Meet local photographer @haydenoneill

In the first edition of the ongoing book series “Le Passage”, Hayden O’Neill presents a collection of personal and editorial photographs taken across the Indonesian Archipelago.

The book features a mix of black-and-white and colour photographs, showcasing images of surfers, portraits, friends, and editorials created for various magazines & jobs.

All pictures were taken in Indonesia between 2016 & 2025.

About the artist

Hayden O’Neill is an Australian photographer based in Melbourne, Australia.

His work has appeared in various magazines such as Tracks, Australian Surfing Life, Monster Children, Bali Belly, and White Horses.

​Hayden’s various commercial clients include Hurley, Havaianas, Patagonia, Epworth Hospital, Globe Brand, lululemon, Maximova Jewelery, Rip Curl, and Surfline.​

In 2022, Hayden was shortlisted in the travel category of the Monster Children photo competition for his piece ‘Silence’. Recently, he was also shortlisted in the Australian Photography Magazine’s Landscape & Mono Awards for his pieces ‘Teahupo’o’ & ‘Distant’

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If you loved Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks, you’ll be moved by An Ocean and a Day by @hannahrichellauthor a deeply personal, beautifully written reflection on grief, memory, and finding your way forward.

And the best part? Hannah Richell will be in-store at @Farrells Bookshop for a special author event. Swipe for details.

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Freshly shelved and bookseller approved: the ABA Top 10 has landed!

From future classics and big-hearted stories to fascinating ideas and can`t-put-it-down reads, these are the books our booksellers can`t stop talking about right now.

Consider this your official permission to add just one more book to the pile. (We won`t tell your TBR if you won`t.)

Which one are you taking to the counter first?

Whistler by Ann Patchett
Land by Maggie O`Farrell
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
The God We Made by Anna Goldsworthy
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
I Eat the Stars by Sarah Wilson

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School holidays = perfect time to get writing! ONE MONTH `TIL ENTRIES CLOSE!

If the kiddos are looking for something fun to do these school holidays that doesn’tcost a thing, our Story Writing Competition is the perfect pick.

Let their imaginations run wild—whether it’s dragons, detectives, or something totally unexpected, we can’t wait to read it!

Plus @f_i_o_n_a_w_ will be announcing the winners in store.

Pick up an entry form in store
Or download one online at www.farrells.com.au/whats-on

All the details are on our website.

Looking for your next chilling read? 👻📚

One of the standout titles in our Horror section is Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Blending the horrors of war with the supernatural, Angel Down is a haunting and unforgettable novel that has captured the attention of readers and critics alike.

Whether you`re a fan of psychological horror, gothic fiction, supernatural tales, or stories that linger long after you`ve turned the final page, our Horror section is packed with spine-tingling reads waiting to be discovered.

Pop in and browse. You might just find your next obsession. 🖤

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AUTHOR EVENT

Thank you to @antheahodgson for coming to the library to talk about The Power of Lost Virtue.

A great evening hearing more about the book and the ideas behind it, and connecting with readers in the community.

Thanks also to the @morningtonpeninsulalibraries for hosting

Check out the librarys website for more author talks...

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Author Talk: @victoria_brownlee @morningtonpeninsulalibraries

Friday, 03 July 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join author, writer and editor Victoria Brownlee in conversation with local author, Rebecca Fraser, as she discusses her new suspense novel "The Writers Retreat".

Welcome to The Writers Retreat - a creative haven for writers to hone their plotlines and sharpen their characters while soaking up the Provencal atmosphere. But this year`s retreat offers something different, as real-life blurs with fiction, and suspense isn`t contained to the page. A wickedly twisty and atmospheric thriller set at a writers` retreat in the South of France.

Victoria Brownlee is an international food writer and editor, currently based in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. She started writing about food over a decade ago, first as a blogger and then as the Food & Drink Editor at Time Out Shanghai. Her novels include Fromage à Trois, Brioche in the Oven and Eat Your Heart Out.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of @farrells_bookshop

Free, bookings essential.

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