Melbourne Writers Festival Shop

Readings are delighted to be the official booksellers for this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival.

This May, be transported to other worlds, and find connection in this one; the 2025 theme is ‘Magical Thinking’ and you can explore the full program online now! Discover the great books from this year's guests below.

MWF 2025: Fiction & poetry

Discover the novels and poetry from the guests of the 2025 Melbourne Writers Festival – a star-studded line-up of local and international writers!

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MWF 2025: Nonfiction & memoir

Before you see them at the festival, pickup these insightful works of nonfiction from the guests of the 2025 Melbourne Writers Festival – a cosmic combination of local and international writers!

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MWF 2025: Children's & young adult fiction

The 2025 Melbourne Writers Festival includes books for all ages – start exploring the the picture books, middle grade and young adult books from the local and international literary stars coming to Melbourne!

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