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A wonderful special launch event Readings in Melbourne tonight, with Sean Kelly guiding us through the discussion of TRUMP'S AUSTRALIA. Many thanks to all who attended and engaged on the issues of the future of democracy in America and Australia.

'This is a thoughtful book that encourages the reader to consider how and why many commonly held ideas about identity and social arrangements are inadequate, and historically inaccurate.' – Elke Power, editor of Readings Monthly readings.com.au/reviews/prudis… Paul Dalgarno

Two terrific - but very different - books about children who stumble upon magical worlds in this week's round up of what we're reading readings.com.au/news/what-were…

This month we're reading novels translated from German, Korean, Japanese and Bulgarian readings.com.au/news/a-spotlig…

'With plenty of intelligent things to say about the undervalued importance of diplomacy and education, the absurdity of gender stereotypes, and the legacy of colonialism, this is a hilarious book that fondly skewers the very genre that it occupies.' readings.com.au/news/what-were…

'I had forgotten how rich Lewis’ description is, how much he can warm you with descriptions of a cup of tea (no matter what urgent crisis is happening) or the sound of Aslan’s name.' readings.com.au/news/what-were…

Alas, we are once again having some issues with our phones today. To reach any of our shops or contact our online team, try carrier pigeon, astral projection, or email. Preferably email. We'll let you know as soon as we're back in operation!

We're pleased to share that our phones are back online again (again)

Next Wednesday 5 July, join Sam Drummond for the launch of his incredible memoir Broke at Readings Carlton. Sam will be in conversation with Jacinta Parsons. The event will be Auslan interpreted. Bookings here: readings.com.au/events/book-la…

Here are the crime books have been read and reviewed by our booksellers this month readings.com.au/news/the-june-…

In the Carlton vicinity this morning? Children's book superstar Mem Fox will be dropping into our Kids shop around 11am today (29 June) to sign books!

Three of our booksellers share some of the LGBTQIA+ books they've read, loved, and highly recommend readings.com.au/news/queer-boo…

Before we dive headfirst into next month's releases, we're looking back at just a few of the outstanding debuts that graced our shelves in June. readings.com.au/news/debut-fic…

On the most recent Readings Podcast, a conversation with author Tegan Bennet Daylight, about her new YA novel, Royals. soundcloud.com/the-readings-p…

The July edition of our free Readings Monthly newsletter is here and it is jam-packed with this month's best books and music, as well as staff reviews and recommendations. Collect your copy from one of our eight shops, or view a digital version here: indd.adobe.com/view/4cd6af57-…

Our books of the month in July include a tender story about growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, a nuanced psychological thriller set in a small town, and engrossing portrait of a literary marriage, and more. readings.com.au/news/our-books…

If you missed last night's booked out launch for Broke by Sam Drummond with Jacinta Parsons, you can now watch it back thanks to Ascent Media! Readings vimeo.com/event/3496654/…

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