Love Your Bookshop Day is happening across Australia on Saturday 12 August. This day is all about celebrating and loving your local bookshops and we’re can’t wait to be part of the celebrations. Find out what’s happening below…

AN EXCITING COMPETITION FOR BOOK-LOVERS

Buy a book from any Readings shop on Love Your Bookshop Day and you could win free books for a year!

When purchasing any item in-store on Saturday 12 August, fill out our competition form at the counter and tell us in 25 words or less why you love Readings, and you’ll go in the draw to win a book of the month subscription – a free copy of either our fiction, non-fiction or kids book of the month every month for 12 months.

Please note, this offer is not available for online sales, and terms and conditions apply. See the competition form for further details.

THREE FUN-FILLED (AND COMPLETELY FREE) EVENTS

Meet the Super Moopers at Readings Hawthorn

The Super Moopers is a brand-new series of books created by Fiona Harris and Scott Edgar. Grab a coffee at Bread and Jam for Frances, and let us entertain your children with stories, songs and drawing at this special event.

When: 10am, Saturday 12 August
Where: Readings Hawthorn, 701 Glenferrie Road
RSVP: This event is suitable for ages 4 to 8. Free, no booking required.

Story time with Sally Rippin at Readings Kids

Join us for a special story time featuring Readings favourite, Sally Rippin. Rippin’s new Polly and Buster series has proved another smash-hit, joining her much-loved Billie B. Brown and Hey Jack! books on the bestseller lists.

When: 11am, Saturday 12 August
Where: Readings Kids, 315 Lygon Street, Carlton
RSVP: This event is suitable for ages 5 to 10. Free, no booking required.

A performance by Joyce Prescher at Readings St Kilda

Enjoy an intimate performance by local singer-songwriter Joyce Prescher. The talented musician will play songs from her debut album, Home, in which she meditates on the hardship of living away from home, as well as identity, love and death. Her sound tells of her love of folk music, with hints of alt-country and Americana.

When: 2pm, Saturday 12 August
Where: Readings St Kilda, 112 Acland Street, St Kilda
RSVP: Free, but please book here.