At Readings, we consider supporting small publishers and self-published authors to be an important responsibility, and we offer the opportunity for titles to be left on a consignment basis at our shops. Below are a number of titles that are currently available both in-store and online.

Love, Lee Street by Carlton North Primary School

Featuring over 130 recipes from local families as well as local community restaurants, bars and cafes, including Gerald’s Bar, Florian, Babajan, The Brandon, Clay Organics and many others. All funds raised are to be donated to support our local public primary school, who have been unable to hold our much-loved community fete for the past two years. $1 from every copy sold is also to be donated to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Look! It’s Your Book by Anna Featherstone

Do you want to turn your non-fiction writing idea into a reality but are confused about where to start? Overwhelmed by all the publishing options out there? Keen to learn how self-publishing can help you build a business from your book? This comprehensive guide for Australian writers will put you in control of your writing and publishing journey.Whether you plan to write a non-fiction business, lifestyle, self-help book or memoir - Look - It’s Your Book is the ultimate guide to writing and self-publishing non-fiction. It will help you move beyond your fears.

Copywrong to Copywriter by Tait Ischia

Copywriter Tait Ischia is brief and to the point in an interesting and engaging way. Which is exactly what you want the words on your website/marketing stuff/professional bio to be too, right? Feel confident in what you say and how you say it when you put fingers to the keyboard. Waffling on should really be reserved for weekend breakfast.

Rock'n'Roll City: The Roadrunner Years 1979-1983 by Eric Algra

When Roadrunner magazine chronicled the glory days of Australian post-punk and pub rock from 1978 to 1983, principal photographer Eric Algra got to witness and document this vibrant chapter of Australian music history.

Woodstock Farm, Food and Family by Jennifer Congdon

Woodstock follows the seasons through the year on a family farm in the Southern Riverina, NSW, while exploring the farm’s history and its people. It features recipes that were and still are, associated with the work and life on the land. It is hoped it will preserve some of the memories of one hundred years of life on Woodstock.

Dirty Little Secrets by Nandita Chakrabortty

Dirty Little Secrets is a non-linear account of Nandita Chakraborty’s life as she seeks out her own adventure, leaving everything familiar behind. It travels 10,213 km between Delhi and Melbourne from 2010 - 2016.