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The Reading(s) Challenge: A funny book
The Reading(s) Challenge: A funny book
Take the Reading(s) challenge! Ten books. Ten months. Ten prompts to challenge your reading in 2026. Pick up a free challenge card at your local Readings or see all ten prompts and download a printable version here. It's April! A month of laughing out loud at the Melbourne International Comedy…
Our favourite recipes from The Cook’s Companion
Our favourite recipes from The Cook’s Companion
This month marks the very special 30th anniversary of what has become Australia’s ‘Kitchen Bible’: Stephanie Alexander’s The Cook’s Companion. And with that feat there comes a stunning new edition. This will be the third incarnation of The Cook’s Companion, this one updated with the addition of 90 new recipes…
Your guide to Mother's Day at Melbourne Writers Festival
Your guide to Mother's Day at Melbourne Writers Festival
It’s no coincidence that the final day of Melbourne Writers Festival lands on Mother’s Day – it’s a recipe for a memorable day of literary events, thoughtful conversation and, of course, quality time for you and mum to share. You can explore the full program here, or if you want…
Our books of the month, April 2026
Our books of the month, April 2026
Explore our books of the month for April! Each of the below titles has been read and recommended by our booksellers before being selected as our book of the month for its category. Fiction Book of the Month Griefdogg Michael Winkler Following the cult success of Grimmish, which was shortlisted…
My Wonderful Disgrace School Ball tickets
My Wonderful Disgrace School Ball tickets
You’re cordially invited to the My Wonderful Disgrace School Ball! Put on your best outfit and dancing shoes, and get ready to celebrate with Angourie and Kate Rice at the launch of their new book, My Wonderful Disgrace. Hear Angourie and Kate chat about all things My Wonderful Disgrace, get…
The Melbourne Book Crawl 2026
The Melbourne Book Crawl 2026
The heart of the Global Book Crawl is the joy of discovery: wandering through bookshops, getting lost in conversations, and finding titles you didn’t know you needed. Experience that thrill by taking part in The Melbourne Book Crawl between Monday 20 and Sunday 26 April and exploring our city’s literary…
The Reading(s) Challenge 2026
The Reading(s) Challenge 2026
Take the Reading(s) challenge! Ten books. Ten months. Ten prompts to challenge your reading in 2026. Pick up a free challenge card at your local Readings or download a printable version here. The ten prompts are … ❤️ February: A touch of romance 🍀 March: A green cover 😄 April…
Readings Monthly April 2026
Readings Monthly April 2026
In the April Readings Monthly, senior buyer and foodie Danielle Mirabella leads our booksellers’ recipe recommendations and reflections on 30 years of The Cook’s Companion by Stephanie Alexander. With a new, updated anniversary edition out now, there’s much to celebrate!\nIf you are looking for adventures beyond the home, we have event highlights for Mother’s Day at Melbourne Writers Festival and details about the Global Book Crawl. Naturally, we also have enough book reviews to set you up for any location or weather!\n\nIt’s hard to know where to start with all the books on offer this month! There’s outstanding local and international fiction, too many irresistible crime novels, cookbooks galore, and nonfiction to (incredibly) meet the moment.
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