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Knowing that someone as brave, determined, and brilliant as Caroline really did exist makes her narrative even more moving.
Kate McIntosh, Readings bookseller
Inspired by true events, our Fiction Book of the Month is an enthralling tale of legacy, love and the making of champagne.
We have A Great Act of Love available to buy online and in our shops at the special price of $29.99 (was $34.99).
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Brings to life several of the long-neglected women artists of the first half of the 20th century ... a pleasure to read.
Andrea Goldsmith, author and friend of Readings
Richly illustrated and elegantly written, our Nonfiction Book of the Month, A Woman's Eye, Her Art examines the lives and art of the women of the European Modernist art movement, and how they recast the ways in which women's bodies could be seen.
We have A Woman's Eye, Her Art available to buy online and in our shops at the special price of $49.99 (was $55).
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Anderson does a terrific job keeping the plots propulsive and engaging, leaving you to absorb by osmosis the historical facts peppered throughout.
Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller
Our Crime Book of the Month is the second book in the bestselling Petticoat Mystery series inspired by pioneering Australian policewoman, Kate Cocks. Set in Adelaide in 1917, Murder on North Terrace sees the indomitable Miss Cocks and Ethel Bromley on the case of a powerful board governor who has been found dead in the Art Gallery.
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Stunning ... a beautiful book to share with any child in a quiet time before bed, inviting an understanding of connection, friendship and empathy.
Melanie Barton, Readings bookseller
Our Picture Book of the Month, Between, is a poetic tale of connection and understanding from the award-winning author and illustrator, Anna Walker. featuring simple text and stunning illustrations, Between invites readers to explore what happens when we bridge the spaces that divide us.
For ages 3+.
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We are thrilled to have signed copies of Between available to buy online and in our shops at the special price of $22.99 ( was $27.99). Please note that signed copies are limited. |
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A future classic that will utterly delight many readers (and their butlers) aged 6+.
Angela Crocombe, Readings bookseller
The first in a charming new series for emerging readers, our Children's Book of the Month is the tale of two cheeky cats and what happens when they try to have a new food delivered to their doorstep.
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Fast-paced, funny and emotionally charged ... It’s perfect for fans of love triangles, enemies-to-lovers tales and anyone aged 13+ who loves great romantasy.
Lucie Dess, Readings bookseller
Inspired by Wuthering Heights, our Young Adult Book of the Month is the story of a girl with the power to move between life and death who must travel into the afterlife to save her grandmother.
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Action-packed and utterly captivating ... this book can inspire a lifelong passion!
Bella Mackey & Lucie Dess, Readings booksellers
So beloved that our two reviewers had to arm wrestle over who got to review it, our Young Adult Classic Book of the Month is a coming-of-age fantasy adventure about a young girl who dreams of becoming a knight.
For readers aged 12+
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In the October edition of the Readings Monthly you can find the full A Day in Carlton 2025 program with details for every event (over 30 this year!) taking place from Friday 14 to Saturday 15 November. You'll also find a plethora of incredible new reads from authors including Tony Birch, Heather Rose, Drusilla Modjeska, Jane Harper, Richard Osman, and many more.
Collect your copy from one of our nine shops, or view a digital version here. |
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Win tickets to see The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Sarah Goodes, Patricia Highsmith's seductive psychological thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley leaps from page to stage this month at Arts Centre Melbourne.
You can go into the draw to win one of two double passes to Opening Night (7.30pm on 31 October) by emailing competitions@readings.com.au with the subject line RIPLEY. Entries close 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 October, and only the winners will be notified. |
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