June nonfiction highlights

A strong month for big ideas, sharp thinking and reflective reading

• The First Inventors, Indigenous innovation and history across 65,000 years
• Organ Speak, the fascinating science of how our bodies really work
• I Eat the Stars, Sarah Wilson on modern life, meaning and anxiety
• Angertainment, why outrage dominates media and culture
• The God We Made , thoughtful literary nonfiction on belief and identity
*David Sedaris, a new collection of sharp, funny and deeply observant essays

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Join us to hear acclaimed novelist @hannahrichell discuss her new book, a powerful and poignant memoir on grief, loss and hope. For readers of Geraldine Brooks` Memorial Days.

Wednesday 15th July - 6pm | in-store | Tickets $20

An Ocean and a Day is a life-affirming and illuminating book about love and loss, marriage and mothering, healing and hope, and how we face the hardest days of our lives.

It is a book that will make you draw your loved ones close, and maybe even leave you a little transformed.

Tickets available online or instore.

#authortalk #hannahrichell #morningtonpeninsulamums

Chloe’s spilling the tea on her bookshelf…

Hand-sell hero : The Will of the Many by @jamesislington_author
Epic fantasy at its finest. Political intrigue, emotional depth and gripping action make this an unforgettable read. Big book, fast pace, don’t be intimidated. Tell your friends.

Bookshelf confession: Shock of the Light by @loriinglishall
A powerful WWII historical fiction that brings overlooked details and post-war realities to life with real sensitivity and depth. A truly enriching read.

Two very different books, both absolutely worth your time

#booksellerrecommendations #mainstmornington

The Farmer`s Pyjamas by @ruthpaulbooks

What fun! A rhyming story with lots of cutely illustrated farm animals (I particularly enjoyed the three cheeky llamas).
This poor sleep-deprived farmer keeps getting her tasks more and more wrong as the days go on and she can’t find her favourite pyjamas. When the mistakes include forgetting dinner the farm animals decide enough is enough and help search too.

Look out for an adorable surprise when the missing pyjamas are found!

@walkerbooksaus

#kidsbook

June new releases for Kids and Young Adults.

Adventure, heart, humour, and a little chaos: these stories are made for curious readers of every age:

• A Flash in the Dust by Meg Caddy: a gripping historical adventure packed with danger, resilience, and unforgettable characters fighting to survive against the odds.

• One Knight Stand: Lady’s Knight 2 by Amie Kaufman: sharp, funny, and full of medieval mayhem, this sequel brings more action, romance, and chaotic knightly energy.

• The Boy Maeve by Kai Ash: a heartfelt coming-of-age story exploring identity, friendship, and finding where you belong.

• Kid by Peter Carnavas: tender, funny, and deeply relatable, this is a moving story about family, growing up, and the small moments that shape us.

• The House That Walked Away by Simon Howe: mysterious and imaginative, with a touch of magic that will pull readers right in.

• Brave Like Bunji by Jake Gablonski: an inspiring and uplifting story celebrating courage, determination, and believing in yourself.

Perfect for young readers ready to laugh, dream, and go on unforgettable adventures

#kidlit #newreleases #bookshoplife

The ABA Top 10 for the week is out, zoom in to see what everyone’s reading!

We’d say 90% of our staff have read Yesteryear, and we’ve all loved it, each taking something different away from the story.

What have you been reading lately? We’d love to hear your recommendations!

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#CurrentlyReading
#AustralianBooksellers
#IndieBookstore
#Yesteryear
#ReadersOfInstagram