Writers @ Stanton

Join journalist Rick Morton for the powerful story of Robodebt, involving a moral vacuum and a multibillion-dollar government shake down. This is a gripping tale of how, over four and a half years, our government turned on its most vulnerable citizens. 

In this updated edition of the bestselling Quarterly Essay, Alan Kohler tells the story of how we got into the Australian housing mess, with added material on homelessness, what is now an affordable house price, and lessons from overseas. 

Discover the story of a founding document in Australian democracy and the First Nations trailblazers who made it. Author Clare Wright joins journalist Paul Daley in-conversation to discuss this momentous piece of Australian history. 

Discover this historically informed yet mordant account from America that catches the madness and the politics of an election like no other and its candidates. This is an essential essay about a crucial moment of choice from author Don Watson. 

Join Australian author Christian White in conversation with fellow crime writer Amanda Hampson to discuss this new thriller that explores toxic masculinity, domestic abuse and the strange inner dynamics of male friendship groups. 

Sharing her journey to self-discovery in this new memoir, respected chef and paddock-to-plate pioneer Annie Smithers answers the question she is asked most often: why cook? This is a tale told through the kitchens and recipes that shaped her.

Discover the secretive world of the Australian commandos as Scott Ryder shares his firsthand experiences in the Australian army. Frankly written, Forged in Fire reveals the qualities of strength and resilience that characterise special forces operators.

Delve into Seana Smith’s new memoir that reveals the true story behind her lifelong battle with drink, from a tumultuous childhood to finding the courage to break free from her past. This is a tale of family secrets, addiction and escape.

Join Tim Forcey as he shares tips and strategies on how to slash your energy bills and save the planet. Learn how to transform your home for an efficient, comfortable, cheaper electric future.

From award-winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford comes an authoritative tour through several thousand years of music. This fascinating book sets out to understand what exactly music is – and why humans are drawn to making it. 

Join the bestselling author of Dirt Creek with her new thriller about a woman’s story in the aftermath of the climbing incident that killed her girlfriend — and getting to the truth. It’s a meditation on grief, and a tale of just how much our lies can cost us.

 Hear investigative journalist Andrew Fowler discuss the spectacular fallout from Australia’s duplicitous AUKUS deal, piecing together the story of this botched operation that severely compromised Australia’s ability to defend itself.

Join Ailsa Piper for her newest memoir of living and dying - and flying. This is an unforgettable and moving insight into loss, hope and starting again, aided by the incredible healing power of nature and a community of unexpected angels. 

 From Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens comes a new novel about displacement and seeking refuge—and ultimately, a story about finding home. 

Discover an exhilarating tale of corruption and betrayal unfolding against the backdrop of a devastating wildfire that ravages the town of Jasper in the Californian Sierras.

Join former BBC correspondent Nick as he shares his insightful and urgent reassessment of America’s past, present and future – as a country which is forever at war with itself.

 Brimming with passion, Satyajit combines travelogue, history and science in this book as a lament for the decline of wild spaces and a celebration of the animals who roam them.

Inspired by historical figures and actual events, Free is Meg’s newest historical fiction novel that follows one woman’s rise in colonial Australia — from horse thief to merchant queen of Sydney Cove.

To Sing of War is a beautifully rich novel of death, sacrifice and forgiveness, a novel that insists on our interconnectedness and hums with the energy of the world. 

 Join Australia’s leading social psychologist Hugh Mackay as he shares his new book, The Way We Are, that examines the major trends that are shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life, to present a compelling portrait of Australia today. 

 In Red River Road Anna Downes blends suspense and sisterhood in a compelling thriller about a woman desperate to discover what happened to her sister on a solo road trip through the Australian outback. 

 Discover a searing expose of institutional child abuse and the remarkable story of the survivors who would not be silenced. Journalist Anne Manne reveals how a sinister network of paedophiles was finally exposed and brought to justice. 

Rachael Mogan McIntosh  returns with her second book, a comedy, tragedy and farcical romp all rolled into one. This is a love story about becoming a mother, a year of joy and survival in the trenches of early parenthood. 

Join Lech Blaine as he shares a revelatory portrait of the Opposition leader Peter Dutton in this perceptive and compelling book. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan. 

Former DGSE spy Jack Beaumont brings the next installment of his bestselling The Frenchman series and delivers authentic spycraft in this high-stakes thriller that spans across Europe to prevent an international catastrophe.