DVDs
TRUE DETECTIVE - SERIES 1 DVD $39.95
BORGEN - SERIES 3 DVD $49.95 NOW $45.00
The lives of two detectives, Rust Cohle and Martin Hart, become entangled during a 17-year hunt for a serial killer in Louisiana. Stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson (both executive producers of the series) and Michelle Monaghan with a sound track by T Bone Burnett. Written by Nic Pizzolatto. An absorbing series. Fiona Stager
In this series, over two years have gone by and Birgitte Nyborg has left her position as prime minister as well as her political party, no longer agreeing with the direction they are taking. After spending time out with her family, she decides to get back into the political world by forming a brand new party and, with help from journalist Katrine Fønsmark, hopes to regain her powerful status.
SHANE DELIA’S SPICE JOURNEY - SERIES 1 DVD $29.95
CDs
Shane Delia’s Spice Journey takes us on a culinary pilgrimage to explore his heritage and discover food traditions that go back thousands of years. Shane is inspired by medieval Arab and Persian recipes passed down through generations. From Malta, Lebanon and Iran Shane heads back to his Melbourne kitchen to put his unique take on some of the world’s most ancient and influential culinary traditions.
LEONARD COHEN BIRD ON A WIRE DVD $9.99 Captured on tour and ‘off-duty’, this almost lost and forgotten documentary concert film follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 World Tour. Fresh and exhilarating, Leonard Cohen’s artistry and creative force soars through 19 classic performances and features some of his most rousing and thought-provoking poetry. Bird on a Wire has been painstakingly restored & re-edited from recently discovered footage.
WORLD PEACE IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS (DELUXE EDITION) by Morrissey CD $24.99
THE EMBANKMENT (EP) by Bandito Folk CD $10.00
Morrissey is one of few iconic musicians making radical, counter-cultural work. World Peace Is None Of Your Business explores the tragedy of human apathy in our turbulent, modern era but maintains his signature humor, drama, and emotional longing.
Brisbane’s Bandito Folk take a trip into the noir tainted space of The Embankment... their debut EP. Recorded with Magoo the four tracks presented draw the listener into the interstitial haze of another place featuring Don’t Wanna Be Like You, Hacky Sack, Into the Fire and Just Because You Don’t Know My Name.
ARCHITECTURE, GARDENING & DESIGN HIGHTIDE: Queensland Design Now by Jason Bird HB $55.00
This book has been out for a year and it is so good we want your dad to have it. Hightide is the first book to capture the output of Queensland’s contemporary design. Sumptuously presented, it features furniture, object and industrial design by some of Australia’s most highly regarded creative talents.
A SINGULAR VISION: Harry Seidler by Helen O’Neill HB $39.99 The critically acclaimed authorised biography of Australia’s most influential architect, now available at a great new price as a traditional hardback. Harry Seidler, a stylish, decisive and highly opinionated man, was a key figure in international modern architecture and in the establishment of post-war modern design in Australia.
ARCHITECTURE: The Whole Story by Deena Jones PB $39.99 From ancient and classical masterpieces to contemporary, cutting-edge buildings, architecture has defined our world throughout history. Drawing its examples from all around the globe, this book presents a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the architects, plans, designs and constructions that over the centuries have most engaged our minds, inspired our imaginations and raised our spirits.
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FOOD & DRINK
BACKYARD BEES: by Doug Purdie PB $35.00 Just about anyone can keep bees. All you need is a bit of space in your backyard (or on your rooftop) and a little love for the creatures that pollinate the vegie patches of your neighbourhood. This book and author created one of the most lively Avid Reader events in history. (limited signed copies available)
Vegetables have moved from the side dish to the main plate, grains celebrated with colour and flair. 120 more dazzling vegetable-based dishes, this time organised by cooking method. Grilled, baked, simmered, cracked, braised or raw, the range of recipe ideas is stunning.
AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION 2015 by James Halliday HB $39.95 NOW $35.96
150 GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEERS: Your Guide to Craft Beer and Beyond by James Smith HB $29.99
This is the No. 1 bestselling guide on wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by wine lovers, the 2015 edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information. James Halliday is Australia’s leading wine critic and vigneron.
150 Great Australian Beers is a reader-friendly and highly informative guide to the Australian craft beer scene. Catering to all knowledge levels from beer novices to basement brewers and seasoned pros to sommelliers, the book highlights 150 of Australia’s greatest beers.
ASIAN AFTER WORK: Simple Food for Every Day by Adam Liaw PB $39.99
THE BRISBANE TIMES GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2014/15 by Natascha Mirosch PB $12.99
Asian After Work is a cookbook for busy people. Taking a simple and practical approach, and using easy-to-find ingredients, Adam Liaw shows how anyone can create authentic and affordable Asian dishes at home without spending hours in the kitchen.
Edited by Brisbane’s best-known and respected food writer Natascha Mirosch, The Brisbane Times Good Food Guide is the dining bible of Brisbane and regional Queensland. Over 150 restaurants, bars, cafes and casual eats have been visited by our experienced food writers for this edition and only the best make the cut.
BBC correspondent Nick Bryant offering an outsider’s take on the great paradox of modern-day Australian life: how the country has got richer at a time when its politics have become more impoverished. Nick sets out to describe the new Australia rather than the mythic country so often misunderstood not just by foreigners but Australians ourselves. A thoroughly entertaining and thoughtprovoking book.
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNLIKELY by Mungo MacCullum PB $19.99
PLANET BANKSY by Michael O’Mara PB $24.95 Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy’s work and how his impact has continued to spread, this book brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as some of Banksy’s own innovative, profound, and controversial work.
Bleddyn Butcher’s stunning visual record of the amazing career of Nick Cave
EVENT
THE HARD SELL: The Ins and Outs of Political Advertising by Dee Madigan PB $24.99 What is unique about political advertising? Creative director Dee Madigan uses her trademark humour and down-to-earth approach to unveil the world of political advertising. Dee draws from her own recent Federal and State campaigns to give us a fascinating industry insight into how political ads are designed to work and what happens when it all turns to sh*t! (limited signed copies available)
GRAVITY: Inside the PM’s Office During Her Last Year and Final Days by Mary Delahunty PB $29.95
Since 1901, twenty-eight politicians have run the national show. Their time at the top has ranged from eight days for Frank Forde to eighteen years for Bob Menzies. But whatever the length of their term, each Prime Minister has a story worth sharing. Updated to include Tony Abbott. MacCullum is always insightful and entertaining.
In this exclusive insider account Mary Delahunty takes us behind closed doors to tease out the personal from the political and reveals the human cost of brutal modern politics. The book uses Julia Gillard’s own words to reveal the colour of contest, the cost of defeat and just how fast power drains away. Gravity explores resilience in public life and the disposability of modern leaders.
OPTIMISIM: Reflections on a Life of Action by Bob Brown HB $39.95 NOW $35.95
THE POLITICAL BUBBLE by Mark Latham PB $32.99
This book reflects on the simple things, the moments that are meaningful, and the big questions that have concerned Bob Brown and inspired him to achieve. Inspirational, compassionate, outraged, Bob Brown’s stories are rich with metaphor, entertaining and full of warmth. They reveal a complex man with a quick wit and a joy for life.
A LITTLE HISTORY: NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS 1981-2013
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In this completely revised and updated edition Rick offers comprehensive and inspirational how-to’s for choosing, cooking and enjoying fish, shellfish and more. It includes a step-by-step guide to over 60 essential techniques to prepare all types of seafood.
THE RISE AND FALL OF AUSTRALIA by Nick Bryant PB $34.99
In this lively, passionate and at times political introduction to the world of heirloom vegetables, Simon Rickard describes the history of many varieties, encourages you to get growing and explains why he believes edible gardening is so important to our future - and the future of the planet.
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PLENTY MORE by Yotam Ottolenghi HB $49.99
POLITICS
HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES by Simon Rickard HB $49.99 NOW $44.99
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FISH & SHELLFISH by Rick Stein HB $49.99 NOW $44.99
THE BUSH:
Australians once trusted the democratic process. While we got on with our lives, we assumed our politicians had our best interests at heart. Not anymore. That trust has collapsed. Here, Mark Latham explores how parliamentary democracy has lost touch with the people it’s supposed to represent. Has politics become one long race to the bottom and what can be done about this democratic deficit?
D ON WAT S ON
IN AUSTRALIA NO WORD RESOUNDS LIKE IT The Bush: Travels in the Heart of Australia AND NONE IS HARDER TO DEFINE. Bring dad along to hear what award-winning writer, Don Watson has to say about The Bush.
6.00 for 6.30pm - Tuesday, 30 September The Greek Club, Tickets $10 book at avidreader.com.au or 3846 3422
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FICTION & CRIME
COLORLESS TSUKURU TAZAKI AND HIS YEARS OF PILGRIMAGE by Haruki Murakami HB $35.00 NOW $29.95 Tsukuru Tazaki had four best friends at school. One day his friends announced that they didn’t want to see him ever again. Since that day Tsukuru has been floating through life, unable to form intimate connections with anyone. But then he meets Sara, who tells him that the time has come to find out what happened all those years ago.
HERE COME THE DOGS by Omar Musa PB $29.99 Omar Musa’s writing is tough and tender, harsh and poetic, raw and beautiful, it speaks to how we live and dream now. This novel broke my heart a little but it also made me ecstatic at the possibilities of what the best writing can do. His voice is genuine, new and exciting; his voice roars. Christos Tsiolkas A new young voice in Australian writing.
GLOW by Ned Beauman PB $29.99 From one of England’s most accomplished young writers: a taut, riveting, compulsively readable novel in which a young man (with a bizarre sleep disorder) uncovers the connections between foxes behaving oddly in London, Burmese people going missing, and glow, the newest recreational drug. Glow will appeal to fans of Irvine Welsh and Will Self.
CALIFORNIA by Eden Lepucki PB $29.99 NOW $26.99 The sunshine state lies in darkness. Los Angeles is in ruins, left to the angels now. And the world Cal and Frida have always known is gone. A gripping and provocative debut novel by a stunning new talent, California imagines a frighteningly realistic near future, in which clashes between mankind’s dark nature and irrepressible resilience force us to question how far we will go to protect the ones we love.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
LIFE OR DEATH by Michael Robotham PB $29.99
The extraordinary true story of a young man who fled war-torn Iraq, came to Australia as a refugee by boat, spent months in a detention centre and went on to become a pioneering surgeon. Dr Muderis will be speaking at Avid Reader 6.00 for 6.30pm, Friday, 26 September. book at avidreader.com.au
DEMONS by Wayne Macauley PB $29.99
THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES by Richard Clapton PB $32.95
The thought-provoking new novel from the acclaimed author of The Cook, Demons is an extraordinary social satire whose ending will leave the reader reeling. Seven old friends rent a house for a winter weekend. The plan is to reconnect by telling each other stories each night, true and imagined. But some stories aren’t meant to be shared and there are consequences that come with too much truth. (limited signed copies available)
THE PLACE AT WHITTON by Tom Keneally HB $29.99 Tom Keneally’s first novel, a psychological mystery, was published after his time in a seminary. Fifty years on, this anniversary edition is being released with a new author’s note about the novel and fifty years of writing. Tom Keneally is one of Australia’s most loved and acclaimed writers; with this new edition of his first novel we can celebrate fifty years of his writing and wisdom, and see where it all began.
SWEET ONE by Peter Docker PB $29.99 A senior Aboriginal war veteran dies horribly at the hands of state government authorities. The elder’s death is the event that will destroy the uneasy and troubled ‘peace’ defining life in the north-west of Western Australia. In Northern Pakistan, Sweet One extracts himself from a fake war of mercenaries and druglords, to join his SAS brother Smokey to right this final, unbearable wrong.
TALKING SMACK: Honest Conversations About Drugs by Andrew McMillen PB $29.95
How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? Sapiens challenges everything we thought we knew about being human.
Of all the creative industries, the most distinct link between drug use and creativity lies within music. The two elements seem to be intertwined, inseparable. Here, Andrew McMillen has honest, intimate conversations with some of Australia’s best musicians, including Paul Kelly, Gotye, Tina Arena, Steve Kilbey, Mick Harvey and Holly Throsby among others. (limited signed copies available)
Tim Low, gives us an eye-opening book on the unique nature of Australian birds and their role in ecology and global evolution. Tim explains how our birds came to be so extraordinary, including the large role played by the foods they consume (birds, too, are what they eat), and by our climate, soil, fire, and Australia’s legacy as a part of Gondwana.
THE ECONOMICS OF JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING by Andrew Leigh PB $26.99 Drawing on examples and data from across Australia, Andrew Leigh shows how economics can be used to illuminate what happens on the sporting field, in the stockmarket, and at work. Economics has things to say about AC/DC and Arthur Boyd, dating and dieting, Grange and Geelong, murder and poverty. You’ll soon see the world and the people around you in a new light.
A SENSE FOR HUMANITY: The Ethical Thought of
Raimond Gaita by Craig Taylor & Melinda Graefe PB $34.95
Raimond Gaita’s ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia. This collection is unique for its survey of this influence, with new essays from significant writers and academics.
WALKING FREE by Munjed Al Muderis PB $32.99
Why would a man escape from prison the day before he’s due to be released? Audie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. $5 million has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is. Everybody wants to find Audie, but he’s not running. Instead he’s trying to save a life ... and not just his own.
SAPIENS: A Brief History of Humankind by Dr Yuval Noah Harari PB 35.00 NOW $29.95
WHERE SONG BEGAN: Australia’s Birds and How They Changed the World by Tim Low PB $32.99
BIOGRAPHY
WHAT IF? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe PB $27.99 What If? explains the laws of science in operation in a way that every intelligent reader will enjoy and feel much the smarter for having read. Randall Munroe is the creator of the webcomic xkcd and author of xkcd: Volume 0.
THE AITCH FACTOR: Adventures in Australian English by Susan Butler HB $24.99 From aitch to amazeballs, from mondegreens to man boobs, there is no topic too controversial or complex for Australia’s most influential editor, Susan Butler. Sue, long-time editor of the Macquarie Dictionary, takes you on an insightful, often hilarious exploration of the words you think you know and a few you’ve never heard.
HOW I RESCUED MY BRAIN: A Psychologist’s Remarkable Recovery from Stroke and Trauma by David Roland PB $29.99 NOW $26.99 How I Rescued My Brain is an amazing tale of one man’s resilience, and his determination to overcome one of the most frightening situations imaginable - the fear that he had lost his mind and might not get it back. Enlightening and Inspiring. Beautifully demonstrates that healing is more than the absence of injury. Kate Richards, author of Madness.
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HE WHO MUST BE OBEID by Kate McClymont & Linton Besser PB $34.99 NOW $30.00 Meet Australia’s most corrupt politician whose brazen misdeeds were said to be on a scale unexceeded since the days of the Rum Corps. This explosive book chronicles the grubby deals the powerbroker had been making for decades before he was exposed.
TONY WINDSOR: The Biography by Ruth Rae PB $35.00
Richard Clapton employs his keen songwriter’s powers of observation, portraiture and storytelling to tell the best one of all: the extraordinary story of his own life. Outrageous, funny, insightful and poignant, this is the rock memoir to beat them all. Welcome to the party.
A revealing, in-depth look at the life of one of the most widely admired men in Australian politics. The former independent member for Werris Creek was crucial in gaining benefits for regional Australians in both State and Federal politics. This authorised biography lays bare the personal story behind the politician.
ON THE ROAD ...WITH KIDS by John Ahern PB $29.99
INTO THE HEART OF THE HIMALAYAS by Jono Lineen PB $29.99
It’s a life-changing trip. Take it! John Ahern had a highflying job, big house, loving wife and two great kids. But if this was success why did he sense he was failing as a husband and father? So John does something insane. A funny, messy and inspiring adventure all families will love. (limited signed copies available)
THE LAST SHOWMAN by Sue Bishop with Fred Brophy PB $29.99 My life has been a mad travelling show, meeting some of the strangest and greatest people who’ve ever lived. I’ve had my fair share of trouble and I’m lucky to be here. But I’ve always been a showman and I’ve done my best to preserve a precious part of an old Australia that’s fast disappearing. Now ladies and gentlemen, let’s go inside. The show’s about to begin.
HISTORY
When Jono Lineen’s brother died in tragic circumstances, he gave up a comfortable life, moved to the Himalayas and over eight years immersed himself in the cultures of the world’s highest mountains. A fascinating memoir that traces his solo trekking odyssey from Pakistan to Nepal across thousands of kilometres of mountain terrain. (limited signed copies available)
BOY, LOST by Kristina Olsson $29.95 Every family has a secret. For author Kristina Olsson it was her mother, Yvonne’s secret about her infant son, Peter, snatched by her then husband in 1950 from her arms aboard the Sunlander waiting at the Cairns railway station. She would not see Peter again for 40 years. This multi-award winning and beautifully crafted family memoir is told with clarity and feeling that only a sibling could write.
KOKODA AIR STRIKES by Anthony Cooper PB $39.99 NOW $35.99
AUSTRALIA’S HARDEST PRISON: Inside the Walls of Long Bay Jail by James Phelps PB $34.99
The author of the bestselling Darwin Spitfires casts a forensic eye over the role that Allied air forces played - or failed to play - in crucial World War II campaigns in New Guinea. It is a story of both Australian and American airmen who flew and fought in the face of adversity. (limited signed copies available)
Welcome to Long Bay, Australia’s hardest prison. For the first time, guards and inmates of the notorious South Sydney facility reveal what really goes on behind its towering concrete walls. Opened in 1909 Long Bay Jail has a dark and extraordinary history.
BORN BAD: Original Sin and the Making of the Western World by James Boyce PB $34.99 ‘Original sin is the Western world’s creation story’ According to the doctrine of original sin, humans are born bad and only God’s grace can bring salvation. In this captivating book, historian James Boyce shows how these ideas have shaped the Western view of human nature right up to the present.
AUSTRALIAN HISTORY IN 7 QUESTIONS by John Hirst PB $24.99 From the author of the Shortest History of Europe, acclaimed historian John Hirst, comes this fresh and stimulating approach to understanding Australia’s past and present. Engaging and enjoyable, and written for the novice and the expert alike, Australian History in Seven Questions explains how we became the nation we are today.
DESCENT INTO HELL by Peter Brune PB $35.00 MARALINGA by Frank Walker PB $32.95 In the 1950s and 60s, the British government, working with the Australian government, conducted nuclear tests in central Australia. This is the shocking story of how some 8,000 servicemen were used as guinea pigs. Frank Walker reveals never-before published testimony about what really happened and why it still matters.
THE REEF: A Passionate History by Ian McCalman PB $24.99 The Great Barrier Reef, argues Iain McCalman, has been created by human minds as well as coral polyps, by imaginations as well as natural processes. The Reef describes twelve key encounters between people, places, ideas and biosystems.
Descent into Hell is a scrupulously researched and groundbreaking account of one of the most traumatic calamities in Australian history - the Malayan Campaign, the fall of Singapore and the subsequent horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway. Unpicking the myths and legends of the war, Peter Brune goes to the heart of the Australian experience.
THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF LOSERS: Over 2,000 Years of Epic Failure and Underachievement by Karl Shaw PB $14.99 This compendious encyclopedia of human ineptitude includes some of history’s most spectacularly ill-conceived expeditions and entirely useless pursuits. It features tales of black comedy, insane foolhardiness, breathtaking stupidity and relentless perseverance in the face of inevitable defeat. From the author of Curing Hiccups With Small Fires: A Miscellany of Great British Eccentrics.
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