CHILDREN'S BOOK: Sam tries to understand what it means to be black in this funny Australian story about identity, family and friendship.
PICTURE BOOK: A remarkable book about wonder and hope that explores the meaning of life in ways that we can all understand.
PICTURE BOOK: A unique, lyrical picture book that empowers children to think about the natural environment in a mindful and positive way, from one of Australia's most prolific writers, with stunningly beautiful illustrations from an exciting up-and-coming illustrator.
NON-FICTION: A delicious mix of daily life, science, philosophy, pop culture, daydreams and irreverent humour, Eventually Everything Connects is a work of graphic non-fiction that is comforting, confronting and mind-expanding in equal measure.
YOUNG ADULT: A modern-day gay Emma, with the spikey social critique of Austen plus the lush over-the-top romance of Bridgerton suitable for those who loved Red, White and Royal Blue.
CRIME: The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and The Tilt.
MEMOIR: An epic story of leaving everything behind to find purpose, adventure and love by crossing 4750km of rugged Australian terrain with five wild camels, from the winner of the 2022 Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award.
BIOGRAPHY: Don’t Dream It’s Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of Split Enz and Crowded House.
PHILOSOPHY: Reasons Not to Worry is an accessible introduction to Stoic principles of virtue, moderation and self-discipline, adapting this ancient knowledge to inspire practical advice for everyday life.
We caught up with Wil Anderson to talk about his latest book I Am NOT Fine, Thanks, conspiracy theories, and the writing process.
THRILLER: The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and Treasure & Dirt.
CONTEMPORARY FICTION: A singular, stirring, and compulsively readable debut novel, Shmutz explores what it means to be a fully realized sexual and spiritual being caught between the traditional and modern worlds.
THRILLER: With the frenetic pace of a psychological thriller, The Registrar offers a rare insight into the world of a surgeon-in-the-making from one who has survived it. Told with compassion, skill and emotional heart, this gripping and moving novel goes behind the headlines to reveal the human experience of being both doctor and patient in a medical system at breaking point.
The verdict is in. Here are our favourite fiction and non-fiction books of 2022!
MIDDLE-GRADE: The second mystery story in this delightful fantasy-adventure series from the award-winning and bestselling author of Lenny's Book of Everything and Dragon Skin, with lively line illustrations by Freda Chiu.
NON-FICTION: An entrancing, informative book filled with answers to many of the common questions we ask about birds and their lives.
NON-FICTION: The First Astronomers is the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world.
HUMOUR: Part memoir, part manifesto and all comedy, this is a book that will both make your every frustration feel heard and show you that there is plenty to hope for.
CONTEMPORARY FICTION: The dazzling new state-of-the-nation novel from one of America's most significant contemporary writers and winner of the Women's Prize for May We Be Forgiven, which explores the makings of our political times.
CHILDREN'S BOOK: A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna. Perfect for Halloween reading!