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Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9361 4211

Address: 152 Burswood Rd 6100 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://westbooks.com.au

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25.01.2022 See whats new for you this November! Fan favourites dominate across the genres this month with new stories from the biggest names in fiction hitting our shelve...s. Rosalie Hams dressmaker returns in the sequel to the modern Australian classic. Will Tilly Dunnage manage to keep her past hidden in The Dressmakers Secret? Plenty of room for thrills this month with new titles from David Baldacci, Lee Child and Tana French to spice up the weekly commute. Bridget Collins returns with a new story for lovers of historical fiction thats just as spellbinding as her debut. The Betrayals is a captivating read that will enchant readers and leave them wanting more. The Tower of Fools is the first book in a new trilogy by bestselling Polish author, Andrzej Sapkowski, for fantasy fans anxiously awaiting the second season of Netflixs The Witcher. Deep dive into our non-fiction favourites and discover stories to teach, inspire and delight. November sees some of us still working from home and Grace Paul has the perfect manual to staying healthy, productive and sane in your sweatpants. Nigella Lawson plates up her best recipes, Paul Hogan looks back on a life of crocodiles and laughter, and a Victorian Cross recipient speaks frankly of his military days on the frontlines in Afghanistan. Pre-order your selections on our website today and stock up on new releases. Happy browsing! #newrelease #books #publishing #november

24.01.2022 Karrinyup author Maria Papas has won the 2020 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for her manuscript 'I Belong to the Lake'. She takes home a $15,000 cash prize ...and a publishing contract with Fremantle Press. Judged anonymously, the biennial prize is in its 30th year and is presented to an emerging West Australian writer for their first full-length, unpublished work of fiction or narrative non-fiction. 'I Belong to the Lake' probes the subject of childhood leukemia with subtlety and care. Papas draws on personal experience to honour the fragmented and often disorientating nature of cancer treatment. Congratulations to this year's winner - we're excited to follow the journey of yet another successful, Perth author!

24.01.2022 WAs very own Shaun Tan has been awarded the **2020 Kate Greenaway Medal** in the UK overnight. He is the first person of colour to win the medal in its history..., which recognises distinguished illustration in a book for children and young people *Tales From the Inner City* speaks to junior readers about the frailty of human existence and the complex relationship between the natural and artificial worlds that co-exist in a less-than perfect reality. His mesmerising illustrations are a thought-provoking reflection of lifes most pressing issues with an artistic blend of the real and the conceptual. Grab a copy on our website today and be sure to browse Tans previous publications while youre there. Congratulations to a local, Aussie talent! #books #publishing #kategreenawaymedal #shauntan

23.01.2022 Only 1 week to go! Get your fill of graphic novel goodness next Tuesday evening as we launch our Comic Book Community in store. Come along for an evening of ref...reshments and bargains. Selected stock will be reduced by over 50% - dont miss out on great reads at affordable prices Quiz Michelle, our graphic novel specialist, on her boundless knowledge and take the time to browse our selections. Michelle will be on hand all night to offer assistance and speak with you about your readership and collection needs. RSVP by the end of the day to secure spots for you and your staff. The event will be held in our shop on 1st September, 6pm-8pm. We hope to see you there!

23.01.2022 Jessica Townsend is back with the third installment in her bestselling fantasy series: Nevermoor The Wunimals of Nevermoor are in danger as a frightening, fast...-spreading illness is threatening to infect them all. It is up to Morrigan Crow to harness her new-found powers and find a cure for the Hollowpox posing a threat to the city she loves. Will she succeed in saving Nevermoor or will the danger she faces be too much for Morrigan Crow to conquer? Less than 3 months left to find out! Pre-order your copy on our website today. We cant help but notice the eerie similarities between Morrigan Crows latest adventure and the current global health crisis. Art is indeed imitating life, even in the world of magic and mischief.

23.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who attended last week's author evening with the tremendously talented, bestselling Perth author Craig Silvey. His new novel is a tr...easure and by celebrating Craig and his work, we collectively show support to the young and often lost members of the LGBTQI+ community. 'Honeybee' is incredibly important and we are extremely delighted to witness all the well-deserved attention and praise it has thus far received. Thank you to the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre for hosting the event - we hope everyone had a wonderful evening and look forward to seeing you all at the next one Once again, congratulations, Craig!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 West Australian Young Readers' Book Awards! We're incredibly excited for these junior fiction authors and proud of th...eir valuable contribution to the literary education of young Australians statewide. Picture Book: Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett Younger Readers: Wolf Girl by Anh Do Older Readers: Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn Shop all three titles and more on our website today!

22.01.2022 Holden Sheppards award-winning novel, Invisible Boys, is headed to the big screen! We are extremely excited to witness this courageous and moving story come... to life. Holdens passion and authenticity shines through in his writing and it will be a joy to watch it flourish in the skilled hands of director, Nick Verso. In a time of national uncertainty for the arts sector, it is wonderful to know that powerful, Australian stories are still deemed worthy of being told. Creatives keep all our spirits alive and Holdens voice is one of many that deserve our encouragement and support. Congratulations to Holden Sheppard on a spectacular year and his many accomplishments. He is a talent to watch and we cant wait for his future releases - this is only the beginning.

22.01.2022 Welcome to our October highlights! Sink your teeth into old favourites and discover fascinating debuts. The masters of thrill are back to keep us on the edge o...f our seats Chris Hammer, James Patterson and Dave Warner return to serve up a slice of suspense with new in crime fiction. Beloved Australian author Jane Harper delivers a captivating mystery about secrets buried along the coastline in The Survivors, while Trent Dalton weaves a tale of magic and adventure in All Our Shimmering Stars, told through the wonderfully evocative voice we fell in love with in Boy Swallows Universe. Aussie tales from a treasured rock legend, a kindhearted entrepreneur and a world-renowned classical dancer from Perth will entertain and inspire readers this month. Donna Hay plates up her must-have healthy recipes to awaken the inner foodie and David Attenborough weighs in on the climate debate with courage and optimism about the future of our planet Browse the full Best of October selections on our website today and pre-order your picks.

21.01.2022 Join us next month for a special evening with beloved, bestselling author Natasha Lester - Author. An avid reader, a brilliant writer and fellow fashion connois...seur, Natasha will sit down with us to talk all about her latest novel, 'The Paris Secret'. Come along for an hour of escapism as we transport ourselves to a European wonderland that, in 2020, seems even further out of reach than usual. If you are interested in attending, head into Nedlands Library for more information regarding the event, or get in touch with our Events Coordinator, Rose Caffey. We hope to see you there Where: Nedlands Library When: Tuesday 3rd November, 6-7pm

19.01.2022 Welcome to the new year! January is heating up with brand new in crime fiction from some of our favourite authors. International bestsellers James Patterson, C.J. Tudor and Preston & Child return for a masterclass in spinetingling suspense. Red hot and ready to hit your shelves this summer! Searing debuts from the new kids on the block dominate this month - discover new local and international authors making waves in 2021.... The gripping true story of the notorious Claremont serial murders hits shelves in January. Tragedies that have held our attention for over 20 years are laid out in detail - this one is unmissable. Non-fiction new releases reflect on this year's challenges, look to the future with hope and tenderness and encourage us to keep pushing on, together. Head to our website to browse our selections and pre-order your new favourites. Happy reading!

19.01.2022 From Stephen Krashen. While these posts relate to schools in the US, sadly it is true here as well. FUND SCHOOL LIBRARIES!! TWO letters in todays Los Angeles... Times! Feb 23, 2019 To the editor: It is both disheartening and discouraging that no connection was made between low literacy scores and the gutting of school library funding in California. (California students sued because they were such poor readers. They just won $53 million to help them, Feb. 20) You learn to read by reading, but you must have something to read first. Research clearly supports the notion that the best predictor of reading in schools that serve children living in poverty is the quality of the school library. It is recommended that schools have an average of 28 books per child and that the collection is replenished every few years. California schools like those in the lawsuit have on average 10 books per child (some can have as few as five) and the books are outdated, tattered and uninteresting. Some date back to the 1950s. Sadly, the novel approach to low literacy scores that will be used in California schools will not actually include novels. Rebecca Constantino, Los Angeles The writer is founder and executive director of the literacy advocacy group Access Books. ..To the editor: Seventy-five elementary schools in California with low reading scores will receive funding to improve literacy development. The first step should be to make sure the children in these schools have plenty of access to reading material. We know from decades of research that more access to books means more self-selected reading, which in turn means superior literacy development. This is supported by research showing that better school libraries and the presence of school librarians result in reading achievement. We also know that children experiencing poverty have limited access to books at home, in their communities and in school, which helps explain why they typically have low reading achievement. For these children, a library is often their only source of books. Stephen Krashen, Los Angeles The writer is a professor emeritus of education at USC.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Maggie OFarrell, whos newest novel Hamnet was crowned the winner of the 2020 Womens Prize for Fiction last night. Inspired by the life and... death of William Shakespeares only son, this one is perfect for new and established fans of the Bard. Hamnet was in good company amongst the other five immensely talented, shortlisted authors, including Angie Cruz with Dominicana, Bernardine Evaristo with Girl, Woman, Other, Natalie Haynes with A Thousand Ships, Hilary Mantel with The Mirror and the Light and Jenny Offill with Weather. Shop the lineup on our website and celebrate the brilliant female voices making waves in the publishing industry. #womensprizeforfiction2020 #womensprize

17.01.2022 In the midst of a global crisis, the publishing world is powering on and the winners of have been announced! During these uncertain times we must remember to recognise the incredibly talented Australian artists who continue to tell our nations stories. This years winners deliver a meaningful contribution to the cultural diversity of the Australian literary sphere. They tell stories that honour our past, inspire our present and give hope to our... future. Make sure you include these emerging voices in your collection. All titles are currently available to order on our website. Stay safe and healthy - and keep reading!

16.01.2022 Westbooks Burswood is proud to be a part of the LOAD 2020: Moving Forward conference held in Floreat this week. Together we are honoring our school Library Offi...cers and thanking them for their commitment and dedication during this trying year. This year's conference was an opportunity to showcase Westbooks and all the brilliant resources available through us to support young readers struggling with dyslexia. We aim to support students and librarians by helping them integrate these resources into their library. Thank you to LIFT for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful community and special day.

15.01.2022 Wrap-up of LAST week's events and where I'll be THIS week!! Had three fantastic events last week: #1: A lovely talk at Belmont Library with the wonderful Rose ...from Westbooks Burswood attending to sell my books. Was great to meet some new readers and also catch up with some familiar faces, especially gorgeous Janine who was also at my very first author event for JILTED nine years ago. #2 A fab Q&A with the gorgeous Aisling from Dymocks Joondalup at The Ashby Bar and Bistro - the audience was wonderful and Aisling always asks awesome questions!! I got to catch up with my lovely author pals Tess Woods and Anthea Hodgson AND most excitingly my friend from uni, Katherine, whom I haven't seen in almost TWENTY years. Felt like five minutes!! #3 - a fun talk at Inglewood library - sadly I have NO photos!! But thanks to Alyce from Dymocks Morley for attending to sell books!! This was my first event that was both in person AND online (so thanks to those that joined us from the comfort of their own homes as well)! THIS week I'm heading down south on a road trip with the brilliant Anthea Hodgson Australian Author, who will be interviewing me at a number of events. We're stopping in Bunbury, Busselton, Capel, Albany, Kojonup and Ongerup. If you think one of these events might suit you, you can find all the details here: https://www.rachaeljohns.com/events-media/ xx Rach! #authorevents #womensfiction #ruralromance #authorlife #books #amreading

15.01.2022 Meet the woman behind the thrilling voice of Fauna! The wonderfully accomplished winner of the TAG Hutherford Award, Donna Mazza, will join us at two location...s next Tuesday 25th August to share her wisdom and discuss her 2020 psychological drama, Fauna. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at ECU and an accomplished WA author. Join us in the Banksia Room at the Mt. Claremont Community Center between 10:30-11:30am, or head to the Victoria Park Public Library later in the day to hear Donna speak between 6-7pm. There will be time allotted for all your burning questions and make sure you stick around for some light refreshments. We will be selling Fauna at both venues in case you havent had the chance to get your copy, or grab one for a friend, personally signed by the author. Contact our Events Manager Rose Caffey at [email protected] to book your place today. We hope to see you soon

12.01.2022 Our wonderful school and public library representative, Julie, has gotten back on the road this week and shes mapped out a route a little farther than her usua...l rounds. Julie is on her way to Kalgoorlie with a few pit stops along the way. First up: Northam. Shell be visiting schools and libraries in the eastern part of our state with a mini van packed full of brilliant resources for teachers, librarians and their loyal readers. We are very excited to bring a little book joy to the rural parts of WA. If you see Julie in your community this week be sure to say hello her cheery smile is hard to miss Happy Monday!

12.01.2022 2020 has been challenging for many of us. It has been a year of hardships and loss, but it has also been a year of extraordinary resilience and incredible grow...th. In the face of isolation and loneliness, literature has more than ever been a source of joy, freedom and inspiration for readers of all ages. Westbooks is proud to be part of such a fantastic and hopeful publishing community. Thank you for all your patience, encouragement and support throughout this year. Despite the roadblocks 2020 has thrown our way, we remain dedicated to providing you with impeccable service and customer care. With 2021 just around the corner, we would like to wish you all a fabulous festive season, full of joy and shared memories to treasure for years to come. Happy Holidays!

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11.01.2022 These novels are chillingly good... Dervla McTiernan and Adrian McKinty have been recognised in the 2020 International Thriller Writers Thriller Awards. McTier...nans bestseller, The Scholar, took out the top prize for best paperback original novel, while The Chain was named this years best hardcover novel. Angie Kims emotionally charged Miracle Creek also came out on top as the best first novel of the year in its genre. If you dont already have these incredible authors on your shelves, head to our website to secure your copies and strap yourselves in for some fantastic thrills. We cannot wait to read the stories they come up with next

11.01.2022 The most anticipated release of the year is only a few weeks away! Bestselling Australian author, Craig Silvey, is back with Honeybee. Our top pick for 2020 i...s a beautiful and worthy story told with care and vulnerability. An important read for all ages. Courageous, heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, this is one to add to your must read list. Available to pre-order on our website. Honeybee hits shelves September 29th.

10.01.2022 Our wonderful Julie is speeding through this sun-burnt country and kicking up red dirt as she goes. Her minivan has taken her to a number of schools all around... Kalgoorlie, including Hannans Primary School , Kalgoorlie Boulder Community High, St Marys Catholic Primary, South Kalgoorlie Primary, Kalgoorlie Primary and North Kalgoorlie Primary, where the lovely librarian is retiring after 43 years of service. With the sun setting on her WA road trip, were happy to report that Julie has not only spread major book joy this week, but the warm welcomes shes received along the way have doubled the size of her smile (if thats even possible). Our Westbooks team feels honored and proud to provide personal, face-to-face service to the rural towns and cities of our state and help bridge a connection between the city streets and gravel roads with a little help from our magical books, of course. Happy Friday!

09.01.2022 Weve gathered the troops for this one check back tomorrow for a colourful surprise! Whos your favourite superhero? ... #superheroes #books #publishing #westbooks

09.01.2022 The Australian Reading Hour is coming up on the 12th November and our publishers are releasing special edition Kids Reads to celebrate! Whether youre planning ...a library event for your junior readers or simply organising a decorative display, these limited edition books are a must for your collection. Share and celebrate the joys of reading with your youngest patrons as we pause our busy schedules to deep dive into worlds far removed from our own. Each title is available to order at the retail price of $2.99 for a limited time. This is a one time offer only for this event with no future print runs expected. Make sure you get your orders in before the 31st August to secure your copies. We hope you and your patrons find a story to devour for an hour this November

08.01.2022 This September, we are launching our newest venture into the world of graphic novels and we would love it if you could join us to celebrate! The Comic Book Comm...unity has been our passion project over the last few months and we have worked hard to develop a welcoming space for schools and libraries to seek guidance, find resources and discover the magic of comic book stories. Our shop front has been transformed into a haven full of the latest and greatest in manga and graphic novels. The shelves are bursting with colour and were carefully curated by our resident graphic novel specialist, Michelle. She has dedicated her time and effort into reviewing and recommending fun, educational and age-appropriate titles for our newsletter, Manga Monthly and More. We are also hosting a 12 hour sale on September 1st, starting at 8am and running until 8pm. Selected stock will be marked down significantly with prices starting at $5 - pop into our store anytime during the day to snap up a great deal. Slots for the event are limited so get in quick! Current government restrictions enforced as a result of COVID-19 limit our availability for the evening to 50 guests to ensure that we are within the guidelines of 1 person per 2 square meters. If you are interested in coming along, please RSVP by August 25th to secure your place. We hope to see you there

08.01.2022 The Invisible Boys are here! We've had an incredible surge in orders for Holden Sheppard's brilliant debut novel and the stock has finally landed in our shop. W...e're extremely excited to get this honest and hopeful story into schools next year and proud to support Holden's hard work for the LGBTQI+ community. This book will help young readers struggling with their identity to feel accepted and seen as they grow into their true selves. We will also be donating copies to schools statewide to ensure that Holden's voice is heard and the Invisible Boys don't stay invisible for long. If you haven't yet done so, head to our website and grab a copy for your library, a colleague, a friend, or your personal collection and add it to your reading list this Christmas! Happy reading

08.01.2022 **National Reconciliation Week** is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us ca...n contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Though the official events program for 2020 has come to a close, we must not forget to allow kindness and reconciliation to live in our hearts and be reflected in our actions every day. We are all #InThisTogether. The children of our multicultural nation must learn about our painful past in order to garner strength and resilience to stand up for equality in the future and it is our responsibility to educate them. These titles are timely, thought-provoking and accessible reads, available to order now on our website. Please be mindful that *Living on Stolen Land* is an adult non-fiction book aimed at a mature audience. Let us continue the conversation and encourage our communities to stand united on Indigenous land. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

08.01.2022 New month, new favourites! Welcome to the new financial year get ready to order up a storm for the upcoming months as we look ahead to September publications.... With the return of beloved authors Jodi Picoult, Jo Nesbo and Chuck Palahniuk, to name a few, and new-found Aussie favourites in Meg Mason and S. R. White, there is a story to satisfy readers of every genre. Our adult non-fiction picks bring a little Ottolenghi flavor to our kitchens, as we learn to navigate newfound loneliness in the age of technology and educate ourselves on the fissures in our nations fight to diminish the destructive impacts of climate change. Check out the Best of September selections on our website today and pre-order your favourites. Happy Humpday!

07.01.2022 Westbooks is proud to be an event sponsor for the WASTAA 2020 Western Australian Secondary Schools Conference. Our team is committed to supporting all libraries... and curriculum areas within schools. It is vital that our children grow within communities that are focused on developing their literary education. This year's event proved a wonderful opportunity for us to offer personalised recommendations to key staff members and form new relationships with schools across WA. Together, we are building a brighter future for our young Australians. Big thank you to Julie Bumford, our incredible school representative, who attended the event and continues to provide invaluable support to our clients.

07.01.2022 Literature transcends biases, warms our hearts and speaks the brave and honest stories of our worlds nations. This year, join Aussie talent Jessica Mauboy in h...onoring Indigenous Literacy Day in a way that has quickly become the new normal - virtually. Indigenous Literacy Day, founded in 2005, is usually held at the Sydney Opera House, but COVID-19 restrictions mean this Wednesday it will be a virtual celebration, streamed via the Indigenous Literacy Foundations YouTube site from 12.30pm and 2.00pm AEST. ILF ambassadors and supporters including childrens author Andy Griffiths and Indigenous musician Archie Roach will also participate in the festivities. Check out our website for a comprehensive selection of Indigenous Australian picture books, as well as junior and adult fiction and non-fiction material. http://www.westbooks.com.au/ Reading and writing are gifts that save us all - creators and their audiences, alike. Books spark hope, bring joy and transport us to worlds a little brighter than our own. Remember to celebrate diversity and cherish the authors who find strength to conjure up magic for us to share, if only in the comfort of our homes. Head to the ILF website for more information: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/

06.01.2022 "Death announces itself in most cases, but were often the ones who dont want to see or hear it. We knew that the ice was too weak in some places, and we knew ...the foot-and-mouth wouldnt skip our village." Congratulations to Marieke Lucas Rijneveld and translator, Michele Hutchison, who have been crowned the winners of the 2020 International Booker Prize. The Discomfort of Evening is a dark and visceral account of one Dutch girls struggle with grief, loss, and family trauma as she navigates her formative years of adolescence. Discover a fresh and talented voice in international fiction - grab a copy on our website today.

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06.01.2022 The Comic Book Community is officially up and running! Thank you to everyone who atte...nded our launch event on Tuesday night. It was a fabulously colourful evening and we loved hosting you all. We hope you came away with some useful recommendations for your patrons and students, and left feeling inspired to venture out into the world of manga and graphic novels with our support. It was lovely to have the shop buzzing with so much excitement, especially in the midst of what has so far been the most isolating year for us all. Thank you for all your continued support of Westbooks. We have many plans for future fun events and hope to see you all soon!

04.01.2022 A brand new week calls for some fresh new talent and were incredibly excited about these young creators. The lovely team at Magabala Books announced the shortl...ist for last week, open to unpublished Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers of junior and Young Adult fiction. This award is a fantastic platform for unheard voices to make their first mark in the publishing industry and we cannot wait to read the winning finalists work. Visit @magabalabooks for more information and keep an eye out for the winners announcement in August. Head online to shop more outstanding Magabala titles on our website!

04.01.2022 Welcome to the club! Secrets out our has officially launched. Westbooks resident graphic novel specialist, Michelle, has been working h...ard over the past few weeks to develop a colourful new space in our shop for all the comic book lovers. Starting in July, we are offering a free monthly subscription to our brand new newsletter, personally curated by Michelle. Full of reviews and carefully-considered selections for newly released Junior, Adult and Young Adult manga and graphic novel titles, this is one newsletter you dont want to miss out on. Get in touch with us at @.. for more information and sign up today to receive your copy every month. Stay up to date with the latest in the comic book world and make sure your library is always stocked full of all the best new releases. Our shelves are brimming with glossy new titles and all the brand new releases and well-loved stories are here from our friendly neighborhood Spiderman to the menacing Joker, valiant Captain America and the elusive Catwoman. Are you team Marvel or DC? Come by and help us settle the debate that has lived on for decades. Have a wonderful weekend we hope to see you soon! #books #publishing #graphicnovel #manga #westbooks #comicbook #bookshop

04.01.2022 Not all bibliophiles are bound to their desks with their noses buried in the pages of a novel. Our resident booklover, Julie, is out on the road soaking up the ...sun and exploring our wonderful state of WA. After a brief pit stop in Merredin, Julie has reached the city of **Kalgoorlie **where she is visiting various primary schools and the William Grundt Memorial Library. With a well-stocked collection managed by head-librarian Debra and her team, the library is a tranquil space for readers to browse, borrow and relax. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the lovely staff and supply the community with fabulous reads for all age groups. Where will Julies van take her next? Happy Humpday!

04.01.2022 "Picture books are frequently used in learning and teaching for young children. However, this style of narrative is pushing the boundaries in educational practi...ce. Research has shown that picture books can be used to teach multiliteracies and other curriculum content to older students." Trisha Templeton, a teacher librarian, considers the value of examining sophisticated picture books in secondary classrooms. #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian https://education.nsw.gov.au//picture-perfect--the-role-of

03.01.2022 We always knew the art of bookselling came with a dusting of magic, and beloved, Australian author Garth Nix has written a fantastical novel all about it! Grab ...your copy on our website today and bring a little magic to your library’s bookshelves Big thank you to @allenandunwin and #GarthNix for the personalised video! #publishing #bookstagram #allenandunwin #books #thelefthandedbooksellersoflondon

03.01.2022 Indigenous author Tara June Winch is the winner of this years Miles Franklin award. Her illuminating novel, The Yield, is a celebration of the stories we should be consistently placing at the forefront of our industry. It speaks to the power of language, the importance of representation and the acceptance of our nations truth. As writers, creators, consumers, publishers, suppliers and readers we all need to do our part in celebrating Indigenous Australian art, culture an...d literature. Westbooks continue to champion First Nations storytellers and hope to spread the beauty of their creativity to younger generations. Congratulations to Tara on a most deserving win #milesfranklinaward #milesfranklin2020 #books #publishing #theyield #tarajunewinch

03.01.2022 EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, the upcoming event with Donna Mazza has been cancelled. Thank you to all those who showed interest - we hope to see you all soon!

02.01.2022 The 2020 Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist has been announced! This years unorthodox line-up of American authors and debut novels has the publishing world buz...zing. Head to our website to secure your copies and dont miss out on the brilliance of this years most recognised storytellers. The winner will be announced on 17 November in an event broadcast live from Londons Roundhouse #2020BookerPrize

01.01.2022 Looking forward to another fabulous opportunity to support our local writing community