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hether you're rekindling your reading habits, looking for a binge-worthy series, or want to expand your literary horizons; we've got you covered. Check out our staff-curated author lists, recent award winners and more to take your entertainment to the next level. 

Good Reading Magazine

The Hub for Book Lovers is your Australian literary one-stop shop. Get the latest book news and independent reviews, podcasts and articles, or try out their book club. Find your next great read, and keep the little ones entertained with their selection of book-related activities.

Reviews

These sites are recommended by our staff as a great source of reviews and information.

Book awards & prizes

The best of the best, local, state, national and international awards, these are the books and films to get your hands on.

Film awards & prizes

Notable awards from film festivals and awards ceremonies around the world.

Recommended authors

Australian authors

Home-grown heroes of literature

Award winners

Current and past award-winning books.

Contemporary

Characters and situations that depict our world and society.

Crime

Detective and mystery fiction, including historical crime. Includes cosy crime and southern cross crime.

Fantasy & sci-fi

Explore the realms of magic and myth. Peer into an alternate universe.

First Nations authors

The work and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Gentle reads

Feel good stories to nourish your soul, with little to no sex, violence or profanity. Includes Family Sagas.

Historical fiction

Kings and Queens, sea stories, romance and more.

New adult

Stories for twenty-somethings

Romance

Lose yourself in a love story. Includes rural romance.

Thriller

Escape into a world of adventure, thrills and suspense

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