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Animal rescue stories for junior and middle fiction readers
Finalists for the National Book Awards 2021
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Zorrie by Laird Hunt
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
2021 Finalists for Nonfiction
Mark’s Say: October, 2021
Twenty years ago, there were well over 15 bookshops in Melbourne’s CBD. They included iconic names such as The Technical Bookshop, McGill’s, Angus and Robertson, Collins, Reader’s Feast and The Little Bookroom. Of those bookshops only a few remain, such as The Paperback, Dymocks Melbourne and The Hill of Content. The ones that disappeared were likely victims to a combination of rising rents and f…
Celebrate 10 years of Stella
Dreams of the Stella Prize emerged in early 2011 out of a panel held at Readings on International Women’s Day. Now in its tenth year, the Stella Prize has become an indispensable part of Australia’s literary culture, driving book sales, sparking book clubs, and championing the careers of women and non-binary writers.
To celebrate, we’re offering 20% off each past winner of the Stella. We’re also…
Our top 10 bestsellers of the week
Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love by Yotam Ottolenghi & Noor Murad
Wild Abandon by Emily Bitto
Beautiful World Where Are You (Special Edition) by Sally Rooney
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Everything I Love to Cook by Neil Perry
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Beautiful World Where Are You Sally Rooney
The Luminous Solution by Charlotte Wood
Cl…
Our children’s and YA top 10 bestsellers of the week
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
The Song of Lewis Carmichael by Sofie Laguna
Wandi by Favel Parrett
It’s Not You, It’s Me by Gabrielle Williams
Bluey: Giant Activity Pad by Bluey
The Curiosities by Zana Fraillon
Big Dog, Little Dog by Sally Rippin
The Tiny Explorers by Kat Macleod
Seasons in the City by Megan McKean
Squirrel Do Bad by Stephen Pastis
Rocketing to the number one spot this week is the br…
What we’re reading: Birch, Marillier & Bitto
If you wanted to start a fight with me, one of the surest ways would be to try to convince me Tony Birch is not one of the FINEST storytellers in this country. Because, to sound kinda …
Our favourite reads of 2021 so far
We asked staff to let us know which book stands out as exceptional amongst everything they’ve read so far this year. Below are the books they’ve loved the most and you can browse our more extensive collection of favourites here.
Nightbitch by Rachel YoderI haven’t yet stopped thinking about Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. Its dry humour and refreshing weirdness was just what I needed.
— Alison…
Great graphic novels for middle schoolers
Graphic novels are such a fantastic way for young people to explore complex emotional themes while developing their visual literacy. They’re a wonderful option for voracious and reluctant readers alike who are not quite ready for young adult fiction, but are already pushing away from more junior stories. These graphic novels offer more relatable plots and themes for those 10+ who are beginning to…
New Australian Fiction shortlist spotlight: Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos
Our 2021 judges said of Lucky’s: ‘Andrew Pippos brings these characters to life in a way few firs…
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