August: (noun) the eighth month of the calendar year.
August: (adjective) possessing the quality of supreme dignity or grandeur – like this month’s new releases! See for yourselves…
The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity
by Timothy C. Winegard
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human history.
‘Horses were revolutionary political allies, tireless explorers, and our deadliest weapons of war as well. And if we’ve come so far, it’s only because the horse has carried us here…this book masterfully maps each stage in that 5500-year epic journey.’ Sam Kean, author of The Icepick Surgeon
Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship and a Scientist’s Journey into the Secret World of Cows
by Gregory Berns
The New York Times bestselling author of How Dogs Love Us stumbles into a special friendship with a cow named BB and sets out to crack the code of communicating with this most common but much misunderstood animal.
‘Combining great and surprising science with deep empathy for animals, Cowpuppy is a must read.’ Tim Flannery, bestselling author of The Weather Makers
‘Hilarious, humble and heartwarming…the best true story you will read this year. Cowpuppy will change the way you think about cows forever. Get ready to fall in love.’ Dr Brian Hare, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Genius of Dogs
Voyagers: Our Journey into the Anthropocene
by Lauren Fuge
A brilliant mix of natural history and memoir, Voyagers is a journey through history and across the planet, showing how exploration has led humanity to the brink of destruction – and how it might help us face the challenges of the future.
‘Moving effortlessly from the immensity of planetary time to profoundly human questions about love and hope, Voyagers is a remarkable achievement.’ James Bradley
A House Built on Sand
by Tina Shaw
The winner of the 2023 Gifkins Prize, A House Built on Sand is the vivid and gripping story of a mother–daughter relationship and the secrets that threaten to shatter their world.
‘A beautiful story, this tangled yarn of dementia and love – harrowing, haunting and tender.’ Michelle Elvy, author of The Other Side of Better
The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage
by Charlie Archbold
In this delightful sequel to The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat, winner of the Readings Children’s Prize, the Sugarcane Kids are back in another warm-hearted and lively middle-grade romp – a modern-day Famous Five adventure for fans of Liar & Spy and the Kensey and Max series.
‘With its non-stop action, very proactive heroes, and constantly unfolding mystery, this is an adventure upper primary aged readers of both sexes would thoroughly enjoy.’ Magpies on The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat
Right Story, Wrong Story: Adventures in Indigenous Thinking
by Tyson Yunkaporta
NEW FORMAT
The award-winning author of Sand Talk returns with a formidably original yarn with Indigenous thought leaders from around the globe, discussing how we teach and learn, and how we can talk to each other to shape forms of collective thinking that are aligned with land and creation.
‘Engaging and generous…an ideal gift for anyone feeling disillusioned by the state of the world.’ West Australian
Our August new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers.
