Nonfiction

Fabulous fashion books to inspire your style

Get off Pinterest, put away the magazines and forget the influencers. These fashion books will give you all the inspiration you need to see your wardrobe in a new light and curate a personal style that will put the runways to shame.

For the maximalists

Colourful by Iris Apfel

In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project: what Iris called her legacy book.

Comprising of…

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Our September 2024 bestsellers

September is traditionally one of the biggest months for exciting new releases and this year is no exception. Unsurprisingly one of 2024's most anticipated books, Sally Rooney's Intermezzoan exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family – went straight to number one after less than a week of sales.

There are so many highlights this month it's tempting to mention them all, however we think the list below speaks for itself. From Australian and international literary icons to…

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Nonfiction bargains from Melbourne University Press

by Mark Rubbo

Melbourne University Press is arguably one of Australia’s finest publishers of nonfiction. As they will soon be moving to a new warehouse they are reducing their stock in readiness. Luckily for you, and us, this means we are able to offer these wonderful titles, and more, at 60-70% off.

Under the Rainbow: The Life and Times of E.W. Cole by Richard Broinowski

Under the Rainbow is the life story of E.W. Cole, a colourful and much loved figure of 19th…

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A guide to our October promos

Check out the great promotions and giveaways we have for October!

Win a $300 voucher for Attica

Purchase a copy of Uses for Obsession by Ben Shewry and go into the draw to win a $300 voucher to Attica.

Plus, we have signed copies! Available in shops and online, while stocks last.

In this absorbing and wide-ranging memoir meets manifesto, Shewry applies his sometimes searing, sometimes comic eye to creative freedom in the kitchen, food journalism, sexism in hospitality, the…

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Whet your appetite with great food writing

From world-renowned chefs to foodies with a passion, these tantalising page-turners are captivating reading – regardless of whether you're a home cook that throws lavish dinner parties, or are still working on how to boil an egg properly . . .

A Bit on the Side by Virginia Trioli

Virginia Trioli knows that enduring joy is often found not in the big moments but in the small. And as a dedicated, almost obsessive, foodie, she believes that food gives us…

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Football books for the Grand Final weekend

Whether or not your team made it to the finals, this weekend's Grand Final has the attention of fans nation-wide. But there's only so much pre-match commentary and speculation a person can take, so why not occupy the time before the first bounce by reading up on Australia's biggest sport! From an inside look at the business of AFL, to celebrations of the community sport creates, and even delightful kids books for young footy fans, this list has something for…

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Cat lover's reading guide

by Bella Mackey

You might have seen our 'Dog lover's reading guide' last week, but we can assure you that here at Readings we love cats just as much as dogs – though unfortunately, it's rarer for them to visit our shops. So we had to make sure they got the attention they deserve with their very own reading guide!

There's a wealth of great cat books out there, but here's our pick of the bunch. Whether you're young or old…

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Whether Yes or No, what’s next?: An edited extract from Thomas Mayo's Always Was, Always Will Be

In this extract from Thomas Mayo’s moving and galvanising new book, Always Was, Always Will Be, he outlines the way forward following the Voice to Parliament referendum, why the time for action is now, and what we can all do to support the campaign for Indigenous recognition and justice.

Readings will be donating $2 from every copy of Always Was, Always Will Be sold in September to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, as a show of support for Indigenous…

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Winners of the 2024 Wainwright Prize

The winners of the 2024 Wainwright Prize have been announced!

The Wainwright Prize is awarded annually to books which most successfully inspire readers to embrace nature and the outdoors, and develop a respect for the environment. This year’s winning books highlight the exploration of nature on a global scale through journeys of migration, finding beauty in the everyday, and celebrating the deep connections between humanity and nature through powerful storytelling.

🌳 Nature Writing

Late Light by Michael Malay

Late Light

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National Book Awards Longlist - Part II

The longlists for the 2024 National Book Awards have been announced! Discover the longlists for Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry below.

Established in 1950, the National Book Awards is an American literary prize, administered by the National Book Foundation. Previous winners include American literary icons such as William Faulkner, Philip Roth, John Updike, Toni Morrison, Flannery O’Connor, Alice Walker, Jesmyn Ward, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

While other categories have been recognized in the past, the Awards currently honour the best Fiction, Nonfiction…

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