Bella Mackey
Bella Mackey works as the Digital Content Lead for the Readings website
Blog post — 22 Aug 2024
A beginner's guide to Dark Academia
If you've encountered the term 'dark academia' online or in bookshops and wondered what on earth it means, wonder no more! This guide is hear to give you a crash…
Blog post — 21 Aug 2024
Books to teach you all about trees!
With Spring in the air and blossoms starting to emerge across Melbourne's streets, I've developed a new hyperfixation: trees! From their towering beauty to the diverse foliage, flowers and fruits…
Blog post — 2 Aug 2024
Sporty romances to get in the Olympic spirit
With the 2024 Paris Olympics fully underway, even those of us who don't normally follow sports are feeling the olympic spirit! Whether you've discovered a sudden new interest in a…
Blog post — 1 Aug 2024
Cookbooks that bring Melbourne's best food to your home - Part 2
Melbourne is home to famous chefs and restaurants, with a foodie culture that gets excited about everything from tiny bakeries to degustation fine dining. And now that more and more…
Review — 29 Jul 2024
The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow
Ying Yue is betrothed to marry the emperor’s son, but when they meet, he’s not the charming prince of her dreams. Instead, he’s cold and distant, leaving Ying secluded and…
Review — 29 Jul 2024
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
While some readers may only know Rainbow Rowell for her young adult bestsellers, she is just as good when writing for adults. This is exemplified by Slow Dance, a…
Blog post — 22 Jul 2024
If you love Agatha Christie, read these . . .
Agatha Christie's legacy as the queen of crime means she's often the first author suggested to readers looking for a cosy, yet devilishly ingenious mystery. But despite the huge number…
Blog post — 24 Jul 2024
Books for when you want to quit your 9 to 5
Stop fantasising about sending your boss that too-honest resignation letter, and try reading one of these books instead. Whether you're looking for joyful escapism or just want to put your…
Blog post — 27 Jun 2024
Books to read if you can't afford to travel to Japan
It feels like everyone is jetsetting at the moment, making fun holiday plans to escape the Melbourne winter. But if you can't afford international flights, don't despair! A) because you're…
Review — 24 Jun 2024
The Raven’s Eye Runaways by Claire Mabey
Two very different girls embark on a tense, sprawling quest across a magical world, where the written word holds immense power and reading is restricted to a privileged elite.
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