Booktopia would like to congratulate Evie Wyld for winning the 2014 Miles Franklin Literary Award with All the Birds, Singing … Congratulations! All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld Jake Whyte is the sole resident of an old farmhouse on an unnamed island, a place of ceaseless rains and battering winds. It’s just her, her untamed companion, Dog, and a flock of sheep. Which is how she wanted... Read more

The Winner of the Penny Vincenzi Book Pack is: M. Bakasetas, Prestons, NSW A PERFECT HERITAGE by Penny Vincenzi A family. A firm. A lifetime of secrets. A Perfect Heritage is the irresistible new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author Penny Vincenzi, the original and the best. The House of Farrell – home of The Cream, an iconic face product that has seen women flocking to its bijoux flag... Read more

The book world is abuzz with the publication of The Queen of the Tearling. Likened to Game of Thrones for its epic setting and brutal violence, it has poignant moments that are reminiscent of the era of Queen Elizabeth Ist, and tells the story of a burdened girl in a dystopian world. Is it any wonder why I couldn’t stop reading? And why Emma Watson has chosen to play the lead in the upcoming fi... Read more

The Winner of the Maeve Binchy Book Pack is: L.Raftery, Vaucluse, NSW CHESTNUT STREET by Maeve Binchy A delightful collection of linked stories from No.1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy – simply the best Just round the corner from St Jarlath’s Crescent (featured in MINDING FANKIE) is Chestnut Street. Here, the lives of the residents are revealed in Maeve Binchy’s wonderful col... Read more

The Winner of the 1000 Ultimate Series set from the May Travel Buzz: K.Smith, Endeavour Hills, Vic   1000 Ultimate Adventures Hankering to tackle a long-distance trek, or an icy mountain peak? 1000 Ultimate Adventures brings together activities and challenges to captivate and inspire gung-ho adventurers and armchair travellers alike. From the epic to the local, on land, sea or even in mid ... Read more

The Miles Franklin 2014 shortlist has been announced, featuring past winners Tim Winton and Alexis Wright as well as debut novelist Fiona McFarlane. The winner of the 2014 Miles Franklin award will be announced in Sydney on the 26th of June. Don’t miss the chance to grab a copy of these fantastic books and judge them for yourself. You can also see a special collection for this year’s shortlist ... Read more

The Winners of a win a signed limited edition hardcover proof of Joanne M. Harris’ The Gospel of Loki are: M. McCabe, Preston, VIC M. Vynuchal, Laverton, WA S. Krauss, Kings Park, WA G. Hurley, East Lindfield, NSW N. Daire, Darwin, NT The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris The first adult epic fantasy novel from multi-million copy bestselling author Joanne M. Harris. With his notorious re... Read more

The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC Prize Winner: L. Heinrich, Chatswood, NSW The prize: A laminated poster of THE YOUNGS signed by – Author Jesse Fink – AC/DC bass player Mark Evans (Let There Be Rock, TNT, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap) – AC/DC drummer Tony Currenti (High Voltage, ’74 Jailbreak, Bonfire, Backtracks) The Youngs by Jesse Fink With sales of over 200 mi... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Jennifer Smart author of The Wardrobe Girl 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 Blayney, a small country town near Bathurst in NSW. But I grew up in Sydney, after a few years in Newcastle. I attended an all girls’ school on Sydney’s North Shore... Read more

The longlist for the 2014 Stella Prize has just been announced, containing a great mix of exciting new talents and familiar faces. Named after one of Australia’s most important female authors, Stella Maria Miles Franklin, The Stella Prize celebrates Australian women’s contribution to literature and was awarded for the first time last year to Carrie Tiffany for Mateship with Birds. The prize is ... Read more