Kim Gruschow
Kim Gruschow is the co-manager of Readings St Kilda
Review — 28 Mar 2021
The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert
In the past few years children’s graphic novel publishing has exploded and it’s so exciting to have such a beautiful range of books available for young graphic novel fans. The…
Review — 28 Feb 2021
Wow in the World by Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz
The human body is an endlessly interesting subject and this book by two celebrated podcasters is endlessly entertaining. Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz are the hosts of the NPR family…
Review — 31 Jan 2021
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
It feels like there is always room for more books about young people playing sport and Furia, a novel about a teen soccer player, is one of the highest…
Review — 31 Jan 2021
Little Gem by Anna Zobel
When student witch Gem attempts a travelling spell to go to the classroom next door, she is very surprised to find herself in a seaside town, and even more surprised…
Review — 8 Nov 2020
The Odds by Matt Stanton
Sydney author Matt Stanton has amassed many fans with his picture books and the popular Funny Kid novels. He has now turned his hand to graphic novels and The Odds…
Review — 1 Oct 2020
Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love
Do you remember Julián is a Mermaid? It’s one of the finest picture books of the past few years and a staff favourite at Readings. Now, Julián and Marisol…
Review — 8 Nov 2020
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
Karen M. McManus’s mysteries are perennial bestsellers and her fans certainly won’t be disappointed by her latest book, The Cousins. Milly, Audrey and Jonah are teenagers and cousins that…
Review — 6 Sep 2020
Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai
Henry Khoo has a plan to prove his independence. His mother, grandma and older sister are always on his case, but he’s embarking on a solo journey to visit his…
Review — 8 Nov 2020
Luster by Raven Leilani
There’s been some hype for this book and rightly so. It’s great to enjoy a debut novel as much as I enjoyed Luster. It follows Edie, a Black woman…
Review — 1 Oct 2020
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty & Kelly Canby
When Esther returns to boarding school for another year, she has a couple of very interesting new classmates. There’s an odd teacher who is possibly an ogre, and two of…
