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Our children's and YA top 10 bestsellers of the week
The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12) by Jeff Kinney
La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust Book 1) by Philip Pullman
Bad Dad by David Walliams and Tony Ross
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Very Noisy Baby by Alison Lester
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Mark Rubbo chats with Peter Carey
Our Managing Director Mark Rubbo chats with Man Booker prize winning author Peter Carey about his .
A large part of A Long Way from Home takes place during one of the famous round-Australia endurance races of the late 50s, commonly referred to as the Redex Trial. Your descriptions of this race have an authenticity to them that thrills. What kind of research did you undertake to make these scenes feel so vivid?
The answer, I’m afraid, is really boring…
What we're reading: Katherine Heiny, Carmen Maria Machado & Tony Tan
Each week we bring you a sample of the books we’re reading, the films and TV shows we’re watching, and the music we’re listening to.
Bel Monypenny is reading Single, Carefree, Mellow by Katherine Heiny
Katherine Heiny’s first book Single, Carefree, Mellow is the most hilarious read I’ve had in a long time. This collection of short stories examines the complexities of love, betrayal and loss through the mundane absurdities of modern life: the logistics of an affair, the death…
Australian literary blockbusters of 2017
This past year has seen new fiction from a number of multi-award-winning and bestselling authors including crime thrillers, sweeping sagas, strange and mysterious tales, gripping historical novels, stunning story collections and more.
Force of Nature by Jane Harper
Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk returns in another addictive crime thriller from Jane Harper. Five women reluctantly head out on a hike together at a corporate retreat; only four return. The disappearance is of particular importance to Falk as the missing bushwalker…
The best picture books to gift at Christmas time
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be compiling a host of gift guides to help you with your Christmas shopping.
Here is a collection of our favourite picture books that celebrate Christmas.
Dreaming of a White Christmas…
Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis – This book is an ideal read-aloud with rhythmic, rolling text that describes the process of decorating a pine tree and a glorious double page spread of the final decorations…
We rave about La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman
Our booksellers rave about Philip Pullman’s blistering, brilliant new fantasy adventure, La Belle Sauvage – the first book in The Book of Dust trilogy.
Set 10 years before Pullman’s original His Dark Materials trilogy, this thrilling adventure sees two young people embark on a dangerous trip to save a baby named Lyra whose life is under threat by various shadowy forces.
‘Lyra, a baby with mysterious provenance, is proving to be a strange magnet for dangerous types with designs on…
We chat with Pilgrim Lee about her gorgeous new picture book
Pilgrim Lee is a super-talented designer and illustrator, and she just happens to work at our Readings Kids shop. We chat to her about her debut picture book, The 12 Days of Christmas.
How did you approach presenting a traditional Christmas carol in a modern picture book?
Initially the illustrations were just a fun self-initiated project. I’ve always loved the imagery of the song and it seemed like an irresistible project for a set of postcards. I’m bored by…
Our children's and YA top 10 bestsellers of the week
La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust Book 1) by Philip Pullman
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
The Very Noisy Baby by Alison Lester
Epic Adventure (Kind Of) (Tom Gates Book 13) by Liz Pichon
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr…
Our top 10 bestsellers of the week
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Force of Nature by Jane Harper
A Long Way from Home by Peter Carey
A Season with Richmond by Konrad Marshall
The General by Luke Hodge
Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly
Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes
The Dry by Jane Harper
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
First Person by Richard Flanagan
Our bestselling book of last week is Lincoln in the Bardo by George…
Sweet DIY gift ideas for Christmas
It’s always wonderful to receive a handmade gift for Christmas, and if you’re planning to wrap up some home-made pressies for under the tree this year it’s definitely not too soon to start planning. Our range of craft books offer inspiration, tips and techniques for everything from knitting and sewing to woodworking and even taxidermy (if that’s your thing). Find some of our favourites below.
Piñata Party by Kitiya Palaskas
Kitiya Palaskas is ‘professional crafter’ from Sydney, and her debut…
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