Staff Pick

Titanic Lives - Davenport-Hines Richard

Titanic Lives
Davenport-Hines Richard

John says: Exceptionally written! This is the real story of the very real people on board the notorious sinking ship....

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Steve Jobs The Exclusive Biography - The intensely personal story of one of the most awe-inspiring creative geniuses of our era.


Hiroshima Nagasaki - Paul Ham reassesses what we thought we knew about the atomic bombings that ended World War II and 'saved millions of lives'.


Sending The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume Six - The long-anticipated sixth book in Isobelle Carmody's Obernewtyn Chronicles.


Short History Of Christianity - With his characteristic curiosity and story-telling skill, Geoffrey Blainey expands his Short History series to include Christianity.


Absolutely A Memoir - The vivid and vibrant story of Joanna Lumley's life and career.


 2012 Calendar & Diary Sale!
Head into your nearest Coaldrake's to enjoy 50% off all 2012 calendars and 20% off diaries, including Moleskines! So you can start your new year in style.

Not up to leaving the air-conditioning just yet? Then check out the Coaldrake's children's book blog, The Booksnitch.  Here you'll find reviews of the best new releases and our classic faves.

Book of the Month

Nightwoods - Frazier Charles

Nightwoods
Frazier Charles

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cold Mountain comes a dazzling and haunting new novel, filled with mystery, intrigue and love.  Nightwoods tells the story of Luce, a young woman content with her peaceful, wholly solitary existence, whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of her murdered sister's children.  Nightwoods is an extraordinary new tale from the extraordinary Charles Frazier.

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Children's Book of the Month

Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes - Child Lauren

Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes
Child Lauren

Having entertained children for years with the characters of Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean, Lauren Child introduces us to a new heroine: Ruby Redfort.  Ruby is cool, super-dooper-genius-smart, and a code-breaking secret agent to boot!  But when you're thirteen, having a double life is extremely difficult, even for someone as determined as Ruby...

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Author Events

Alain De Botton

Alain De Botton discusses his new book Religion For Atheists
Friday 24th February, 6pm and 8pm
Griffith Conservatorium

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Janette Turner-Hospital

Join us in listening to Janette Turner Hospital as she talks about her powerful new novel Forecast: Turbulence.
Tuesday 6th March, 6 for 6.30pm start
Brisbane Irish Club

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