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# Recommended new fiction
## A gripping read that had me turning pages in horror to see how far Eriko’s obsession and need for approval would lead her. ### Bella Mackey, Readings bookseller From the bestselling author of Butter, Hooked is a a darkly thrilling exploration of food, loneliness and womanhood in contemporary Japan.
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'Across years, cities, spouses, jobs, births and deaths ... unflinching as it traces the lives that must be lived.' – Gene Pinter, Readings bookseller
'Celebrates the vulnerability and freedom of young love, while reckoning with the reality that [it] cannot sustain a connection forever.' – Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller
## A nuanced character study that explores trauma and survival, and challenges readers to consider how society judges, ranks, and responds to different victims of violence. ### Aurelia Orr, Readings bookseller Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Patricia Highsmith, Whidbey is an explosive debut novel about three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder
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# Join the Reading(s) Challenge (and win!)
The second prompt in our 2026 Reading(s) Challenge is ‘a green cover’, and we have plenty of inspiration on our blog here. To go into the draw to win the monthly prize of a $30 Readings voucher ,simply pick up a free challenge card at your local Readings (or download a printable version), then fill out the card with the title and author of the book you've read and share it with us through instagram or via email at competitions@readings.com.au. Learn more about the Reading(s) Challenge here.
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