Join us for celebration of books, culture and community! A Day in Carlton will be held 14–15 Nov and will include events including walking tours, political discussions, literary salons, and the announcement of The Readings Prize winners! Tickets are on sale now. www.readings.com.au/a-day-in-car...

We are delighted to reveal the six books shortlisted for The Readings Children’s Prize! Magical, funny, timeless, and adventurous; we are confident there is something here for every kind of young reader. www.readings.com.au/news/the-rea...

We are thrilled to reveal the six books shortlisted for The Readings Young Adult Prize 2025! Chosen by a panel of staff judges, this prize celebrates emerging Australian voices in youth literature. www.readings.com.au/news/the-rea...

We are delighted to reveal the six books shortlisted for The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize in 2025! Tender, imaginative, fierce, poignant, hilarious and wise, these six books represent the very best new reads from emerging Australian writers. www.readings.com.au/news/the-rea...

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Our booksellers have been loving these new books from emerging authors! Read them now to discover what has us excited. www.readings.com.au/news/debut-f...

Melbourne friends! It’s a week until I’m launching IMMORTAL GESTURES at @readingsbooks.bsky.social. I’ll be chatting to ABC RN’s Paul Barclay. Tuesday 10th June, 6pm. Do come along & say hello. (Or nod. Or wave. Or give me the finger.) It’s free, but book here: www.trybooking.com/events/landi...

"Nelson’s stories are extraordinary...This is the best story collection I’ve read in 2025." Excitement building around Lucy Nelson's marvellous debut as we head towards publication day...so happy to see this ripper @readingsbooks.bsky.social review of Wait Here! www.readings.com.au/product/9781...

Need some reading recommendations for this excellent tea-drinking weather? We've got you covered: www.readings.com.au/news/books-t...

This seems like as good a time as any to remind you that Audible is owned by Amazon, but @libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with independent bookshops. Like, for instance, us: www.libro.fm/readings

Mother's Day can be an emotionally fraught time for a lot of people. If you dread this time of year, here’s a range of books that deal with the more complex parts of motherhood: www.readings.com.au/news/books-f...

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer group of teens aged 14–18 that meets once a month via Zoom to learn about the book industry, chat about books, talk with authors & write blog posts. Applications are now open for 2025-26. Find more details here: www.readings.com.au/the-readings...

'Sittenfeld is back with her signature wit, impeccable prose and acute insight ... The stories are sharp, sincere and linger.' – Rosalind McClintock, Readings marketing manager Read our full review of Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld, here: www.readings.com.au/reviews/show...

Enjoy a conversation with Fiona Hardy, author of our Crime Book of the Month, about her book, the writing process, and what's next in store www.readings.com.au/news/qa-with...

The secret’s out: Readings Chadstone is coming! And we’re currently taking applications for a crack team of booksellers to join us! Find more details here www.readings.com.au/employment-o...

The longlist for the 2025 Women's Prize for non-fiction includes a true crime account of a shocking London murder trial, a timely exploration of big business's troubling influence on global politics, fascinating histories and more: www.readings.com.au/news/the-202...

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Whether you like solving murders, decoding riddles or relaxing with a jigsaw, here are some great books and puzzles to enjoy! www.readings.com.au/news/puzzle-...

Vote for your favourite reads from our Best Books of 2024 for a chance to win a $100 Readings gift card! To enter, simply nominate your favourite books in any – or all! – of our bookseller-chosen top ten lists, here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/3YVQ2L6

At the great @readingsbooks.bsky.social in Melbourne, always a happy stop on any trip to Australia. Walking the aisles, trying to decide what is the collective noun for book store patrons. Ideas: A browse. A clutch. A hunger. A turn. A lift. A flight.

Melbourne, please join me at @readingsbooks.bsky.social Carlton for the launch of THE THRILL OF IT on March 13th. Tickets are free but you have to book: www.readings.com.au/events/book-...

Whether you're wanting to learn more about Melbourne's hidden secrets, history or just marvel at its art, architecture and laneways there are plenty of books to suit. We've selected a few favourites, new and old, to help get you started. www.readings.com.au/news/melbour... #books ❤️📚

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the year. Here are the best international fiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff. Congratulations to all the authors! Learn more about these excellent books here: www.readings.com.au/news/best-in... #books #reading

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the year. Here are the best nonfiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff. Congratulations to all the authors! Learn more about these excellent books here: www.readings.com.au/news/best-no...

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the year. Here are the best Australian fiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff. Congratulations to all the authors! Learn more about these excellent books here: www.readings.com.au/news/best-au... 💙Books #books #booksky #ausfiction

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