The Tasmania Gold Mining & Quartz Crushing Company mine at Beaconsfield, then the most important gold mine in Tasmania, was taken over in 1903 by the London-based Tasmania Gold Mining Company Ltd, managed by John Taylor and Sons. Geologist and former tin-miner Nick Langsford has written a thoroughly-researched, highly readable, and well-illustrated account of the financing, construction and development of the mining operation, which employed the latest steam technology. This included three huge Hathorn, Davey pumping engines and a magnificent Fraser-Chalmers highspeed steam winder. In spite of the advanced technology the mine was not a financial success and closed in 1914, the result of declining ore grades, poor gold recoveries and high mining costs. #newrelease #newbook #tasmanian #tasmania #tasmanianbook #goldmining #nicklangsford #quartzcrushing #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop

A sumptuous novel of war, survival and enduring love. If he had died, I would know it in my heart. In 1939, Anton, a captain in the Polish army, says goodbye to his wife, Elisabeth. He is leaving to defend their homeland against the invasion by Nazi Germany and Russia. They make a vow that – whatever happens, however much time passes – they’ll meet again at the Winter Palace, their stately home in the Polish countryside. The winds of war draw them far apart. Anton is captured and sent to Siberia as a POW. He eventually joins a lost army that battles through snowstorms and scorching deserts in Central Asia to find freedom. Anton survives, driven by his determination to join Elisabeth again. She, meanwhile, is forced to be the ‘mistress’ of a Nazi officer before escaping to join the Polish resistance. As the war ends, Anton and Elisabeth are at the opposite ends of the world. Anton is in Australia. Elisabeth is in Poland, awaiting his return for months and then years. Will they ever meet again at the Winter Palace? From 1930s Europe to present-day Australia, this is a sweeping story of love that cannot be broken by time, distance, war or even death. #newrelease #newbook #thewinterpalace #paulmorgan #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #fiction #historicalfiction #ww2fiction #read #reading #readmorebooks

Candice Fox’s latest thriller is the definition of nailbiter, as a female agent goes undercover in a New York firefighting crew that is far more dangerous than the fires they fight. When a city’s heroes become its boldest criminals... For years the firefighters of New York’s Engine 99 have rushed fearlessly into hot zones, saving countless lives and stopping devastating blazes in their tracks. They’ve also stolen millions from banks, jewellery stores and art galleries. With their inside knowledge and specialist equipment, they’ve become the most successful heist crew on the East Coast. Their newest member, Andrea ‘Andy’ Nearland, is not what she seems either. She’s an undercover operative, hunting the men of Engine 99 for a host of crimes – including the murder of an off-duty cop and the disappearance of a mother and child. As the clock counts down to the gang’s most daring heist yet, loyalties begin to fray and mistrust boils over. Andy’s career is all smoke and mirrors, but infiltrating this crew of ‘heroes’ might prove to be her most dangerous job of all... #newrelease #newbook #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #candicefox #devilskitchen #thriller #crimethriller #read #reading #readmorebooks

Nigel Forteath has spent a lifetime observing and recording the aquatic faunas of fresh and marine habitats. He was brought-up in the Scottish Highlands where he spent many happy hours observing and identifying birds, fish and aquatic insects and for the past 40 years has carried out his research in Tasmania. This colour-coded guide, lavishly illustrated with high-resolution macro images, is the result of some twenty years of study of the aquatic insect fauna of two Tasmanian lakes and some six years or more of the aquatic invertebrates in various other water freshwater bodies within the State. The content includes an overview of dragonfly natural history, detailed descriptions of the different species and information about the field study locations. A joint effort with the Launceston Field Naturalists Club, this book is intended for field naturalists and students, and indeed for all those interested in the conservation of our precious Tasmanian aquatic fauna and freshwater habitats. Dragonflies and damselflies now are facing extinction in many parts of the world and recognition of the Tasmanian species is a key step to ensuring their protection here in Tasmania. #book #newrelease #dragonfliesanddamselfliesoftasmania #fieldguide #nigelforteath #dragonflies #damselflies #books #reading #read #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! What would Bluey’s Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli’s very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more. #book #newbook #newrelease #books #bluey #whatwouldblueysmumdo #blueybook #kidsbook #childrensbook #mothersday #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

If you loved the Ancient Greek retelling of Circe, we reckon you'll devour Medea! Medea is a dark and epic feminist retelling that boldly reclaims the myth of the most formidable and feared witch in Ancient Greece. #book #bookrec #circe #medea #ancientgreece #ancientgreek #myth #retelling #madelinemiller #rosiehewlett #reas #reading #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

This book encapsulates the history of the RAAF's wartime base at Western Junction in Northern Tasmania from 1940 to 1945, and the product of that base, the young men, often just out of school, who went there aspiring to become fighter pilots. The aim of the story is not only to portray the daily operations of the base, but, more importantly, immerse the reader in some of the individual trainees' experiences - their exuberant highs when they were sent solo for the fist time and their desperately profound lows when they were 'scrubbed'. The experiences of some of the pilots who did graduate are recorded but, sadly, after years of training, many made the extreme sacrifice. Those who were killed in action or died in training accidents, of which there were many, deserve to be remembered and honoured. The ones who served and who made it home are also venerated. #newbook #book #books #reading #read #raaf #raafpilotsofwesternjunction #georgeashwood #tasmania #tasmanian #tasmanianhistory #tassie #tassiehistory #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Tomorrow is SUPER SALE SATURDAY and we’ve got boxes full of bargains. Sale starts 8:30am. Launceston Central

We had a great time launching Running Home by local Author Karen Mace as part of Boutique Week in Launceston City. Running Home is a novel about tremendous grief and unprecedented loss, a story of struggling to find your way when everything you've based your faith on is torn from you. Mollie Brennan thought her life was perfect when she and her best friend and cousin, Claire, moved to Tasmania from Queensland. When the unthinkable happens, grief stricken Mollie returns home to Paradise Cove hoping to find peace... Along the way family secrets are revealed and the truth emerges. @launcestoncentral Launceston Central #TasmaniaReads #tasmanianauthor

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The final new thrilling adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve! The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this perfect final instalment. When Tilly, Oskar, Milo and Alessia venture into King Arthur’s realm in search of the wizard Merlin, they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought. Together, they must journey into myth and legend – to bargain with the trickster Loki and unlock their destinies with the help of the Three Fates – and find a way to untangle the Alchemist’s grip on the world’s imagination. To save Pages & Co. and the very foundations of bookwandering, Tilly and her friends will have to learn the true power of imagination in a thrilling final adventure, but an unexpected enemy stands in their way... 📸 LJ Ireto #newrelease #fiction #kidsfiction #childrensfiction #upperprimary #tillyandthebookwanderers #pagesandco #thelastbookwanderer #annajames #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

This week is Tasmania Reads! 😍📚 Tasmania Reads is an annual week-long celebration filled with fun reading inspired events and activities for all ages across libraries and businesses statewide. Whether you read novels, recipes, newspapers, poetry, comic books or anything else, join the fun! This year Tasmania Reads invites you to try something new. That might be reading a new genre, a different author, or even the event we've got coming up for Tasmania Reads! Check out our Tassie Reads event with Martin Flanagan and Cameron Hindrum at our website. #tasmaniareads #wheredoyouread @librariestasmania #books #event #author #authorevent #tassiereads #read #reading

Easter is fast approaching, and we've got some super cute Easter books on the shelves, from Grug to Bluey! #easter #easterbooks #books #book #read #reading #grug #bluey #easterbunny #eastertime #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

A subversive, irreverent revenge romp from the wickedly witty mind of Kathy Lette. Perfect for fans of Jane Fallon and Dawn O'Porter. Best friends Matilda, Penny, Cressida and Jo are approaching their sixties with flair until, one by one, their bubbles are burst. Matilda, a bestselling novelist, is dropped by her publisher; Penny is cut from her prime-time TV show in favour of her male co-host; Cressida's acting agent can only offer her female incontinence adverts and Jo... well Jo realised it's still a man's world a while ago. Confronted by a society that believes they're all past their amuse-by dates, the friends vow to face their non-entity crises together. Each has been trampled on by men, so it's time for a little revenge. Let the games begin! #newrelease #newfiction #fiction #read #reading #therevengeclub #kathylette #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Chant and clap, play and sing along to this fun-filled collection of nursery rhymes with an Australian twist by bestselling author and illustrator, Frané Lessac. Row, row, row, your boat, Gently down the creek. If you hear a Tassie devil, Don’t forget to shriek! Tweaked and twisted nursery rhymes include:Twinkle, Twinkle, Southern Stars; Rock-a-Bye, Joey; D-I-N-G-O!; This Little Froggy; Lizzie Had a Little Bat;Here We Go Round the Banksia Bush; Hop Goes the Bilby; Three Blind Moles; Old McDonald Went Out Bush... and many more in this glorious 96-page volume, destined to be an Australian classic. #newrelease #kidsbook #childrensbooks #picturebook #australian #australianbook #thebigbookofaustraliannurseryrhymes #franelessac #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Easy steps to transform your gut health! Better gut health, better you! Revitalising your gut health can help with bloating, weight-loss, sleep, sugar-cravings, energy, immunity, mental health and a range of treatable diseases. Clinical nutritionist and best-selling author Sarah Di Lorenzo’s four-week plan has helped thousands of her patients repair their inner health and now she’s sharing it with you. The Gut Repair Plan is packed full of essential information about how the digestive system works, the good and bad bacteria in our gut, which foods are prebiotic and probiotic superstars, and which are the worst offenders. Sarah examines the science behind gut health and gives you tools to transform your gut health and change the way you eat forever. With practical advice, easy-to-follow meal plans and more than 50 delicious new recipes that are all nutrient dense, easy to prepare, low carbohydrate and cleansing. It’s the perfect way to cleanse, repair, rebuild and seal your gut! #newrelease #cookbook #healthbook #guthealth #thegutrepairplan #sarahdilorenzo #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #read #reading #readmorebooks

What makes a garden a garden? Not perfect lawns and beautiful borders, but people, places and their stories. Every garden is a story and every gardener is a storyteller. ————————————————————— We loved launching Tasmanian Gardens in Launceston last night with photographer Alice Bennett and author Meg Bignell as we explored the stories behind the gardens and landscapes of 20 Tasmanian gardens. Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, limited signed copies in-store at Petrarch’s Bookshop. Thames & Hudson Australia Petrarch's Bookshop

The third hilarious middle grade book from the record-breaking bestselling author of Kay's Anatomy and This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay. Illustrated throughout by Adam's friend and fellow award-winning comedian, Henry Paker. Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasn't Zendaya.) In the fourth laugh-out-loud book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you'll learn all about the coolest, grossest and most ridiculous inventions in the world. You'll meet the queen who used the first ever toilet, learn why margarine used to be full of maggots and find out why Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates. Oh, and hopefully some slightly more useful facts as well... An A to Kay to Z of the random, ridiculous and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives. (And some that definitely didn't...) #newrelease #kidsbook #childrensbook #kidsnonfiction #nonfiction #adamkay #incredibleinventions #adamkaysincredibleinventions #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

"Mair McCrae arrives in Australia from her remote island newly married to her ship wrecked husband and has to adjust to colonial life - but all is not as it seems and murder is in the air! Another wonderful Jackie French novel with complex and strong women!!" - Book seller Audrey From bestselling author Jackie French comes a compelling story of murder, mystery, and mutiny on the high seas - and a love so intense it can overcome two differFrom bestselling author Jackie French comes a compelling story of murder, mystery, and mutiny on the high seas - and a love so intense it can overcome two differ#readmorebooksent cultures. You never know what the sea will give you ... or what it will take back. When Mair McCrae follows her island tradition and hunts for a husband cast up on the beach, she has no notion that the naked, half-drowned man she rescues is not just Captain Michael Dawson, heir to a major shipping firm, but that he's obsessed by a 'ghost ship' carrying golden cargo. On Big Henry Island women make the decisions and knit the patterns that mark a man as their own. But Big Henry is also a volcano, and threatening to erupt. Yet when Mair agrees to accompany Michael home, she finds that the Australian comfort he promised has a danger just as real: a social system that tries to keep women confined to small roles at the edges of men's lives. And as Michael hunts for the 'Ghost' in his revolutionary new steamship, a string of mysterious deaths upends Mair's new life in Sydney. Who is the murderer, and why is Mair the only one who realises what is happening? #newrelease #newbook #newrelease #newfiction #australianfiction #aussiefiction #aussieauthor #australianauthor #jackiefrench #theseacaptainswife #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #read #reading #readmorebooks

The James Beard-nominated author of the Wild Adventure Cookbook and Wild Child takes readers on a new adventure-a road trip across America that show how delicious, liberating, and cooking on the open road can be. In this greatly anticipated new cookbook, Sarah Glover shares her passion for America's wide-open spaces and characterful cars. A feast for the eyes and the soul, the book is filled with recipes from across the country-from New England, New York, and Florida to California, New Mexico, and Utah. She even takes a detour for a spot of surfing in Baja California. Sarah completes her trip to each destination in a different vehicle. Readers will travel to the Texas and Arizona deserts for some barbecue in a Land Rover; explore Northern California's Wine Country in a Dodge Freightliner; sample Maine seafood in a Volkswagen Campervan; dive into the Deep South in a Ford RV. Each of the sixty recipes- including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten- free options-can be cooked on a small stove or barbecue grill. There is even a bonus chapter on beverages. Cuisine and culture intertwined is a language on its own and throughout this book, Glover masters the native tongues of food's connection to place and recounts the incredible tales behind the people and produce found wherever the road takes her. #newrelease #cookbook #newcookbook #sarahglover #openskiescookbook #american #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

A heart-warming aspirational picture book for new mums and babies from First Nations tennis champion and new mum, Ash Barty, with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, the bestselling team behind Little Ash! My dream for you begins earlier than dawn, in the magical days before you are born. I dream of our future with you in my arms, waking to birdsong, sharing sunlit yarns. A loving story about a mother's hopes and dreams for her new baby. From Ash Barty, tennis champion, with bestselling creative duo, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin. #newrelease #kidsbook #picturebook #childrensbook #ashbarty #mydreamforyou #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing and personal work to date-a brutally honest, surprisingly poignant, and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance, found family, and self-acceptance. A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag. Central to RuPaul's success has been his chameleonic adaptability. From drag icon to powerhouse producer of one of the world's largest television franchises, RuPaul's ever-shifting nature has always been part of his brand as both supermodel and supermogul. Yet that adaptability has made him enigmatic to the public. In this memoir, his most intimate and detailed book yet, RuPaul makes himself truly known. Stripping away all artifice, RuPaul recounts the story of his life with breathtaking clarity and tenderness, bringing his signature wisdom and wit to his own biography. From his early years growing up as a queer Black kid in San Diego navigating complex relationships with his absent father and temperamental mother, to forging an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar and self-acceptance in sobriety, RuPaul excavates his own biography, uncovering new truths and insights in his personal history. Here in RuPaul's singular and extraordinary story is a manual for living-a personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different, and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly. If we're all born naked and the rest is drag, then this is RuPaul totally out of drag. This is RuPaul stripped bare. #newrelease #newbook #memoir #autobiography #thehouseofhiddenmeanings #rupaul #rupaulsdragrace #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 international bestselling sensation Empire of the Vampire. From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire Liathe, Gabriel must now deliver the Grail to ancients of the Blood Esani, and learn the truth of how Daysdeath might be finally undone. But the Last Silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by terrors of the Blood Voss, drawn into warfare between the Blood Dyvok and duskdancers of the frozen Highlands, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the Grail learn her truth. And that truth may be too awful for any to imagine. #newrelease #fantasyfiction #fantasy #empireofthedamned #signedcopies #jaykristoff #book #books #read #reading #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

An interactive introduction to musical instruments, light-hearted, engaging and with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What’s the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn? What do these instruments really sound like? This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code. With instruments presented outside conventional categories, the book is open to all ways of listening and learning. Aspects of history, music theory and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played. Instruments of all sorts include the voice and computer, unusual instruments such as the theremin and vuvuzela, alongside those that are well known. QR codes on each page link to 52 individual instruments and a code on the cover takes you to a full band joyously bringing all the instruments in the book together. #newrelease #kidsbook #childrensbook #soundsgood #read #reading #hanskonnecke #music #instruments #books #book #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

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From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war. Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home. WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. HOW FAR WILL HIS FAMILY GO TO KEEP HIM SAFE? Soon, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side, and the story goes viral, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town, followed by a few obsessive "fans." HOW FAR WILL HER FAMILY GO TO GET TO THE TRUTH? Nina’s family is under siege, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy, powerful family, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere, it’s time to break them. #newrelease #newfiction #crimefiction #thrillerfiction #crimethriller #dervlamctiernan #whathappenedtonina #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

A laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for children who love Pig the Pug and Macca the Alpaca. Why can't Kevin be more like the flock?! Kevin the Sheep is unusual, he does things his own way. But will being different help him save the day? #newrelease #kidsbook #childrensbook #picturebook #kevinthesheep #jacquelineharvey #kateisobelscott #sheep #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Join Bluey on an adventure in her first fiction novel! As the Heelers play a game of Trains, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! A gorgeous illustrated chapter book for 6+ readers. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more. #newrelease #newbook #kidsbook #childrensbook #earlyreader #learntoread #bluey #blueytrains #trains #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Abandoned in Hobart as a baby, Jimmy Monaghan has been pushed around a succession of foster carers until he is finally sent to the Meander Valley where he is taken into a home for lost and unwanted boys. Having fought in the Great War, Eric Kingston returns from France to Tasmania bearing physical and emotional scars. Three year on from the butchery of Ypres, Flanders and the Somme, he is Superintendent of the Home. Within this setting, beneath the backdrop of the Great Western Tiers, the man and the boy comes to term with their past and forge a shared path towards redemption. But before Jimmy can realise the happiness he seeks he must be of a malevolent force at the Home. His journey towards salvation encompasses forsaken boys, compassionate men, kind women and a dog named Cobber. #newrelease #newfiction #boyshome #tasmania #tasmanianfiction #australianfiction #tassieauthor #localauthor #patsycrawford #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

A complete introduction to Wicca and the art of Witchcraft, including spells, traditions, and how to become a Witch. Wicca is a nature-based spiritual path that follows the changing seasons of the year, and is rich with magic and enchantment. This grounded introduction to the craft separates the Hollywood myth from the everyday reality, with all the practical advice you need to follow the Wiccan way. Kate West explores the myths that surround Witchcraft, its festivals, beliefs, practices, and folklore. She explains the responsibilities of becoming a Witch, and provides plenty of magical and herbal spells you can work with--from charms to help you attract your ideal partner, to healing potions for natural beauty, to affirmations that will help you find empowerment. Whether you want to join a group or work as a solitary, this is an invaluable guide to Wicca. 📸 TheWildRoseWoman #newrelease #realwitcheshandbook #katewest #witch #wicca #pagan #witchy #book #books #philosophy #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

We loved our day out supporting The Clifford Craig Foundation with their annual International Women’s Day luncheon. The 2024 theme for International Women’s Day is 'Inspire Inclusion'. “When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.” This year key speaker was Liz Hayes with her recent release ‘I’m Liz Hayes.’ Limited signed copies available at Petrarch's Bookshop. HarperCollins Books Australia Clifford Craig Foundation #iwd2024womenleadingtheway #iwd2024 #IWD2024

I am a collector. Always looking, finding ... and keeping! Bowerbird loves blue. Magnificent colbalt. Brilliant, vibrant blue! But something is missing. What could it be? This new picture book from Aura Parker stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for blue! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. He swoops and snatches vibrant treasures for his collection, and soon his bower – a mix of natural and unnatural objects – attracts something greater and more fulfilling than he could ever have imagined. 📸 Aura Parker #newrelease #kidsbook #picturebook #childrensbook #auraparker #bowerbird #bowerbirdblues #simultaneousstorytime #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

What an awesome Stella Prize Longlist! 😍 Have you read any of the books featured this year? #stella #stellaprize #stella2024 #stellaprize2024

The royally brilliant fourth book in the 'Her Majesty the Queen Investigates' mystery series! 1957 - A young woman is found dead in a mews house a mile from Buckingham Palace, wearing only silk underwear and a a diamond tiara. An older man is discovered nearby, garrotted and pierced through the eye with a long, sharp implement. According to the police, a high society card game was going on downstairs that night. One of the players surely committed the murders, but each of them can give the others an alibi. When someone very close to her is implicated, the young Queen is drawn in to the investigation . . . #newrelease #newfiction #crimefiction #hermajestythequeeninvestigates #adeathindiamonds #sjbennett #book #books #petrarchs #bookhop #readmorebooks

This is it, everyone! The loveliest picture book has arrived and we're all obsessed! This new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world. Lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. Iconic Bibliophile creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative--which includes fun recommended reads on each page--explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training, and is perfect for enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike! #newrelease #picturebook #kidsbook #childrensbook #friends #booksmakegoodfriends #janemount #bookrec #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From renowned author Paul Theroux comes a fascinating, atmospheric novel inspired by George Orwell's years in Burma Eric Blair stood out amongst his fellow police trainees in 1920s Burma. Nineteen years old, unusually tall, a diffident loner fresh from Eton, after five years spent in the narrow colonial world of the Raj – a decaying system steeped in overt racism and petty class-conflict – he would emerge as the George Orwell we know. Drawing on all his powers of observation and imagination, Paul Theroux brings Orwell's Burma years to radiant life, tracing the development of the young man's consciousness as he confronts the social, racial and class politics and the reality of Burma beyond. Through one writer, we come to understand another - and see how what Orwell called 'five boring years within the sound of bugles' were in fact the years that made him. #newrelease #newfiction #georgeorwell #paultheroux #burma #burmasahib #book #books #fiction #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

The gripping, twisty and suspenseful new novel from Ali Lowe - perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives! How far would you go to protect your children? For parents living in the beautiful coastal town of Pacific Pines, all their hopes and dreams are pinned on the outcome of the annual Gala Day hosted by St Ignatius Boys' School. To be accepted into the prestigious institution, their sons must battle it out, facing rigorous rounds of physical and mental tests. Their parents will stop at nothing to ensure their sons succeed. But after one boy is struck down in a hit and run, the scandals, secrets and lies that entangle three mothers threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives... #newrelease #newfiction #fiction #newreleasefiction #theschoolrun #alilowe #aussiefiction #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks How far will the women go to, not just to save their families - but also their reputations?

Four wonderful traditional teaching stories of the Wongutha people, plus May O’Brien’s stories about her early life as a Mission child, are collected here for a new generation of junior readers. First published as individual titles in 1992, May O’Brien’s stories were ground-breaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bilingual text and giving a unique insight into learning English as a second language from a First Nations perspective. The stories are still as fresh and appealing as ever, and May’s simple pronunciation guide for Wongutha words are perfect learning activities for the classroom. #newrelease #newbook #book #kidsfiction #dreamtime #wonguthatales #indigenous #bawoostories #badudustories #maylobrien #kidsbook #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

The highly anticipated final book in the beloved Realm Breaker trilogy, from the multimillion copy bestselling author of Red Queen, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo. The final instalment in the bestselling Realm Breaker trilogy, from the author of the multimillion copy bestselling Red Queen. A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. A man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. And only Corayne - a pirate's daughter and the last of an ancient lineage - can stop him. Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders. #newrelease #yafiction #ya #yabook #fatebreaker #redqueen #victoriaaveyard #fantasy #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

An odyssey of drive-offs, spiked slurpees, stale sausage rolls and sleep-deprived madness. Most of us have done our time in the retail trenches, but service stations are undoubtedly the frontline, as Melburnian David Goodwin found out when he started working the weekend graveyard shift at his local servo. From his very first night shift, David absorbed a consistent level of mind-bending lunacy, encountering everything from giant shoplifting bees and balaclava-clad goons hurling cordial-filled water bombs from the sunroof of their BMW, to anarcho-goths high on MDMA releasing large rats into the store from their matching Harry Potter backpacks. Over the years, David grew to love his mad servo, handing out free pies and chocolate bars on the sly as he grew a backbone and became street smart. Amidst the unrelenting chaos, he eventually made it out of the servo circus - and lived to tell the tale. For anyone who's ever toiled under the unforgiving fluorescent lights of a customer service job, SERVO is a side-splitting and darkly mesmeric coming-of-age story from behind the anti-jump wire that will have you gritting your teeth, then cackling at the absurdity, idiocy and utterly beguiling strangeness of those who only come out at night. #newrelease #newfiction #fiction #servo #aussie #aussiefiction #book #davidgoodwin #petrarchs #bookshop #books #readmorebooks

Generous ideas for simple and impressive food to make and take. The easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It's sanity-saving for the host, not to mention energy- and money-saving. And arguably more fun and interesting. But what do you make when asked to bring a plate? Bestselling author and beloved country cook Sophie Hansen offers seasonally delicious answers to that perennial question. Drawing inspiration from some of her favourite country cooks, friends, family and bring-a-plate traditions, here are the best recipes when you need a: - Salad of substance - Dinner for a camping trip - Soup for the thermos - Wintry pot-luck meal - Treat for the cake stall And countless others besides. The common thread of all Sophie Hansen's recipes and gatherings is the community and kindness that binds us. These recipes and ideas will help glue together your own special gatherings. #newrelease #newbook #cookbook #newcookbook #baking #cooking #whatcanibring #sophiehansen #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

When Tilda Finch is diagnosed with invisibility, she's not overly surprised – she's felt invisible for years. She has a good life and a successful business selling inspirational quotes on merchandise. But she's never really recovered from her divorce. Or, if she's honest, her childhood. Tilda's past has taken a toll and she's lost sight of herself. Now, with the possibility of completely disappearing, she must face the trauma of her past and rewrite the way she perceives the world, and herself. Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, Tilda Is Visible addresses the power of our thoughts and how childhood trauma shapes our adult experience. #newrelease #fiction #newfiction #newreleasefiction #tildaisvisible #janetara #iamvisible #novel #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From north to south, east to west and everything in between, here are 20 Tasmanian gardens that capture the landscape, the story and the spirit of this abundant island. Tasmanian Gardens reimagines the very definition of a garden. It goes beyond perfect lawns and beautiful borders to the people, places and stories that inhabit this contrasting island state. From vast coastal headlands and kelp forests to gorgeous flower farms and gnome collections, the gardens of lutruwita/Tasmania are as diverse as they are delightful. Photographer Alice Bennett and author Meg Bignell explore the gardens and landscapes of the island and unearth a whole library of tales told in plants, design, artistry, topography and very hard work. This book is a celebration of lutruwita/Tasmania from coast to mountain and suburb to town, where every garden is a story and every gardener is a storyteller. #newrelease #garden #gardenbook #gardeningbook #tassie #tasmania #tasmaniangardens #megbignell #alicebennett #thamesandhudson #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

These books are like weapons. And possession is power. . . With a perfect combination of dark magical books, unforgettable characters, and a storyline that grabs the reader and simply doesn't let go, this is the heart-stoppingly exciting contemporary fantasy debut of 2024. Because some doors should never be opened. New York bookseller Cassie Andrews is not sure what she's doing with her life. She lives quietly, sharing an apartment with her best friend, Izzy. Then a favourite customer gives her an old book. Full of strange writing and mysterious drawings, at the very front there is a handwritten message- This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door. Cassie is about to discover that the Book of Doors is a special book - a magic book. A book that bestows extraordinary abilities on whoever possesses it. And she is about to learn that there are other magic books out there that can also do wondrous - or dreadful and terrifying - things. Because where there is magic there is power and there are those who will stop at nothing to possess it. Suddenly Cassie and Izzy are confronted by violence and danger, and the only person who can help them is Drummond Fox who has a secret library of magical books hidden in the shadows for safekeeping, a man fleeing his own demons. Because there is a nameless evil out there that is hunting them all . . . Because this book is worth killing for. Addictive, brilliantly written and utterly irresistible, The Book of Doors is the spell-binding, mind-bending, heart-pounding new adventure that is perfect for fans of The Binding, The Midnight Library and A Discovery of Witches . . . #newrelease #newbook #fiction #fantasyfiction #thebookofdoors #garethbrown #book #books #newfiction #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Did you know space is only an hour’s drive away? Or that 99.9% of all life that has ever existed on Earth is extinct? Have you heard of the immortal jellyfish floating in our oceans? Did you know that more than half your body, isn’t actually human? And if we shrunk the Universe’s 13.8 billion age into 12 months, then civilisation would only account for the last 14 seconds? Mind Blown is packed with awesome facts, coincidences, concepts and paradoxes – from the placebo effect and the illusion of free will, to the unfathomable depths of space. Brought to life by incredible illustrations and beautiful design, this book is guaranteed to blow your mind. #newrelease #kidsbook #kidsnonfiction #nonfiction #factbook #mindblown #danmarshall #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Love Nigella's gorgeous food writing? Check out Piglet, and get ready for your mouth to water! "I'm already calling it - Piglet is my book to beat for 2024! Sumptuously told in the most delicious prose, I could not get enough of Piglet and her - seemingly - perfect life. Just make sure you have snacks handy - you're about to get hungry!" - Book sellers Holly, Karen and Jessica

The World Needs A New Hero: One of the world's best-loved heroes Evan Smoak returns in an all-new adventure AN ASSASSIN IN FREEFALL: Following a career in which he was always the most dangerous man in the room, ex-government assassin Evan Smoak is the last person his friends should ever have to worry about. But when Evan, formerly codenamed Orphan X, drops out of sight they’re concerned. They were right to be. A personal crisis has left him on his knees. A RECLUSIVE BILLIONAIRE: If anyone remembered his first name they never cared to use it. But Allman’s lack of empathy hasn’t proven any barrier to building a tech empire whose tentacles reach into every aspect of people’s lives. And in the rush to praise his genius, no one’s asking what it could mean for humanity. Nor what Allman’s got coming next. A KILLER AT LARGE: Someone is leaving a trail of dead in their wake. Apparently chosen at random, their deaths dressed up as accidents or suicides. The woman responsible is known only as the Wolf and looks to be every bit Evan’s equal. She now has him in her sights. How does it all connect? What is at stake? And will Evan rediscover the instinct and skill he needs to prevail? Or die trying... #newrelease #newfiction #crimefiction #thrillerfiction #orphanx #gregghurwitz #lonewolf #evansmoak #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Inspired by true events, The Wartime Book Club is an unforgettable story of everyday bravery and resistance, full of romance, drama, and camaraderie and a tribute to the joy of reading and the power of books in our darkest hour. The Isle of Jersey was once a warm and neighborly community, but in 1943, German soldiers patrol the cobbled streets, imposing a harsh rule. Nazis have ordered Grace La Mott e, the island's only librarian, to destroy books that threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. Along with her headstrong best friend, she wants to fight back. So she forms the Wartime Book Club: a lifeline, offering fearful islanders the joy and escapism of reading. But as the occupation drags on, the women's quiet acts of bravery become more perilous - and more important - than ever before. And when tensions turn to violence, they are forced to face the true, terrible cost of resistance... Based on astonishing real events, The Wartime Book Club is a love letter to the power of books in the darkest of times - as well as a moving page-turner that brings to life the remarkable, untold story of an island at war. #newrelease #fiction #newfiction #war #ww2 #historicalfiction #thewartimebookclub #katethompson #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Imagine a world where your position in society depended on what bit of the colour spectrum you could see. This is the world inhabited by Eddie Russett (red, middle-level) and Jane Grey (monochromatic, lowest in society). Eddie and Jane must negotiate the delicate Chromatic politics of society to find out what the 'Something that Happened' actually was, how society got to be this way, and crucially, is there Somewhere Else beyond their borders - and if there is, could there be Someone Else, too, someone whose unseen hand has been guiding the fortunes and misfortunes of the nation for the past 500 years? It's a tale of a young couple's thirst for justice and answers in an implacably rigid society, where the prisoners are also the guards, and cages of convention bind the citizens to only one way of thinking - or suffer the consequences... #newrelease #newfiction #newbook #fiction #redsidestory #jasperfforde #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey and Bingo are having a family BBQ. Bingo is helping, but with so much to do, will she ever get time to relax? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more. #newrelease #bluey #kidsbook #childrensbook #blueybbq #bbq #australian #australia #aussie #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Left for dead, but desperate to survive... they have one last chance to save their kingdom. Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he’s desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn’t know who to trust. Until Rian—the man she trusts least—makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds... Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He’s struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support—and maybe more—in unexpected places. Can Harristan be the king his people need? Can Corrick and Tessa find their way back to each other? As outside threats loom and the fires of revolution burn from within, time is running out to save their kingdom. In the thrilling conclusion to the Defy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end. #newrelease #brigidkemmerer #destroytheday #defythenight #ya #yafiction #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Amy Chua's debut novel, The Golden Gate, is a sweeping, evocative, and compelling historical thriller that paints a vibrant portrait of a California buffeted by the turbulent crosswinds of a world at war and a society about to undergo massive change. In Berkeley, California, in 1944, Homicide Detective Al Sullivan has just left the swanky Claremont Hotel after a drink in the bar when a presidential candidate is assassinated in one of the rooms upstairs. A rich industrialist with enemies among the anarchist factions on the far left, Walter Wilkinson could have been targeted by any number of groups. But strangely, Sullivan’s investigation brings up the specter of another tragedy at the Claremont, ten years earlier: the death of seven-year-old Iris Stafford, a member of the Bainbridge family, one of the wealthiest in all of San Francisco. Some say she haunts the Claremont still. The many threads of the case keep leading Sullivan back to the three remaining Bainbridge heiresses, now adults: Iris’s sister, Isabella, and her cousins Cassie and Nicole. Determined not to let anything distract him from the truth—not the powerful influence of Bainbridges’ grandmother, or the political aspirations of Berkeley’s district attorney, or the interest of China's First Lady Madame Chiang Kai-Shek in his findings—Sullivan follows his investigation to its devastating conclusion. Chua’s page-turning debut brings to life a historical era rife with turbulent social forces and groundbreaking forensic advances, when race and class defined the very essence of power, sex, and justice, and introduces a fascinating character in Detective Sullivan, a mixed race former Army officer who is still reckoning with his own history. #newrelease #newfiction #fiction #crimefiction #thrillerfiction #thegoldengate #amychua #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From the worldwide bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One series on Netflix), The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation divided by war. It would be the journey of a lifetime... ‘Women can be heroes, too’. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California’s idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause. The Women is the story of one woman who goes to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has been all too often forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyrical beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define an era. #newrelease #newfiction #historicalfiction #thewomen #kristinhannah #fiction #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Come and support this upcoming event at the Launceston Library. Undersong: A Tasmanian journey into Country by Hilary Burden. WED 21 FEBRUARY - 5-6PM This event is being hosted by the Launceston Library - free ticket link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/835551425807/

Following the success of their first collaboration, Towns of Tasmania: A Journey Through Time, Bert Spinks and Pen Tayler have created a second volume celebrating the unique style and spirit of Tasmania's smaller towns. Tayler's stunning photographs and the engaging, informative text by Spinks combine perfectly to showcase another 13 colourful towns: - Penguin - Hamilton - Zeehan - Campbell Town - Cygnet - Sorell - Fingal - Whitemark - Sheffield - Dunally - Bicheno - Westbury - Oatlands #newrelease #tasmania #tasmanian #tassie #tassietowns #townsoftasmania #townsoftasmania2 #bertspinks #pentayler #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

A spell-binding and gripping enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Raven Kennedy, and Jennifer L Armentrout. Enter the circus at your own risk . . . and discover the greatest show on earth in this explosive and darkly magical fantasy novel For humans, the circus is a place filled with wonder and amazement. For Harrow, it's a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire clan. Disguising her abilities as part of her act has kept her true identity safe for years. Until he arrives. A strange new attraction with no name, no memory of who – or even what – he is, let alone an explanation for his odd yet deadly powers. But beneath the layers of anger and isolation, one glimpse into his inky eyes reveals a soul that calls out to the loneliness in her own. And so, she chooses him. Harrow is drawn to the darkness, to her insatiable need to soothe the beast who threatens their very existence. But with every secret she unlocks from his past, another from hers is revealed – luring enemies who will stop at nothing to get their final revenge on Harrow. And she's afraid she's given them the perfect weapon against her because he's not what he seems. But maybe it's time they finally learn neither is she… #newrelease #newfantasy #fantasy #sanctuaryoftheshadow #auroraascher #romantasy #romance #fantasyromance #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Love, friendship and dangerous secrets in the early years of Cadbury's Tasmanian factory. It's 1921, and after years of working for Cadbury's at Bournville, Dorothy Adwell is on her way to a new adventure in the colonies, helping to establish the Firm's new Australian factory. A promotion and a fresh start are just what she needs after the horrors of the Great War and the loss of her beloved husband. During the long sea voyage, she meets Thomas and is immediately drawn to him. The war has left Thomas damaged, both mentally and emotionally, and Dorothy vows to help him - if only he will let her. Maisie Greenwood is the oldest daughter of a war widow, living on a pittance in the Hobart suburb of the Glebe. Her mother's health is failing, and with two younger siblings depending on her the security of a job at the brand-new Cadbury's factory is a godsend. With Dorothy's mentorship and her budding romance with fellow worker Frank, life begins to look a little sweeter. Cadbury's competitors have one goal: to steal the recipe for Dairy Milk, the most popular chocolate in the world. But the recipe is kept in a vault and the few who know it are legally bound to never divulge its secret. When chocolate spies target the new factory, Dorothy and Maisie become caught up in their plot. Can they protect the recipe, help those they love and fulfil their own dreams? A tangled web of ambition and intrigue melts into a tale as delicious and rich as chocolate. #newrelease #newfiction #tasmanian #tasmanianfiction #maryloustephens #thechocolatefactory #tassiefiction #tassie #australianauthor #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Moving in with twelve boys was not part of her plan. Jackie's goal is perfection - perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mum and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians...who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys). The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying - and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect? But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all. #newrelease #mylifewiththewalterboys #alinovak #ya #yafiction #youngadult #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #netflix #netflixseries #readmorebooks

In 1940, as the Nazis sweep toward Lithuania, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara defies his government and secretly issues visas to fleeing Jewish refugees. After the war, Sugihara is dismissed and disappears into obscurity. Three decades later, in Australia, Rachel Margol is shocked when her engagement reveals a long-held family secret: she is Jewish. As she grapples with this deception and the dysfunction it has caused, unspoken tragedies from the past begin to come to light. When an opportunity arrives to visit Chiune Sugihara, the man who risked his life to save the Margols during World War II, Rachel becomes determined to meet him. But will a journey to Japan, and the secrets it uncovers, heal the family or fracture them for good? The Star on the Grave is a powerful and moving novel inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara, and the thousands of people – including the author – who owe him their lives. #newrelease #newfiction #ww2fiction #worldwar2 #thestaronthegrave #historicalfiction #lindamargolinroyal #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

After thwarting a robbery, Nolan Hawker is invited to the world’s most dangerous school. At The Peak, he learns to crack codes, fly planes and deceive enemies so he can someday infiltrate the deadly anarchist group known as Swarm. But someone at the Peak secretly works for Swarm, and they have a plan—the kind no one walks away from. Can Nolan find the traitor before it’s too late? #newrelease #upperprimary #kidsfiction #childrensfiction #jackheath #spyacademy #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

"Another excellent book from Kiley Reid! 'Come and Get It' examines university life with a spotlight on class, race, power dynamics, friendships and trauma. It may sound like a lot, but Reid's writing is easy to read, engaging, and, at times, funny! Loved it." - Book seller Holly Everything comes at a price. But not everything can be paid for… Millie wants to graduate, get a job and buy a house. She's slowly saving up from her job on campus, but when a visiting professor offers her an unusual opportunity to make some extra money, she jumps at the chance. Agatha is a writer, recovering from a break-up while researching attitudes towards weddings and money for her new book. She strikes gold when interviewing the girls in Millie's dorm, but her plans take a turn when she realises that the best material is unfolding behind closed doors. As the two women form an unlikely relationship, they soon become embroiled in a world of roommate theatrics, vengeful pranks and illicit intrigue – and are forced to question just how much of themselves they are willing to trade to get what they want. Sharp, intimate and provocative, Come and Get It takes a lens to our money-obsessed society in a tension-filled story about desire, consumption and bad behaviour. #newrelease #newbook #newfiction #fiction #comeandgetit #kileyreid #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

An amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA Award winning illustrator Maxine Hamilton. It's finally hive day! Willow has been waiting all year for groundskeeper Tom to split the school's native stingless beehive in two so she can take home her very own hive. Everything needs to be just right to help so that the bees forage and thrive in their new home. The dual text results in a charming story alongside an abundance of fascinating facts about Australia's native bees. 📸 Allison Tait #newrelease #picturebook #kidsbook #childrensbook #thebeehive #megandaley #maxhamilton #bees #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

An exhilarating, gripping new psychological thriller from the author behind the record-breaking, multimillion-copy bestseller, The Silent Patient This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that's not quite true. At its heart, it's a love story, isn't it? One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast of Mykonos. Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead. But that was just the beginning... You may think you know this story. Think again. #newrelease #newfiction #newbook #crimethriller #psychologicalthriller #thefury #alexmichaelides #thesilentpatient #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Lily falls in love with Sam the minute she sets eyes on him. It takes Sam a day or two longer. Curious, because Lily – independent, headstrong, rational – has never quite believed in love; while Sam – confident, passionate, romantic – thought he understood it inside out. Lily is an award-winning television documentary maker. Sam is an award-winning playwright. Both are in relationships that have quietly expired, but their encounter makes Lily and Sam come alive again. As they begin to work together on the page and on screen, an affair takes hold that they are powerless to resist. Arriving in mid-life, their relationship opens unexpected new worlds and, for Lily, offers her a surprising form of liberation. But what will happen to them when familiarity, illness and age begin to take their toll? What will survive? Taking us to the edge of desire, love and betrayal across a lifetime, What Will Survive of Us reveals what is left of us when we strip away every layer. #newrelease #newbook #newfiction #fiction #howardjacobson #whatwillsurviveofus #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

New from Ali Hazelwood! 🧛‍♀️🐺✨ Highly recommended by staff member Clarissa! Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast—again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again. Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It’s clear from the way he tracks Misery’s every movement that he doesn’t trust her. If only he knew how right he was…. Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she’s ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what’s hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory…alone with the wolf.

A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer, ideal for fans of Emily Henry and Marian Keyes. Named after a famous fictional character, librarian Bridget Jones was raised on a remote cattle station, with only her mother’s romance novels for company. Now living alone in Fremantle, Bridget is a hopeless romantic. She also believes that anyone who doesn’t like reading just hasn’t met the right book yet, and that connecting books to their readers is her superpower. If only her love life was that easy. When handsome Italian barista Fabio progresses from flirting with love hearts on her coffee foam to joining the book club she runs at her library, Bridget prays her romance ‘curse’ won’t ruin things. But it’s the attention of her cranky neighbour Sully that seems to be the major obstacle in her life. Why is he going to so much effort to get under her skin? With the help of her close friends and the colourful characters who frequent her library, Bridget decides to put both men to the test by finding just the right books to capture their very different hearts. She soon discovers that not all romances start with a meet-cute, but they might just end in happily ever after… Written by Australia’s most beloved romance writer, The Other Bridget is a delightfully uplifting book about books, and a gorgeous celebration of the power and pleasure of romance novels throughout the ages. #newrelease #newbook #newfiction #rachaeljohns #theotherbridget #bridgetjones #romcom #australianauthor #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Quotes, stories and facts celebrating our greatest living national treasure, David Attenborough A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom. David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'. So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today. Such revelations include: - There are 18 plants and animals named after him - When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'* - The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'. Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan. #newrelease #newbook #humour #davidattenborough #quotes #witandwisdom #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks * He has over thirty!

From Australian of the Year and founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt, comes the delightful story of Chico the Schnauzer, a dog who learns to embrace all the wonderful things his unique body can do! Chico the Schnauzer goes on the biggest playdate of his life, spending time with all his dog friends. There’s Susie the Sausage Dog, Penelope the Poodle and Digby the Dalmatian, just to name a few. Chico is amazed to learn about all the things their bodies are good at. He may not be able to do all that they can, but Chico discovers all the incredible things his own body can do! #newrelease #newbook #chicotheschnauzer #tarynbrumfitt #kidsbook #picturebook #childrensbook #schnauzer #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

"I'm already calling it - Piglet is my book to beat for 2024! Sumptuously told in the most delicious prose, I could not get enough of Piglet and her - seemingly - perfect life. Just make sure you have snacks handy - you're about to get hungry!" - Book sellers Holly and Jessica For Piglet – an unshakable childhood nickname – getting married is her opportunity to reinvent. Together, Kit and Piglet are the picture of domestic bliss – effortless hosts, planning a covetable wedding ... But if a life looks too good to be true, it probably is. Thirteen days before they are due to be married, Kit reveals an awful truth, cracking the façade Piglet has created. It has the power to strip her of the life she has so carefully built, so smugly shared. To do something about it would be to self-destruct. But what will it cost her to do nothing? As the hours count down to their wedding, Piglet is torn between a growing appetite and the desire to follow the recipe, follow the rules. Surely, with her husband, she could be herself again. Wouldn’t it be a waste for everything to curdle now? Piglet is the searing, unforgettable and original debut which is set to take readers by storm in 2024. #newrelease #newbook #newfiction #piglet #lottiehazell #staffrec #staffrecommendations #bookrec #booksellerrecommendation #fiction #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth... A Jane Austen-inspired murder mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett! Welcome to Hampshire, 1795, where a young Jane Austen has her sights set on securing a marriage proposal from the dashing Tom Lefroy at a local ball. But when a shocking discovery is made – a milliner's lifeless body tucked away in a linen closet – Jane finds herself embroiled in an unexpected murder mystery. As she races against the clock to clear her beloved brother Georgy's name, Jane uses her sharp wits to navigate the treacherous waters of society, unmasking secrets and unearthing hidden motives along the way. With every twist and turn, Jane's determination to solve the case deepens. Because if she fails, her brother will face the ultimate punishment – the hangman's noose... #newrelease #newbook #missausteninvestigates #jessicabull #book #books #crimefiction #newfiction #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

And that’s another year of Festivale with guests Matt Moran, Nat's What I Reckon and Christian Hull cooking with some beautiful Tasmanian produce. Thanks for letting us be your bookseller for the weekend #natswhatireckon #christianhull #mattmoran #cooking #tasmanianproduce #foodiesofinstagram #festivale2024 #festivale #foodfestival #nichollschicken #pyenganna #pyengannacheese #tasfoods #bookstagram #book #events #bookevents #books #food #booksandfood

A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species Discover the fascinating stories behind some 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before! Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavour in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look: in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen. In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Professor Lynne Boddy and Dr Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and lichens through fascinating facts, mushroom datasets, and detailed illustrations. Discover some of the fastest speeds in nature, specimens that glow in the dark, and fungi that clean up oil spills. Humans have had a close relationship with mushrooms for thousands of years. Bringing together technology, medicine, food, culture, and nature, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the wonders of the hidden kingdom all around us. #newrelease #fungi #fungibook #mushroom #mushrooms #fungus #lynneboddy #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Maria Island’s European history is one of exploration and dispossession, incarceration and labour, resources and exploitation, entrepreneurship and tourism. This book is structured around four key touchstones from Maria Island’s recent past – the two phases of convict occupation during the Penal Period (1825 – 32) and the Probation Period (1842 – 52), the optimistic tenure of the Bernacchi Period (1884 – 96), and the resource exploitation of the Industrial Period (1920 – 30). Of course, Maria Island’s story stretches both backwards and forwards from these points, stories in which Aboriginals, whalers, farmers and park rangers figure prominently. Yet the landscape that we see today was primarily shaped by these four periods of occupation and it is through them that we can best piece together some of the story of this remarkable island. #newrelease #tasmanianbook #tassie #tasmania #tassiehistory #mariaisland #tasmanianhistory #richardtiffin #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

We hosted Jo Dixon at Petrarch’s last night and enjoyed a great chat about her latest Tasmanian based crime/thriller ‘A Shadow at the Door.’ Fast-paced reading that’ll have you turning the pages until late at night to find out if Remi is victim to a spate of bad-luck or something more sinister… Signed copies available in-store. #a #shadow #Arthur #ashadowatthedoor #tasmanianauthor #tasmanianauthors #crime #thriller #crimethriller #new #release #newrelease #HarlequinBooks

No better way to end to the school holidays than.., enjoying a drawing workshop with Tony Flowers promoting the release of Grandma’s First Tattoo at Launceston Library. Limited signed copies available at Petrarch’s Bookshop.

The new Amulet is here! 🥳 After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mum and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen – and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it ... and survive. #newrelease #newbook #amulet #waverider #book #graphicnovel #books #kidsbook #childrensbook #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Need a night out at the bookshop? Join us at Petrarch's Bookshop TOMORROW NIGHT (Thurs) at 6PM to talk with Author Jo Dixon about her latest crime/thriller novel set in Hobart. FREE TICKETS - see link below to book. https://www.facebook.com/events/346970901454042

Join us at Petrarch's as we welcome Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion with their latest novel 'The Glass House'. Their latest novel is The Glass House, set in an acute psychiatric ward: your favourite medical drama with a psych twist. They’ll talk about their books, writing as a couple and their mission to visit every bookshop in Australia. And (almost) anything you want to ask them. https://www.facebook.com/events/248188488310365

Sarah J Maas fans, unite! The new book in the Crescent City series is here! 😍🥳✨ The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he's in the Asteri's dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce's fate. He's desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri's leash, his hands are quite literally tied. In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the 1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt's world is brought to the brink of collapse-with its future resting on their shoulders. #newrelease #newbook #houseofflameandshadow #sarahjmaas #crescentcity #fantasy #newreleasefantasy #newfantasy #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Taylor Swift is the quintessential millennial. Free-thinking and creative, she navigates pop stardom with boundless charisma and a keen eye on her digital presence. She has become a truly global phenomenon but remains intimately connected with her fans. A born storyteller, her outfits mark the different phases of her whirlwind life every bit as clearly as her songs. From cowboy boots to cottage-core, Saint Laurent to sci-fi, onstage and on the street, her clothes are always carefully chosen to match the moment. These pages reveal those moments in gorgeous photographic detail with reliably astute analysis from the author of Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears. The latest in a popular celebrity fashion series, this book charts the style evolution of a hyper-chic superstar at the vanguard of 21st-century culture. Elegant hardback presentation including real cloth cover. The perfect present for fans and fashionistas 96 colour, 3 black and white illustrations. #newrelease #taylorswift #ts #taylorswiftandtheclothesshewears #fashion #terrynewman #book #books #hardcover #petrarchs #bookshop #pop #readmorebooks #taylorswiftfashion #fashionbook

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Celebrating the stories of Tasmanian landscapes and environments, through the journeys of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women, Undersong is a Tasmanian journey into Country. What is home? What does it mean to us? In this richly evocative journey around Tasmania, Burden attempts to tune into the subtle, underlying sounds of this island’s landscape, to understand the nature of this place, our identity within it, and our shared awareness of our common past. “Undersong is a gentle, non-linear and deeply respectful narrative that encapsulates the principles of listening to and understanding Country through the perspectives of several women who lived in Tasmania over time.” ~ Aunty Patsy Cameron "This vivid evocation and recollection of Tasmania will appeal to many readers. The transition between natural history, literary reference and historical memorial flows evenly and compellingly." ~ Bruce Pascoe (author, Dark Emu) #newrelease #tasmania #tasmanian #tassie #tassieauthor #localauthor #hilaryburden #undersong #tasmanianauthor #book #tassiebook #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

In Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan Partridge, triumphs against the odds. TWICE. Using an innovative 'dual narrative' structure you sometimes see in films, Big Beacon tells the story of how Partridge heroically rebuilt his TV career, rising like a phoenix from the desolate wasteland of local radio to climb to the summit of Mount Primetime and regain the nationwide prominence his talent merits. But then something quite unexpected and moving, because Big Beacon also tells the story of a selfless man, driven to restore an old lighthouse to its former glory, motivated by nothing more than respect for a quietly heroic old building that many take for granted, which some people think is a metaphor for Alan himself even though it's not really for them to say.* Leaving his old life behind and relocating to a small coastal village in Kent, Alan battles through adversity, wins the hearts and minds of a suspicious community, and ultimately shows himself to be a quite wonderful man. * The two strands will run in tandem, their narrative arcs mirroring each other to make the parallels between the two stories abundantly clear to the less able reader. #newrelease #nonfiction #autobiography #biography #alanpatridge #bigbeacon #comedy #comedian #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

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The $2 Coin Collectors Book aims to help new and old collectors indentify and enjoy the variety of $2 Coins now available; and to assist in the formation of a complete collection and to maintain it. This updated second edition contains new information and chapters on fakes and forgeries, bulleseye coins and The Perth Mint's $2 collector and bullion issues. It also contains expanded information on errors and varieties and a revised catalogue. The first edition was a massive hit with collectors making this book a must read for all. #newrelease #coins #coin #coincollecting #twodollars #coincollector #handbook #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a masterfully reflective story about one woman coming to terms with the demons of her past and finding a new path forward. The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past. "Water by John Boyne is a deeply harrowing personal journey of grief and Vanessa Carvin is moving forward by reinventing herself (or running away)." Recommended by Petrarch's Bookseller, Andy. #water #JohnBoyne #johnboyne #recommendedread #booksellerrecommends #penguinbooksaus #penguinbooksaustralia #indiebookshop #newrelease

"This novel is a feminist retelling of the legend of Circe, a goddess sentenced to an eternity of exile after practicing forbidden magic. Overlapping with the journeys of other Greek heroines and heroes, Circe's story draws attention to the complexity of love, power and what it means to be 'human'- I highly recommend it!" - Book sellers Phoebe and Holiday A fifth anniversary special edition, featuring a new forward by the author! Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child – not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long – and among her island's guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss – the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man's world. 📸 Bloomsbury #circe #madelinemiller #specialedition #hardcover #anniversaryedition #greek #heroine #newrelease #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks #recommendation #bookrecommendation #bookrec

When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late, in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series. Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore who just wrote the world’s first comprehensive encyclopaedia of faeries. She’s learned many of the secrets of the Hidden Ones on her adventures . . . and also from her fellow scholar and former rival Wendell Bambleby. Because Bambleby is more than infuriatingly charming. He’s an exiled faerie king on the run from his murderous mother and in search of a door back to his realm. And despite Emily’s feelings for Bambleby, she’s not ready to accept his proposal of marriage: Loving one of the Fair Folk comes with secrets and dangers. She also has a new project to focus on: a map of the realms of faerie. While she is preparing her research, Bambleby lands her in trouble yet again, when assassins sent by his mother invade Cambridge. Now Bambleby and Emily are on another adventure, this time to the picturesque Austrian Alps, where Emily believes they may find the door to Bambleby’s realm and the key to freeing him from his family’s dark plans. But with new relationships for the prickly Emily to navigate and dangerous Folk lurking in every forest and hollow, Emily must unravel the mysterious workings of faerie doors and of her own heart. 📸 Fantasy-Hive #newrelease #fantasy #newfantasy #emilywildesmapoftheotherlands #emilywilde #heatherfawcett #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

The heart-stopping new crime thriller in the Detective Jack Hawksworth series by blockbuster author Fiona McIntosh. Superstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of lust he swears he didn’t participate in...except the ransom photo denies that. A media darling on and off the field, he has powerful charisma, a perfect home life he’ll do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. He’s determined to defy the extortion racket. When Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth learns that the cunning mastermind behind this crime has already swindled a dozen of the world’s most highly prized male athletes, he is instructed to keep the situation from escalating and prevent a media frenzy. Intrigued by the creativity of the crime and the shockwaves it is creating through the global sporting fraternity, Jack begins a journey into a case that has tentacles far more wide-reaching that he ever imagined – and far more deadly. The explosive new blockbuster from an internationally bestselling author. 📸 Penguin Books #newrelease #crimethriller #newreleasecrime #aussieauthor #australianauthor #jackhawksworth #fionamcintosh #foulplay #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

"Our intense relationship with sport and sporting success is highlighted in this well-written and thoroughly engrossing novel from Australian author Karen Viggers. We will all recognise the characters!! Highly recommended!" - Staff member Audrey A teenage sports game descends into a brawl after a controversial line call in a fast-paced contemporary novel from the bestselling author of The Orchardist's Daughter. When a violent brawl erupts at a suburban junior soccer game, some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker. Thirteen-year-old Audrey is a talented young football player. But does she want to play for Australia or does she just want to please her father, Ben, whose own thwarted sporting career looms large in his ambitions for his daughter? Audrey's mother, Jonica, doesn't know whether to be more concerned about her anxious daughter, her overbearing husband, or the only other girl on the team, Katerina, who is causing trouble on and off the field. And Katerina's mother, Carmen, is so busy looking for opportunities to give Katerina more game time that she fails to notice what is really capturing her daughter's attention. When Griffin, a naturally gifted player with spectacular skills, arrives, the tension within the team reaches boiling point. But who is going to crack first - the parents or the players? #newrelease #karenviggers #sidelines #aussiefiction #australianfiction #newfiction #australianauthor #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

Extraordinary Elephants is the brilliant new book in Team Flannery's fascinating animal picture-book series that shines the spotlight on some of the most beloved and surprising creatures around the world! There's so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humour? Did you know that they actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are – you're in for a surprise! Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they spotlight some of the world's weirdest and most fascinating creatures. #newrelease #extraordinaryelephants #elephants #elephant #kidsbook #childrensbook #emmaflannery #timflannery #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years. An Atlas of Afterlives sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling. Organised by continent, this book will take you on an eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other details drawn from historical sources ranging from ancient Egyptian scrolls to Chilean folklore. With wonder, curiosity and sensitivity, every one of these awe-inspiring places is presented in its cultural context, combining real, historical fact with the magical atmosphere of the unknown – and unknowable. Discover afterlives from all over the world, including: - The gloomy kingdom of Hades, ancient Greek god of the dead - Valhalla, mead hall of fallen Norse heroes - Duat, ancient Egyptian River of Death - Jannah, the beautiful Islamic garden of heaven - Kakuriyo, the invisible realm of spirits in Japanese Shinto beliefs - The Gates of Guinee, the Voudou portal said to be hidden in New Orleans - The Lakota Trail of Spirits in the Milky Way - Kibu, island of ghosts to the Torres Strait Islanders of Australia ...Many, many more. With stories, histories and maps to get lost in, An Atlas of Afterlives is a truly unforgettable departure from our everyday lives into the depths of world mythology, exploring a fundamental question in an accessible, respectful and totally unique way. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of curious explorers aged 9-12 keen for a glimpse of what lies beyond. #newrelease #kidsnonfiction #childrensnonfiction #nonfiction #atlasofafterlives #emilyhawkins #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

The heart-pounding fifth instalment in the Tiktok dark fantasy phenomenon: The Plated Prisoner series. Follow Auren's story as she finally takes control of her power, and her life. 'Find me in another life. Find me in all of them.' #gold #ravenkennedy #platedprisoner #platedprisonerseries #book #newrelease #fantasy #fantasyfiction #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks

It's here!! 😍🥳 Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series. Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change? By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references. 📸 Alice Oseman #heartstopper #heartstopper5 #heartstoppervolume5 #aliceoseman #newrelease #lgbt #lgbtqi #graphicnovel #youngadult #book #books #petrarchs #bookshop #readmorebooks