The gift of reading

When it comes to books for loved ones, best friends, the littlies and yourself, these are crackers!

- EDITED by ALLEY PASCOE

The literary gem The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee, Penguin Random House This is not a drill.

A new Harper Lee book has dropped. Don't panic - but do rush to get a copy of The Land of Sweet Forever as a gift or for yourself. To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman left an indelible mark on literature. This tome captures the development of the author through eight unpublished short stories and carefully collected essays. Weaving together politics and art, youth and growth, this book connects Harper's life and writing, and draws from manuscripts found in the author's New York apartment after her death in 2016. The collection is introduced by Casey Cep, Harper Lee's authorised biographer.

The easy read

The Endless Sky by Di Morrissey, Pan Macmillan

When TV presenter Nicole and her producer Stacie touch down in outback Queensland in search of a story, the Red Earth offers up buried secrets and a wild adventure. The Endless Sky is Di Morrissey's 31st novel, inspired by her prestigious TV career and recent travels to central-west Queensland. This is Di at her best: A quintessential Australian setting, a charming protagonist, a fascinating mystery and - best of all - an unexpected romance. Come for the characters and stay for the suspense. does it again.

The blockbuster

Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan, Hachette

Remain is a love story like no other, from the author of The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks, and the writer and director of