Thanks to Seddon High School

A Maurice Shadbolt novel of late 19th and early 20th century New Zealand. A combination of history, tradition, landscape and folklore. Magical realism, some say. And congratulations Tessa! $10

Caffeinated

The founder of Starbucks tells the story of the turnaround (you knew it had one of those, right)? Beautiful hardback for $18.

Castlepoint

An illustrated history with stories of a hill station and the surrounding community. Plus art and a lighthouse. So many delights. In tip top condition too. Yours for $40.

Sticking with Stalin

Here's his daughter's very famous Twenty Letters to a Friend. Somehow it has ended up in our clearance section, so it is yours for just $5.

A bit before train spotting

In 1991 famed scriptwriter Hanif Kureshi made a film called London Kills Me. Wikipedia says it is "now considered a meaningful indie snapshot of early 1990s London", even if no one much liked it at the time. Here's the screenplay plus some other interesting pieces. Yours for $10.

Imprinted on Sydney

From our collectibles collection, a first-edition biography of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith by Beau Sheil from 1937. Baby blue hard-back. Inscribed to Owen in appreciation for his faithful service from the Halcyon Club Committee for added historical intrigue.

Girls can do anything

A biography of Mary Kingsley, who travelled throughout West Africa in the second half of the 19th century. Quite the adventure. Buried at sea for bonus explorer points. From our clearance boxes. Yours for only $5.