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We are excited to share with you this fantastic hand-picked selection of fi ction, non-fi ction, children’s and gift titles coming out this Spring.As an independent bookseller, we are motivated by a love of books and reading and we are proud of our great range, personalised service and loyal customers. If you don’t fi nd what you are looking for on the pages of this guide, we’d be happy to help you fi nd an alternative or place a special order. Happy Reading!

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W����m� t� O�� R����n� G���� TOTAL PROPAGANDA Helen Razer Paperback RRP $ 27.99 September release, advance orders welcome Helen Razer offers a serious but very funny and accessible introduction to Marxism and socialism for Millennials, and anyone else tired of underemployment,

unaffordable housing, wage stagnation, growing global poverty and economists writing desperate columns saying everything would work better, if only we stopped eating smashed avo sandwiches.

I AM, I AM, I AM Maggie O'Farrell Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A childhood illness she was not expected to survive.A terrifying encounter on a remote path. A mismanaged labour in an understaffed hospital. This is an

extraordinarily intimate and visceral memoir of the seventeen brushes with death that have made Maggie O'Farrell the woman and the writer she is today.

THE MUSEUM OF WORDS Georgia Blain Hardback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome In late 2015, Georgia Blain was diagnosed with a tumour sitting right in the language centre of her brain. At the same time, her

mother and best friend are similarly diagnosed with prognoses that will affect their grasp on language. All three of them are writers, with language at the core of their being. This idiosyncratic and deeply personal memoir is a writer’s take on how language shapes us, and how often we take it for granted — until we are in danger of losing it.

EVERY WORD IS A BIRD WE TEACH TO SING Daniel Tammet Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome In a joyous romp through the world of words, letters, stories, and meanings, the bestselling author of Born on

a Blue Day explores the way communication shapes reality. From the art of translation to the lyricism of sign language, these essays display the stunning range of Tammet's literary and polyglot talents.

HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD DEFINITIVE EDITION J. K. Rowling Paperback RRP $ 19.99 The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. The offi cial playscript of the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This revised paperback

edition updates the 'special rehearsal edition' with the conclusive and fi nal dialogue from the play, as well as exciting new content.

STRANGER THINGIES John Birmingham Paperback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome John Birmingham is a master of good writing and funny lines. He has written a thousand stories, some true, some not so much. These are the best ones and they’re

so good, and so funny. The pieces contained within these pages run the gamut from the early felafel days to the shiny age we live in where Donald Trump is the President of the USA. And it does not shy away from the greatest controversy of our age: potato cake vs potato scallop.

PLEASE EXPLAIN Anna Broinowski Paperback RRP $ 34.99 September release, advance orders welcome After eighteen years in the political wilderness, Pauline Hanson is back and more powerful than ever. Please Explain is a compelling, intimate look at how an

Ipswich fi sh and chip shop lady changed the nation – and how she speaks directly to Australian society and our multicultural identity today.

FORCE OF NATURE Jane Harper Paperback RRP $ 32.99 26 September release, advance orders welcome Five women pick up their backpacks and start walking along the muddy track. Only four come out the other side. From the author of The Dry.

THE LIFE TO COME Michelle de Kretser Paperback RRP $ 32.99 27 September release, advance orders welcome The new novel from Michelle de Kretser, author of Questions of Travel, bestseller and winner of the Miles Franklin Award.

FIRST PERSON Richard Flanagan Hardback RRP $ 39.99 2 October release, advance orders welcome The story of a ghostwriter haunted by his demonic subject, the Man Booker Prize winner turns to lies, crime and literature with devastating effect.

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE Ben Pobjie Paperback RRP $ 29.99 In Aussie Aussie Aussie, Ben Pobjie reveals the true history of the Australian’s who helped make our nation great. Chock full of laughs, this is the book for any proud Australian seeking to learn

more about the infl uential and infamous national heroes who make our own pathetic lives seem so insignifi cant.

THE ENIGMATICMR DEAKIN Judith Brett Hardback RRP $ 49.99 Destined to become a classic of biography, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin is a masterly portrait of Australia’s second prime minister. It brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of

federation the gifted, passionate and intriguing man whose contributions continue to shape the contours of Australian politics.

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G���� G��� I���� THE TWENTIETH MAN Tony Jones Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Tony Jones, one of Australia's most admired journalists, has written a brilliantly compelling thriller where terrorism, politics and betrayals collide. Taking us from the savage mountains of Yugoslavia to Canberra's

brutal yet covert power struggles in a novel that's intelligent, informed and utterly suspenseful.

WIMMERA Mark Brandi Paperback RRP $ 29.99 In the long, hot summer of 1989, Ben and Fab are best friends. When a newcomer arrives, neither realise the shadow this man would cast over their lives...An unforgettable debut that brings the darkness in an

Australian country town vividly to life, as it slowly reveals its devastating secrets.

THE CHOKE Sofi e Laguna Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome The Choke is a brilliant, haunting novel about a child navigating an often dark and uncaring world of male power and violence, in which grown-

ups can't be trusted and comfort can only be found in nature. This compassionate and claustrophobic vision of a child in danger and a society in trouble celebrates above all the indomitable nature of the human spirit. A mesmerising, harrowing and ultimately uplifting novel from the 2015 Miles Franklin winner.

ON THE JAVA RIDGE Jock Serong Paperback RRP $ 29.99 From the prize-winning author of The Rules of Backyard Cricket comes a timely literary political thriller with a cracking narrative and heart-stopping writing.

Amid the furious ocean there was no human sound on deck: some people watching the wave, but no one capable of words. On the Java Ridge, skipper Isi Natoli and a group of tourists are anchored beside an idyllic reef. Close by, the refugee ship Takalar is having engine trouble. The storm now closing in will mean catastrophe for them all.

A NEW ENGLAND AFFAIR Steven Carroll Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Emily Hale’s life changed forever the night she met Tom Eliot and they fell in love. But Tom moved to London to fulfi l his destiny as the famous poet TS Eliot,

and Emily went on to become his muse, friend and confi dante. But never did she become his lover or his wife. The latest, immensely moving novel of lost love and missed moments from Steven Carroll, one of Australia's greatest writers and winner of the Miles Franklin Award and the Prime Minister's Literary Award. Exclusive Offer: Purchase a copy of A New England Affair and receive a free copy of Forever Young. *While stocks last.

THE HISTORY OF BEES Maja Lunde Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written. This dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past,

present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees, to their children and one another against the backdrop of an urgent global crisis.

TIN MAN Sarah Winman Paperback RRP $ 29.99 It begins with a painting won in a raffl e: fi fteen sunfl owers, hung on the wall by a woman who believes that men and boys are capable of beautiful things. Sarah Winman follows the acclaimed success of When God Was

a Rabbit and A Year of Marvellous Ways with an unforgettable and achingly tender new novel.

HOW TO STOP TIME Matt Haig Paperback RRP $ 29.99 From Shakespeare's England to jazz age Paris to surfi ng in Byron Bay, a wild, bittersweet, time-travelling story about love, loss and living in the moment. ‘I SO loved How to Stop

Time, a beautiful and necessary book. It's such an imaginative concept with such a heartening, uplifting message…A triumph’ - Marian Keyes

TABOO Kim Scott Paperback RRP $ 32.99 From the two-times winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, comes a work charged with ambition and poetry, brutality and mystery about a young woman cast into a drama that has been playing for over two hundred years ...

THE FORCE Don Winslow Paperback RRP $ 32.99 For years Denny Malone and his elite NYPD crew have protected a city built by corruption, where no one is clean - including Malone himself. Now he is caught in a trap and being squeezed by the Feds. Can he get out

without betraying everything and everyone he loves?

THE LAST MAN IN EUROPE Dennis Glover Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Dennis Glover masterfully explores the creation of Orwell’s classic work Nineteen Eighty-Four. Simultaneously a captivating drama, a unique literary excavation and an

unfl inching portrait of a beloved British writer, The Last Man in Europe will change the way you understand Nineteen Eighty-Four. Also available, Nineteen Eighty-Four with a new introduction by Dennis Glover.

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Monica McInerney Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The long-awaited and highly anticipated new novel from one of Australia’s most beloved bestselling authors, The Trip of a Lifetime is a big, bold, beautiful book about the light and dark

times of life, and all the wonders in between. This is a delightful, emotional story about a colourful and huge-hearted family that you'll want to call your own.

THE RED-HAIRED WOMAN Orhan Pamuk Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome The haunting, evocative new novel from the Nobel Prize-winning author whose compelling characters have charted Turkey’s increasingly

troubled times. The Red-Haired Woman is a beguiling mystery tale of family and romance, of east and west, tradition and modernity, by one of the great storytellers of our time.

THE PARTY Robyn Harding Paperback RRP $ 29.99 A stunning, provocative and thought–provoking domestic drama about a sixteenth birthday party that goes horribly awry. A wealthy family in San Francisco fi nds their picture-perfect life unravelling, their darkest

secrets revealed, and their friends turned to enemies. One invitation. A lifetime of regrets.

MY ABSOLUTE DARLING Gabriel Tallent Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome A brilliant and immersive, all-consuming read about one fourteen-year-old girl’s heart-stopping fi ght for her own soul. At times

uncomfortable, but always a moving read in the vein of Emma Donoghue’s Room and Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.

THE CITY ALWAYS WINS Omar Robert Hamilton Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Omar Hamilton conveys with extraordinary intensity all the stages of 2011 Egyptian revolution through the lives of two memorable

characters, Mariam and Khalil, ordinary young people caught up in an extraordinary moment. The City Always Wins is a novel not just about Egypt's revolution but about a global generation that tried to change the world.

A TIME OF LOVEAND TARTAN:A 44 SCOTLAND STREET NOVEL Alexander McCall Smith Hardback RRP $ 34.99 September release, advance orders welcome Alexander McCall Smith’s

delightfully witty, wise and sometimes surreal comedy spirals out to include tennis-playing Rwandan Forest People, researches into levitating Celtic saints, bogus headhunters in Papua New Guinea and primary school performances of Beckett. But its heart remains where it has always been – true to life, love and laughter in Edinburgh’s New Town.

SOUR HEART Jenny Zhang Paperback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome Centred on a community of immigrants who have traded their endangered lives as artists in China and Taiwan for the constant struggle of life at the poverty line in

1990s New York City, the seven stories that make up Sour Heart examine the many ways that family and history can weigh us down, but also lift us up.

A LEGACY OF SPIES John le Carre Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome For the fi rst time in over 30 years, John le Carré returns to the Cold War in this thrilling masterpiece that returns to the world of Tinker Tailor and The Spy.

Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own story, this is a novel of superb and enduring quality.

THE GOLDEN HOUSE Salman Rushdie Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome Invoking literature, pop culture, and the cinema, Salman Rushdie spins the story of the American

zeitgeist over the last eight years, hitting every beat: the rise of the birther movement, the Tea Party, gamergate and identity politics; the backlash against political correctness; the ascendency of the superhero movie, and, of course, the insurgence of a ruthlessly ambitious, narcissistic, media-savvy villain wearing make-up and with coloured hair.As entertaining as it is poignant, The Golden House is a revelatory panorama of our time.

FOREST DARK Nicole Krauss Paperback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome Jules Epstein, a man whose drive, avidity, and personality have, for sixty-eight years, been a force to be reckoned with, is

undergoing a metamorphosis… Nicole Krauss gives us a vibrant tale of transformation: of a man in his later years and a woman novelist, each drawn to the Levant on a journey of self-discovery. From the bestselling, twice-Orange prize-shortlisted author of The History of Love.

COLOMBIANO Rusty Young Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Blending fact and fi ction, the bestselling author of Marching Powder takes us on a heart-thumping journey into the violent and unpredictable world of post-Escobar Colombia.Superbly told and

by turns gripping, poignant and darkly comic, Colombiano is the remarkable story of a boy whose moral descent becomes a metaphor for the corruption of an entire nation. Both blockbuster thriller and electrifying coming-of-age story, Rusty Young’s powerful novel is also a meditation on the redeeming power of love.

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A����a���� L����a���� RAIN BIRDS Harriet McKnight Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Rain Birds is a powerful and lyrical novel about love, grief and loss, one that examines personal tragedy as set against global and environmental

responsibilities, and how we negotiate our often-confl icting ideals. Two remarkably different women fi nd themselves united to save the threatened glossy black cockatoos, for very different reasons.

HER Garry Disher Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Her name is scarcely known or remembered. She bides her time. She does her work. One day, she will run away… A dark and unsettling tale, set at the turn of the twentieth century, that will stay with

you long after you fi nish reading, from a master of Australian literature.

HINTERLAND Steven Lang Paperback RRP $ 29.95 Tensions have been building in the old farming district of Winderran. Its rich landscape has attracted a new wave of urban tree-changers and wealthy developers. But traditional loyalties

and values are pushed to the brink with the announcement of a controversial dam project. Locals Eugenie and Guy are forced to choose sides, while newcomer Nick discovers there are more sinister forces at work. The personal and the political soon collide, changing their fates and the future of the hinterland town.

AUSTRALIA DAY Melanie Cheng Paperback RRP $ 29.99 An important and illuminating fi ction collection about Australian life and identity by debut author Melanie Cheng. The people she writes about are young, old, rich, poor,

married, widowed, Chinese, Lebanese, Christian, Muslim. What they have in common – no matter where they come from – is the desire we all share to feel that we belong. The stories explore universal themes of love, loss, family and identity, while at the same time asking crucial questions about the possibility of human connection in a globalised world.

CITY OF CROWS Chris Womersley Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome In seventeenth-century France, desperate to save herself and her only surviving child Nicolas from the plague, Charlotte Picot

fl ees her tiny village in the countryside. But when Nicolas is abducted by slavers, Charlotte resorts to witchcraft and summons assistance in the shape of a malevolent man.She and her companion travel to Paris to fi nd her son and become further entwined in the underground of sorcerers and poisoners - and where each is forced to reassess their ideas of good and evil.

HALF WILD Pip Smith Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Based on the extraordinary true lives of Eugenia Falleni, from Wellington in 1885 to Sydney in 1917, Half Wild is Pip Smith’s dazzling debut novel about perception, identity and judgement – and a work of empathy, compassion and brilliance.

DEEPER THAN THE SEA Nelika McDonald Paperback RRP $ 29.99 For 16-year-old Beth, it’s always been her and her mother Theo, until a stranger arrives in their small coastal town. In a deeply affecting story that challenges our notions of maternal love,

Nelika McDonald examines the myriad ways that love is forged and tempered over years and how fi ercely it is defended.

THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE FAIRVALE LADIES BOOK CLUB Sophie Green Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Books bring them together - but friendship will transform all of their lives. From an exceptional new Australian author comes the story

of fi ve different women united by one need: to overcome the vast distances of Australia's Top End with friendship, tears, laughter, books and love.

WHIPBIRD Robert Drewe Paperback RRP $ 32.99 No holds are barred as the Cleary family attempts to put long-held tensions behind them to celebrate a milestone. What could possibly go wrong? Comic, topical, honest, sharply intelligent, and, above all,

sympathetic, Robert Drewe’s exhilarating new novel tells a classic Australian family saga as it has never been told before.

THE STUDENT Iain Ryan Paperback RRP $ 24.99 Queensland. 1994. Nate needs to refresh his drug supply but Jesse, his dealer, is missing. Nate is high and alone, being hunted for the suitcase he’s found and haunted by its contents. And as things turn from bad to

worse, Nate uncovers far more than he bargained for. Fast-paced, hardboiled regional noir.

TERRA NULLIUS Claire Coleman Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome In the near future Australia is about to experience colonisation once more. This is not Australiaas we know it. This isnot the Australia of our

history. What have we learned from our past?A daring debut novel from the winner of the 2016 black&write! writing fellowship.

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T����l��� R���� THE GIRL WHO TAKES AN EYE FOR AN EYE David Lagercrantz Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome The girl with the dragon tattoo is not given to forgiveness. The ink in her skin is a constant reminder

of her fi ght against the injustice she fi nds on every side. Lisbeth knows she is coming closer to solving the mysteries of her childhood. She will fi nd out the truth. Whatever the cost…

THE CRYING YEARS AUSTRALIAN'S GREAT WAR Peter Stanley Paperback RRP $ 44.99 The Great War continues to fascinate us all. In this original approach, prize-winning historian Peter

Stanley cleverly weaves his narrative around striking images—many never seen before—to create a visual history that immerses the reader in the drama and tragedy, suffering and sacrifi ce, pain and pity of Australia’s Great War.

YESTERDAY Felicia Yap Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome There are two types of people in the world. Those who can only remember yesterday, and those who can also recall the day before. How do you solve a

murder when you can only remember yesterday? Your diary is your one lifeline to the past, in this brilliant high-concept debut thriller.

DRAGON & KANGAROO Robert Macklin Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The fascinating story of the Chinese presence in and infl uence on this country - our intertwined history from colonial times to today. This is an absorbing account of a vastly underestimated part of

Australia's story: this is our shared history, from an immensely important and entirely new angle.

SLEEPING IN THE GROUND Peter Robinson Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The thrilling new instalment in the bestselling Banks Series. A shocking mass murder occurs, and a huge manhunt follows. As Banks digs deeper, he fi nds past secrets that might just

provide the answers he is looking for. When the surprising truth becomes clear, it is almost too late.

TRAITORS Frank Walker Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Shocking revelations about how our government let Nazi and Japanese war criminals go free. Bestselling author Frank Walker shows the ugly side of war and the many betrayals of ANZAC and Allied troops during and after

WWII. After reading this book you can't help but wonder, what else did they hide?

THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS Michael Robotham Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Two women from vastly different backgrounds both have a dangerous secret that could destroy everything they hold dear. Both will risk everything to hide the truth, but their worlds are about to

collide… The compelling new psychological thriller that will break your heart into tiny pieces, from bestselling author Michael Robotham.

CHARLES DARWIN A N Wilson Paperback RRP $ 49.99 September release, advance orders welcome Charles Darwin: the man who discovered evolution? The man who killed off God? Or a fl awed man of his age, part genius, part ruthless careerist who would not acknowledge

his debts to other thinkers? The acclaimed author of Victoria: A Life goes in search of the celebrated but contradictory fi gure Charles Darwin.

HOUSE OF SPIES Daniel Silva Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Gabriel Allon is back and out for revenge - determined to hunt down the world's most dangerous terrorist, an ISIS mastermind known as Saladin.After an attack on America, terrorists leave a trail of

carnage through London's West End, leading Allon to Saint-Tropez, Casablanca and, fi nally, to an electrifying climax.

ESCAPE ARTIST:THE INCREDIBLE SECOND WORLD WAR OF JOHNNY PECK Monteath, Peter Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome The never-before-told story of World War II escape artist extraordinaire Johnny Peck.

In August 1941, an eighteen-year-old Australian soldier made his fi rst prison break- an audacious night-time excape from a German prisoner-of-war camp in Crete. Astoundingly, this was only the fi rst of many.

AND FIRE CAME DOWN Emma Viskic Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Deaf since childhood, Caleb Zelic is used to meeting life head-on. Now, he’s struggling just to get through the day. His best mate is dead,

his ex-wife, Kat, is avoiding him, and nightmares haunt his waking hours. When a woman is killed, the trail leads Caleb back to his hometown, Resurrection Bay. The town is on bushfi re alert, and simmering with racial tensions. As Caleb investigates, he uncovers secrets that put his life, and everything he cares for, in danger. From the multi-award winning author of Resurrection Bay.

THE VANDEMONIAN WAR Nick Brodie Paperback RRP $ 29.99 The Vandemonian War had many sides and shades, but it was fundamentally a war between the British colony of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) and those Tribespeople who lived in

political and social contradiction to that colony.In The Vandemonian War acclaimed history author Nick Brodie exposes the largely untold story of how the British truly occupied Van Diemen’s Land deploying regimental soldiers and special forces, armed convicts and mercenaries. Historians failed to see through the myths and lies – until now.

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T��� S����e� DARING TO DRIVE Manal al-Sharif Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The fi ercely intimate memoir of an accidental activist, a young Muslim mum, now living in Australia, who stood up to a kingdom of men—and won. A rare glimpse into the lives of women in Saudi Arabia today and

the extraordinary power of education and female solidarity. A remarkable celebration of resilience in the face of tyranny.

EVERY LIE I'VE EVER TOLD Rosie Waterland Paperback RRP $ 29.99 It was all going so well for Rosie Waterland, author of the best-selling The Anti-Cool Girl. Until, shockingly, something awful happened and Rosie went into

agonising free fall. A raw, beautiful, sad, shocking - and very, very funny - memoir of all the lies we tell others and the lies we tell ourselves.

BALCONY OVER JERUSALEM John Lyons Paperback RRP $ 34.99 Leading Australian journalist John Lyons takes readers on a fascinating personal journey through the wonders and dangers of the Middle East. From the sheer

excitement of arriving in Jerusalem with his wife and eight-year-old son, to the fall of dictators and his gripping account of what it feels like to be taken by Egyptian soldiers, blindfolded and interrogated, this is a memoir of the Middle East like no other.

DETOURS Tim Rogers Hardback RRP $ 35.00 September release, advance orders welcome Tim Rogers of You Am I has always been a complicated man: a hard-drinking musician with thesoul of a poet;

a raconteur, a romantic and a raffi sh ne'er-do-well. In this offbeat, endearing memoir, Tim walks us through years jam-packed with love, shame, joy, enthusiasms, regrets, fi ghts, family - and music. A work of grace and tenderness, Detours is often impossibly sad and beautiful - but also full of wit, wordplay and punching jolts of larrikin energy that will have you laughing aloud.

MIRACLES DO HAPPEN Fela & Felix Rosenbloom Paperback RRP $ 27.99 Fela and Felix Rosenbloom were both born in Poland in the early 1920s. They grew up in the same street in Lodz and became

sweethearts, before their lives were devastated by the Holocaust. After the war, miraculously, Fela and Felix found each other. None of Fela’s family had survived. Of Felix’s immediate family, only his two sisters had survived — and they were now in Sweden. The young couple were bereft and alone. This is their story.

THIRTY DAYS:A JOURNEY TO THE END OF LOVE Mark Raphael Baker Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Thirty Days is a meditation on life, death, love and marriage, written with an honesty that bares the souls of two people who shared their lives. It is the moving

memoir about Mark’s wife of 32 years, Kerryn Baker, who died ten months after her cancer diagnosis, at the age of 55.

WISH YOU WERE HERE Sheridan Jobbins Paperback RRP $ 29.99 September release, advance orders welcome Reeling from the devastating collapse of her marriage, Sheridan Jobbins decides she needs to do something drastic. Her solution – buy

a hot red car and drive across America. Hopelessly unprepared and heartbroken, she sets out on the road trip of a lifetime determined to fi nd herself - and ironically fi nds love instead. But not before she has a whole bunch of crazy adventures and wrong turns along the way.

NO WAY! OKAY. FINE. Brodie Lancaster Paperback RRP $ 32.99 This is the story of life as a young woman through the lenses of feminism and pop culture from a fresh new voice in Australian non-fi ction. Brodie's story will make you re-evaluate the power of pop culture in

our lives - and maybe you will laugh and cry along the way.

LIVE, LEAD, LEARN Gail Kelly Paperback RRP $ 35 Live, Lead, Learn is the inspiring story of one of the world’s most prominent business people, who started as a Latin teacher and became mother of four and CEO of Westpac. Inspiring, practical, generous

and optimistic, Gail Kelly shares what she’s learned about leadership, the culture of the workplace and the vital importance of living a whole life.

A LONG WAY FROM WYANDRA Peter Moody with Trevor Marshallsea Paperback RRP $ 34.99 The forthright, fascinating memoir of Peter Moody, trainer of Black Caviar and one of Australia's most high-profi le and best-liked racing identities. Peter Moody’s

story is a classic, a boy from the bush who worked his way from outback Queensland all the way to Royal Ascot.

THE MEMORY OF MUSIC Andrew Ford Paperback RRP $ 32.99 The Memory of Music is a moving and evocative memoir that will appeal to music lovers everywhere. Composer and broadcaster Andrew Ford considers the nature and purpose of music

in the context of his own life – what it is, why it means so much to us and how it works in our lives.

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THE GREAT RABBIT CHASE Freya Blackwood Hardback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome

Gumboots is a beautiful pet rabbit, but he likes to escape. A story that celebrates what it means to live in a community and a reminder that life is full of surprises. Age: 3+

ONCE UPON A SMALL RHINOCEROS Meg McKinlay Hardback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome Once, there was a

small rhinoceros who wanted to see the big world. So she built a boat. And sailed away ... From the duo behind award-winning picture book No Bears comes a simple yet inspirational tale about challenging the norm, pushing boundaries and being true to oneself. Age: 5+

FRANKLIN'S FLYING BOOKSHOP Jen Campbell Hardback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome Franklin the dragon loves

stories and reading to people too, but everyone is too scared to even look at him. Then he meets Luna who, far from being scared, is fascinated to meet Franklin, having read all about dragons in one of her books. They instantly become friends and together hatch a plan to share their love of books with others by opening a bookshop – a fl ying bookshop on Franklin’s back! Age: 3+

PIG THE STAR Aaron Blabey Hardback RRP $ 16.99 September release, advance orders welcome Pig just LOVES attention. In fact, he’s a

great, big SHOW-OFF. But when ANOTHER star appears at the photo shoot, Pig doesn’t like it. No, Pig doesn’t like it at ALL… Age: 3+

FREE DIVING Lorra Coffi n & Bronwyn Houston (Illus) Paperback RRP $ 17.99 September release, advance orders welcome A tribute to the Indigenous

men and women who worked in the pearling industry as ‘free divers’ in the late nineteenth century in Western Australia. It sensitively refl ects the emotional journey of a young man who leaves family and country to work on a lugger with Japanese and Malay divers by his side. Bronwyn Houston’s illustrations are a deep-sea celebration that illuminate both the glory of the ocean and the extreme dangers encountered by the free divers. Age: 7+

SHAPES OF AUSTRALIA Bronwyn Bancroft Hardback RRP $ 24.99 From one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Bronwyn Bancroft comes a beautiful picture book that introduces kids

to Australia’s unique beauty. From boulders to bee hives, from mountains to coral, Bronwyn explores the shapes that form our land. Age: 3+

THE SLOTH WHO CAME TO STAY Margaret Wild & Vivienne To (Illus) Hardback RRP $ 24.99 Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a

rush that there is no time to talk or play - until Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly... A wryly amusing story about a fast family who slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay. Age: 3+

OI CAT! Kes Gray Hardback RRP $ 24.99 September release, advance orders welcome The next hilarious rhyming picture book from award-winning Kes Gray and

Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Jim Field, creators of the bestselling Oi Frog! and Oi Dog! A brilliant, rhyming read-aloud text jam packed with vibrant illustrations, animals and silliness! Age: 2+

RUBEN Bruce Whatley Hardback RRP $ 29.99 Ruben lives in a safe place in a city that takes everything and gives nothing back. He begins to feel that he is in danger and ventures to Block City

where he meets Koji. She too has been hiding from the dangers of the industrial city and its excesses. Ruben and Koji realise that if they combine their knowledge of how the city works they can fi nd a way to escape… together. Ruben is a triumph of Bruce Whatley’s imaginative and technical skills. Age: 5+

ONE THOUSAND TREES Kyle Hughes-Odgers Hardback RRP $ 24.99

Deep in the heart of the city, Frankie dreams of a thousand trees… Opening in a stark grey city, Frankie’s imagination soon takes her through a forest where she moves over, under and between the trees before returning home to transform her city into something much greener. Through translucent watercolours and hand-painted text, award-winning artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers takes readers on a journey of imagination and discovery, exploring the art of nature and the nature of art. Age: 2+

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century in Western Australia. It sensitively refl ects the emotional journey of a young man who leaves

Japanese and Malay divers by his side. Bronwyn Houston’s illustrations are a deep-sea celebration that illuminate both the glory of the ocean and the

Bruce Whatley’s imaginative and technical skills. Age: 5+

RAINBOW FISH: CLASSIC EDITION Marcus Pfi ster Hardback RRP $ 34.99 September release, advance orders welcome For twenty-fi ve years the little fi sh with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his

vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, this picture book classic is now available in a special limited edition, beautifully designed with half-linen cover, and a specially inserted page of bonus glittery stickers. Age: 1+

on a journey of imagination and discovery, exploring the art of nature and the nature of art. Age: 2+

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FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT Matt Stanton Paperback RRP $ 9.99 Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He’s the class clown, the punch line and he’s even volunteered his bottom to be the butt of the joke. Max is the funny kid …

and he’s running for class president. Age 8+

THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE MYSTERIOUS PLAYDATE Shannon & Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illus) Hardback RRP $ 19.99 September release, advance orders welcome

Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans . . . mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! But then a pet-eating monster interrupts their fun. This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when she gets there, she fi nds only a masked stranger and no monster in sight . . . or is there? Age: 5+

THE 91-STOREY TREEHOUSE Andy Griffi ths &Terry Denton Paperback RRP $ 14.99 Go for a spin in the world’s most powerful whirlpool, take a ride in a submarine sandwich, get marooned on a desert island, hang out in

a giant spider web, and decide whether or not to push the mysterious big red button. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Age: 6+

THE SHOP AT HOOPERS BEND Emily Rodda Paperback RRP $ 16.99 When Quil Medway gets on the train, she thinksshe knows where andhow her journey will end.At camp. Alone. But when she decides to get off early

at a train stop called Hoopers Bend, everything will change. Quil doesn’t know anything about the shop yet. Or the magic. But it won’t be long now.From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, this is a story about coming home when you didn't even know that was where you belonged. Age: 9+

MINECRAFT GUIDE TO THE NETHER AND THE END ; MINECRAFT GUIDE TO REDSTONE Hardbacks RRP $ 16.99 each September release, advance orders welcome The offi cial Minecraft Guide to the Nether and the End will help you brave the perilous Nether and End dimensions.Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with Minecraft Guide to Redstone, and put theory into practice to construct intricate contraptions in Minecraft. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, these are the defi nitive guides to exploration, survival and creation in Minecraft. Age: 8+

HECTIC ELECTRIC: HOW TO HYPNOTISE A DROID Joshie Lefers Paperback RRP $ 12.99 One day, a robot droid thingy arrives at Joshie’s house. AWESOME! The only problem? It’s programmed

to babysit him! Joshie’s scared off a LOT of babysitters, because he DOESN’T NEED ONE. And he plans to get rid of this one too. Except Droid Dude is actually lots of fun! Age: 6+

500 MINUTES OF DANGER Jack Heath Paperback RRP $ 12.99 Ten more of Jack Heath’s nail-bitingly dangerous short stories will fascinate and terrify during each full 50-minute countdown, as the dangerous situations play out right down to the

last crucial moment. 50 minutes of danger, in 30 minutes of reading time! Age: 10+

THE WIZARDS OF ONCE Cressida Cowell Paperback RRP $ 19.99 September release, advance orders welcome This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when

their two worlds collide… From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. Age: 8+

Purchase a copy of The Wizards of Once for your chance to WIN 1 of 5 limited edition prints. Go to www.indies.com.au for details.

SWIMMING ON THE LAWN Yasmin Hamid Paperback RRP $ 16.99 Farida lives in Sudan. For Farida the 1960s are a time of fun and adventure, from riding the train to a remote village by the remains of Nubian pyramids to seeing the twirling dancers of the

Mawlid festival. But as black smoke rises on the horizon, can Farida’s happiness last? Age: 10+

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PLAY LIKE A GIRL: BOOKS 1- 4: BRING IT ON!; DREAM TEAM!; TOTALLY EPIC!; SMASHING IT! Jo Stanley Paperbacks RRP $ 12.99 each September release, advance orders welcome Play Like a Girl weaves the ordinary world of young girls with the thrill and excitement of AFL. Each book focusses on

one girl and her experiences playing footy and her general life of friends, school, hanging out at the shops, and being a good sport. Age: 7-12

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Rodda is one of the most successful children’s authors in Australia and around the world. She has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year (Younger Readers) Award a record fi ve times.

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since Chaol’s men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow but left his body broken… In the next instalment of the bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire. Age: 12+

IN THE DARK SPACES Cally Black Paperback RRP $ 19.99 Tamara is faced with an impossible choice when she falls for her kidnappers. This is no ordinary kidnapping. Tamara has been living on a star freighter in deep space, and her kidnappers are terrifying Crowpeople – the

only aliens humanity has ever encountered. No-one has ever survived a Crowpeople attack, until now – and survival comes at a price. Age: 12+

ONES THAT DISAPPEARED Zana Fraillon Paperback RRP $ 19.99 Around the world, millions of people - including many children - are victims of human traffi cking. These modern-day slaves often go unseen even in our own cities and towns, their voices

silent and their stories untold. In this incredible book, Zana Fraillon imagines the story of three such children, Esra, Miran and Isa. The result is powerful, heartbreaking and unforgettable. Age: 12+

WILDER COUNTRY Mark Smith Paperback RRP $ 19.99 September release, advance orders welcome From the author of highly acclaimed The Road to Winter comes an exciting, action-packed sequel about friendship and loyalty, and how far we would go to

protect the ones we love. Finn, Kas and Willow have survived the winter of storms, but they won’t be safe while Ramage wants their blood… Age: 16+

THE LONELIEST GIRL IN THE UNIVERSE Lauren James Paperback RRP $ 16.99 September release, advance orders welcome Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship. Alone in space she hears about a new ship which has launched from

Earth with a single passenger on board. A boy called J. Romy fi nds herself falling in love. But what does Romy really know about J? Sometimes, there's something worse than being alone... Age: 13+

BECAUSE OF YOU Pip Harry Paperback RRP $ 19.95 ‘Books can save anyone.If they’re the right ones.’Meet Tiny and Nola. Two very different girls with different stories who are just trying to fi nd a place to belong. Both girls share their love of words. Can

they share their secrets, too? A powerful novel about friendship and acceptance. Age: 14+

SWEET Yotam Ottolenghi& Helen Goh Hardback RRP $ 55.00 September release, advance orders welcome In his stunning new baking and desserts cookbook Yotam Ottolenghi and his long-time collaborator Helen

Goh share an original collection of 110 recipes which embrace the Ottolenghi hallmarks of fresh, evocative ingredients, exotic spices and complex fl avourings to indulgent cakes, biscuits, tarts, puddings, cheesecakes and ice cream.There is something here to delight everyone – from simple mini-cakes and cookies that parents can make with their children to show-stopping layer cakes and roulades that will reignite the imaginations of accomplished bakers.

BACKYARD BOUNTY Organic Gardener Magazine Paperback RRP $ 35.00 Featuring top advice from ABC Organic Gardener magazine, horticultural editor Penny Woodward and expert contributors present

a practical guide to growing vegetables organically, whether you're starting a patch from scratch or you're an old hand who wants to go greener.

GROW. FOOD. ANYWHERE. Mat Pember & Dillon Seitchik-Reardon Softcover RRP $ 45.00 September release, advance orders welcome Grow. Food. Anywhere. is the ultimate guide from The Little

Veggie Patch experts for anyone who has ever had a desire to grow their own food. It is authoritative, entertaining and comprehensive. And written with a mind for the modern reality that urban dwellers often have very little space. Whether it is a balcony, a tiny courtyard, or a patch of reclaimed dirt in a shared neighbourhood space, this book offers inspiration - and instruction - for growing good things.

MODERN RETRO HOME Jason Grant Hardback RRP $ 49.99 September release, advance orders welcome This book is your key to unlocking the secrets behind a thoroughly contemporary

home that takes inspiration from the past. Organised into chapters according to each room of your house, Mr Jason Grant takes you inside many homes that exemplify this aesthetic and highlights why each room’s styling works.

MY LOVELY FRANKIE Judith Clarke Paperback RRP $ 19.99 A masterful, moving story about a teenage boy caught between faith and love. Set in the 1950’s, our two young protagonists challenge social

norms of the time, exploring love, longing and beauty and what it is to live a good life. From one of Australia's fi nest award winning YA writers. Age: 14+

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Gregory Scott Katsoulis Paperback RRP $ 19.99 September release, advance orders welcome Set in a not-so-distant future, this speculative science fi ction novel explores a world where

every word and gesture is copyrighted, patented or trademarked. When one girl elects to remain silent rather than pay to speak, her defi ant and unexpected silence threatens to unravel the very fabric of society. Age: 14+

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REAL FOOD BY MIKE Mike McEnearney Softcover RRP $ 45.00 Acclaimed chef Mike McEnearney uses the best produce available to bring you fresh, wholesome and incredibly delicious recipes that you’ll want to cook

and eat over and over again. Divided into seasons and beautifully photographed and illustrated, Real Food by Mike reminds us of the sometimes lost art of joyful eating.

THE NEW AUSTRALIAN GARDEN Michael Bates Hardback RRP $ 59.99 The New Australian Garden is an insider's account of the journey to design, construct and plant 18 landmark gardens

that represent a new movement in Australian landscape design - one where the relationship between architecture and garden is paramount. The resulting gardens are destination spaces, sanctuaries and breathtaking backdrops for everyday life.

THE PALESTINIAN TABLE Reem Kassis Hardback RRP $ 49.95 September release, advance orders welcome In The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis weaves a tapestry of personal anecdotes, local traditions, and historical

context, sharing with home cooks her collection of nearly 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition – giving rare insight into the heart of the Palestinian family kitchen.

PLANT STYLE Alana Langan & Jacqui Vidal Hardback RRP $ 34.99 September release, advance orders welcome Indoor plants are the ultimate indoor accessory. Softening interiors and

readily available, they are a stylist’s best friend. From the founders of coveted plant-wares studio, Ivy Muse, comes this charming guide on how to turn your home into a jungle-like retreat. With design-savvy tips and expert advice, you’ll learn all there is to know about decorating with plants and botanical styling.

SUNLIGHT AND SEAWEED: AN ARGUMENT FOR HOW TO FEED, POWER AND CLEAN UP THE WORLD Tim Flannery Paperback RRP $ 19.99 Internationally renowned climate change expert Professor Tim Flannery

presents a detailed and fascinating vision of the technologies that will prove invaluable in ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. With accessible and engaging explanations of the fascinating science behind these technologies, Sunlight and Seaweed is an enlightening and uplifting view of the future.

DEMOCRACY ANDITS CRISIS A.C. Grayling Paperback RRP $ 34.99 September release, advance orders welcome Prompted by events in recent years in the UK and the USA, in Latin America, Russia and the Middle East, A. C. Grayling investigates why

the institutions of representative democracy seem unable to sustain themselves against forces they were designed to manage, and why it matters. In fi ve chapters, he considers a moment in history in which the challenges we face today were fi rst encountered, how they were overcome – or not – and with what consequences. An urgent and fascinating exploration of the challenges facing democracy today.

MINIMALISM Joshua Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus Hardback RRP $ 22.99 If life is too cluttered and chaotic, The Minimalists are here to help you make room for the most important things, which aren't really things at all: your health, relationships, growth and

passions. Minimalism is your chance to see how your life can be better with less.

EVERYDAY ETHICS Dr Simon Longstaff Paperback RRP $ 29.99 Australia’s leading authority on ethics provides a map to help you better navigate the landscape of daily decisions more ethically. Using a broad range of topics and examples to show how even our smallest choices can

matter, this is an empowering guide that will help us discover what is ‘good’ and what is ‘right’.

WATCHING OUT: REFLECTIONS ON JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE Julian Burnside Paperback RRP $ 29.99 In Watching Out, noted barrister and human-rights advocate Julian Burnside explores the origins of our legal system, the way it

operates in practice, and the ways in which it aligns with its ultimate purposes. Rich with fascinating case studies, and eloquent in its defence of civil society, Watching Out is a beacon of legal liberalism in an intemporate age.

CALL OF THE REED WARBLER: A NEW AGRICULTURE -A NEW EARTH Charles Massy Paperback RRP $ 39.95 September release, advance orders welcome ‘Call of the Reed Warbler wants to change the world. It could be the most

important book you will ever read.’ – Bill GammageMassy explores regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil, our food and our health. It offers a powerful affi rmation of our potential for change.

WOMEN LEADING Christine Nixon & Amanda Sinclair Paperback RRP $ 32.99 Women Leading smashes tired prescriptions that women should lead like men, highlighting a long history of innovative female leadership. Christine Nixon and Amanda Sinclair argue

it is women who provide new inspiration towards inventive, inclusive and productive organisations and communities. They will provoke you to think differently about stepping forward and inspire you to lead your way.

THE WEATHER OBSESSION Lawrie Zion Paperback RRP $ 29.99 We’ve come a long way since the days when weather information could only be found in the back pages of newspapers, with weather information now pervading everything from our mobile

devices to online news and social media. The Weather Obsession explores modern weather media and lifts the lid on our insatiable appetite for meteorological information.

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SECRET MARVELS OF THE WORLD Lonely Planet Hardback RRP $ 34.99 Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock fl uorescent grotto built by Polish monks, this

book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably curious.

A PARIS YEAR Janice Macleod Hardback RRP $ 35.00 There are many guide books to Paris, but the gorgeously illustrated A Paris Year is a guide book not just for those walking the streets of the City of Light but for the armchair traveller, the dreamer, the person who

has been to Paris and wants to reminisce.

THE LIBRARY:A CATALOGUE OF WONDERS Stuart Kells Paperback RRP $ 32.99 September release, advance orders welcome A fascinating and engaging exploration of libraries as places of beauty and wonder,

The Library is a celebration of books as objects and an account of the deeply personal nature of these hallowed spaces by one of Australia’s leading bibliophiles. This is a love letter to libraries not just as mere collections of books, but as magical, fabled places.

THE BUCKET LIST Edited by Kath Stathers Paperback RRP $ 39.99 Whatever your dreams, this book will help you tick them off your lifelong to do list. A collection of 1,000 adventures to be had across

every continent, from seeing the northern lights from an igloo in Finland to panning for gold in California, from cruising the Galapagos Islands to ninja training in Japan.

HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2018 James Halliday Paperback RRP $ 39.99 Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. The 2018 edition has

been revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes. Also included is information about wineries and winemakers throughout Australia.

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AUSTRALASIAN NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Australian Geographic Hardback RRP $ 34.95 The book encompasses the best of photograph’s around Australia, New

Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. Featuring the region’s nature and landscapes, and promoting it in an annual competition. The year’s best wildlife and landscape photos is a collection of award winning and shortlisted images from the 2017 competition.

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1 The World's Worst Children 2 by David Walliams2 Funny Kid for President by Matt Stanton3 Wonder by R.J. Palacio4 Family, Friends and Furry Creatures: Tom Gates,

Book 12 by Liz Pichon5 Resurrection: Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 10

by Derek Landy6 Party Time!: Hotdog, Book 2 by Anh Do7 Intergalactic Gas: Bad Guys, Episode 5

by Aaron Blabey8 Really Weird!: WeirDo, Book 8 by Anh Do9 The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster:

Polly and Buster, Book 1 by Sally Rippin10 In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek &

Christine Roussey (Illus)

1 The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need by Scott Pape

2 The Clever Guts Diet by Michael Mosley 3 Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli &

Francesca Cavallo4 Not Just Lucky by Jamila Rizvi5 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*Ck by Mark Manson6 Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur7 Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay8 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

by Yuval Noah Harari9 Gut: The inside story of our body's most under-

rated organ by Giulia Enders10 Light and Shadow: Memoirs of a Spy's Son

by Mark Colvin

1 The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy

2 Wimmera by Mark Brandi

3 The Dry by Jane Harper

4 The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney

5 The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose

6 The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

7 The Force by Don Winslow

8 Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

9 Camino Island by John Grisham

10 Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami

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