The Tattooed Man, by Alex Palmer (Harper Collins, 2008)
A gripping crime novel.

Eating Lolly, by Corrie Hosking (Harper Collins, 2008)
Beautiful.

Untouched, by Anna Campbell (Avon Books, 2008)
An outstanding historical romance.

The Lost Dog, by Michelle de Kretser (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Cleverly crafted.

Fivefold, by Nathan Burrage (Bantam, 2008)
An eerie debut novel.

Landscape of Farewell, by Alex Miller (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A thought-provoking novel.

The Children, by Charlotte Wood (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
An insightful novel.

Claiming the Courtesan, by Anna Campbell (Avon Books, 2007)
A tempestuous romance.

Trick or Treat, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The fourth story in the Corinna Chapman series.

Kaleidoscope, by Dale Harcombe (Ginninderra Press, 2005)
A beautfiul collection.

Jamaica, by Malcolm Knox (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Hut is guarding a terrible truth.

Antony and Cleopatra, by Colleen McCullough (Harper Collins, 2007)
The final in the Masters of Rome series.

Twenty Two Truly Twisted Tales, by Terry Spring (Book Surge, 2007)
A collection of enjoyable stories.

The Gods of Amyrantha, by Jennifer Fallon (Voyager, 2007)
The second title in the Tide Lords trilogy.

Big Book of Sporting Jokes, by David Boon (Harper Collins, 2007)
A hilarious collection.

Dead lovely, by Helen Fitzgerald (Arena, 2007)
Compelling.

The Butcherbird, by Geoffry Cousins (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Intriguing.

The Shadow Maker, by Robert Sims (Arena, 2007)
A thrilling detective novel.

The Butterfly Man, by Heather Rose (UQP, 2005, 2007)
A spellbinding story. The Serpent Bride, by Sara Douglass (Voyager, 2007)
First in a new epic triogy.

Just Desserts, by SImon Haynes (FACP, 2007)
The third title in the Hal Spacejock series.

Cherry Pie, by Leigh Redhead (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
The third story in the Simone Kirsch series.

Summer Psychic, by Jessica Adams (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Smart chick-lit.

Hal Spacejock: Second Course, by Simon Haynes (FACP, 2006)
The second title in the Hal Spacejock series.

The Dragon Queens, by Traci Harding (Voyager, 2007)
Second in the Mystique Trilogy.

Love Like Water, by Meme McDonald (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
No one remains unchanged.

Red Phoenix, by Kylie Chan (Harper Collins, 2007)
The second in the Dark Heavens trilogy.

Rosie Little's Cautionary Tales for Girls, by Danielle Wood (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A delightful offering.

The Albanian, by Donna Mazza (FACP, 2007)
An absorbing tale.

The Undertow, by Peter Corris (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The thirtieth book in the Cliff Hardy series.

Love and Punishment, by Wendy Harmer (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A funny tale about life and love.

The Outcast - An Anthology of Exiles and Strangers, edited by Nicole R. Murphy (CSFG Publishing, 2006)
A collection of Speculative Fiction short stories.

The Assistant, by JD Forbes (S.G. Publishing, 2005)
Byron's life will never be the same.

Without Consent, by Kathryn Fox (Macmillan, 2006)
A gripping read.

Secret Mother's Business, by Joanne Felder (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
What it's really like to be a mother.

The Stone Angel, by Katherine Scholes (Macmillan, 2006)
A haunting novel.

In Search of Africa, by Frank Coates (Harper Collins, 2006)
A masterful novel.

The Iron-Tree, by Celia Dart-Thornton (Tor, 2004)
Book one of the Crowthistle Chronicles.

Warrior, by Jennifer Fallon (Voyager, 2005)
Second in the Hythrun Chronicles.

Each Way Bet, by Ilsa Evans (Macmillan, 2006)
Life's a gamble.

Beyond the Break, by Sandra Hall (Harper Collins, 2006)
A moving read.

The Resurrectionist, by James Bradley (Picador, 2006)
A stark, sinister and compelling read.

Saving Billie, by Peter Corris (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A Cliff Hardy novel.

Devil's Food, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
A Corinna Chapman mystery.

The Last Thylacine, by Terry Domico (Turtleback Books,2005)
An outdoor adventure, set in Tasmania's wilderness.

Dangerous Deceptions, by Sandy Curits (Macmillan, 2005)
On the run with nowhere to hide.

Hal Spacjock, by SImon Haynes (FACP, 2005)
Humorous science fiction.

Odd Socks, by Ilsa Evans (Pan, 2006)
Terry's organised life is in chaos.

Priestess of the White, by Trudi Canavan (Voyager, 2005)
Age of the Five, Book One.

Prochownik's Dream, by Alex Miller (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Exploring the inner life of the creator.

Fire in the Blood, by Robert Macklin (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The tale of Frank Gardiner, bushranger.

The Reef, by Di Morrissey (Pan, 2005)
Secrets, emotions and dangers collide on the Great Barrier Reef.

Odalisque, by Fiona McIntosh (Harper Collins, 2005)
Percheron Book One.

On, Off, by Colleen McCullough (Harper Collins, 2005)
A chilling thriller.

Rosa and the Veil of Gold, by Kim Wilkins (Harper Collins, 2005)
The secret history of Russia.

Seven Ancient Wonders, by Matthew Reilly (Macmillan, 2005)
The biggest treasure hunt in history.

The Death Trust, by David A Rollins (Macmillan, 2005)
A Special Agent Vin Cooper Investigation.

Food, Sex and Money, by Liz Byrski (Macmillan, 2005)
Celebrating age as no barrier to happiness.

Innocence Lost, by Karen Miller (Voyager, 2005)
Book two of the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology.

Rubdown, by Leigh Redhead (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The second title in the Simone Kirsch series.

An Accidental Terrorist, by Steven Lang (UQP, 2005)
A dramatic tale.

There Where the Pepper Grows, by Bem Le Hunte (Harper Collins, 2005)
An unforgettable novel.

The Best Australian Poetry 2005, guest edited by Peter Porter (UQP, 2005)
A celebration of contemporary Aussie poetry.

1988, by Andrew McGahan (Allen & Unwin 1995)
A prequel to Praise.

Last Drinks, by Andrew McGahan (Allen & Unwin, 2000)
Winner of a Ned Kelly Award for crime fiction.

Praise, by Andrew McGahan (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Vogel winner.

The True Green of Hope, by N. A. Bourke (UQP, 2005)
Memories are what we make of them.

Everyman's Rules for Scientific Living, by Carrie Tiffany (Picador, 2005)
Science holds the answers for successful living. Doesn't it?

Noble Sindhu Horses, by Lynette Chataway (Pandanus, 2005)
A search for fulfilment.

The Lost Tribe, by Jane Downing (Pandanus, 2005)
Two women adventuring in the pacific.

Road Story, by Julienne van Loon (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Winner of the 2004 Vogel Literary Award.

The Innocent Mage, by Karen Miller (Harper Collins, 2005)
First of a new fantasy duology.

The Dawn Stag, by Jules Watson (Orion, 2005)
Second in the Delraida Trilogy.

Page Seventeen, Issue 1, edited by Tiggy Johnson and Kathryn Duncan (Celephene Press, 2005)
A new literary magazine.

Fivestar, by Mardi McConnochie Harper Collins, 2005)
Five Girls...One Band...World Domination...

New Beginnings, Various Authors (Bloomsbury, 2005)
In aid of the Indian Ocean tsunami charities.

The Memory Book, by Neil Curtis (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
An illustrative account of childhood.

The Dark Mirror, by Juliet Marillier (Tor, 2005)
The first in a new fantasy trilogy.

Farewell My Ovaries, by Wendy Harmer (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Claire isn't ready to grow old gracefully.

The Grinding House, by Kaaron Warren (CSFG, 2005)
An outstanding collection of short stories.

Shakespeare is Alive and Well and Living in Sun City , by Allen Lyne (Booksunbound)
An entertaining read.

Gene of Isis, by Traci Harding (Voyager, 2005)
Book One in the Mystique Trilogy.

Daikaiju!, edited by Robert Hood and Robin Peny (Agog! Press, 2005)
An entertaining anthology.

Vincenzo's Garden, by John Clanchy (UQP, 2005)
Prize-winning short stories.

Rhubarb, by Craig Silvey (FACP 2004)
A resonant read.

The Stone Ship, by Peter Raftos (Pandanus Books, 2005)
A surreal adventure.

Heavenly Pleasures, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The second in the Corinna Chapman series.

Hell Has Harbour Views, by Richard Beasley (Pan Macmillan, 2005)
A satirical look at the legal world.

The Green Mill Murder, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A Phryne Fisher mystery.

Encounters, edited by Maxine McArthur and Donna Maree Hanson (CSFG, 2004)
An anthology of Australian speculative fiction.

Wolfblade, by Jennifer Fallon (Voyager, 2004)
The Hythrun Chronicles, Book One.

The Broken Book, by Susan Johnson (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Outstanding literary fiction.

Fleur-De-Lis, by Isolde Martyn (Pan, 2004)
Risking all in revolutionary France.

Drip Dry, by Ilsa Evans (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
A wedding, 2 babies, 3 engagements, 4 birthdays - and utter chaos.

A Walk in the Forest, by Meryl Tobin Brown (Ningan Publishing)
A unique poetry collection.

Weathercock Black, by M. J. Burty (Sidharta Publishing, 2004)
Beware the traitor within . . .

I Have a Bed Made of Buttermilk Pancakes, by Jaclyn Moriarty (Picador, 2004)
A fairytale for grown-ups.

The Road, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
There are some roads you just shouldn't take.

Drown Them in the Sea, by Nicholas Angel (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
This year's Vogel Award-winning novel.

Single White Email, by Jessica Adams (Pan, 2004)
Hilariously true.

I Have Kissed Your Lips, by Gerard Windsor (UQP, 2004)
An enigmatic novel.

3, by Grant King (UQP, 2004)
Startling black comedy.

Cool for Cats, by Jessica Adams (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
Funny, with loads of nostalgia.

Kered's Cry, by Kaaren Sutcliffe (Loranda, 2004)
An excellent fantasy title.

Ophelia's Fan, by Christine Balint (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A story about dreams, Shakespeare and love.

Tree of Angels, by Penny Sumner (Orion, 2004)
A gripping tale of exile.

Home, by Larissa Behrendt (UQP, 2004)
A family's journey.

Percussion, by Jay Verney (UQP, 2004)
A novel of life and death.

fire fire, by Eva Sallis (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Where freedom can be damaging.

Weapons of Choice, by John Birmingham (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
The impossible spawns the unthinkable.

Sword of Allah, by David A. Rollins (Macmillan, 2004)
High-tension thriller.

The White Earth, by Andrew McGahan (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A gripping tale of obsession.

Malicious Intent, by Kathryn Fox (Macmillan, 2004)
A gripping read from a great new talent.

The Wrong Door, by Bunty Avieson (Pan, 2004)
Going through the wrong door has far reaching implications for Clare.

The White Mare, by Jules Watson (Orion, 2004)
New historical epic.

Ruddy Gore, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The seventh Phryne Fisher title.

The Coast Road, by Peter Corris (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The latest in the Cliff Hardy detective series.

Cry the Night, by Glenn Miller (Sunny SIde Up Publishing, 2004)
New horror title available in ebook and paperback format.

The Hunter, by Julia Leigh (Puffin, 1999)
An interesting first novel.

Moral Hazard, by Kate Jennings (Picador, 2003)
A novel that sneaks up on you.

A Mortality Tale, by Jay Verney (UQP, 2004)
A thought-provoking first novel.

Black Juice, by Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Extraordinary short story collection.

Earthly Delights, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
New from the creator of the Phyrne Fisher series.

The True Story of the Kelly Gang, by Peter Carey (UQP, 200)
A powerful read.

Gang of Four, by Liz Byrski (Macmillan, 2004)
It's never too late to find yourself.

Until Death, by Sandy Curtis (Macmillan, 2004)
Is he harbouring a murderess or an innocent victim?

Far Horizon, by Tony Park (Macmillan, 2004)
Action and adventure in Africa.

Spinning Around, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Helen's life is in a spin.

Wonderful, by Andrew Humphreys (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A movie star monkey and his drunken trainer.

The Empty Beach, by Peter Corris (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A very Australian detective story.

Mind's Eye, by Wendy Laing (Poetry - Writer's Exchange, 2003)
Pleasant read.

Mrs Cook, by Marele Day (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A rich portrayal of an intriguing life.

Disordered Minds, by Minette Walters (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Gripping psychological drama.

The Verge Practice, by Barry Maitland (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A Brock and Kolla mystery.

Forefathers, by Nancy Cato (New english Library, 1983)
An epic tale.

The Alphabet of Light and Dark, by Danielle Wood (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Winner of the Vogel Literary Award .

Killing Superman, by Mary-Rose MacColl (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A story of dark secrets, love and betrayal.

The Castlemaine Murders, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Phryne Fisher is back - as smart and sassy as ever.

Rogue Element, by David A. Rollins (Macmillan, 2003)
Sometimes it's what you don't know that will get you killed.

Misconceptions, by Terry McGee (MacMillan, 2003)
An engrossing drama.

Shadow Alley, compiled by Lucy Sussex (Omnibus, 1995)
An interesting anthology for lovers of crime fiction.

Death Before Wicket, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A Phryne Fisher mystery.

Urn Burial, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A Phryne Fisher mystery.

Wife for Hire, by Dianne Blacklock (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
An abandoned wife finds the perfect job - as a Wife for Hire.

Cappuccino Diva, by Samantha Ellen Tidy (Black Coffee Press, 2003)
Unmistakably Western Australian.

Who Killed Bianca, by Emma Darcy (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
Murder on the Ghan express.

Mahjar, by Eva Sallis (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A moving and unique volume

Man Bites Dog, by Adam ford (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A story about posties, poets and rabid dogs.

Kittyhawk Down, by Garry Disher (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A Detective Inspector Challis Murder Mystery.

Lirael, by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin 2003)
Book Two in the Old Kingdom trilogy.

The House at Evelyn's Pond, by Wendy Orr (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
A story of mothers and daughters, of longing and belonging.

The Dragon Man, by Garry Disher (Allen & Unwin, 1999)
The first book in the Inspector Challis series.

An Innocent Gentleman, by Elizabeth Jolley
Humour and the lightness of tone mingle with the emptiness of the characters' lives, and the mingling of pettiness, desire and depravity.

The Point, by Marion Halligan (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Brilliant literary fiction.

Moorilla Mosaic, edited by Robyn Mathison and Lyn Reeves (Bumblebee Books, 1991)
Indicative of the variety and detail of what modern Tasmanian authors have to offer the world.

An Angel in Australia, by Tom Kenneally (Doubleday 2002)
Tom Keneally's latest novel, written solely with the reader in mind.

Sabriel, by Garth Nix (ALlen & Unwin, 2003)
Book One in the Old Kingdom Trilogy.

A Child's True Book of Crime, by Chloe Hooper (Vintage 2002)
Clever, creepy - and well-crafted.

A Gentleman's Garden, by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Adapting to life in the colony of New South Wales.

Deadly Tide, by Sandy Curtis (Pan Macmillan 2003)
A wrongful murder charge, a family in crisis, a sea of fear ...

The Embroidered Corpse, by Brian Kavanagh (Jacobyte Books, 2002)
Murder and intrigue in the English countryside.

Blaze, by Di Morrisey (MacMillan, 2002)
Mystery, adventure and family combine in Broome, where everyone has a story to tell.

Work the sex, by Coral Hull (Jacobyte Books)
A book about exploring sexual identity.

Attempts to Draw Jesus, by Stephen Orr (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Powerful literary fiction based on a chilling true story.

Babel, by Barry Maitland (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Murder, fundamentalism and intrigue - a new Brock and Kolla mystery.

Life Bytes, edited by Alwyn Evans (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2002)
Collection of award winning entries in the Tim Winton Young Writers Award.

A Charm of Powerful Trouble, by Joanne Horniman (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Sometimes there can be too many secrets.

Their Doorstep Baby, by Barbara Hannay (Mills & Boon, 2002)
Contemporary Australian Romance.

Carrion Colony, by Richard King (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
New absurdist offering from a previous Vogel winner.

Murder in Montparnesse, by Kerry Greenwood (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
The latest Phryne Fisher mystery.

Facetime, by Winnie Salamon (Allen & Unwin, 2002
Chat rooms, geeks, gnomes, b-grade movies - oh, and inflatable underwear.

Eating Out by Natalie Scott (Otford Press, 2002)
An outstanding new collection of short stories.

Lancashire Legacy, by Anna Jacobs (Hodder & Stougton, 2001)
Outstanding historical saga set in Lancashire and Western Australia.

Believers in Love, by Alan Clay (Artmedia Publishing, 2001)
A novel of journey and self-discovery.

Candleiron, by Sally Odgers (Angus & Robertson 2001)
An award winning fantasy for both adults and teens.

Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups, by Jennifer Rowe (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
A fresh take on once upon a time.

Luna-C, by Jutta Goetze (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
Two friends, one dream, one man. Can their friendship survive?

The Artist is a Thief, by Stephen Gray (Allen & Unwin 2001)
Vogel Literary Award winner.

Blaze, by Di Morrisey (Pan Macmillan, 2000)
High flying women in the world of glossy magazines.

Carole King is an Alien by Yasmin Boland (Penguin Books, 2000)
There's more to life than sex, alcohol and a good time.

The Water Underneath, by Kate Lyons (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
Part murder mystery, part social exploration.