Get in the Halloween spirit with these spooky reads!🦇

With stories about magic, bravery and friendship, as well as things that go bump in the night, these books are captivating reads for little ones with an interest in the eerie.

Grandma Murphy's Pussycat by Maura Finn, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford

At midnight's strike as all lay sleeping, comes a figure, crawling, creeping . . .

It's Grandma Murphy's pussycat!

Where is this mysterious black cat going in the deep, dark…

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In first place on our bestseller list for the second month in a row is the first book in Andy Griffiths brand new adventure series!

Other titles making the list include a heartwarming story of nature and technology colliding, the movie tie-in for Craig Silvey's Runt, Percy Jackson's latest adventure, and a story of the unsung heroes of war.

The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths & Bill Hope (illus.)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

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With Love Your Bookshop Day around the corner on Saturday 12 October, we want to spread the love for all things bookish. So here's a stack of recommended titles for your perusal that are full of the wonder, joy and exploration offered by a good bookshop! From titles for kids, to imaginative genre stories and grounding nonfiction – no matter the tastes of the reader, there's a book out there to capture their love of books.

To teach little ones…

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When asked which author sparked my love of reading, without hesitation, my answer is always Emily Rodda. Her books are all instant classics that will be handed down from generation to generation. But If this is your first time reading Rodda, it may be difficult to know where to start. This helpful guide is here to help you pick – but honestly, you'll want to read them all!

For those who love immortals and of course, adventure!

Landovel

Landovel is…

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Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O'Hara

This is the first title in a new Junkyard Fairies series full of magic, charm, mischief and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde.

Fur, Tip and Nug live in a chipped, china teapot at the bottom of the junkyard. They are messy, bossy and never eat their vegetables. With the help of a burping toad, a sleeping giant and a…

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The Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA) has announcd the shortlists for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize! Selected from over 130 entries, the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize Shortlists encapsulates some of the best historical fiction from Australian and New Zealand writers.

The shortlisted authors will all share in a prize pool of $150,000; the winners of the adult and children's categories will receive $100,000 and $30,000 respectively, and the remaining authors from the shortlists will each receive $5,000.

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Sally Rippin is one of Australia’s best-selling and most-beloved children’s authors. Rippin has written over 50 books for kids, so it would be completely understandable to be just a tad overwhelmed! This blog is here to help you pick which Rippin book to pick up first!

There are lots of great junior fiction series to dive into, as well as beautiful picture books for little ones. And whether they're a new Sally Rippin fan or pick up all her books…

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Whether or not your team made it to the finals, this weekend's Grand Final has the attention of fans nation-wide. But there's only so much pre-match commentary and speculation a person can take, so why not occupy the time before the first bounce by reading up on Australia's biggest sport! From an inside look at the business of AFL, to celebrations of the community sport creates, and even delightful kids books for young footy fans, this list has something for…

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The Readings Children's Prize shortlist is the perfect reading list for kids ages 9+ and the perfect gift guide for anyone shopping for discerning young readers. But if you're not sure which of the six shortlisted titles to start with, here's a quick guide to help your little one find the right book for them.

For kids who love to perform, or just love to laugh 🎭

Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski by Jo Dabrowski

Doris Kozlowski's life is…

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You might have seen our 'Dog lover's reading guide' last week, but we can assure you that here at Readings we love cats just as much as dogs – though unfortunately, it's rarer for them to visit our shops. So we had to make sure they got the attention they deserve with their very own reading guide!

There's a wealth of great cat books out there, but here's our pick of the bunch. Whether you're young or old…

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