure — and this is one the Heffleys won’t soon forget. The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid 9780143308591 $14.99 The latest offering from the much-loved creator of Animalia, Graeme Base, The Last King of Angkor Wat is a timeless fable full of adventure and beauty. Set against the majestic backdrop of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temples, Tiger, Gibbon, Water Buffalo and Gecko sit amid the ruins, wondering which of them would have made the best king. The appearance of a mysterious visitor leads them on a race to a distant hilltop, and a journey of self-discovery. The Last King of Angkor Wat 9780670077151 $26.99 8+ years 5+ years The Frozen Essential Collection takes you deep into the Frozen world. Sing along to all your favourite songs with the lyrics right in front of you, and create your own scenes with more than 150 full-colour reusable stickers. You can find out about all the characters and explore Arendelle at your own pace. With stunning images, stickers and a soundchip that plays ‘Let It Go’, this is a must for every fan of Frozen. Disney Frozen: The Essential Collection 9780241186930 $29.99 ‘With nine books and three movies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid just keeps on delivering for young readers.’ BRISBANE NEWS s e i r e s g n i l Bestsel PENGUIN.COM.AU CLICK ON THE COVERS TO READ MORE “The ruins are up there,” Piper promised. “I saw them in Katoptris’s blade. And you heard what Hazel said. ‘The biggest’...” “The biggest gathering of evil spirits I’ve ever sensed,” Jason recalled. “Yeah, sounds awesome.” After battling through the underground temple of Hades, the last thing Jason wants is to deal with more evil spirits. But the fate of the quest is at stake. The crew of the Argo II has a big decision to make. If they choose wrong, they will fail, and the entire world will be destroyed... Girl Online is the debut romance novel by YouTube phenomenon Zoe ‘Zoella’ Sugg. Penny has a secret. Under the alias Girl Online, she blogs about school dramas, boys, her mad family and recent panic attacks. Things go from bad to worse and her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets the gorgeous, guitar-strumming Noah. . The Blood of Olympus: Heroes of Olympus 9780141339252 $19.99 10+ years 13+ years Suddenly Penny is falling in love – and capturing every moment of it on her blog. But Noah has a secret too. One that threatens to ruin Penny’s cover – and her closest friendship – forever. Girl Online Like many of his mates from the bush, Frank Ballantyne is keen to join the grand adventure and do his bit. Plus, a chest full of medals might impress the currently unimpressed parents of his childhood sweetheart. So Frank ups his age and volunteers with his horse Daisy... and his dad. In the deserts of Egypt and Palestine he experiences more adventure than he ever expected – heartbreak, love and the most important choice of his life. This is the powerful story of a young man’s journey towards his own kind of bravery. Adult Themes 16+ years 9780141359335 Theodore Finch is fascinated by death – constantly thinking of ways he might kill himself. But each time something good stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister’s recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the ‘natural wonders’ of their state, both Finch and Violet discover more than they expected. All The Bright Places9780141357034 Loyal Creatures 10+ years 9780670077427 $19.99 $19.99 $17.99
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