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From one of Australia's most respected political commentators, Earthquake offers a riveting and deeply informed analysis of Australia’s epoch-making 2025 election. In addition to the best of Savva's scene-setting newspaper columns, Earthquake provides a considered, comprehensive analysis of what went on behind the scenes of the election that transformed Australian politics. Earthquake is available to buy online and in our shops for the special price of $29.99 (was $36.99).
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The 100th issue of Australia's leading journal of politics, culture and debate explores whether Labor is still up for the good fight.
'Deeply considered and precisely crafted.' – Gene Pinter, Readings bookseller
Written with character and insight by historian Don Watson, The Shortest History of The United States of America is the extraordinary story of a nation that contains multitudes. From revolution to civil rights, Hollywood and the Gilded Age, this a perfect introduction to America, past and present.
While stock lasts we have signed copies of The Shortest History of The United States of America available to buy online and in our shops. Please note that signed copies are limited.
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# Recommended essay collections
'The story of how we read, why we read and what we can take from reading.' – Chris Gordon, Readings bookseller
An illuminating new essay collection from one of the most distinctive, exciting and acclaimed writers of her generation, Zadie Smith
A warm and reflective collection of essays in translation about reading, language and life.
Electrifying, probing and exuberant, this is a defining collection from one of our most distinguished literary voices.
## Sometimes, nonfiction can be daunting, but Lucashenko’s experience in fiction means she writes compelling stories regardless of the genre. ### Grace Gooda, Readings bookseller Spanning two turbulent decades, Melissa Lucashenko's Not Quite White in the Head is a timely collection of essays and journalism about politics, activism, culture and social (in)justice. Not Quite White in the Head is available online and in our shops for the special price of $34.99 (was $39.99).
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# Hear Ben Crowe in conversation with Ash Barty
Ben Crowe's first book, Where the Light Gets In, launches Jan 28 and to celebrate the moment, we're gathering for a one-night-only intimate event alongside good human Ash Barty. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan, this event is part book launch, part masterclass & part life changing. Come curious. Leave inspired.
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