Lucie Dess
Lucie Dess is the marketing and events coordinator at Readings
Blog post — 10 Dec 2023
Have yourself a homemade Christmas
Christmas is a time to come together and spread love and good cheer. And what better way to do that than with freshly baked gingerbread and some handmade presents? This…
Blog post — 4 Dec 2023
Vegan festive feasting
Are you vegan and dreading another Christmas of a few wilted lettuce leaves and some turkey-tainted roast veg on your plate? Or perhaps you're not vegan, but you need to…
Review — 23 Oct 2023
Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice & Kate Rice
Stuck Up and Stupid is a modern retelling of the much-beloved Pride and Prejudice. The story follows Lily, who lives in the quiet coastal town of Pippi Beach in NSW…
Review — 25 Sep 2023
Everything Under the Moon: Fairytales in a Queerer Light by Michael Earp (ed.) & Kit Fox (illus.)
Everything Under the Moon is the latest queer anthology edited by Michael Earp, who gave us Kindred: 12 Queer #loveOzYA Stories. For this new anthology, Earp has brought together another…
Blog post — 20 Oct 2023
Our guide to this year's Readings Young Adult Prize shortlist, based on your previous reads
Are you finding it hard to decide which title on the 2023 Readings Young Adult Prize shortlist to read? Well this guide will help you choose based on books you've…
Blog post — 11 Aug 2023
New YA books to read from authors you've loved before
Looking for a new book to pick up but inspiration hasn't hit you? Well, I've compiled a stack of new release young adult books from authors you've loved before.
Did…
Review — 31 Jul 2023
Perfect-ish by Jessica Seaborn
Prue’s life is far from perfect. She’s about to turn 30 and feels like an absolute failure. All around her, she sees people living their best lives while she’s having…
Review — 31 Jul 2023
The Life and Times of Gracie Faltrain by Cath Crowley
Gracie is a soccer superstar, and she knows it. She never misses a goal and she’s on her way to get everything she’s ever wanted. The team is going to…
Blog post — 28 Jul 2023
New graphic novels for young adults
If you're anything like me, you love a good graphic novel! And there have been some incredible new releases recently. Below are some suggestions to help you pick your next…
Blog post — 11 Jul 2023
Football books to celebrate the Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup is finally here! And to help you get into the spirit, I've created a list of fantastic football books. From picture books to nonfiction and graphic…