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While stock lasts we have limited signed copies of these amazing new releases online and in our shops. Plus, keep an eye on our socials or check our shops to see what authors have popped by to sign their books!

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Readings Monthly

The Readings Monthly is a free independent monthly book guide, sharing Australian and international new releases, reviews and the latest bargains at Readings.

LATEST EDITION

October 2025

In the October Readings Monthly we have the full A Day in Carlton 2025 program! See pages 5 to 7 for the details of every event (over 30 this year!) taking place over the (slightly more than!) 24-hours of literary and cultural programming from Friday 14 to Saturday 15 November. Don’t leave it too late to book your tickets!

And the rest of the October Readings Monthly is packed with brilliant staff reviews, new releases and insights from the shop floor.

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FEATURING

We have so many books to celebrate in October, including the essential Tony Birch short-story collection and our Books of the Month by Heather Rose, Lainie Anderson, Drusilla Modjeska, Keshe Chow, Anna Walker, and Judith Rossell.

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The Readings Podcast is a weekly celebration of books, reading and culture, with author interviews, event recordings, industry insights and more.

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