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Perfect pairings for Father's Day
Let us do the hard work of finding the perfect gift for Father's Day with these curated suggestions. Whether your dad is a music lover, outdoorsman or coffee aficionado, we've got a great gift combo lined up to make his day.
Voyagers: Our Journey Into the Anthropocene by Lauren Fuge
+ 'I'm an Adventure Man' socks
If your dad likes to get off the beaten track in search of adventure, you can't beat Lauren Fuge's fascinating Voyagers – an electrifying…
Delightful new picture books
From heartwarming stories about grief or what it takes to be a good friend, to sweet and funny books about new siblings or teeny-tiny fairies – there are lots of beautiful new picture books out now, so we wanted to take a moment to spotlight just some of our new favourites.
The Tiny Gardeners by Kat Macleod
Join the Tiny Gardeners as they grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the upcoming Summer Market. See the long and bumpy beans…
Audiobook Recommendations for Father's Day
Father's Day is just around the corner, but fortunately in the digital age there are plenty of great gifts that can be snapped up at the last minute, from the comfort of your couch.
A Readings gift card is one example of a fuss-free gift that's sure to delight, but if your dad is a fan of audiobooks, Libro.fm is a great gift option too! We have a Libro store, meaning you can buy audiobooks from Readings, see our curated…
A beginner's guide to Elizabeth Strout
On Elizabeth Strout’s website is this quote:
"We want to know, I think, what it is like to be another person, because somehow this helps us position our own self in the world. What are we without this curiosity?"Elizabeth Strout’s many novels are filled with this curiosity, this empathetic approach to humanity that is both refreshing and comforting to me. She has created a village made up with people that I could be friends with, and those that I…
Sink your teeth into a gripping book series
Are you sick of trying to decide what book to pick up next? Do you get paralysed by indecision looking at your TBR? We have the antidote: read a series!
A long series, or even a nice hefty trilogy, will take away the need to decide as you're pulled from one gripping instalment to the next. Here are some top picks for great series to pick up, no matter your genre of preference.
Fantasy
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang…
Suggestions for the vinyl fanatic fathers
This Father's Day why not gift your dad something from our incredible range of vinyl. Covering styles from hip-hop and soul to singer-songwriters and rock there's sure to be an album to suit. To get you started we've listed a few options below but you can find more in our Father's Day vinyl collection here.
Etazhi (Silver Vinyl) by Molchat Doma
This album has been flying off our racks at the Carlton shop!! The second LP by Belarussian trio…
Debut authors to check out at the 2024 Emerging Writers’ Festival
2024 has shaped up to be an incredible year for debut authors! And what better way to check out some of the most exciting debut releases of 2024 than by seeing them live at Australia’s premiere online and in-person festival of new literature – the Emerging Writers’ Festival.
Running 5-15 September, this year’s Emerging Writers’ Festival has something for everyone – from avid booklovers to budding wordsmiths – no matter where you are. EWF24 is bringing you over sixty…
Q&A with the authors of the Readings Children's Prize shortlist
To help you work out where to start with the Children's Prize shortlist, and figure out which book is the right fit for the young reader in your life, we asked the shortlisted authors:
Who is the ideal reader for your book and/or what do you hope readers take away from it?
Anton Clifford-Motopi, author of To and Fro, says:
'I think To and Fro is ideal for independent readers aged 10 years and over who enjoy reading realistic…
What to gift for Father's Day (when you've exhausted all other options)
You've already bought them the socks, the barbeque tools, the steak knives, the homebrews and football scarves. If you've utterly run out of ideas for Father's Day gifts this year, maybe have a browse of our recommendations below for gifts that might be just a little bit left-of-centre from their niche interests. It might even open up a whole new avenue for the future.
For the homebrewer, get them Not Just Jam by Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans is a chef…
What we're reading: Newman, de Kerangal & Street
Each week our wonderful staff share the books that they've been enjoying.
Chris is reading Sandwich by Catherine Newman
I have been seen.
Reading about a 54 year old woman dealing with parents, adult children, her partner and menopause while on an annual holiday was utterly, wonderfully cathartic. I laughed out loud. I cried. Sandwich needs to be read by everyone. It explains the physical and emotional turmoil of getting older; it shows the inner dialogue of resentment and love…
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