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## An enthralling story with wonderful characters, mystery, moral dilemmas and, at its centre, the brooding hulk of Melbourne’s General Cemetery. ### Mark Rubbo, Readings Chairman Our Fiction Book of the Month is a gripping novel from the award-winning author of Wimmera, Mark Brandi. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne General Cemetery, Eden is a compelling thriller that that shows we all have secrets, but some are deadlier than others.
While stock lasts, we have signed copies of Eden available to buy online and in our shops. Please note that signed copies are limited.
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## Set across a 24-hour period, this is an astonishing and thoroughly accomplished debut. ### Julia Jackson, Readings bookseller Perfect for le Carré fans, our Crime Book of the Month is a fast-moving international thriller that weaves a story of friendship, love and betrayal together with the geopolitical rise of China, the realities of global power, and the inner dealings of the Australian Government.
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## ... A talented writer, to say the least. Each of these essays pulls you into a different world. They are grounded in thorough research and interviews with artists. ### Stephanie King, Readings bookseller Our Nonfiction Book of the Month is a luminous collection of twelve essays on art, obsession and creativity from one of Australia's best critics.
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## A remarkable story, and an utterly unique experience of Paris. ### Kim Gruschow, Readings bookseller Our Picture Book of the Month is Tiwi in Paris, an epic journey through famous French landmarks and into the homes of kind strangers, telling an incredible true story of resilience, humour and home. For ages 3+.
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## A vivid picture of Depression-era Australia and China through the eyes of two protagonists whose tenacity and friendship are the beating heart of the story. ### Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller Our Children's Book of the Month is a magical story of friendship forged over distance between two very different children, who share a common experience of loss and a passion for a life where dreams can come true.
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## I loved this book so much I read it twice ... Skipshock is science fiction, with all the high concepts and fascinating ideas you’d expect, but it’s also a character-based romance. ### Angela Crocombe, Readings bookseller Set in a universe where time is a coveted resource to be exploited by the powerful, our Young Adult Book of the Month is a dazzlingly inventive sci-fi fantasy romance.
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## An intriguing whodunnit … Every inch of every page could hold a clue, every picture reveals another layer. ### Kate McIntosh, Readings bookseller First published in 1988, our Kids Classic Book of the Month is a gorgeously illustrated interactive picture book with an intriguing mystery to be solved. For readers aged 5+.
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In the July edition of the Readings Monthly we have a bumper month of fiction and nonfiction, an excellent crop of fresh crime novels, and some outstanding debuts, as well as a behind-the-scenes insight into life in the book world. Collect your copy from one of our nine shops, or view a digital version online.
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