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Ten books. Ten months. Ten prompts to challenge your reading in 2026. In 2026 we’re inviting you to join us for the Reading(s) Challenge! Every month we’re sharing a new prompt alongside recommendations to inspire you. Pick up a free challenge card at your local Readings or download a printable version here.
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# Fresh fiction
## An entrancing atmosphere filled with ancient mysteries, the remnants of a devolved civilisation, and a palpable sense of psychological turmoil. ### Harvey Weir, Readings bookseller Bird Deity, John Morrissey’s engrossing new work of Australian speculative fiction, is a cosmic horror story about power, theft, love, loss, and destiny.
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An empowering story of grief, love, and the power of libraries.
An exceptional novel about the personal and political fight for selfhood and humanity.
An irresistibly entertaining story of childhood and motherhood, life and death, and everything in between.
A heartstopping story of friendship, thrill-seeking and defying expectations.
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