Plus the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 longlist

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# New compelling crime reads
## I’ve become a great fan of Stephen Minter, and I think you will too. ### Mark Rubbo, Readings chairman Set during the Cold War, in a time of mistrust and espionage, The Afterlife of Harry Playford is the second in Steven Carroll's absorbing new series of literary crime novels. When a successful politician is presumed drowned at a Queenscliff beach, Detective Sergeant Stephen Minter can't shake the feeling that something's not right.
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A mystery debut about a young girl and her grandmother grappling with the fallout of an unexplained murder in 1979 Glasgow.
A gripping spy thriller about the mystery, paranoia and ruthlessness of the secretive world of British espionage.
Detective Lana Cohen races against time to unravel a deadly web of deceit and corruption in a 1980s Gold Coast casino.
A fiercely original debut about two sisters who blame their murder of their uncle on British colonialism.
# The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 Longlist
The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist has been announced! The prize is one of the UK's most prestigious, celebrating excellence, originality and accessibility in nonfiction written by women. The longlist honours sixteen books – including seven debuts – that span memoir, politics, science, history and art. Learn more here.
# Clunes Booktown is back for 2026
Taking place over 21–22 March, the Clunes Booktown Festival is a book lover's paradise, with a jam-packed program of literary events and pop-up stalls from over 130 booksellers. Readings will be there with our biggest ever Clunes pop-up shop, selling books from all the authors on the program, as well as bargains and new releases. This year's Booktown Festival program has just been revealed, and to help you schedule your visit, program manager (and Readings Prize and Foundation Coordinator!) Angela, is sharing her top picks for the festival. Learn more here.
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