Lian Hingee
Lian Hingee is digital marketing manager at Readings. She’s been working in books for twenty years.
Blog post — 27 Apr 2017
Historical fiction for feminists
Skylarking by Kate Mildenhall
Inspired by a true story, Kate Mildenhall’s debut novel addresses issues around gender identity and sexuality. The book offers a unique perspective into the lives of…
Blog post — 29 Mar 2017
Novels that reflect current world events
Salman Rushdie’s upcoming novel Golden House takes place in the rise of the Trump era, tackling issues like love, terrorism, hatred and politics head on. If art is a mirror…
Blog post — 4 Apr 2017
Read a love letter from Letters of Love
The following letter is an extract from Letters of Love: Words from the heart penned by prominent Australians, published by Affirm Press in partnership with the Alannah & Madeline…
Review — 26 May 2016
Shrill by Lindy West
You might not be familiar with Lindy West’s name, but if you have even a passing familiarity with the internet you’re probably acquainted with her writing. Her eminently shareable columns…
Blog post — 21 Feb 2017
Stories told from beyond the grave
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these otherworldly narrators offer a fascinating take on the world of the living.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Alice Sebold’s bestselling novel…
Review — 27 Mar 2017
The Secret Science of Magic by Melissa Keil
Melissa Keil is one of the best new voices in Australian YA fiction. Her wonderful contemporary rom-coms are always populated with a brilliant cast of well-drawn characters, and The Secret…
Blog post — 9 Jan 2017
Familiar stories told from women's perspectives
Women’s voices have been silenced throughout history – their accomplishments and contributions drowned out by those of their male contemporaries. Increasingly we’re beginning to hear their stories in non-fiction, and…
Blog post — 19 Dec 2016
Behind the scenes at Readings this Christmas
Drop by Readings this week and get all your last-minute Christmas shopping needs.
You can find our Christmas opening hours here and contact information for all seven of our bookshops…
Blog post — 6 Dec 2016
Fiction with a dash of magic
When the world feels like a dark and uncertain place, some readers like to seek out books that have a little bit of magic around the edges. Here are some…
Blog post — 19 Oct 2016
Beloved classics, continued posthumously
Gone are the days when the death of a favourite author meant that readers had to farewell beloved characters and resign themselves to a future of re-reading. Here is a…