You are going to be hearing a lot about a new book called Days Like These over the coming days. I received a short note about the book from Shona Martyn from Harper Collins Publishers which I think deserves to be shared. Here it is… Dear all, Amazing news. This morning Oprah Winfrey has sent us a statement we can use to promote the most special book – DAYS LIKE THESE by Kristian Anderson ... Read more

On March 1, 2010 I posted the first of the Ten Terrifying Questions interviews. Since that date I have posted over 200 interviews with authors ranging from mega selling global stars like Jackie Collins and Lee Child to brilliant, relatively unknown debut authors such as Favel Parret and  Rebecca James. I have long thought the advice offered to aspiring writers in answer to question ten deserved... Read more

In April 2012, multi-platinum boy band and teenage heart throbs One Direction will be coming to Australia! The three special event shows were organised after hundreds of dedicated Australian fans participated in ‘1D’ dance flash mobs throughout the nation. It’s no surprise that devoted ‘Directioners’ camped out overnight to score tickets, which sold out in a matter of minutes. Who doesn’t love ... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Colleen McCullough author of The Prodigal Son, Life Without the Boring Bits, The Thorn Birds, The Masters of Rome and many more 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 Wellington, NSW, on June 1st of 1937, which makes me 75 next birthday. I was... Read more

UPDATE: From The Random House Australia website: We’re excited to announce that Century and Arrow, an imprint of the Random House Group’s Cornerstone Publishing, will release the print and eBook edition of E.L. James trilogy FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. After topping the New York Times eBook best-seller list, this series has sparked conversation the world over, being hailed as “romantic, liberating, a... Read more

Happy 40th anniversary Picador. To celebrate, we have a great prize for one lucky Booktopia customer. Win the full 40th anniversary Picador collection  worth $315.00 The winner will be chosen from the customers who buy books from this collection before April 1st 2012. Click here to view the entire Picador 40th Anniversary Collection We also have 35 of Picador’s iconic tote bags to give aw... Read more