[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FyogYoAhPA&rel=0] Rapture Available from 12.06.12 Rapture is the thrilling conclusion to the bestselling Fallen series. Every love story has an ending . . . even those that never die. Following the sensational global success of Fallen, Torment and Passion, legions of fans are waiting to find out the fate of Luce and Daniel. In Rapture, Lauren Kate de... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Cathy Armstrong author of Coming Home Ten Terrifying Questions —————————– 1. To begin with why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself – where were you born? Raised? Schooled? I was born in Newcastle, NSW and moved to Nimbin, which was a sleepy little dairy town in those days; like living in a storybook, everybody knew everybody and the chemist gave all ... Read more

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o1fyzXz-Fk&rel=0] [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgsqPU2dx2o&rel=0] Rapture Available from 12.06.12 Rapture is the thrilling conclusion to the bestselling Fallen series. Every love story has an ending . . . even those that never die. Following the sensational global success of Fallen, Torment and Passion, legions of fans are waiting to f... Read more

The Hanging Garden Five lucky customers will receive a Patrick White book pack containing 1 of each of the following: The Tree of Man Patrick White : A Life The Aunt’s Story And the winners are… N. Berryman, Inverell, NSW K. Treloar, Melbourne, VIC C. Stratigos, Clothiers Creek, NSW R. Bain, Sydney, NSW W. Lawrance, Denmark, WA Click here to buy The Hanging Garden from Booktopia, Au... Read more

From the Australian: MAURICE Sendak, among the most honoured and adored children’s authors, has died. He was 83. Ranking with Dr. Seuss as a revolutionary force of the past half-century, he told stories about children that were actually about children, and not what adults wished them to be. He inspired every author, from Judy Blume to Daniel Handler, who ever wanted to go a little too far... Read more

Have you read any of them? Tell us which one you think is the best – vote in our poll below. 1. The Little Prince 200 million copies Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagar... Read more

THE SHORTLIST: Tony Birch – Blood From the moment he saw her, wrapped in a blanket at the hospital, Jesse knew that he’d be the one to look after his little sister, Rachel. Mum was always on the move and always bringing home trouble. When his mum’s appetite for destruction leads the little family into the arms of Ray Crow, beneath the charm and charisma, Jesse sees the broodin... Read more

The Dark Knight Rises on 19.07.12 [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEuLVRgmuRI&rel=0] Batman: Heart Of Hush The villain named Hush, created by comic superstars Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Wh... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Jennifer Paynter author of Mary Bennet Ten Terrifying Questions —————————– 1. To begin with why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself – where were you born? Raised? Schooled? I was born in Sydney and raised by my aunt, grandmother, de facto grandfather and live-in gardener. People always wanted to know who was related to whom. When I was six I was sent... Read more

The Sweet Life: The Basics and Beyond Irresistible cakes, ice creams and desserts, to weaken even the strongest resolve! MasterChef Australia 2011 winner Kate Bracks knows about desserts. This mouthwatering array of inspired dessert recipes includes favourites such as Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Mousse as well as fresh new ideas, such as Kate’s Chocolate, Date and Hazelnut To... Read more