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Due for release 7 April, Big Sky: When the Emu Left the Earth is a lyrical collection of astronomy and sky knowledge by award-winning First Nations writer Bruce Pascoe and astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris. From Magabala’s First Nations First Knowledges series, Big Sky recognises First Nations beliefs as rigorous, enduring knowledge and shares ecological and astronomical insights that could help navigate current climate threats.
We are delighted to have copies of Big Sky that include a bookplate signed by Bruce Pascoe available to pre-order. Signed copies are available exclusively at Readings online or in our shops, but only while stock lasts. Place your order today to secure your signed copy, and the book will be shipped after the release date of 7 April.
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# Short stories for a long weekend
## ... A tonic for nature lovers in particular, and is almost as good as going out for a walk in the trees to restore the soul. ### Melanie Barton, Readings bookseller Set against scorched landscapes, wild oceans and rocky terrain, Once We Were Wildlife is a tender, luminous collection of interconnected tales that explore love, longing and the wilderness.
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Written over two decades, this is a captivating collection of short stories from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Night Watchman.
A provocative collection of stories about the ceaseless battle between the dark and light in all of us.
## A book of nine stories that I couldn’t tear myself away from, each leaving just enough unresolved to send me rushing into the next. ### Joe Murray, Readings bookseller In The News from Dublin, Colm Tóibín explores themes of love, grief, longing, and homecoming through a collection of luminous stories about those living far from home.
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# Readings' picks for Melbourne Writers Festival
Can't decide what to book for this year's jam-packed Melbourne Writers Festival? We're rounding out some of our highlights on the blog here!
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