New releases coming in January.
FICTION
Marshall’s Law, by Ben Sanders: The gritty, explosive new novel from the bestselling author of American Blood (Allen & Unwin, RRP $33).
The Slow Waltz of Turtles, by Katherine Pancol: A mega-bestseller in France—the follow-up to The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles (Allen & Unwin, RRP $33).
Win, Lose or Draw, by Peter Corris: The final Cliff Hardy mystery … will one man’s loss be Hardy’s gain? (Allen & Unwin, RRP $33).
Everybody’s Fool, by Richard Russo: The latest from the American master, set 10 years after the events of Nobody’s Fool (A&U UK, RRP $37).
Someone is Watching, by Joy Fielding: The Girl on the Train meets Rear Window in this international bestseller from a queen of psychological suspense (Zaffre, RRP $33).
Cheese, by Willem Elsschot: A brilliant satire relevant in an age of dot com failures; for all cheese addicts (Alma, RRP $18).
Utopia, by Thomas More: Five hundred years since its first publication, Thomas More’s astonishingly radical Utopia continues to shape speculative fiction today (Verso, RRP $18).
Apple Tree Yard, by Louise Doughty: The massive bestselling psychological thriller — released to coincide with the BBC One four-part TV series (Faber, RRP $23).
NON-FICTION
Dementia: What you Need to Know, by June Andrews: Practical advice for families, professionals, and people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease around the world (Profile Books, RRP $28).
The Road to Sparta, by Dean Karnazes: The epic story of one of the greatest acts of physical endurance in history, as experienced by the legendary ultramarathon runner (Allen & Unwin, RPP $33).
An Auctioneer’s Lot, by Lord Hindlip: Both memoir and art book, An Auctioneer’s Lot recounts the chairman of Christie’s career through the major works of art that passed through his hands (Third Millenium, RRP $70).
The Detox Kitchen Bible, by Lily Simpson and Rob Hobson: Just in time to help out with those New Year’s resolutions (Bloomsbury, RRP $33).
YOUNGER READERS
Too Right, Boy, by M. O. Chamberlain: A classic New Zealand road trip story, perfect for young adult or adult readers, about growing old in a society where age is not valued or respected, and about being young in a society where there are so many temptations (SHIHVillage, RRP $20).
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Book 1 (Pirate Invasion), Book 2 (Rise of the Red Ninjas), & Book 3 (A Game of Chase), by Marcus Emerson: Introducing a havoc-meets-hilarious series with a great sense of fun, adventure, chaos—and ninjas (Allen & Unwin, RRP $13 each).
Lisette’s Paris Notebook, by Catherine Bateson: Eighteen-year-old Lisette has just arrived in Paris to practise her French but soon realises she’s more interested in studying boys than verbs. For ages 13-17 (Allen & Unwin, RRP $19).
Shockwave, by Peter Jay Black: The Urban Outlaws have been infected in their toughest challenge yet in the final book of this adventure series. For ages 9-plus (Bloomsbury, RRP $16).