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Blindsided. by rugby great Michael Lynagh, is a life-affirming memoir about luck, family, mates and rugby; and a timely reminder of how you play the game of life, as much as rugby, matters…even if you happen to be a Wallaby legend… To celebrate its release, we offered Booktopian’s something really exciting, the chance to attend the Bledisloe Cup! The winner to receive two Adul... Read more

Who the hell is this Jonathan Brown character and why should you buy his memoir? Let us tell you: – Jonathan Brown is a former AFL player for the Brisbane Lions, winning three premierships by the age of 22. – He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of the modern era. – He is one of the most loved players of his generation, stepping straight into the media after re... Read more

Because so many people have been loving the Retro Pictorial series, we gave one lucky person the chance to win the whole lot! All you had to do to win this awesome pack,  worth $225, was buy a book from the Retro Pictorial series. …and the winner is: S.Martino, Loftus, NSW Congratulations to the winner! Not a winner? Don’t worry, we have more prizes to giveaway! Check them out here.   Read more

Whether on the field, the pitch, the track or commentating from the sidelines, these men are amongst the biggest names in sport today. Their inspiring stories are a must for any sport fanatics summer reading collection. Pushing the Limits by Kurt Fearnley with Warwick Green When Kurt Fearnley was a kid, he would leave his wheelechair at the front gate and go exploring with his brothers and sist... Read more

We love to give books as gifts. All booklovers do. But when we can give a book which is signed by the author, well, that is perfect. Tell someone how much you love them by giving them something that’ll go ‘straight to the poolroom!’ But hurry as stock will not last! Scorpion Mountain: Brotherband Series : Book 5 by John Flanagan When the worlds of Ranger’s Apprentice and... Read more

And who got him out? Watch the video and find out! (PS: For a limited time, order your signed copy of Gilly’s illustrated memoir here) Adam Gilchrist The Man, The Cricketer, The Legend Going in first or seventh, wearing whites or colours, Adam Gilchrist was the most exhilarating cricketer of the modern age. This is the most complete, intimate and fascinating illustrated autobiography of ‘... Read more

The Big Sea by Richie Lovett & Sean Doherty ‘Richie is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, and his story is testament to the healing power of the ocean.’ Kelly Slater Richie Lovett might be the world s unluckiest surfer . . . or its luckiest. We re not quite sure which. He’s been attacked by a shark, washed into the Indonesian jungle by a tsunami, before ... Read more

The shortlists for the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards have been announced, with some old favourites mixing with some exciting new authors. In fiction one of Australia’s brightest new stars Hannah Kent joins established names Tim Winton, Alex Miller and Alexis Wright while 2013 Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser finds herself in the same field as the early favourite for th... Read more

Ricky Ponting visited Booktopia recently, and to celebrate we decided to put together a little surprise for him. To scale, so to speak. Grab a copy of Ricky Ponting: At The Close of Play here Building… Building… Built! Grab a copy of Ricky Ponting: At The Close of Play here BONUS VIDEO Check out our chat with Ricky, and watch his OFFICIAL final game of Test Match Cricket Read more

Okay, let’s cut to the chance. Our friends at Text Publishing are giving you the chance to win this amazing prize: – Two courtside tickets to the 2014 Australian Open day-8 (4th round) centre court night. – Return flights to Melbourne from any Australian capital city – A night at a 5-star hotel. AND you’ll be spending your night at the tennis with one of Australia&... Read more