It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This
By: Lisa Wilkinson
4.33
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
The long-awaited autobiography from one of Australia's most popular, much-loved and enduring media …
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1. The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir
By: Anh Do
3.56
Format: None pages, Paperback
Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on th… read more
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2. Lola in the Mirror
By: Trent Dalton
4.41
Format: 448 pages, Kindle Edition
Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, Lola in the Mirror is the irresistible new novel from inter… read more
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3. Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life
By: Anna Funder
4.13
Format: 464 pages, Hardcover
This is the story of the marriage behind some of the most famous literary works of the 20th century… read more
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- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
4. Love & Virtue
By: Diana Reid
3.91
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Feminism, power and sex play out through the eyes of young Australian uni students in a contemporar… read more
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"Its feminism operated on the level of ‘Women in Medicine’ and ‘Women in Finance’ discussion panels, always conducted in a tone of revolutionary awe, as if any combination of women and profession were…"-Diana Reid, Love & Virtue
"I just don't want to mediate my whole identity through social media.' Eve resumed the vigorous hair brushing. 'I think photos should be a stolen moment in time. Not this thing on your phone: this way…"-Diana Reid, Love & Virtue
5. Love Stories
By: Trent Dalton
4.14
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Trent Dalton, Australia's best-loved writer, goes out into the world and asks a simple, direct ques… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
"True love is exposing all the pieces."-Trent Dalton, Love Stories
"Love is knowing when you've come home."-Trent Dalton, Love Stories
"You ever felt that kinda low? The kind you want to stay in?"-Trent Dalton, Love Stories
"She realises now that grief is the price she will willingly pay to have loved someone so deeply."-Trent Dalton, Love Stories
6. The Mother
By: Jane Caro
3.96
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
Just like the garden, the fuse box, the bills, bin night and blown light bulbs, this was just somet… read more
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"There's no need to charm your mother, she thought. Which is both a compliment and a burden."-Jane Caro, The Mother
"The pall bearers were holding Pete's coffin, waiting to walk down the aisle—just like bridesmaids. The music began and they started to move, trying to keep pace with David Bowie's 'Changes'."-Jane Caro, The Mother
7. Time of My Life
By: Myf Warhurst
4.13
Format: 293 pages, Paperback
From the much-loved Myf Warhurst comes a captivating and joyous memoir of wisdom, humour and heart … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
8. Unbreakable
By: Jelena Dokic
4.16
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
This is a story of Jelena Dokic's survival. How she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived … read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
9. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky
By: Emma Carey
4.38
Format: 322 pages, Paperback
From a terrible accident that left her paraplegic, Emma Carey has become an inspiration for hundred… read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
10. My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork
By: Ash Barty
4.23
Format: 353 pages, Paperback
I'm only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that's young to write a memoir. Who does that, ri… read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
11. Lisa
By: Lisa Curry
4.25
Format: 430 pages, Kindle Edition
The long-awaited memoir of one of Australia's most enduring and inspiring sporting icons. Triple … read more
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- biography
- nonfiction
12. Broken Bay (Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti, #3)
By: Margaret Hickey
4.06
Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition
Old loyalties and decades-long feuds rise to the surface in this stunning crime novel, set in a spe… read more
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13. More Rules for Life: A special volume for enthusiasts
By: Kitty Flanagan
4.05
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
The world has changed and new rules are required. More Rules for Life is the perfect companion to K… read more
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- autobiography
- nonfiction
- memoir
" Hunting is not a sport Unless, of course, you’re hunting a fellow hunter who also has a gun. Now you’ve got yourselves a contest."-Kitty Flanagan, More Rules for Life: A special volume for enthusiasts
" Always state your whereabouts when talking to someone on the phone This rule is specifically for dog owners when they’re out walking their dogs, and it’s included at my sister’s request. Apparently,…"-Kitty Flanagan, More Rules for Life: A special volume for enthusiasts
" Don’t wear all of your luggage Budget airlines keep the fare down by providing the bare minimum. A seat. And that’s it. Anything else, like a bag or a biscuit or a bit of dignity, is going to cost y…"-Kitty Flanagan, More Rules for Life: A special volume for enthusiasts
" Don’t pretend to be my friend At the beginning of the pandemic, I got a flurry of emails from companies and stores who were all very keen to be my friend and help get me through these tough times. T…"-Kitty Flanagan, More Rules for Life: A special volume for enthusiasts
14. The Other Bridget
By: Rachael Johns
4.16
Format: 496 pages, Paperback
A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer, ideal for fans of Emily Henry… read more
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15. The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner
By: Grace Tame
3.98
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Grace Tame has never walked on middle ground. From a young age, her life was defined by uncertai… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
"I learned something about the commodification of trauma that day [Tame's appearance on the ABC's Q&A programme], which is that you have to take things into your own hands. If you don't speak, people …"-Grace Tame, The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner
"I survived being Australian of the Year because I knew already that it wouldn't be a true reflection of my worth. I knew it would be ugly, at least in part. I came equipped with a glimpse of fame tha…"-Grace Tame, The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner
"I frowned at Scott Morrison deliberately because, in my opinion, he has done and assisted in objectively terrible things. No matter what your politics are, the harm that was caused under his governme…"-Grace Tame, The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner
16. Last Shot
By: Jock Zonfrillo
4.30
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin s… read more
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- autobiography
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
17. The Uncaged Sky: My 804 Days in an Iranian Prison
By: Kylie Moore-Gilbert
4.34
Format: 416 pages, Paperback
‘The sky above our heads was uncaged and unlike us, free.’ The extraordinary true story of Kyli… read more
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- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
18. Caught in the Act
By: Courtney Act
4.10
Format: 341 pages, Kindle Edition
Boy, girl, artist, advocate. Courtney is more than the sum of her parts. Meet Shane Jenek. Raised … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
19. The School Run
By: Ali Lowe
3.86
Format: 349 pages, Kindle Edition
How far would you go to protect your children? For parents living in the beautiful coastal town … read more
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20. Something Bad is Going to Happen
By: Jessie Stephens
3.86
Format: 297 pages, Kindle Edition
Adella is facing the dawn of a new year and the end of her twenties - and she's in a psychiatric un… read more
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21. The Work
By: Bri Lee
3.43
Format: 386 pages, Paperback
Lally has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and the sacrifices are finally paying o… read more
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22. I Give my Marriage a Year
By: Holly Wainwright
3.58
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
How far would you go to save your marriage? Lou and Josh have been together for 14 years. They s… read more
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23. The Couple Upstairs
By: Holly Wainwright
3.48
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
Five months after Mel told her husband to leave, a ghost moved in upstairs.A young man who reminds … read more
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24. Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast
By: Karina May
3.84
Format: 352 pages, Trade Paperback
What if the person getting you through the hardest time in your life is someone you've never met? … read more
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25. The Revenge Club
By: Kathy Lette
3.39
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
When the odds are against you, it's time to get even.Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at… read more
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26. Your Own Kind of Girl
By: Clare Bowditch
4.12
Format: 324 pages, Paperback
"This is the story I promised myself, aged twenty-one, that I would one day be brave enough - and w… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
"Songs were homes for things that needed containing."-Clare Bowditch, Your Own Kind of Girl
"When I am with him, my sensitivity does not feel like a liability - it just feels like the truth, sometimes inconvenient, but a truth that I'm allowed to speak without worrying that it will break us."-Clare Bowditch, Your Own Kind of Girl
27. Ciao Bella!: Six Take Italy
By: Kate Langbroek
4.28
Format: 367 pages, Kindle Edition
Kate Langbroek’s deliciously funny and inspiring memoir about moving to Italy with her family to se… read more
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- autobiography
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
28. Able: Gold Medals, Grand Slams and Smashing Glass Ceilings
By: Dylan Alcott
4.12
Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition
The astonishing life of Australia's most inspirational athlete Not long after he was born in 1990, … read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
29. It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This
By: Lisa Wilkinson
4.33
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
The long-awaited autobiography from one of Australia's most popular, much-loved and enduring media … read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
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- nonfiction
30. Daring to Fly: The TV star on facing fear and finding joy on a deadline
By: Lisa Millar
4.14
Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition
Lisa Millar has spent her whole life showing up, getting things done and making things happen. As a… read more
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- memoir
- autobiography
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
31. The Last Trace
By: Petronella McGovern
3.96
Format: 368 pages, Kindle Edition
What if you're scared you committed a crime but can't remember? From the bestselling author of Six … read more
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