Bookshelf

The Cat who Saved Books

By Sosuke Natsukawa An enthralling tale of first love, fantasy, and an unusual friendship with a talking cat, this is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper. RRP $19.99 panmacmillan.com.au

The Song of Lewis Carmichael

By Sofie Laguna, illustrated by Marc McBride A beautiful, illustrated adventure story with a classic feel, about a quiet boy and a talking crow on an extraordinary hot-air balloon ride to the Arctic. RRP $16.99 allenandunwin.com

The One Impossible Labyrinth

By Matthew Reilly Jack West Jr has made it to the Supreme Labyrinth. Now he faces one last race - against multiple rivals, against time, against the collapse of the universe itself. RRP $39.99 panmacmillan.com.au

The Kingdoms

By Natasha Pulley Joe's journey to unravel the truth will take him from French-occupied London to a remote Scottish island, and back through time itself as he battles for his life – and for a very different future. RRP $32.99 bloomsbury.com/au

Thursdays at Orange Blossom House

By Sophie Green Set amid the lush beauty of tropical Queensland, Thursdays at Orange Blossom House is a heartwarming story of friendship and family, of chances missed and taken, and the eternal power of love. RRP $32.99 hachette.com.au

Apples Never Fall

By Liane Moriarty From the outside, the Delaneys appear to be an enviably contented family. But now Joy Delaney has disappeared and her children are reexamining their family history with fresh, frightened eyes. RRP $32.99 panmacmillan.com.au

A Room of Her Own

By Robyn Lea This beautiful coffee table book spotlights some of the world’s most dazzling homes and the private lives of the women who inhabit them including artists, designers, makers and curators. RRP $65 thamesandhudson.com.au

Buttercream Petals

By Neetha Syam Master the art of decorating cakes with buttercream flowers using piping and palette knife painting techniques in this stunning book from cake artist and tutor Neetha Syam. RRP $23.95 penguinrandomhouse.com