Shirley Jackson

We are delighted to have Katie Hoskins join us to talk about her debut novel, When the Party's Over One party. One pill. Mothers don't get second chances.

It is simply a pleasure to invite you to an evening with Julia Busuttil Nishimura, as she chats with Readings' own, Chris Gordon.

In partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival For one Melbourne night only, we are beyond delighted to host an evening with beloved literary legend, Tim Winton!

We are delighted to invite you to a wholesome night full of food talk with Sarah Pound and Readings' own, Chris Gordon.

Really, the title says it all! These novels are full of food that will have you looking up recipes while your mouth waters and your stomach grumbles.

Discover the new nonfiction books our booksellers are recommending this month! Eli Davies

Writing Australia has announced the winners of the 2026 Prime Minister's Literary Awards , celebrating six outstanding books that reflect the breadth, skill and vitality of Australian storytelling. And this year, the winning authors include one of Readings' own booksellers – Ender Başkan, who won the poetry award for his debut collection, Two Hundred Million Musketeers

Discover the new kids' books our booksellers are excited about this month! Picture Books Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell

This month our children's book division manager, Kim Gruschow, discusses the first new instalment of The Gruffalo in over 20 years, and The Neverfear the third instalment of the Impossible Creatures series by Katherine Rundell.

To kick off the 2026-2027 Autauga County district's school year, nearly 1,200 educators, support staff and community partners attended its annual Institute Day on Aug. 3 at Prattville High School