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Australian fiction
5 Mar 2026

The most anticipated books of 2026

Readings’ head book buyer Alison Huber shares her much-anticipated annual round-up of the books we can all look forward to in the year ahead!

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Australian fiction
2 Mar 2026

Our books of the month, March 2026

Featuring On Not Climbing Mountains by Claire Thomas, Old Games by Fiona Hardy, Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman and more!

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Australian fiction
7 Mar 2026

The TAB’s recommended reads for International Women’s Day

The Readings Teen Advisory Board for share stories they've loved that centre women’s experiences and voices – perfect for International Women's Day.

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Young adult
26 Nov 2025

Q&A with Readings Prize winners, Ian X. Cho and Emma Clancey

Read an extract of our conversations with Ian X. Cho and Emma Clancey, two of the 2025 winners of the Readings Prize!

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International fiction
17 Sep 2025

Short story recommendations from the TAB

Freddie, from the Readings Teen Advisory Board, invites you into the incredible world of the short story.

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Australian fiction
25 Aug 2025

Graphic novels for literature lovers

Tina, from the Readings Teen Advisory Board, shares graphic novels that will make you fall in love with the genre!

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Young adult
8 Aug 2025

The Teen Advisory Board’s favourite books of the year

The members of the Readings Teen Advisory Board are sharing the best books they've read this year – so far! How to Be Normal Ange Crawford Camryn says: This is a wonderful young adult novel for readers who enjoy contemporary…
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What we're reading
25 Jul 2025

What we’re reading: Wynn-Williams, Wilson & Lovecraft

Featuring Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson and The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft.

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First Nations
9 Jul 2025

The Teen Advisory Board’s Q&A with the authors of Desert Tracks

Read the TAB's interview with the authors of Desert Tracks, Marly & Linda Wells.

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What we're reading
13 Jun 2025

What we’re reading: Vonnegut, Elvery & Highsmith

Featuring Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut, Nightingale by Laura Elvery and This Sweet Sickness by Patricia Highsmith.

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Young adult
17 Dec 2024

The Teen Advisory Board’s favourite books of 2024

Featuring I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma, Happy Place by Emily Henry, A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang and more.

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Young adult
13 Dec 2024

Relive your favourite concerts with these books

For the past year Australia has been busy, with artist after artist bringing their world tours to our stadiums and arenas. From hosting the biggest grossing tour in history, to first-time visitors to Australia and to some returning after years…
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Young adult
28 Nov 2024

A teen’s introduction to Shakespeare

Featuring Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Othello and Hamlet by William Shakespeare.

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Young adult
21 Oct 2024

The TAB’s guide to romance tropes

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…
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