Books published by Random House Australia

Writers, scientists, historians, journalists and commentators consider subjects as broad as culture and the arts, working as a doctor, travel, domestic violence, security, immigration, the death of a loved one, geopolitics, distance and zoom to ensure we never forget the experience of this pile-on of a year. Including original pieces from Lenore Taylor, Jess Hill, Christos Tsiolkas, Melissa Lucashenko, Billy Griffiths, Kim Scott, Brenda Walker, Jane Rawson, Omar Sakr, Richard McGregor, Jennifer Mills, Gabrielle Chan, John Birmingham, Tim Flannery, Rebecca Giggs, Kate Cole-Adams, George Megalogenis, James Bradley, Alison Croggan, Melanie Cheng, Kirsten Tranter, Tom Griffiths, Joelle Gergis and Delia Falconer.

Most of us don't love cleaning, but it's something that has to be done. So why not share all our trusty tips and clever shortcuts with each other to get the job done quicker? Rachael and Karlie are the creators of Mums Who Clean, the busy Facebook group where hundreds of thousands of Aussie mums swap their secrets for keeping their homes fresh and sparkling and dealing with domestic dilemmas. Whether it's soap scum in the shower, stubborn oven mess or kids' slime disasters, these ladies have the solutions - and often they're things you'd never think of trying! Combining all this tried-and-tested advice in one handy guide, Mums Who Clean covers: - The community's top cleaning products and tools, and how to use them for the best results - Exactly how to clean your home, room by room - Budget-friendly cleaning and odour-eliminating recipes - Dealing with unexpected guests and an out-of-control house - Real-estate cleaning - Creating a cleaning schedule for your family Enjoy the most gleaming and organised house you've ever had with Mums Who Clean.