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It's a Scorcher! - by  William McInnes (Paperback) - 1 of 1

It's a Scorcher! - by William McInnes (Paperback)

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  • Bestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes returns with a collection of hilarious and heartwarming stories about those magical, roastingly hot months that make an Australian summer.There is something about long, hot summer days that stirs our emotions.
  • About the Author: William McInnes is established in his ability both as a columnist and author in writing pieces that celebrate life whilst encompassing the wide emotions and situations being human can bring.
  • 288 Pages
  • Humor, General

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Bestselling author and acclaimed actor William McInnes returns with a collection of hilarious and heartwarming stories about those magical, roastingly hot months that make an Australian summer.

There is something about long, hot summer days that stirs our emotions. It's all about holidays, festivals, family and Christmas; a time for swimming, a hit of backyard cricket or firing up the barbie. It's the deafening sound of cicadas, the ticking of a backyard sprinkler, the pain of a wayward bindi or the sting of sunburnt shoulders.

In this collection of nostalgic stories that will make you laugh and make you cry, William McInnes recalls moments in time and memories of summers past. He takes us back to the energy-sapping heat of Redcliffe in the 1960s and 70s, ruminates on budgie smugglers, remembers holiday road trips that went on forever and epic Boxing Day Tests that stopped fans in their tracks. This is a book about the Australia we are and the Australia we were - and the magic of those boiling-hot days when you wake up and know . . . it's going to be a scorcher!

'William McInnes is a natural storyteller in the backyard barbecue-stopper style of your favourite raconteur uncle . . . As sweet and familiar as an Iced Vovo, this is comfort reading for the holidays' Canberra Times

Praise for the writing of William McInnes

'A mix of memoir, observation and discourse, delivered in the seemingly off-hand manner of a backyard semiotician' Saturday Age, Non-fiction Pick of the Week for Yeah, Nah!
'Warm and engaging . . . feels a little bit like home' Daily Telegraph
'If there is a quintessence of Australia at its best, William McInnes has distilled it' The Age
'Warm, nostalgic, funny and undeniably Australian' Sydney Morning Herald



About the Author



William McInnes is established in his ability both as a columnist and author in writing pieces that celebrate life whilst encompassing the wide emotions and situations being human can bring. His bestselling titles are A Man's Got to Have a Hobby, Cricket Kings, That'd Be Right, and The Making of Modern Australia.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.01 Inches (W) x .91 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback
Author: William McInnes
Language: English
Street Date: February 3, 2026
TCIN: 1010870750
UPC: 9780733652912
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-6773
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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Q: What themes are explored in the stories?

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  • A: The stories explore themes of nostalgia, family, holidays, and the unique experiences of an Australian summer.

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Q: How does the author portray Australian summers?

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  • A: The author portrays Australian summers with humor, warmth, and relatable, vivid memories from his childhood.

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Q: Who is the author of this collection?

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  • A: The author is William McInnes, known for his work as both a columnist and an actor.

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Q: What type of writing style does William McInnes use?

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  • A: William McInnes employs a warm, engaging, and conversational writing style that evokes a sense of comfort and familiarity.

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Q: What is the primary genre of the book?

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  • A: The primary genre is humor, with an emphasis on general anecdotes and experiences.

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