Lucie Dess
Lucie Dess is the marketing and events coordinator at Readings
Blog post — 10 Aug 2022
The Readings Prize: Children's shortlist
The Readings Children’s Fiction Prize is presented to the best new contribution to Australian children’s literature. This report is written by 2022 chair of judges Lucie Dess (marketing assistant), with…
Review — 30 Aug 2022
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Carrie Soto is the best tennis player in the world. Until Nicki Chan ties her for most grand slam titles won. Although she’s now 38 years old and considered ‘too…
Blog post — 27 Jun 2022
Five sapphic must-reads for teens
I’m back with another YA post for Pride month. This time, I’m focusing on sapphic books and I have some great ones for you! Be prepared to ‘add to cart’…
Blog post — 20 Jun 2022
Craft favourites to keep busy this Winter
Winter is here and I don’t know about you, but I’m keen to stay inside and start some new craft projects. Here are some great beginner titles to help you…
Blog post — 8 Jun 2022
New LGBTQIA+ YA novels
It’s the most exciting month of the year - Pride month! We’ll be recommending a swathe of great LGBTQIA+ books this month – starting with these five new young adult…
Blog post — 31 May 2022
Six books to read before watching the adaptation
There are so many incredible books being adapted for the big and little screen in 2022. But we all know, the book is better. Here are 6 books to read…
Review — 26 Jul 2022
Sadie Starr's Guide to Starting Over by Miranda Luby
Sadie Starr is starting over. Her parents are moving her from Sydney to Melbourne, which means a fresh new identity. She has a new wardrobe, a new diet and a…
Blog post — 16 Jun 2022
Beginner's guide to Jenny Han
Jenny Han is the queen of teenage romance. But with three incredible trilogies, it’s hard to know where to start. This guide will help you pick which series to start…
Blog post — 23 May 2022
Beginner's guide to Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books and they’re all calling out to be read, but where should you start? This is…
Review — 30 May 2022
My Spare Heart by Jared Thomas
Don’t let the cover fool you, this is not just a book about basketball. Seventeen-year-old Phoebe’s life has been turned upside down. Her dad has moved her away from her…
