It's holiday season again and, with any luck, an opportunity to settle down with a good book.
Here, Money magazine, in conjunction with Dymocks, shares a list of the best fiction and non-fiction titles to read over summer.
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The Impossible FortuneBy Richard Osman It's been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club, but now there's a wedding to plan. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who's in trouble, a kidnapping and death are hot on their heels once more. Plunged back into action, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?
Among the Burning FlowersBy Samantha Shannon It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.
Seasons Where The River BendsBy Jane and Jimmy Barnes The eagerly awaited follow-up to Jane and Jimmy Barnes' bestselling cookbook Where the River Bends. Inspired by the vibrant produce from their cherished NSW Southern Highlands garden, this new volume features more than 60 recipes. From comforting Scottish classics to traditional Thai favourites and a Mexican feast.
The Courageous Life Of Weary DunlopBy Peter FitzSimons World War II was the fire that fuelled heroic doctor Weary Dunlop. His courageous leadership and calm endurance became beacons of hope to the POWs under his command. His name has become synonymous with courage, compassion and resilience. In this book, Weary Dunlop's heroic and inspiring story has been brought to life.
Exit StrategyBy Lee Child Jack Reacher - the coolest continuing series character - is back for his 30th nail-biting adventure. As he leaves a coffee shop, a young man brushes against him in the doorway. When he pulls out cash to pay for a coat in a clothing store, he finds something in his pocket - a handwritten note; a desperate plea for help. Impressed by the young man's technique and intrigued by the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more.
Retire Life ReadyBy James Wrigley Financial adviser James Wrigley helps you work out how much you'll need for the retirement you want, and to understand super as a powerful tool, get strategies to pay down debt and your home loan, grow your wealth long-term with smart, simple investing strategies, plan ahead for healthcare and the pension, and create a legacy for the people you love with insurance and estate planning.
Gravity Let Me Go This is a novel about true crime journalist Noah Cork and the most important story he almost missed in pursuit of his dreams. Dark, gritty, hilarious and unexpected, this is a story about ambition, truth-telling and truth-omitting, self-deception and self-preservation. It's a novel about the stories we want to tell the world and those we shouldn't. It's the story of a murder, a marriage and a lifetime.
Top Stocks 2026By Martin Roth When it's time to invest, this guide to the Australian sharemarket is one to turn to for accurate, trusted guidance. Market expert Martin Roth provides the tools for beginner investors and professionals alike to help them see beyond the hype and learn to use concrete factors such as profitability, debt levels and dividends to guide them.
Everyone in this Bank is a ThiefBy Benjamin Stevenson The latest instalment in the bestselling mystery series featuring Ernest Cunningham. This time it's a bank heist, a new kind of puzzle for Cunningham to solve. When someone in the bank is murdered, hostages become suspects because it turns out that more than one person planned to rob the bank today. Who is stealing what and are they willing to kill for it?
BloomBy Mary Fowler International soccer star Mary Fowler shares her upward trajectory to sporting fame with the Matildas and her club team, Manchester City. Her book Bloom is a mix of the personal anecdotes that have shaped her journey, performance mindset tips, positive affirmations and journalling prompts that will help the reader define their own values, healthy habits and path to success.
