The Pearl: Popular Penguins

John Steinbeck

When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world', he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little boy, Coyotito, will attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear and violence the pearl arouses in him and ...

The Matchmaker

Saman Shad

A debut novel full of charm, wit and sharp observation. WHO WEEKLY Full of life, charm, and wonderfully observed detail, an utterly delightful debut. JODI McALISTER Sparks fly in this glittering romantic comedy about love, marriage and mistaking your own identity. 'A wonderful addition to Australian rom...