Thank you for shopping local in 2024!

Our hardworking team behind the Readings blog are taking a short break, but if you're on the hunt for something on which to spend your gift voucher, or just need a great book to keep you (or the kids) entertained, check out some of our blog highlights below. You can browse a comprehensive round-up of the best books of the year here, and of course our Summer Reading Guide has something for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you in 2025 for a new year of wonderful books and incredible literary events.

Readings' Best Books of 2024

• Australian fiction
• International fiction
• Nonfiction
• Picture books
• Junior & middle fiction
• Young adult fiction

Highlights from 2024

• Australian debut fiction
• Translated fiction
• Crime fiction
• Historical fiction
• Fantasy & sci-fi
• Music books
• Memoir
• Cookbooks
• Art & design
• Picture books
• Kid's fiction
• The Teen Advisory Board's favourite books
• Young adult fiction

More inspiration

• What to read based on your star sign
• History books about niche topics you never thought to look up
• Recommended beach reads
• Thick books to (finally!) read on your holidays
• Nonfiction for people who love a deep dive into a topic
• The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century
• The Readings Best Australian Books of the 21st Century (#21–30)
• The Readings Best Australian Books of the 21st Century (#11–20)
• The Readings Best Australian Books of the 21st Century (#1–10)
• Fiction inspired by real women's lives
• The Readings Prize 2024 winners
• Dysfunctional families in fiction
• Dog lover's reading guide
• Cat lover's reading guide
• Books for bird lovers
• Cookbooks for home chefs
• Food writing to whet your appetite
• Fashion reads to inspire you
• Whimsical stories for imaginative young readers