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## The best of the best ... a treasure trove of tales, filled to bursting with skilful prose, compelling characters and quiet moments of release. ### Joe Murray, Readings bookseller By turns poignant, sad, profound and funny, Pictures of You: Collected Stories is a stellar collection of the very best short fiction from the acclaimed writer Tony Birch. Cherrypicked from across his oeuvre, this anthology showcases his skills at finding the extraordinary in ordinary lives, and the often-unexpected connections and kindnesses between strangers.
While stock lasts we have signed copies of Pictures of You available to buy online and in our shops for the special price of $39.99 (was $45). Please note that signed copies are limited.
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# Special price on the new book by Trent Dalton
## Glorious ... Trent Dalton’s storytelling is vivid, rapid, and soaring. ### Chris Gordon, Readings bookseller Dark, gritty, hilarious and unexpected, Gravity Let Me Go is the story of a true crime writer who must hold his personal world together when the case of a lifetime lands in his letterbox. While stock lasts, Gravity Let Me Go is available online and in our shops for the special price of $29.99 (was $34.99).
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Celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden, this magnificent visual book incorporates commentary by band members past and present with never-before-seen photography to chronicle the evolution of heavy metal's most prestigious band.
Preorder Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams, and we will dispatch your copy on the 7 October release date. Plus, email your receipt to competitions@readings.com.au by 31 October 2025 and you will go into the draw to win one of two epic prize packs including: a card signed by the members of Iron Maiden, a Sony LX-310 Turntable with Bluetooth and a copy of Nights of the Dead (Black 3LP).
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# Win a spoken word vinyl of Night People
## Compelling ... a vivid snapshot told from a unique perspective. ### Guardian From globally celebrated DJ and Academy Award, Golden Globe, and 9-time GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter, Mark Ronson, Night People is a heartfelt memoir about coming-of-age in the 90s club scene.
Two lucky people who order Night People online before 11.59pm this Thursday 2 October will receive a limited edition Night People 7” vinyl audio proof with their delivery!
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# Special price on the new book by Craig Silvey
## Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping is guaranteed to warm your heart. ### Sydney Morning Herald Sequel to Craig Silvey's multi-award-winning classic, Runt, Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping is an endlessly charming, deeply funny and heart-filled mystery perfect for readers aged 8+. While stock lasts, Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping is available online and in our shops at the special price of $22.99 (was $26.99)
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Join us at 5.30pm on Wednesday 15 October at Church of All Nations in Carlton to hear Craig Silvey in conversation about Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping. Silvey will be in conversation with Nicole Hayes, an award-winning author of books for adults and young people.
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