More than just fun routes to walk, Robyn Annear's lovingly crafted Adrift in Melbourne reveals the hidden histories of one of Australia's most captivating cities.

Taking you from site to site, the walks of this book are less guided tours than delightfully gossipy glimpses under Melbourne's veneer of respectability. Exploring the forgotten stories of the city's CBD and surrounds, Adrift in Melbourne roves from Chinatown to Little Lonsdale St to the Queen Vic Markets, peppering in salacious details (like the veritable zoo's worth of animals housed in a city hotel, or the ultra-chic Madame Brook's very successful business) alongside simpler details like the oak tree near Eagle Alley and the Rialto's heritage-listed toilets. A delightful chance to see a familiar city through fresh eyes, Adrift in Melbourne is full of playful and friendly insights from someone who is both an expert and an adorer. Whether enjoyed on the move or on the couch, this book will change how you see Melbourne (for the better).