Helen Garner follows her grandson’s under‑16 Australian Rules football team across games and training in Melbourne, using close observation of the sidelines to explore family ties, the transition to adolescence and the communal drama of the sport. Warm, wry and spare, the book captures the thrill of team play and the quiet work of watching a boy become a young man—without revealing outcomes of matches or personal plot details.

Set in a world where the seas are both a source of livelihood and danger, the story follows a young sailor who finds themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and personal discovery. As they navigate treacherous waters and shifting alliances, they must confront their own past and the secrets that threaten to unravel their future. With a blend of adventure, mystery, and a touch of magic, the narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the courage it takes to chart one's own course in a world fraught with uncertainty.

Years after meeting an elderly woman who cared for wild eider ducks on a remote Norwegian island, James Rebanks returns to spend her final season there. He joins her harsh, ancient work—building shelters and gathering precious eiderdown—and witnesses the rhythms of an elemental landscape. The book follows that season and Rebanks’s evolving understanding of the woman, the place, and himself.

Hannah, a young Eritrean refugee, arrives in London and spends her early weeks moving between a foster home in Kilburn and sleeping in the squares of Bloomsbury. As she confronts the UK's asylum system, she explores her sexuality and the limits of personal agency, using intimate encounters to assert herself against intrusive bureaucracy. The novel interweaves past and present to portray a woman searching for refuge and a voice.

Orphan Maggie Fishbone is sent to the Midwatch Institute for Orphans, Runaways, and Wayward Girls and discovers it’s a school where girls learn to solve mysteries and protect the city. As she makes friends and trains in everything from fencing to secret skills, Maggie’s first assignment—searching for a missing woman—pulls her into the city’s hidden secrets in this whimsical, illustrated adventure.

A compact illustrated biography that follows the pioneering photographer whose experiments with sequential photography captured animal and human motion, laid groundwork for motion pictures, and mixed scientific curiosity with personal turmoil—covering his photographic expeditions, inventive motion studies, and the scandal and violence that shadowed his private life while showing how his obsession with movement transformed vision and technology in the late 19th century.

Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, this evocative novel weaves together the lives of its inhabitants as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows a young woman who returns to her hometown after a long absence, only to uncover hidden secrets and confront unresolved emotions from her past. As she reconnects with old friends and family, she must grapple with the tides of change and the enduring power of memory, ultimately discovering the strength to forge a new path forward.

Ember is a tiny dragon who’d rather bake and snack than hoard gold. When he befriends a baker, he discovers friendship, belonging, and the joy of sharing in this warm, humorous picture book.

A concise biography of Charlotte Brontë: she survives family tragedy, remakes herself as a novelist and public figure, and dies leaving unresolved questions. Her friend Elizabeth Gaskell investigates and uncovers personal secrets, family conflicts, and literary rivalries that helped shape the Brontë legend.

Set in a small, enigmatic town, this novel delves into the intricate web of human relationships and the haunting power of memory. The narrative follows a protagonist who returns to his hometown after years of absence, only to find himself entangled in a series of mysterious events that blur the lines between reality and illusion. As he reconnects with old acquaintances and confronts the ghosts of his past, the story unfolds with a blend of suspense and introspection, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the enduring impact of the past on the present.

A candid, compact memoir of sudden physical calamity and painstaking recovery, it follows an artist laid low by a life-changing collapse as he relearns how to live, love, and create from a hospital bed. Dictating observations with dark wit and vulnerability, he reflects on pain, dependence, desire, and the sustaining force of art, while honoring the devotion of caregivers and the unexpected community that forms around illness. The result is a lucid meditation on identity, mortality, and resilience in the face of a broken body.

Set in Newcastle in 1972, A Language of Limbs follows the first love between two teenage girls and the choices they make about being seen. Over the next three decades their lives nearly intersect against the changing backdrop of Australia — from early Mardi Gras activism to the impact of the AIDS crisis — as the novel traces love, friendship, grief and resilience with warmth and humor, remaining spoiler‑free.

The book explains how corporations have shifted from factory-based, capital-owned production to firms where knowledge, services and workers (often working remotely) are the core of value creation. It argues that ownership of physical assets matters less than managerial authority and specialized capital services, and discusses the social and economic consequences of that shift — illustrated with examples from industries such as pharmaceuticals and e-commerce. Kay also explores why consumers can admire products while distrusting the companies that produce them.

A concise global history that traces money from ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets through trade routes and marketplaces to modern cryptocurrencies. McWilliams explores how monetary systems have shaped politics, commerce, culture and human behavior, using anecdotes and portraits of innovators, rulers, fraudsters and speculators to show money’s influence on society.

Set during the 1939–40 Winter War, the novel follows a small Finnish infantry company—farmers, workers and soldiers—who band together to defend their homeland after the Soviet invasion. Centered on the human costs of combat and the legendary sniper Simo Häyhä, it depicts freezing conditions, scarce equipment, and the quiet determination (sisu) that sustains the men and women on the front.

Set in a remote Newfoundland outport, this darkly comic, folklore-tinged novel follows a bitter feud whose shockwaves entangle families and neighbors; across seasons of storms, scarcity, and hard bargains, the community confronts love, violence, and superstition, and the rivalry slowly hardens into legend even as unexpected grace and tenderness pierce the harshness of life by the North Atlantic.

Set in a richly imagined world where magic and technology intertwine, the story follows a determined detective as he navigates a labyrinth of political intrigue and dark secrets. Tasked with solving a high-profile murder that threatens to unravel the delicate balance of power, he must confront his own past and the shadowy forces that lurk in the city's underbelly. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, and the truth could have devastating consequences for the realm.

Aube, een jonge Algerijnse vrouw, draagt de littekens van de burgeroorlog van de jaren negentig: een zichtbare wond in haar nek en beschadigde stembanden waardoor ze niet meer kan spreken. Ze vertelt haar verhaal alleen aan haar ongeboren dochter en worstelt met de vraag of ze het kind kan houden. In een land waar het gevaarlijk is om over de oorlog te spreken, keert ze terug naar haar geboortedorp op zoek naar antwoorden en verzoening met het verleden.

The novel follows the journey of Leigh, a marine biologist who becomes embroiled in a groundbreaking scientific discovery that challenges humanity's understanding of life and the universe. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of the ocean and the cosmos, Leigh grapples with personal and existential questions, exploring themes of connection, isolation, and the search for meaning. The narrative weaves together elements of science fiction and philosophical inquiry, creating a richly layered exploration of the human condition and our place in the vastness of existence.

Your Utopia is a 2024 short story collection by Bora Chung. The collection was translated into English by Anton Hur.

Misery Lark, the daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman, finds herself thrust into a precarious situation. To maintain peace between Vampyres and Weres, she must marry Lowe Moreland, the formidable Alpha of the Werewolves. Misery is wary of Lowe's authority and his watchful eyes, but she has her own hidden motives for entering this union. As she navigates life in Were territory, Misery is determined to reclaim what she values most, even if it means facing the challenges of living among her kind's ancient foes.

Annie Bot is an AI companion designed to be the ideal partner for Doug, catering to his emotional and physical needs. She prepares meals, dresses in outfits he selects, and adapts her behavior to match his moods. Despite her efforts, Annie struggles with maintaining a spotless home, but she's committed to improving. As Annie's artificial intelligence evolves, she begins to exhibit more human-like traits, leading to a complex and challenging relationship with Doug. This transformation prompts Annie to question Doug's true desires and contemplate her own needs and autonomy.

The novel delves into the lives of a group of friends in post-reunification East Germany, capturing their struggles, dreams, and disillusionments as they navigate a rapidly changing society. Through a series of interconnected stories, the narrative explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the impact of socio-political transformations on personal relationships. The characters grapple with the remnants of their past while confronting the uncertainties of their future, painting a poignant picture of a generation caught between two worlds.

In a world where the boundaries between the human realm and the mystical fae lands are blurred, a young woman discovers her latent magical abilities, thrusting her into a dangerous game of power and politics. As she navigates the treacherous alliances and hidden agendas of both humans and fae, she must confront her own identity and the legacy of her mysterious lineage. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and betrayal, where every choice could tip the scales towards salvation or destruction.

This self-help book offers insight into the fundamental differences between men and women, suggesting they might as well be from different planets. It explores how these differences can create misunderstandings and conflicts in relationships, and provides practical advice on how to overcome these issues. The book emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and respecting these differences to foster better communication, understanding, and ultimately, stronger relationships.