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The Selfless Act Of Breathing – A sensitive yet powerful story
'Possessed by a daring turn of phrase and at times a beautifully powerful sense of personal Should be pushed into the hands of friends accompanied by the question: do you feel this too?' -Big Issue A heartbreaking, lyrical story for all of those who have fantasised about escaping their daily lives and starting over. (more…)
Before & Laughter – Can an acerbic comedian publish a self-help guide?
Before & Laughter. Self-help meets memoir in this deeply insightful, fascinating and entertaining book about happiness by one of the country's most treasured comedians. *A memoir and self-help manual by one of the country's most treasured comedians - for anyone who feels stuck in a rut but doesn't have the…
Book Blast! River Weather – Short stories that will stay with you a long time
Cameron MacKenzie, author of River Weather, a collection of stories that releases December 7th with Alternating Current Press. “The stories in ‘River Weather’ manage to be both sensitive and transgressive, socially conscious and hard-edged. MacKenzie captures with exquisite detail the challenges of being a man in a world that’s gone to hell,…
The Stranger In The Lifeboat – One of Duffy’s favourite reads of the year!
An inspirational, moving new novel from the 40 million-copy bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven The stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers struggle to survive while they wait for…
Book Blast! The Hubris of an Empty Hand – A philosophically twisted read!
Mahyar Amouzegar and his latest, The Hubris of an Empty Hand, which drops November 18th with University of New Orleans Press. About The Hubris of an Empty Hand You must pay close attention, as this is an important story. You will be observing a dinner party that is about to begin, and…
A Field Guide To Britpop – Be prepared for some memories and anthems
A Field Guide to ... delves into music’s most influential genres to uncover the innovators and agitators who changed music history forever. In A Field Guide to Britpop, Steve Wide explores a scene fueled by north-south rivalries, tribal fashion and a good cup of tea. Uncover the artists and albums, the who’s…
Book Blast! The Stones by Cate Cullington
Cate Cullington’s The Stones is a modern, intense and compelling crime thriller – embroiling readers in a unique dilemma. A young woman is concerned about the mental state of her brother and is worried he may have something to do with a complex missing person’s case. She confides in her…
Book Blast! Carry On Castle – a memoir on grief and widowhood
CARRY ON CASTLE High school sweethearts Dan and Jenny Stults were living their happily ever after. They had a beautiful daughter and dreams of more children. Their life was ripped apart in January of 2015, when 36-year-old Dan died suddenly, leaving Jenny and their 7-year-old daughter to carry on alone.…
Book Blast! The Field Of Wrongdoing
USA Today bestselling author Lili St. Germain is one of them, delivering a nail-biting thriller called The Field of Wrongdoing, which examines dark secrets and trauma in a small town of Nevada. St. Germain said, “I wrote The Field of Wrongdoing because I couldn’t not write it. The story was dark, and it was…
Buy Now Pay Later – The story of Afterpay
The fascinating behind the scenes story of the brash Aussie technology start-up that changed the way a whole generation around the world does their shopping. Millennials love it. Amateur investors made millions out of it, and its founders became billionaires. But professional investors steered clear, regarding it as over-valued. In…