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The Andromeda Evolution M I CHA E L CR I CHTON & DAN I E L H . WI L SON Fifty years after The Andromeda Strain made Michael Crichton a household name – and spawned a new genre, the technothriller – the threat returns, in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant.

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Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 448pp

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Inexpressible Island PAU L L I NA S I MONS

Julian has lost everything he ever loved and is almost out of time. Fate offers him one last chance to do the impossible and save the woman to whom he is permanently bound. The unmissable conclusion to the epic End of Forever saga.

Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 400pp AU $24.99 NZ $27.99 Imprint: Avon Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au paper: ‘To the cute girl with the coffee stains on her dress. I’m the guy who’s always standing near the doors – drink sometime?’ So begins a not-quite- romance of near-misses, true love and the power of the written word. What if you almost missed the love of your life? One morning, Nadia’s eye catches sight of a post in the daily

Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 448pp

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The German House ANN E T T E H E S S

On Swift Horses SHANNON PU FAH L

Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 336pp AU $32.99 NZ $35.00 Imprint: HarperVia Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au Set against the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963 is a harrowing yet ultimately uplifting coming-of-age story about a young female translator – caught between societal and familial expectations and her unique ability to speak truth to power – as she fights to expose the dark truths of her nation’s past.

Released: 18/11/19 B+P | 352pp AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: 4th Estate Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au Set in 1950s America at a time when people stopped looking west and started looking up: a breathtakingly beautiful debut novel of revolution, chance and the gambles we take with the human heart.

Blood Heir AMÉ L I E WE N ZHAO

Released: 18/11/19 B+P | 352pp AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: 4th Estate Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au extensions of the landscape – make their way through forces that would consume them. A blue fox, a giant fish and language stretched to the limit. Dead Astronauts J E F F VAND E RME E R Under the watchful eye of The Company, three characters – Grayson, Morse and Chen: shapeshifters, amorphous, part human, part

Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 400pp AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: Voyager Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au The first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to clear her name of murder. Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas.

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The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race ROB MUND L E

For Cap and Country J E S S E HOGAN WI TH S I MON AUT E R I AND ANDR EW FAU L KN E R The personal stories behind one of Australia’s most beloved sporting icons – the baggy green. Australian Test players, past and present, open up about the road from their backyards to the baggy green. It’s about the importance of generosity, sportsmanship, perseverance and community to help us achieve our goals in life as much as in sport. Released: 18/11/19 CHB | 384pp AU $49.99 NZ $49.99 Imprint: ABC Books Publicity contact: Kimberley Allsopp kimberley.allsopp@harpercollins.com.au and women from all walks of life are inspired and challenged by the beauty and power of nature. The story of one of the world’s greatest sporting challenges, an event in it’s 75th year, where men

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Summer Fresh TAS T E . COM . AU

Your tastiest-ever summer and festive season starts here. With 100 ingenious recipes, this stunning collection has you covered, from easy dinners to brilliant brunches, from super salads to heavenly desserts. You’ll also discover new ideas for fabulous food to share, including wow festive recipes that are guaranteed to impress every guest.

Released: 18/11/19 NSP | 256pp

AU $34.99 NZ $36.99 Imprint: HarperCollins Publicity contact: Lara Wallace lara.wallace@harpercollins.com.au

Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 304pp

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The Hero L E E CH I L D

In his first work of non-fiction, the creator of the Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world – arguing that we need them now more than ever.

The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook S T E V E N R . GUNDRY, M . D . Since the publication of The Plant Paradox in 2017, hundreds of thousands of people have embraced Dr Gundry’s nutritional protocol – and experienced life-changing results. But most of Dr Gundry’s readers aren’t cooking for themselves alone. A guide to one-pot cooking for the whole family, with a special focus how to make the Plant Paradox program kid-friendly.

Released: 28/11/19 AHB | 96pp

AU $17.99 NZ $19.99 Imprint: William Collins Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

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Spice Girls S E AN SM I TH

Intimate and revealing, Spice Girls is the definitive story of the world’s most iconic girl group. Through compelling new research and interviews, best-selling biographer Sean Smith reveals what life was really like for five fiercely independent and ambitious young women who were propelled to international fame in the 90s with unstoppable momentum.

Released: 18/11/19 NSP | 416pp

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Released: 18/11/19 TPB | 320pp

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Why Bowie Matters WI L L BROOK E R A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life’s work and journey, and why he will always matter.

Released: 18/11/19 BHB | 240pp

From Russia With Blood H E I D I B L AK E The explosive, untold story of how Russia mastered the art and science of targeted assassination – and why even the most powerful nations in the world have failed to stop Putin. This heart- stopping international investigation – written with the page-turning pace and chilling narrative of a thriller – reveals one of the most important and terrifying stories of our time.

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The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War MARC I A M I TCH E L L & THOMAS M I TCH E L L The inspiration for the major motion picture Official Secrets , starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Matt Smith. Due for release in Australian cinemas on 21 November it tells the true story of British secret-service officer Katharine Gun, who during the immediate run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq received an email from the US National Security Agency that would turn her world upside down.

Released: 19/11/19 TPB | 552pp

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Released: 18/11/19 BPB | 256pp

AU $22.99 NZ $25.00 Imprint: William Collins Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

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Lost Summers of Driftwood VAN E S SA M c CAUS L AND Is it more dangerous to forget ... or to remember? A compelling drama about broken dreams, first love and the mystery of a lost sister set against the backdrop of an idyllic south coast town.

Released: 16/12/19 TPB | 352pp

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If I Never Met You MHA I R I M c FAR L AN E

The Binding BR I DGE T COL L I NS

When Laurie’s partner dumps her to ‘find himself’ she is blindsided. Working in the same office with him is unbearable – until the day she gets stuck in the lift with her handsome colleague Jamie. Jamie is looking to improve his reputation in the company, Laurie wants to prove she’s moved on – and so begins the showmance of the century!

Imagine you could erase your grief. Imagine you could forget your pain. Imagine you could hide a secret. Forever. An unforgettable, magical novel: a boundary-defying love story and a unique literary event.

Released: 30/12/19 BPB | 448pp

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Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 416pp

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The Other You J . S . MONROE

You are waiting for your husband to join you on holiday. But when he arrives, you know it’s not him. This clever, twisty psychological thriller explores identity and pretence, paranoia and the disturbing notion that we are all, at some level, impostors.

Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 352pp

AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: Head of Zeus Publicity contact: Kajal Narayan kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au

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30 Days 30 Ways To Overcome Depression B E V A I S B E T T When you’re suffering from depression, sometimes it’s as much as you can do to get out of bed, let alone read a book. This is a practical day-by-day workbook, with clear, simple daily building blocks and exercises designed to help pull you out of the inertia of depression. It’s a highly approachable, concise and above all practical way to help manage depression.

Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 336pp AU $32.99 NZ $35.00 Imprint: 4th Estate Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au survivor of an airplane crash and the troubled park ranger who leads the rescue mission to find her – intersect in a gripping debut novel of hope and resilience, second thoughts and second chances. Kingdomtide RY E CU R T I S The lives of two women – the sole

Released: 30/12/19 B+P | 128pp

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The Self-Care Solution J E NN I F E R ASHTON , M . D . , M . S . Dr Jennifer Ashton is at the top of her field as an obstetrician-gynecologist and news correspondent. But even at the top there’s still room to improve, and with The Self-Care Solution , she upends her life one month at a time, using her own experiences to help you improve your health and enhance your life.

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain – New Edition BARBAR A ARROWSM I TH -YOUNG A worldwide bestseller, this is the incredible story of a woman who struggled with severe learning disabilities, built herself a better brain, and started a program that has helped thousands of others do the same. This new edition includes 16 new case studies and a brand new chapter.

Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 272pp

Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 368pp

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Clean 7 A L E JANDRO J UNGE R , M . D . The definitive program on

Emperors of the Deep WI L L I AM M c K E E V E R Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?

detoxification just got easier, thanks to multiple New York Times bestselling author Dr Alejandro Junger’s detailed, personalised and medically proven seven-day plan that helps us begin to rid our bodies of the multitude of toxins that infiltrate our systems every day.

Released: 30/12/19 TPB | 272pp

Released: 30/12/19 TBP | 256pp

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