'Across years, cities, spouses, jobs, births and deaths ... unflinching as it traces the lives that must be lived.' – Gene Pinter, Readings bookseller
'Celebrates the vulnerability and freedom of young love, while reckoning with the reality that [it] cannot sustain a connection forever.' – Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller
A nuanced character study that explores trauma and survival, and challenges readers to consider how society judges, ranks, and responds to different victims of violence.
Aurelia Orr, Readings bookseller
Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Patricia Highsmith, Whidbey is an explosive debut novel about three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder
The second prompt in our 2026 Reading(s) Challenge is ‘a green cover’, and we have plenty of inspiration on our blog here.
To go into the draw to win the monthly prize of a $30 Readings voucher ,simply pick up a free challenge card at your local Readings (or download a printable version), then fill out the card with the title and author of the book you've read and share it with us through instagram or via email at competitions@readings.com.au.
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