Biographies & True Stories

The Voice Inside by John Farnham is an extraordinary journey into the life of one of Australia’s most beloved singers. Known affectionately as "The Voice," Farnham’s story is one of resilience, inspiration, and a voice that has left an indelible...

Gripping, authentic and inspiring, Rebekah Campbell's quest to find love and happiness is packed with hilarious mistakes and insights that can help us all become better at relationships. What will it take to follow your dream? On the outside, Rebekah...

In her first-ever (sort of) memoir, the beloved actor and YouTube sensation gets personal about everything from mental health to drunken debaucheries with this "brave, behind-the-webcam look at self-discovery" (Kirkus Reviews). As an only child raised...

This collection of intimate, illustrated essays by some of America’s most well-regarded literary writers explores how comfort food can help us cope with dark times — be it the loss of a parent, the loneliness of a move, or the pain of heartache.  Lev...

Connection to creativity, self-reflection and developing mindfulness are all sparked by the practice of journalling. When you give words to what you are thinking, feeling and dreaming up you develop a process for self-awareness. Journalling provides an...

Everywhere I Look is a collection of essays, diary entries and true stories spanning more than fifteen years of the work of one of Australia's greatest writers. 'A rich, beautiful book by a poet of the everyday, a sheer master of prose. Give it to your...

2016 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Book of the Year Winner 2016 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Biography of the Year Winner 2016 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction Winner Heartbreaking, joyous,...

When he died in 1992 Brett Whiteley left behind decades of ceaseless activity-some works bound to a particular place or time, others that are masterpieces of light and line. Whiteley had arrived in Europe in 1960 determined to make an impression. Before...

‘Two young brown chicks walking around Doncaster Shoppingtown dressed like they were about to go and tend to goats in the Swiss Alps must have been quite the sight …’ While most music careers stalled during the pandemic, Vika and Linda Bull soared with...

In this unexpected memoir, written in a creative burst of just a few months in 2022, Sam Neill tells the story of how he became one of the world's most celebrated actors, who has worked with everyone from Meryl Streep to Isabel Adjani, from Jeff Goldblum...

'When I was 10 years old, I was given Gurawul's story by my grandfather Muns...in the dirt...they made me promise to go to the southern land and search for the whale dreaming. I had no idea what it meant or that it would take me 70 years to keep it.' -...

Unlock the secrets of the mystical art of card reading and record your insights with this beautiful journal! Keep this gorgeous journal alongside your collection of tarot and oracle card decks to unlock the secrets of your readings and awaken your...

A deeply moving and uplifting exploration of the power of nature - even urban nature - to heal the deepest hurts. For fans of Julia Baird's Phosphorescence, Sarah Wilson's This One Wild and Precious Life or Leigh Sales' Any Ordinary Day comes an...

A journey across the world, revealing the beauty and mysteries of the perfume trade. The book also tackles the earth's changing climate conditions, with its impact on the sources of the world's scents. In Search of Perfumes is a fragrant journey across...

In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei - one of the world's most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most...

Kate Bowler used to accept the modern idea that life is an endless horizon of possibilities, a series of choices which if made correctly, would lead us to a place just out of our reach. A beach body by summer. A trip to Disneyland around the corner.  But...

This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the...

The Dalai Lama is one of the best-known and respected public figures of modern times. A Nobel Peace Prize Winner, advocate for peace and campaigner for compassion, he regularly speaks at sell-out arena tours across the globe. In this new biography,...

***NOW A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN*** WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 'Reads like a thriller, gripping and terrifying' - Sunday Times Physicist and polymath, as familiar with Hindu scriptures as he was with quantum...

...aside from the murders , Charles Cullen might have been a pretty good nurse...' The true story of the most prolific serial killer in US history, The Good Nurse is 'a stunning book... that should and does bring to mind In Cold Blood' New York Times ...

Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society. From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the...

A deeply intimate and inspiring memoir about walking the 1,000 kilometre route of World War I's Western Front, by a leading historian. In August 2021, Anthony Seldon set out on a gruelling 35-day pilgrimage from the Swiss border to the English Channel,...

A landmark personal development and business memoir by highly decorated Special Forces operative and recent star of TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. This is not a straightforward memoir. Instead it is a book that distils the processes and tactics Anthony...

The Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation, Shaun Ryder is a 1990s rock 'n' roll legend. Now, for the first time, comes his hilarious first-hand account of just what it takes to be a rock star. As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape,...

From established sports journalist Ben Hunt, the very first biography of the up-and-coming British driver Lando Norris, published on the brink of the British Grand Prix. As the youngest ever British Formula 1 driver, Lando Norris is trailblazing his way...

From acclaimed journalist Adam Hay-Nicholls, the very first biography of rising star Charles Leclerc, published to mark the start of the 2023 Formula One season. Few of the drivers on the F1 grid have the racing pedigree of Charles Leclerc. Widely...

Life, like a poem, is a series of choices' In her long-awaited debut memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, award-winning poet Maggie Smith explores in lyrical vignettes the end of her marriage and the beginning of a surprising new life. With the...

Pepsi & Shirlie - It's All in Black and White: Wham! Life and Friendship

The Sunday Times bestseller and Waterstones Book of the Year, now in paperback 'Paul McCartney says this is as close as he will get to an autobiography and no wonder - his life is in every line of these songs ... pure joy' Sunday Times, Book of the Year...

Packed with quotes and insights The Little Book of Shane Warne explores the man who, by unanimous consent, pitched the ball of the century, and earned his place in the pantheon of exceptional players. Widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in...

The biography of the record-breaking multi-world champion - and the most dominant British sportsman of all time. After equalling Michael Schumacher's records in both race wins, and world titles, in 2020, Lewis Hamilton became the joint-most successful...

This is a story of speed, love and loss - the definitive biography of the most world's most legendary motorsports racer.  'AN EXCEPTIONAL READ' - Motor Cycle News 'STUART BARKER IS TO WRITING WHAT VALENTINO ROSSI IS TO RIDING [...] A MUST-READ FOR ALL...

THE HILARIOUS NEW BOOK FROM ONE OF BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED NATIONAL TREASURES!  This isn't a book of life lessons. It's not going to tell you make your bed, stand-up straight, or any of that. There's no blueprint to follow here. But, at 43 years of...

'The Beauty Myth' for the Instagram generation. "Florence has a way of effortlessly reminding you of who you were before the world barged in." - Chidera Eggerue, bestselling author of What a Time to be Alone  WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY will tell you...

A heart-warming and uplifting tale of living with partial sight, an unforgettable bond with the most lovable guide dog, and finding beauty in every moment no matter the obstacles. Zena was born with Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder which...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Irreverently funny ... kept me giggling all week.' Scotland on Sunday "Do you have a list of your books, or do I just have to stare at them?" Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland. With more than a...

Britain's most successful athlete reveals the principles that drive him and the events of his life that have contributed to his success. Trafficked to the UK as a child, Mo found an escape in his abilities as a runner, but he has not followed an easy...

*From the author who brought you the 'genius' bestsellers THE LIFE- CHANGING MAGIC OF NOT GIVING A F**K and GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER* In THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF NOT GIVING A F**K, our favourite 'anti-guru' Sarah Knight unleashed the power of saying no...

A hilarious and heartfelt new autobiography from the UK's national treasure Sir David Jason. 'During my life and career I have been given all sorts of advice and learned huge amounts from some great and enormously talented people. I've been blessed to...

Paperscapes: Chanel: The Book that Transforms into a Work of Art

A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman' - Christian Louboutin Among designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His iconic red soles can be seen everywhere from the...

Filled with stunning photographs, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates Hepburn’s life. From her early years as an ingénue to her status as an international icon of elegance, it reveals how her unique beauty made her a dream subject for...

magined by one of the world's leading experts on Buddhism, this fictionalised conversation presents the essential biography of its famously wise founder. A relaxed chat with the Buddha tells us what he thought about impermanence, karma, mindfulness,...

Ndaba Mandela shares the life lessons he learned growing up with his grandfather, Nelson Mandela. Each life has the power to change the world. Ndaba Mandela was raised by his grandfather, the man known to the world as Nelson Mandela. Here Ndaba offers a...

For many years, Glennon Doyle denied her discontent. Then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind- There. She. Is. At first, Glennon assumed these words came to her...

Full of hope and courage, the internationally bestselling memoir of a Dutch Jewish Resistance fighter who survived Ravensbrück concentration camp.  Selma van de Perre was seventeen when the Second World War began. Until then, being Jewish in the...

The Sunday Times bestseller, revised and updated for the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. ---- As heard throughout 2020 on Classic FM ---- You know the music... but do you know the man? ---- Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the world's best loved...

Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig is a powerful memoir and self-help book that delves deep into the author’s personal battle with depression and anxiety. Through a raw and honest narrative, Haig offers hope to those facing mental health challenges and...