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Our range of gift guides make it easy to tick off everyone on your list, from book lovers and pop culture fanatics, to green thumbs and historical fiction readers, and more.

You can read each guide by clicking on the link below, and if you're still stuck for ideas pay a visit to one of our shops, and one of our friendly booksellers would love to help.

Our Christmas delivery deadline for NT, WA, and Tasmania has passed (our online gift cards are an evergreen choice!) but the rest of Australia has until Sunday 14 December to place their orders for in-stock items being delivered in Australia.
 
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From renowned Australian artist, Bruno Leti, Oggetti is a beautiful monograph paying homage to Giorgio Morandi's still lifes of ordinary objects.

In Oggetti Leti combines photography of various objects alongside an artistic interpretation of the object. The objects range from the sentimental – a cricket ball from a friendly cricket match in St Andrews captained by the late Fred Williams – to the the tools of his craft – some printing rollers.

This magnificent volume, in a strictly limited edition, has been a collaboration with Readings and Leti is donating $22 of every copy sold through Readings to the Readings Foundation.
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Inspiring gardening books

In Wild by Design, Tim Pilgrim offers a practical and beautifully presented guide to creating a biodiverse, climate-proof, plant-driven garden.

Stunningly photographed and including all the creative inspiration, information and tools you'll need to create your own plant-driven naturalistic garden, Wild by Design celebrates naturalistic gardening in Australia. 
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Celebrate the beauty and creativity of the world's greatest contemporary gardens.
An accessible, in-depth guide to ensuring you have healthy houseplants.

Gift ideas for everyone!

Back by popular demand, the Readings Puzzle returns with an all-new design for 2025!

Featuring a beautiful photo from inside our State Library Shop, this 1000-piece jigsaw offers hours of entertainment.
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A beautiful A4 portrait size 2026 calendar that celebrates the bird life on Merri Creek in Melbourne's North.
Perfect for public transport aficionados, these cosy socks feature the instantly recognisable print featured on Melbourne's trams.
Everything you need to make your own candle from scratch.
This joyful, illustrated calendar takes you on an journey through Melbourne's most iconic pubs.
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