The best new books released in August, from Toni Jordan, Rhett Davis and more
Welcome to the ABC Arts wrap of the best new releases. This month, we bring you a nine-book…
Pictures of Life on a Christian Commune
Kate Riley’s ambitious début novel, “Ruth,” opens in 1963, the year that its protagonist, Ruth Scholl, is born…
US publishing sales: ‘modest gains’ in 2024
Thursday, 28 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has announced its final publishing…
‘The Martians’ review: A clever tale about a real craze
Talk about fake news: In 1907 a New York Times banner headline declared, “There Is Life On the…
UWAP acquires ‘Mother Salad’ by Pantsis
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Mother Salad, a collection…
David Allen named Dymocks CEO
Monday, 25 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Dymocks has announced the appointment of David Allen as its new…
Atlantic Books acquires Grey’s next novel
Monday, 25 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Atlantic Books Australia, a division of Allen & Unwin, has acquired…
RWA announces Ruby Award 2025 winners
Monday, 25 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Romance Writers of Australia (RWA) has announced the winners of the…
Elizabeth Strout’s latest (an Oprah pick)
Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and…
‘High Season’ review: A twisty thriller about the murder of a teenager in paradise
Katie Bishop finds heart and poignancy at the center of her artfully crafted thriller, “High Season,” setting it…
S&S acquires Kitching’s next thriller
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Simon & Schuster Australia (S&S) has acquired world rights to The…
The One Remaining (Paula McLean, Fearless Press)
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Paula McLean’s The One Remaining is a quiet, affecting novel about…