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I don’t know if any of you have heard of this thing called the Cost of Living? It’s a new phenomenon sweeping the world. It’s wild, it’s thrifty and it is, by all accounts, relentless. But I will not…

We find it very difficult to believe, but apparently there's people out there who don't read books. Insanity. ... Here's some books to gift them anyway Murdle Australia: The School of Mystery by G.T Karber They don't have time to…

If you feel like you're banging your head against the wall trying to think of what to get the youngins in your life, then we have good news! You can relax and take a breath, because our Children's Specialists are…

It's no secret we think Melbourne is a fabulous city! Whether you're wanting to learn more about its hidden secrets, history or just marvel at its art, architecture and laneways there are plenty of books to suit. We've selected a…

If you’ve just watched the new Wicked movie, you’re probably like me and itching to either rewatch it again, create a time machine to skip forward to next year for part 2, or immerse yourself in all things Wicked…

This time of year is often fraught with end-of-year activities, to-do lists and, of course, shopping. If you're buying a Kris Kringle gift, a stocking filler, or even treating yourself, here are some festive-themed fiction ideas to help ease your…

Teachers are without a doubt the MVPs in my working week. I kid you not, a good teacher can make all the difference to every aspect of a family’s life. So, this year I am stopping and thinking a little…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the past year. Here are the best young adult books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! Titles are displayed in alphabetical order by author A Way Home by Emily…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the past year. Here are the best nonfiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! Titles are displayed in alphabetical order by author The Men Who Killed the News…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the past year. Here are the best junior and middle grade books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! The titles are displayed alphabetically by author Thunderhead by Sophie Beer…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the past year. Here are the best international fiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! The titles are displayed alphabetically by author Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel ‘American author…

Alexis Wright’s multiple award-winning Praiseworthy has garnered another well-deserved accolade, last night winning the 2024 Voss Literary Prize. Established in 2014, the Voss Literary Prize is dedicated to the memory of historian Vivian Robert Le Vaux Voss and managed by…