Yes, it is that time of the year once again! We may be a little book-mad here at Booktopia, but no more is that the case than during Black Friday! So, if you’re looking to snap up all your Christmas shopping in one go (or rather, buying well earned presents for yourself), here are our Top 10 recommendations from the world of Fiction, Crime, Memoirs, Cookbooks, and Non-Fiction available in our Black Friday sale this year!
Lee Child and Andrew Child – No Plan B
Gerrardsville, Colorado. One tragic event. Two witnesses. Two conflicting accounts. One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus – clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened – a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushed the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away.
Reacher follows the killer on foot, not knowing that this was no random act of violence. It is part of something much bigger.
Mat Rogers – A Father’s Son
Mat Rogers is an Aussie footy legend and TV star. But for a long time, he lived in both the shadow and the thrall of his famous father, and their complex relationship shaped him in ways he couldn’t fathom. Craving paternal acceptance while determined to carve out his own identity and, later, to avoid repeating the sins of the father, he veered between periods of jubilation and depression, fulfilment and despair.
Now, in his majestic, evocative autobiography, Rogers tells the story of a life framed by triumph and tragedy, a life in which, ultimately, he finds purpose and contentment in a harsh world.
Sally Hepworth – The Soulmate
Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. They have the kind of marriage that everyone envies, as well as two sweet young daughters, a supportive family, and a picturesque cliff-side home – which would have been idyllic had the tall beachside cliffs not become so popular among those wishing to end their lives.
Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero since they moved to the cliff house, talking seven people down from stepping off the edge. But when Gabe fails to save the eighth, Amanda, a sordid web of secrets begins to unravel, pushing bonds of loyalty and love to the brink. What wouldn’t you do for your soulmate?
Aaron Blabey – the Bad Guys Episode 16
OK. A lot of the stuff we said on the back of the last episode was not true. We now admit that The Bad Guys is weird. We also admit that it features all the weird stuff we said it didn’t. Plus there’s now a whole bunch of even weirder stuff involving an over-sharing bat, a really scary new character who lives in the woods, and a strangely confident little guy with a mullet.
So, uh, don’t relax, maybe freak out a little and have your mind blown by the Bad Guys – Episode 16 …
Alice Oseman Four-Book Collection Box Set (Solitaire, Radio Silence, I Was Born For This, Loveless)
From the bestselling author of Heartstopper, Alice Oseman, comes a special collection for lovers of YA Fiction, Solitaire, Radio Silence, I Was Born For This, and the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.
A must for any lovers of romance!
Julia Gillard – Not Now, Not Ever
On 9 October 2012, Prime Minister Julia Gillard stood up and proceeded to make all present in Parliament House that day pay attention – and left many of them squirming in their seats. The incisive ‘misogyny speech’, as her words came to be known, challenged not only Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, on his words and actions but, over time, all of us.
While behaviours may have improved since the misogyny speech, there remains a way to go and Julia Gillard explores the roadmap for the future with next-generation feminists Sally Scales, Chanel Contos and Caitlin Figueiredo to motivate us with that rallying cry: Not now, not ever!
Tim Blanks – Versace Catwalk
Founded by Gianni Versace in 1978, the family-run fashion house Versace soon grew into a symbol of high glamour and luxury known the world over, dressing the biggest personalities of the 1980s and 1990s, from Madonna to Princess Diana. After Gianni Versace’s tragic death in 1997, his sister Donatella became artistic director of the brand, steering it into the 21st century and cementing its legendary status for new generations of fans.
New in the bestselling Catwalk series: the first comprehensive overview of Versace’s womenswear collections, from Gianni Versace’s debut in 1978 to today.
Elena Armas – The Spanish Love Deception
A wedding. A trip to Spain. The most infuriating man. And three days of pretending. Or in other words, a plan that will never work.
The Spanish Love Deception is an enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating, SLOW-BURN romance. Perfect for those looking for a steamy slow-burn with the sweetest Happily Ever After.
Poh Ling Yeow – What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching
Poh Ling Yeow believes that the simpler we eat, the happier we are, and in this book she shares all the things she cooks when nobody’s watching.
What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching is a celebration of good, honest food and will help you find beauty and ritual in the everyday.
Alison Lester – A Tiny Light
The perfect bedtime read from Australia’s most loved-picture book creator, this gentle story offers both wonder and comfort, and feels like a reassuring hug at bedtime.
Children everywhere will love the magic of the Twinkles!
About the Contributor
Nick Wasiliev
Nick is one of Booktopia's Senior Content Producers. He spends his days running Booktopia's Podcast and YouTube channel, 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝑴𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅. Known as the '𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘶𝘺', he also spends his time embarassing himself on TikTok, writing novels, and chatting sport on Twitter under @Nick_Wasiliev. His debut novel, WHEN MEN CRY, was published in 2019 and reissued in 2020 through Breathe Art Holdings.
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