Nonfiction

Discover new nonfiction books at Readings, with biography, memoir, essays and analysis. 

Discover new Australian nonfiction books at Readings, with biography, memoir, essays and analysis. 

From heartfelt memoirs to insightful cultural analysis, these books explore the queer experience, past and present.

Explore the ideas and policies that have shaped our world.

Explore Australia's history with popular and academic, expert and thought-provoking, essays and analysis.

Artificial Intelligence seems to be working its way into new technology all around us, for better or worse. Discover the truth behind the hype with these insightful explorations of what AI actually means for us.

Learn and reflect one essay at a time with these fascinating collections, covering everything from art, science, history and politics.

Stay informed about the latest climate crisis issues with these well-researched and thought-provoking reads.

In The National Interest is a series from Monash University Publishing that focuses on the challenges across Australian society. These short, thought-provoking and accessible books address the major issues of our times.

Quarterly Essay is an Australian magazine that publishes long-form essays on current affairs, politics, culture and debate.

Offering a wealth of history across the ages the books in this collection focus on female authors.

The Baillie Gifford Prize rewards excellence in nonfiction writing. It covers all nonfiction in the areas of current affairs, history, politics, science, sport, travel, biography, autobiography and the arts.

Discover the wonders of nature in this fascinating and awe-inspiring collection.

Go on a journey of discovery with a curated selection of some of the latest science books.

Find new ways to look at important local and world issues with these well-researched and thought-provoking books.

Delve into histories of the world with these fascinating books, curated by Readings booksellers.

Whether you're looking for a way to organise your life, insight into how the mind works, or guidance on better relationships, turn to these self-help favourites and new releases.

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers presents the timeless and timely ideas of thinkers from the ancient world in accessible and enlightening new translations.

Following in the footsteps of E. H. Gombrich's worldwide bestseller A Little History of the World, the books in Yale University Press' Little Histories series explore the history of the world's most remarkable people, events and ideas. With engaging personal insights, our authors will take you on a whistle-stop journey from ancient times to the present exploring all of life's big subjects from archaeology to science.