I personally think the season of the witch is 365 days a year, but if you're less fanatical, October is a great season to get into the spooky and magical, and discover the joys of witch lit!

Witches are a versatile fantasy figure that pop up across everything from kid's picture books to horror stories, so here are my recommendations…

by Bella Mackey

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Romance is one of the most popular book genres of 2024. Whether it's the central genre of a novel or simply a sub-genre, it is a captivating exploration of love, passion and emotional growth, centred around the evolving relationship between two characters. Whether set in a contemporary world, a fantastical one, or historical, the heart of the story lies in…

by Saskia de Leeuw Kyle & Alicia Vu

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Chris Gordon, Readings' community engagement and programming manager, shares her top pick from the event program of the upcoming A Day in Carlton Festival. Explore the program now!

I am looking forward to absolutely everything in the inaugural A Day in Carlton program, celebrating books and ideas and community. And I am absolutely delighted that there will be a…

by Chris Gordon

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