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A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, beds down in a nondescript motel and immerses herself in a temporary reinvention that turns out to be the start of an entirely different journey. With July’s wry voice, perfect comic timing, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy and palpable delight in pushing boundaries, All Fours tells the story of one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom. Part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention, All Fours transcends expectations while excavating our beliefs about life lived as a woman.

A wildly inventive, chilling and intoxicating story of betrayal, ambition and love, The Honeyeater by Jessie Tu is in stores now.

Ailsa Piper’s memoir For Life is our Non-Fiction Book of the Month. The book is an unflinching account of loss and grief, in which the author shares her story with openness, generosity and warmth. With vivid and tender prose, Piper navigates her bereavement and the slow return to a flourishing life through connecting with nature and finding a community. Ultimately a story of hope, she emerges with a renewed appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life. This book is a beautiful story of hope, and one we know will have a profound effect on readers.

If You Go, written by Alice Robinson, is our Fiction Book of the Month. The novel is a haunting, emotionally complex, and deeply moving portrayal of two women making sense of their place in the world. Evocative and visceral, the mystery of Esther’s life unfolds gradually with a sense of foreboding and urgency that will keep you turning the page. It is a story about the grief inherent in the human experience, the questions we must face about the future, the trauma we carry, and the trauma we unknowingly inflict. Beautifully rendered, this is speculative literary fiction at its absolute finest. We devoured this. In store now.

Finders Keepers is our Kids’ Book of the Month! Finders Keepers and Caught in the Middle are the first two books in a new series about Australia’s favourite goalkeeper and Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold. With the ever-increasing popularity of the Matildas and the Olympics right around the corner, we know kids will be excited to read all about the adventures of young Macca as she navigates friendship, teamwork, and everything football. Perfect for middle grade readers, we’re excited to share this new series to help inspire the next generation of sporting superstars!

To celebrate being book of the month, Mackenzie Arnold has generously signed copies of the new books specially for Collins stores! There is limited stock available – please head into your local Collins store to pick up your signed copies while stocks last.

Our July reading guide is now in store! Full of all the latest new releases, recipe and author Q&As there is so much to discover. Head into your local Collins store to grab a copy, or pop to the website to view online. Happy reading 📖

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes. Intimate and artful, Sing Like Fish tells a uniquely complete story of ocean animals’ submerged sounds, envisions a quieter future, and offers a profound new understanding of the world below the surface.

Wylah is a heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite. Book 3 is in-store now!

Our Fiction Book of the Month for June is Every Last Suspect by Nicola Moriarty. This domestic thriller is Nicola at her best. As Harriet lays dying and is trying to figure out who did it, we are told the story through the perspectives of the main suspects who had motive to kill her. Every Last Suspect has a narrative driven plot that expertly weaves together many twists and turns that will keep you guessing right until the end! This is an enjoyable, pacey read that we are excited to share with you (warning – you may not be able to put it down!).

Finding Your People, written by Alexandra Hourigan and Sally McMullen, is our Non-Fiction Book of the Month. This book is a modern-day guide to friendship, written by two popular podcasters who also happen to be best friends. When so much of our lives are lived online, it can be hard to find meaningful connections and know how to sustain them. This book is designed to help readers prioritise friendship, reflect on their relationships, and sustain the ones that matter most. We chose this book for its fresh take on the topic, as well as the hilarious style in which the authors share practical tips and research.

Detective Beans & the Case of the Missing Hat is our Kids’ Book of the Month. Written and illustrated by Li Chen, this graphic novel is a heartwarming and comedic take on the mystery genre. Detective Beans is adorable, hilarious and, of course, very professional in his quest to find his missing hat. It is a joy to follow along on his caper, full of quirky characters, side adventures, and comical mishaps. Chen cleverly constructs a classic detective style story with humour, sweetness, and whimsy. Her gorgeous illustrations are the perfect complement to the story, bringing Beans to life in the most endearing and fun way. We’re excited to feature Beans, who we know kids and parents alike will love!

Our June reading guide is in-store & online! Featuring our books of the month, a recipe and lots of new release books to add to your pile. Head to the website to view, or your local Collins store to pick up a copy. Happy reading! 📖

A boy meets a girl. The past meets the future. A finger meets a trigger. The beginning meets the end. England is forever. England must fall. This incredible debut is in stores now.

Our First Nations feature book this month is Country by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson. This beautiful picture book, with illustrations from Cheryl Davison, aims to introduce young readers to the idea of Country in all its forms. For every copy sold in our stores during May, Collins Booksellers will donate $1 to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Wild Dog, the publisher of Country, has also generously agreed to match our donations this month. Country is available in store now.

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?! Lots of books in store to get you inspired or a gift card if your mum would prefer to pick her own! Head down to your local Collins store to get all the staff recommendations 📖

Eilis Lacey is Irish, married to Tony Fiorello, a plumber and one of four Italian American brothers, all of whom live in neighbouring houses on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with their wives and children and Tony’s parents. One day, an Irishman comes to the door asking for Eilis by name. He tells her that his wife is pregnant with Tony’s child and that when the baby is born, he will not raise it but will leave it with her. Eilis has choices to make, and what she does in the wake of this shattering news is at the heart of one of Tóibín’s most riveting and emotional novels to date. In store now.

The Truck Cat is our Kids’ Book of the Month. This beautiful story is about Yacoub, who is driving his truck across the country to make a living and Tinka, a cat who joins him on his journey. They are both longing for a sense of home and connection and when they unexpectedly get separated – their journey back together might give more than they were looking for. A moving story about love and connection – we hope you love reading it as much as we do!

Because I Love Him, written by Ashlee Donohue, is our Non-Fiction Book of the Month. A searing portrayal of a woman’s experience of domestic violence, this memoir sensitively portrays the complications of love and social expectations of our communities. The story that unfolds is confronting yet incredibly engaging, and we were inspired by her honesty and compassion. Donohue, a proud Dunghutti woman, is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic and family violence and the status of women. This is an important story from an influential voice, and we know it will resonate with readers.

Congratulations to Alexis Wright on winning the 2024 Stella Prize! Praiseworthy is a novel which is a cry of outrage against oppression and disadvantage, and a fable for the end of days

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Our Fiction Book of the Month for May is Why Do Horses Run? by Cameron Stewart. This debut deeply resonated with us. The character-driven narrative follows the story of two outsiders who are dealing with complicated and traumatic pasts. At once both meditative and menacing, it is an exploration of the breadth of the human spirit and what we can endure (whether we want to or not). The story has a powerful sense of place, and anyone who has spent time in rural Australia will feel the descriptions of the land in their bones. This book will linger long after you turn the final page. In store now.

Our May reading guide is out today! Full of lots of new books, author Q&As, a recipe to try and of course - our books of the month! Available to view on our website or head into your local store to pick up a copy. Happy reading 📖

On the morning of 12 August 2022, Salman Rushdie was standing onstage at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York, preparing to give a lecture on the importance of keeping writers safe from harm, when a man in black - black clothes, black mask - rushed down the aisle towards him, wielding a knife. His first thought- So it’s you. Here you are.

Knife is Rushdie writing with urgency, gravity, and unflinching honesty. It is also a deeply moving reminder of literature’s capacity to make sense of the unthinkable.

Happy World Book Day! Head down to your local Collins store to celebrate all things books 📚

When Winona Dalloway begins her day - in the peaceful early hours before her children, that ‘tiny tornado of little hands and feet’, wake up - she doesn’t know that by the end of it, everything in her world will have changed. On the outside, Winona is a seemingly unremarkable young mother- unobtrusive, quietly going about her tasks. But within is a vivid, chaotic self, teeming with voices - a mind both wild and precise.

And meanwhile, a storm is brewing ...

Thunderhead is a brilliant black comedy, set in suburbia, about one woman’s struggle to be free.

Lally has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and the sacrifices are finally paying off. Pat is a scholarship boy desperate to establish himself in Sydney’s antiquities scene. When they meet at New York’s Armory Show their chemistry is instant - fighting about art and politics is just foreplay. Dazzling, funny and unforgettable, it is an epic and forensic exploration of modern love and passion, politics and power. The Work is a page turner you won’t be able to put down! In store now.

A Dream for Every Night by is our Kid’s Book of the Month! This charming collection of short stories is designed to inspire sweet dreams and includes a fun dream interpretation glossary. From creating art, playing football, climbing trees, and even flying through the sky – there’s a story for any kind of dreamer. The book encourages a meditative end to the day, and is destined to become a cherished part of your night-time routine. We are delighted to share the magic of A Dream for Every Night with you! 🌙

Our non-fiction book of the month is Mothering Heights, a memoir detailing a year of joy and survival in the trenches of early parenthood from Rachael Mogan McIntosh , the author of Pardon My French. We join Rachael as she navigates her way through modern-day motherhood, on her transition from two to three children where rules become hard to follow, children are always hungry and endless shenanigans take place. Rachael perfectly captures all the highs and lows that come with early motherhood, beautifully expressed with a lot of humour and even more heart. We hope you love Mothering Heights as much as we do.