Best Australia & Oceania Literature Books of 2025

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a captivating coming-of-age novel that tells the story of an affluent Indian family and the events that changed their lives forever in 1969. The book explores a forbidden love story, political drama, and a powerful family saga that exposes hidden secrets and tragedies. Roy's writing style is both lyrical and haunting, leaving readers enthralled until the very end. The novel won the Man Booker Prize and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Overall, The God of Small Things is a must-read for those who enjoy beautifully written, thought-provoking literature.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty is a captivating novel about three women with different backgrounds and secrets, whose lives intertwine in a small town where rumors and scandals quickly spread. The story is filled with humor, suspense, and emotional depth, tackling heavy topics such as domestic violence and the power of female friendships. Moriarty's writing style is engaging and witty, making it hard to put the book down. The success of the novel led to an award-winning HBO series, which is a testament to the story's staying power. Overall, Big Little Lies is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-written family life fiction book.

Chasing Love by Kat T. Masen is a captivating love triangle that will leave readers on edge. The book follows the story of a woman who is engaged to the perfect man but is forced to confront her past when her first love, now a billionaire tycoon, returns to win her back. The push-pull narrative takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from heartbreak to happiness. Masen's writing style is absorbing, and the plot twists will leave readers craving for more. This book is a unique and captivating addition to the Australia & Oceania Literature Books category.

I was never supposed to fall in love with a married man. My best friend’s brother. I’d made too many mistakes in my past. Like last night—when I married Lex Edwards impulsively. . In a bid to finally find their happily ever after, Lex and Charlie find themselves on a journey of learning how to love again. They began a new future to move forward from a broken past, finally together at last. . They vowed nothing would tear them apart… again. But life’s cruel fate destroys their lives, and in desperate times they tear their love apart grieving over a lost loved one. . Lex and Charlie find themselves on the verge of finally saying goodbye to each other, until the return of a scorned ex-fiancé who’s desperate to claim back what was his.

Chasing Her (Dark Love Series) is a gripping novel by an independent author that follows the story of Julian Baker, a man who seems to have it all but is haunted by his tragic past. He finds himself desperately trying to hold onto Charlotte Edwards, who is equally unattainable, and reaches out for help. Unexpectedly, he forms an unlikely friendship with his enemy's sister, Adriana Evans. The book is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader hooked until the end. Overall, Chasing Her is a unique and compelling read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on its readers.

Chasing Him (Dark Love Series) is a heart-wrenching family life fiction book that follows the story of Adriana, a woman who struggles to heal after the sudden loss of her husband. Her friendship with her best friend's ex-fiancé, Julian, soon turns into a forbidden relationship that must be hidden from their loved ones. However, Adriana's brother's overprotective nature threatens to tear them apart. This novel is a captivating and emotional rollercoaster ride that explores the complexities of love, loss, and healing. The extensively rewritten and re-edited book is a must-read for fans of family drama and romance.

The Consequence of Anna is a poignant family saga novel inspired by true events. Set in 1930s Australia, the story follows Anna May Shahan, an eccentric housewife who seeks to grant her beautiful widowed cousin Lottie's desire to have a child, ultimately leading to devastating consequences. The book is a literary achievement with a complex plot, layered with lush romance, the frightening effects of altruistic intentions gone wrong, and the strong bond of female friendship. The Consequence of Anna is a must-read for fans of family saga fiction books and those who enjoy emotionally gripping stories.

Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures is an anthology of contemporary eco-literature that features a hundred Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. The book is a beautiful representation of the Pacific's bio-diversity, featuring various genres such as poetry, chant, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual texts, all written in multilingual offerings of English, Pacific languages, pidgin, and translation. The book's main themes revolve around nature, climate change, environmental justice, and the Pacific Islanders' lives and cultures. This anthology is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Pacific Islanders' perspectives on the environment and their struggles to protect it.

Discover the captivating world of Polynesian folklore with "Tales of Polynesia." This beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa blurs the lines between reality and magic, life and death, and land and sea. Each tale is paired with contemporary art, making it a treasured edition to read and share for generations. Perfect for adult, young adult, and teen fans of fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, and history, this special edition is a gorgeous addition to any bookshelf. Overall, "Tales of Polynesia" is a unique and enchanting addition to the Tales series that celebrates the richness of folklore from around the world.

Her Way is the third book in the Kids of The District series, and it tells the story of Bronson and Shoshanna. Bronson Butcher is a possessive and dirty-talking hero who lives by a deranged and bloody moral code. Shoshanna is a fiery and determined heroine who fights for what she wants. When they meet again after eleven years, they are both different people, and their love for each other is dangerous and unnatural. This book features a love story first, word steam second, and violence, gore, and drama third.