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Father's Day is just around the corner, and we have plenty of suggestions to help you find the perfect gift. Check out our Father's Day gift page here, or browse the most recent edition of our Readings Monthly here. When shopping online, make sure you place your order by 11.59pm on Thursday 28 August to ensure delivery in time for Father's Day. Our deadline applies to all in-stock items being shipped within Australia.
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# Nonfiction highlights this month
From comedian and self-described design nerd Tim Ross, What a Ripper takes a nostalgic deep dive into 60 iconic Australian inventions, from the Stackhat to the Splayde. Full of colourful photos, previously untold stories, and fascinating narratives, this book is equal parts retro-design celebration, pop-culture treasure trove, and nostalgic adventure.
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From the former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, a collection of beautifully crafted essays about plants and gardens.
This tender collection of essays explores the central idea of happiness and the virtues of living a plainer, saner, and less reactive life.
## If Marvel’s passionate, personal voice is what makes Human Nature such a powerful read, it’s her skill as a storyteller that makes it a wildly compelling one. ### Joe Murray, Readings bookseller From climate scientist Kate Marvel, Human Nature is a captivating exploration of climate change that uses nine different emotions to better understand the science, history, and future of our evolving planet.
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# Win a double pass to the MIFF Family Gala
Taking place Sunday 17 August at Hoyts Melbourne Central, the MIFF Family Gala is an exiting all-ages event celebrating the release of The Bad Guys 2! Based on the bestselling Bad Guys series from Australian author Aaron Blabey (who will be in attendance!), this animated adventure features getaway driver Mr Wolf (Sam Rockwell), grumpy safecracker Mr Snake (Marc Maron), sensitive master of disguise Mr Shark (Craig Robinson), hacker Ms ‘Webs’ Tarantula (Awkwafina) and hot-tempered Mr Piranha (Anthony Ramos). Thanks to MIFF we have 5 double passes available to give away. To go into the draw simply email competitions@readings.com.au with the subject line BADDIES. Competition closes 11.59pm on Sunday 10 August.
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