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Current bedtime reading #GoodBooks #Booksky #getreading #AustraliaReads
Blue book on quilt. Book title in gold: A Deadly Education Author’s name in gold: Naomi Novik
August 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
jens-moeller.bsky.social
Yucca State — a wild, fast, chaotic Western for today’s youth.
Dust. Danger. Mystery.
Get the book now and ride into the storm.
#YuccaState #YoungAdultBooks #WesternAdventure #BookTok #Bookstagram #NewRelease #MustRead #YAfiction #AdventureReads #USReaders #UKReaders #CanadaReads #AustraliaReads
April 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
bookeboy.bsky.social
I know I am late to the party but I am just now reading through the Understanding Australian readers report from Australia Reads and BehaviourWorks Australia.

I'll let you know my thoughts when I'm done.

#australiareads

australiareads.org.au/research/und...
Understanding Australian Readers | Australia Reads
Find the latest business-critical research, reports and data about the Australian book industry and creative sector
australiareads.org.au
February 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
artshub.bsky.social
A new report surveys the reading habits of different segments of the Australian population and offers advice to motivate wider reading.

#reading #writers #ausbooks #auslit #australiareads #publishing
To read or not to read?
A new report from Australia Reads surveys the reading habits of different segments of the Australian population and offers advice to motivate wider reading.
www.artshub.com.au
February 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
ginaperrywriter.bsky.social
This study of Aussies’ habits seems to conflate reading with reading hard copy books. Doesn’t screen reading count @monashuniversity? #AustraliaReads
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
50% of Australians want to read more – but don’t. So what is stopping us?
New research from Monash University has found that readers and non-readers alike aspire to read more books but struggle with distractions, motivation and even browsing
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
dclode.bsky.social
Wanting to read the recent #AustraliaReads report on barriers to #reading on my phone but I have to download a pdf. So there's one! Will have to compete with work once I get to my PC. #writingcommunity #nonfiction #timetoread
Understanding Australian Readers | Australia Reads
Find the latest business-critical research, reports and data about the Australian book industry and creative sector
australiareads.org.au
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
felicitysbooks.bsky.social
'A ticking time bomb': How Australia's reading slump is making us stupid
#australiareads #austlit #ausbooks #booksky #tlsky

www.smh.com.au/national/a-t...
‘A ticking time bomb’: How Australia’s reading slump is making us stupid
Low literacy. A drop in recreational reading. Students who can’t finish texts. A book industry of falling margins. The decline in reading poses a risk to us all.
www.smh.com.au
July 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
shelleyrae.bsky.social
Thrilling fantasy REVIEW: Myrren’s Gift by Fiona McIntosh @PenguinBooksAUS #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #fantasy #epicfantasy #AussieAuthor #Australiareads #reissue #TheQuickening #MyrrensGift
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Review: Myrren’s Gift by Fiona McIntosh
Title: Myrren’s Gift {The Quickening #1} Author: Fiona McIntosh  Published: 5th March 2025, Penguin Australia Status: Read March 2025 courtesy Penguin ++++++++ My Thoughts: I was thrilled to receiv…
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March 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
writerlauriebell.bsky.social
Veronica & Laurie are nerding out on words in ep#108. We have an inspirational interview with @drhelenedwards author-The Rebels of Mount Buffalo + news + tips for growing readers via @australiareads
Watch youtu.be/WoQjUCME-pI

#ReadMoreAussieBooks
Australian Book Lovers Ep#108 featuring author Helen Edwards
Veronica & Laurie are nerding out on words in Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #108. We have an inspirational and educational interview with the amazing middle grade author of The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, Dr Helen Edwards. Plus industry news, Book Spotlights, and tips for growing readers from Australia Reads. Veronica reviews YA dystopian fantasy, 'Sky on Fire' by Jesse Greyson. Book spotlights: A kids book about ADHD! by Elly Both – non-fiction Catch the Wind by Bruce Lowery – memoir The Changing Room by Belinda Cranston – contemporary adventure Ake’s Ascent: Book 2 in The Stars Fallen Series by Nadine Abrahams - fantasy Intro - 00:25 Industry news - 07:11 Book spotlights - 18:27 Author Interview - 33:39 Post interview chat - 1:26:25 Quotes - 1:33:57 Book Review - 1:38:40 Find us on iTunes, Spotify & all major streaming platforms. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com/podcast to discover more. Australian Book Lovers celebrates and supports Aussie authors and readers. You can share the love and support the ABL podcast with a once off or monthly donation. From as little as $3 a month. Cancel anytime. No Commitment. Copy the link here or click on the heart on the website podcast page. www.buzzsprout.com/1718602/support
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May 15, 2024 at 2:07 AM
copyright.com.au
📚 LitUp is back and growing in 2027!

31 communities across NSW and Queensland will host 100+ events connecting readers with Australian authors and illustrators.

Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund is proud to continue supporting @AustraliaReads and LitUp. 📖

#LitUp
September 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM