Aussie Readers discussion

Well we're over halfway through the year already, how did that happen?

Thank you so much to everyone who's been reading and reviewing our books, we hope through these giveaways you've discovered some authors and books you might not otherwise have found - and even better if you've unearthed some new favourites too!

First up, this one isn't through our usual system and closes on Tuesday 10 July so be quick if you want a new read which is sure to keep you up late. The Anomaly is an utterly gripping action adventure for fans of Michael Crichton, Indiana Jones & The X-Files which will leave you breathless until the final page… Enter here for this one: http://bit.ly/theanomaly

Onto the rest of our advance copies for August and September, where we've got some gripping debuts and some great entertainment, with something surely for everyone.

Our biggest thriller of the year Scrublands by Chris Hammer has been earning rave reviews from our staff and booksellers and here's your chance to get a hold of an early copy. Set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought, Scrublands opens with a charismatic and dedicated young priest calmly opening fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners before being shot dead himself, and our journalist protagonist Martin Scarsden arrives a year later to try and unravel the real reason behind this deadly rampage.

Shortlisted for the Vogel's Award in 2017, we're delighted to be publishing Jarrah Dundler's Hey Brother, a genuine and compellingly portrayed family drama of a tough kid from rural Australia whose world comes crashing down. Rohan Wilson is a fan, saying: "It's as wise and tender as any book I've read in years. Jarrah Dundler writes in unsentimental prose that heightens the book's sense of humour and builds pathos for its young hero. It kept me hooked for hours at a stretch."

Move over Shaun Micallef, in Ken Saunders' 2028 we've got a work of comic genius earning comparisons with Douglas Adams, and taking the mickey out of anything and everything to do with Australian politics. And let's face it, there's plenty of inspiration there! Outrageous, sharp and wickedly funny, 2028 takes us into the near future where the not very good political ideas around today have become ten years worse.

The Wolf Hour is a gripping thriller set in Africa about a young aid worker in danger and the lengths to which her family will go to save her. Edge-of-your-seat suspense combines with a compelling family drama in this story of power, greed and salvation.

Last but not least, more entertainment as The Mummy Bloggers author Holly Wainwright returns with another page-turning, rip-roaring story about mums, phones and the cult of self-improvement in How to Be Perfect - beautifully skewering the world of fake gurus, green smoothies and bad influencers.

You can learn more about all these books, and request one or many of them, over on our website: www.allenandunwin.com/aussie-readers.

Let us know if you're keen for any of these, and good luck!

Thank you A&U, you have some great stories to look forward to.

Thank you A&U... these are fabulous books coming up... definitely uncovered some new authors to me...The Anomaly and Hey Brother sound particularly interesting to me..I've entered for these :)

I'm really excited about Scrublands, having read a good review by one of the Gleebooks' booksellers, and also recently rediscovering the crime genre thanks to Jane Harper!
I also loved The Mummy Bloggers, so keenly awaiting Holly Wainwright's next book... I've submitted my entry for these two books - thanks A&U!!!

Thank you Allen and Urwin. Hey Brother and 2028 looks interesting reading. Both books take me out of my genre comfort zone.

Another swag of great books to choose from! Thanks A&U

Thank you for this selection. I always look forward to your giveaways. I have read some wonderful books that I would never have tried because of it. I have started picking novels based on publishers now because of these giveaways. I have found that this publishing house has consistently published novels that I have really enjoyed.

Thank you for the heads up ; Scrublands sounds exciting. Recently I was looking at a review I wrote for a Chris Hammer book a while back and wondering why I had not read anything more from this author recently.

I love the cover of The Wolf Hour which is on my wish list. The Anomaly and Hey Brother also sound great. Thanks once again for the opportunity to read some new authors :)

Thank you A&U. More wonderful giveaways 😊

Deborah wrote: "Thank you for the heads up ; Scrublands sounds exciting. Recently I was looking at a review I wrote for a Chris Hammer book a while back and wondering why I had not read anything more from this author recently."
Well he's certainly been hard at work, and his travels for The River: A Journey through the Murray-Darling definitely influenced the setting of Scrublands.

Allen and Unwin wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Thank you for the heads up ; Scrublands sounds exciting. Recently I was looking at a review I wrote for a Chris Hammer book a while back and wondering why I had not read anything mo..."

Ah Yes! The River! How did I forget to look for that one I wonder?I was so excited when I first heard he was publishing that.

I have entered. Thank Allen and Unwin for ARc copies of the Kissing Quotient and Lovesome in which i have read and reviewed . I hope to win more giveaways as i am new to this.

You publish some incredible books!

Fingers crossed for Scrublands or The Wolf Hour - these look fantastic!

Also if you have any spare copies of The Anomaly lying around I volunteer as tribute lol

Thanks for offering so many wonderful books again A&U! So hard to choose which one to ask for!

Thanks A&U.. Just received in the mail today an advanced copy of The Anomaly :) very excited to read this!!

Thanks A&U, these giveaways have introduced me to some wonderful new authors I doubt I would have found otherwise. Always keep my eye out for emails and updates. Cheers!

Thanks A&U! I just received a copy of Scrublands in the mail. Looks good :)

I just entered don't like my chances haven't recieved an ARC copy in while.

A couple more giveaways before the month is up, and two very big books!

With the rave reviews continuing, we've signed copies of Chris Hammer's Scrublands up for grabs here - http://bit.ly/Scrublands.

We've also got advance copies of Kate Morton's long awaited new novel,The Clockmaker's Daughter available here: www.allenandunwin.com/theclockmakersdaughter.

Entries for both of these close on the 1st - good luck!

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Thanks :)

Thank you Allen & Unwin!! Two books have arrived. Thank you so much. Not sure what to read first. Think it might be the Holly Wainwright book. Her last book was a lot of fun.