UNSW Press

Chris Baker embarked on a year-long odyssey to swim in 52 different pools across Sydney. His new book Swimming Sydney is a wonderful exploration of what he learnt along the way - about why we take to the water and what it tells us about our culture, history and way of life.

To celebrate the release of Why Are We Like This? An evolutionary search for answers to life's big questions join author Zoe Kean at an upcoming event near you.

What words would you choose to tell the story of Australia? Join historian, lexicographer and author Amanda Laugesen as she discusses her new book Australia in 100 Words and the key words and expressions that underpin the history, culture, myths and stereotypes of Australian identity.

NewSouth authors Peter Stanley, David Hume, Yves Rees and Amanda Laugesen will be appearing at Canberra Writers Festival 23–27 October.

Join constitutional experts George Williams and David Hume as they discuss the updated edition of People Power.

Join author and pilot Kathy Mexted on tour as we celebrate the launch of Take Flight, a follow-up to her bestselling Australian Women Pilots.

Join celebrated playwright, novelist, essayist and screenwriter Louis Nowra as he discusses the energy, beauty, vulgarity, dynamism and pulsating sense of self-importance of his adopted city – Sydney.

Join acclaimed writer, historian and podcaster Yves Rees to celebrate the release of Travelling to Tomorrow: The modern women who sparked Australia’s romance with America.

Join Dr Vanessa Pirotta to celebrate the release of her new book, Humpback Highway.

Join Geraldine Fela to celebrate the release of her new book Critical Care

Join award-winning historian Iain McCalman as he discusses his inspiring biography of artist-turned-environmental campaigner John Büsst.

Join Anna Jacobson as she discusses her new memoir How to Knit a Human.