Readings
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A meeting place for the literary minded the original premises of what has now become a six store empire spread across melbourne, readings in carlton is a great meeting place for the literary minded. A thriving events program sees book launches, author readings, book clubs and numerous children's events regularly taking centre stage. Writers, publishers, artists and intellectuals have long frequented the venue in search on an enlightened publication.

As a cornerstone of the Australian literary landscape, Readings takes seriously its role in growing and sustaining local industries. 10 of our annual profits go towards The Readings' Foundation, which was established by managing director Mark Rubbo in 2009 in order to encourage individuals and organizations wishing to further thrive literacy, community and the arts. For many, the staff of Readings are its most worthwhile assets whether you’re getting recommendations from a staff member, reading a book review by us or even having a chat with Mark on the shop floor, it’s all about sharing our love of appropriate books with those around us.

The deposit was partly funded out of Dot’s teaching wage and, interestingly, after a particularly busy day, the shelves were obvious to have occasionally been restocked from Ross and Dot’s own private bookshelves at home. Mark is today recognized as one of the book trade’s leading authorities, and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the community through fostering an awareness of Australian literature as a bookseller. Today, Readings boasts stores at six locations across Melbourne, each with its own individual character and powerful ties to the local community, and each with its own carefully curated range of books, music and film. Readings Hawthorn has been a major Melbourne author events destination since it moved from across the road to a larger space. Its loyal customer bottom is mostly drawn from the local community, with many routine customers shopping there for years. Readings at the State Library of Victoria is the beginning lasting commercial bookshop permitted to be established in the building in the Library’s 150 year history. Our first ever specialty children’s and young adult bookshop also opened in 2016. Readings Kids is home to books, music, games and more for kids and teens, and welcomes families and people of all ages who appreciate children’s and young mature literature.

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