Recommended international fiction
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A terrific read with a singular main character who touches the heart of the reader.
Alexa Dretzke, Readings bookseller
For fans of 84 Charing Cross Road and A Man Called Ove, The Correspondent is a heartwarming and witty story about the life of an extraordinary woman, told through her letters.
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'A funny, raw, heartfelt, and uncomfortably relatable story filled with ’90s references, teenage nostalgia and a sisterly bond that can never be broken.' – Lucie Dess, Readings bookseller
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'This epic tale of jest is painfully honest and, in moments, alarmingly real ... Paradise Logic is a mischievous delight.' – Aideen Gallagher, Readings bookseller
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Readers familiar with Vuong’s work will know the euphoric, nostalgic, and intense feeling that swells within you as you turn the first pages. The Emperor of Gladness is no different.
Ruby Grinter, Readings bookseller
From the award-winning author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, The Emperor of Gladness is masterful story of friendship and how much we’re willing to risk to get a second chance.
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New translated fiction to discover
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Brilliant ... A much-needed antidote to the pervasive regressive ideals of the heteronormative family unit, straight sex, romantic love, and motherhood.
Alison Huber, head book buyer
From the bestselling author of Convenience Store Woman comes a highly imaginative story set in an alternative Japan where attitudes to sex and procreation are wildly different to our own.
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A profoundly moving debut about an ageing man’s fight to preserve his autonomy.
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A story about the beauty and pain of family love, and the healing power of letting go.
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For lovers of music and art history, of historical fiction and biography ... I highly recommend this beautiful book.
Stephanie King, Readings Bookseller
Set at the height of the Belle Epoque, Gabriële is an atmospheric, exuberant novel about a remarkable woman and the passionate love affair that triggered a revolution.
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The Wheeler Centre presents Jeff Kinney, creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid global phenomenon, as he brings his hilarious new book Hot Mess to life in this special Melbourne interactive performance perfect for kids aged 7 – 12.
For a limited time, The Wheeler Centre is pleased to offer 50% off all tickets to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Hot Mess Show.
Simply use the promo code 50READINGS when booking online to access the offer. Offer closes 26 May. |
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