Reading Age: 14+ Years

Identical twins only look the same ... Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beyond what the eye can see lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of open-hearted Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune..., including her perfect husband Adam. Called to Thailand to help sail the family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. Now is her chance to take what she's always wanted - the idyllic life she's always coveted. But just how far will she go to get the life she's dreamed about? And how will she make sure no one discovers the truth? Written with the chilling suspense of The Girl on the Train and Before I Go to Sleep, The Girl in the Mirror is an addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies.
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Bestselling author Deborah Challinor returns with a spellbinding novel about a woman living in Sydney's notorious King's Cross in 1964. Polly Manaia is living in Sydney's notorious Kings Cross, working as an exotic dancer. She's desperate to bring her young daughter to live with ...her, but beneath her brash confidence lie dark secrets which threaten to drag her under. Gina is excited to live with her mum again. She's mature for an eleven-year-old, but can this young girl cope with Polly's demons? Rhoda and Star, transgender performers and Polly's flatmates, bring stability to Polly and Gina's lives. Yet this unlikely little family will find themselves threatened in more ways than one. The Jacaranda House is a fascinating portrayal of a shifting society and a beautiful portrait of motherhood and identity. 'Australia's answer to Philippa Gregory' Brisbane Times 'A meticulously researched and compellingly readable story injected with heart and humour, From the Ashes is perfect for fans of Fiona McIntosh and Kate Furnivall. A five-star read' Better Reading
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The new novel from the No.1 Internationally bestselling author Ken Follett. An epic, addictive historical masterpiece that begins in 997 CE and is set against the background of the medieval church and one man's ambition to make his abbey a centre of learning.

Yummy, easy, plant-based recipes for every occasion fill this much-anticipated new book by New Zealand's favourite home cook, Chelsea Winter. From beautiful brunches to quick mid-week dinners to delectable desserts to versatile sides, sauces, smoothies and snacks, this book has s...omething everyone will love. Here are hearty, tasty, family-friendly greats like sausage rolls, macaroni cheese, burgers, pizza, lasagne and nachos; treats like ginger slice, chocolate ice cream, banoffee pie, ice cream cake, cookies, brownies, truffles, gelato, doughnuts and hotcakes and - of course - Chelsea's world-famous Lockdown Loaf, plus 10 Second Aioli, Fresh Herby Pesto, Butterscotch and many more great staples. It's all vegetarian, egg-free and dairy-free, with loads of gluten-free options and top tips to inspire every cook. Best of all, this book is everything you'd expect from Chelsea - easy to make, fail-safe, full of easily available ingredients, great looking and totally tasty. Supergood!
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Wolf Girl is back in the wild, but that doesn't mean life is any easier for her and her loyal pack of dogs. She has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then Zip is injured and the pack has ...to slow down... Who can Gwen trust? And how will she keep her pack safe while they are being hunted by dangerous enemies? Does this spell disaster for the one and only Wolf Girl?
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