Recommended Australian fiction
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Compelling ... a fast-paced book reminiscent of a crime novel.
Chris Gordon, Readings bookseller
From the bestselling author of Love and Virtue, Signs of Damage is a gripping novel that wrestles with the difference between understanding other people, and trying to explain them.
While stock lasts we have signed copies of Signs of Damage available to buy online and in our shops. Please note that signed copies are limited.
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The story of a love affair haunted from the very beginning by guilt and by grief.
Lou Ryan, Readings bookseller
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A full-flavoured degustation of romance, intrigue, fabulous French cuisine and lashings of champagne.
Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller
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[Goldsmith's] finest novel ... a big, terrific book that will entertain and inspire you.
Mark Rubbo, Readings chairman
From the acclaimed Australian writer Andrea Goldsmith, The Buried Life is a story of love and friendship, faith and fundamentalism, subtly underscored by the power of poetry and music. |
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Sad and funny, grand and intimate, informed and inquisitive, and above all, a beautiful piece of writing.
Alison Huber, head book buyer
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A work of remarkable feminist historical fiction about survival, female rage, and writing your own narrative.
Aurelia Orr, Readings bookseller
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A carefully crafted and gorgeously written character study.
Alison Huber, head book buyer
The story of a beach holiday told by four different people, Time Together is a novel about different kinds of love, different kinds of loneliness, and the way spending time together can bring out the best and worst in each other. |
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Early release tickets available at MWF
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Melbourne Writers Festival has shared a first look at its blockbuster 2025 line-up with news of four international headliners appearing this 8-11 May!
Tickets are now on sale to hear from the bestselling author of Butter, Asako Yuzuki; award-winning author of Twist, Colum McCann; Yael van der Wouden, whose debut novel The Safekeep has been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize; and Kaliane Bradley, the British-Cambodian novelist behind The Ministry of Time, the book on everyone’s 2024 best-of list.
Secure your tickets here and stay tuned for the full MWF program release at 7.30pm, Thursday 20 March to see the rest of the exciting lineup!
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Announcing The Readings Foundation grant recipients for 2025!
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Since 2009, The Readings Foundation has distributed over $2 million to organisations that support the most vulnerable people in our community. This year's recipients include CAN Community Support in Carlton, which we have funded since we began in 2009, alongside Western Chances, Banksia Gardens and The Smith Family, with whom we have maintained an ongoing relationship.
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