Cirrus@Austlit

'Marigold’s Magic Stars is for every child who’s ever been told to stop daydreaming and for every adult who needs a reminder of the creativity they’ve carried since childhood.

'Marigold loves crafting — threading beads, writing stories, and putting on plays for her family. However, she feels a tug of doubt when maths and science don’t come as easily to her as they do to some of her friends.

'As worry casts a shadow over her colourful world, Marigold comes to discover that creativity’s true magic is just as much about solving problems as creating new things.

'After all, as Marigold learns . . . you can’t spell “smart” without “art”!' (Publication summary)

'Opposites attract in this laugh-out-loud rom-com about a heart-throb actor, the grumpy woman who minds his beloved dog, and the cat that steals his heart.

'Ethan James has a problem: he’s about to start shooting a movie and he needs someone to mind his anxious dog, Harry. This film could make or break Ethan's career, and he knows he has to give it all his attention, but Harry's new minder turns out to be more of a hindrance than a help. She's gorgeous and funny, and throws so much shade in his direction that Ethan can't think straight.

'Hazel Conor has a problem: she’s just lost her job as a sous chef at the fancy beachside restaurant she uphauled her life for. And if she doesn’t get another job soon, she won’t be able to afford food – or worse, cat food, and then her grouchy cat Kevin will finally murder her in her sleep. So when she sees an ad for an easy dog minder job, she goes for it.

'Hazel finds everything about Ethan annoying; he’s flashy, flirty, and a total charmer. She probably wouldn’t look at him twice if it wasn’t for her cat. Because Kevin, the cat who hates everyone, is totally smitten with Ethan James. And with each purr, cheek rub and head bump that Kevin bestows on Ethan, Hazel begins to wonder if there’s something her cat can see that she can’t.' (Publication summary) 

'Immersed in the underbelly of the theatre world in the gritty streets of Sydney in 1973, this addictive debut will have you wondering just how dangerous ambition – and love – can be.

'It’s opening night. The stage is set, the houselights have dimmed and the handsome male lead is waiting. This is your time. Your chance to prove you are so much more than the understudy.

'You have worked so hard and would have done almost anything to get here. But not what they are accusing you of – never that. It’s simply bad luck that Australia’s darling of opera has gone missing, throwing the spotlight on you just as the whole world is watching history in the making.

'But the show must go on and it’s all down to you. Take a deep breath and get ready to perform the role of your life.' (Publication summary)