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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Feel like you don't have enough time? Killing yourself trying to 'do it all' without much to show for it? Forget about time management, you need Time Magic. In this revolutionary book, you'll learn how to create the spacious, fulfilling life...

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK #1 LibraryReads Pick Indie Next Pick A spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries, but bound together by the sea, from the author of the runaway New York Times bestseller Weyward. “Narrator Barrie Kreinik offers a first-rate...

Find out why girls are raving about Lola! An exhilarating and heartfelt story of adventure and intrigue, The Adventures of Lola proves you don’t have to stick to the status quo to save the day. Written with wit and gripping insight into what it takes for young individuals to stand up for what is right, The Adventures of Lola is dazzling in its magic and excitement. To thirteen-year-old Lola, the world is not a very magical place. She often gets in trouble, whether it’s with her parents, who find her rich imagination a bit tiresome, or at school, where the teachers see her as being far ...

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore.

A year after finding out she has magical powers beyond her imagination, Lola finds herself on the beautiful East Coast of Australia in Byron Bay, where she has been accepted into Protector Fairy Training Camp. She and her best friends Allie and Jet enjoy learning to surf, making new friends, and working closely with Katia, the Queen of the Water Fairies. Lola is excited to be one step closer to becoming a world-famous adventurer, protecting the earth like she has always dreamed of. However, her new home is threatened when a dark force wreaks havoc in the ocean, striking down countless sea ...

What if the world always had magic? What if that magic was only available to a select few? What if magic only manifested on your seventieth birthday? Joe Vincent just turned seventy. He lives in suburban Gold Coast, where it’s peaceful, quiet, and far enough away from bushfires that only the smoke blows in on the prevailing wind. But did the world just change? Or was it him? Joe’s about to discover a whole world out there he didn’t know about. And catch the eye of the most powerful magic user ever. Merlin. He’s lived a normal life, but now a whole new one begins for him. A life in a...

In the distant highlands, a puma named Dusk is killing shepherds. Down in the lowlands, twins Iris and Floyd are out of work, money and friends. When they hear that a bounty has been placed on Dusk, they reluctantly decide to join the hunt. As they journey up into this wild, haunted country, they discover there's far more to the land and people of the highlands than they imagined. And as they close in on their prey, they're forced to reckon with conflicts both ancient and deeply personal.

Joe Vincent is the most powerful magician in a world which doesn’t know magic is real. And he’s only had it for two years. He knows something is coming. Something that should be changed. But it can’t be changed because Merlin won’t allow it. What would you do? Defy Merlin? Is that even possible? Even for someone as powerful as he’s become, Joe needs help. But is there anyone who can not only stand up to Merlin, but is prepared to? It’s time for More Old Magic. The Hunter Imperium Universe Is best read in this order: The Hunter Legacy Hero at Large Hunted Hero Hunting Send in the...

Brighten your day and dive into Flat Spell Tales! The author, Tony Martello, transforms ordinary events in our lives into fiction based on half-realities. Drop in and surf stories about romance, revenge, treasure hunts, and humor. He invites you along with him on a variety of adventures that take you into extreme nature, complex human relationships, and animal allegories.

If you could have anything you wanted in life, WHAT or WHO would you ask for? When Daphne, a fierce 22-year-old fashionista, stumbles upon the phenomenon known as Tuned In—a self-help sensation rocking the charts—she figures it's the perfect remedy to ramp up her lacklustre situation-ship. But after her dream man leaves her heartbroken. Ready to give up on everything that she learned at Tuned In, the very seminar that he told her she should attend. Daphne quickly realises she gained something else, that she never could have imagined. It all began with a margarita and now Daphne has the ...

Set in Iran in the decade following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this moving, richly imagined novel is narrated by the ghost of Bahar, a 13-year-old girl, whose family is compelled to flee their home in Tehran for a new life in a small village, hoping in this way to preserve both their intellectual freedom and their lives. But they soon find themselves caught up in the post-revolutionary chaos that sweeps across their ancient land. Bahar's mother, after a tragic loss, embarks on a long, eventful journey in search of meaning in a world swept up in the post-revolutionary madness.

Jack and Annie are whisked down under to the land of Australia, where they save a baby kangaroo, a koala, and other animals from a raging wildfire.

"A vivid, action-packed story that is based as much on confrontation and problem-solving as it is on Theo's evolution and courage." — Midwest Book Review "This book made me feel anew the sense of wonder that originally drew me to the fantasy genre in the first place." Reedsy Discovery Theodore Beckett knows nothing of magic until his bedroom wall smiles... ... and then tries to kill him. Doors to a whole new world suddenly crash open for Theo, a world filled with monsters, magicians, and dragons. His role in this secret society slowly unfolds when Theo learns he is the son of its lost ...

Join Amelia and Bethany on an enchanting journey through the Australian outback in The Magic Library: Outback Odyssey. This delightful tale, perfect for young readers, blends the magic of time travel with the rich cultural heritage of Australia. Curious and adventurous, sisters Amelia and Bethany discover a magical library near their Pacific Northwest home. With the utterance of a few magic words, they are whisked away to the sunbaked landscapes of the Australian outback, outfitted in gear perfect for exploration. In this vibrant and educational adventure, they meet Mia, an Aboriginal elder...

Transformation, enchantment, and the emotional truths of family history teem in Kathleen Jennings’ stunning debut, Flyaway. "Kathleen Jennings' prose dazzles, and her magic feels real enough that you might even prick your finger on it."—Kelly Link "Half mystery, half fairy tale, all...

Young wombat Lola doesn’t quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola’s parents are captured - and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen! To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom!

Kiki's Delivery Service meets Cressida Cowell in this ""exciting and imaginative"" (Kirkus) middle grade fantasy about a non-magical girl who discovers she does, indeed, have magic—and she must choose between two warring witch covens or she'll explode! Willa lives in the Wild, in a city...

“A vivid, action-packed story that is based as much on confrontation and problem-solving as it is on Theo’s evolution and courage.” Midwest Book Review praise for The Last Hunter Theo might ride a dragon, but is he strong enough to face the Orc King? While the magical society huddles within Sanctuary, Wolvere’s armies ravage the outside world. Theo holds the mantle of Hunter, but his tenuous grasp on magic continues to elude him. He needs more if he hopes to fight Wolvere. An immortal stranger promises him the answers lie with the fabled Storm Riders, who wield electricity and move ...

Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda's Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word-Gideon has been good to them, and it's always better to keep on her good side. Just in case. When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself very publicly...

A werewolf and a vampire walk into a pub…and embark on a road trip from hell. Sloane is trying to make the best of a bad situation. She’s spent most of her life trying to hide from her troubled past, keeping her head down and her identity a secret. But she has no idea how much danger she’s in until a vampire walks into the pub where she works. Pushed headfirst into a supernatural world she never knew existed, Sloane finds herself the target of a mysterious clan of vampires known as the Hollow Men. They’re looking for a special werewolf, one who isn’t bound by the power of the moon...