The best original, creative and diverse non-fiction books to shape the cultural conversation.
Adam Liaw knows how Australian families eat. As a busy father of three, he understands the importance of practical, healthy eating. His approachable and family-friendly recipes are enjoyed by thousands around the country.
Megan Hess is an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious clients include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her bestselling fashion books and beloved Claris series for children have sold over a million copies worldwide.
Kasey Chambers is an Australian country music artist whose distinctive voice, heart-felt lyrics and world-class performances have earned her the rightful position as one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation at home, while winning her a devoted cult following in the rest of the world. Hailed as bringing Australian country music into the mainstream, Kasey has won 14 ARIAs, 24 CMAA Golden Guitars, 10 APRAs; her 12 albums have sold more than 14 x platinum and include 5 x No.1 albums and her No.
A tour de force in vegetarian and vegan cooking, Shannon Martinez has been a chef in Melbourne kitchens for over 25 years. She is best known as the owner of Australia's most prolific plant-based business, Smith & Daughters.
Chef Karen Martini’s acclaimed career includes two-hatted stints at Melbourne Wine Room and Sydney’s Icebergs Dining Room, as well as her own ventures – the latest of which is the ambitious Hero, in Melbourne's iconic ACMI building, where she is a founding partner and creative food director. For more than a decade, Karen has been resident chef on Australia's longest-running lifestyle television series, Better Homes and Gardens. She is a regular columnist for Good Weekend, she is in-demand at events and festivals, and she is the author of eight cookbooks.
Josh Niland is the chef/owner of Saint Peter, a fish restaurant that opened in Paddington, Sydney to widespread critical acclaim in 2016. In doing so, Niland started a conversation around boundary-pushing seafood, as well as winning every significant award in Australia for his world-leading approach to using the whole fish and wasting nothing. In 2018, Josh opened The Fish Butchery – Australia’s first sustainable fishmonger – which sells dry-aged, cured and smoked fish and offal to an eager public as well as supplying a number of Sydney’s best restaurants.
James Halliday is Australia's most respected wine critic, wine writer and vigneron. He regularly judges at wine shows both in Australia and overseas, and is a leading authority on all aspects of the wine industry. James has written or contributed to no fewer than 70 books on wine and has been widely published around the world.
Joel Selwood was made the captain of the Geelong Football team when he was only 23 years old and remained the captain until he announced his retirement just days after Geelong won the 2022 AFL Grand Final. In a 16-year career in the AFL he achieved many accolades, including becoming the longest serving captain in AFL history. From a gifted sporting family in Bendigo, his accolades, achievements, and awards are many.
