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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…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the year. Here are the best Australian fiction books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! The titles are displayed alphabetically by author Dusk by Robbie Arnott ‘Robbie Arnott, author…

Every year our staff vote for their favourite books of the past year. Here are the best picture books of 2024, as voted by Readings' staff! The titles are displayed alphabetically by author Sky Country by Aunty Patsy Cameron, illustrated…

Our staff have voted and the results are in! We are delighted to reveal our best books of 2024, as chosen by Readings' experienced booksellers. Discover the lists below! The best Australian fiction of 2024 The best picture books of…