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  • Readings bookshop at the State Library of Victoria.
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Readings at State Library Victoria

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Readings is an independent retailer of books, music and films, with six shops operating in Melbourne.

The State Library Victoria store is the first permanent commercial bookshop in the Library’s 150-plus years of operation. The building is Australia's oldest public library and one of Victoria's great treasures.

Readings also has a popular website where you’ll find a range of ebooks for sale.

Due to current Victorian restrictions, Readings State Library Victoria remains temporarily closed and they are not able to offer call and collect from this location at this time.

Location

Readings State Library
285-321 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7540
  • email address: slv@readings.com.au
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Melbourne Map Puzzle

Explore Melbourne piece by piece in this beautiful 1000-piece jigsaw, sure to delight any puzzle enthusiast.
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The Modern Embroidery Workshop

Master embroidery stitches with this collection of 20 motifs, patterns and projects, with customisation tips to make every piece your own.
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Kombucha & Co

Make your own kombucha and probiotic drinks with 50 gut-friendly recipes from fermentation guru Felicity Evans.
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Just Desserts

You’d butter believe this is the only baking book you’ll need this Christmas. Make Charlotte Ree’s most popular desserts with her easy recipes.
$29.99
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The Edible Garden

Paul West shows you how easy it is to grow and cook some of your own food, no matter how much space you have.
$39.99
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Year of the Monkey

A profound and beautifully realised tapestry memoir of one transformative year in the life of Patti Smith.
$29.99
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The Leaf Supply Guide to Creating Your Indoor Jungle

No green thumb? No problem. Anyone can master the art of thriving houseplants with this easy green guide.
$49.99
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In an Australian Light: Photographs from Across the Country

A beautiful photographic coffee table book that roams the country, from rugged coastline to arid outback.
$59.99
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Cat Paws

A photographic collection of more than 40 famous cats and kittens from across their natural habitat – the internet.
$24.99
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Matt Preston’s World of Flavour

Tasty and simple food is on the menu in Matt Preston’s colourful new cookbook. Plus discover the myths and stories behind dishes from carbonara to korma.
$39.99
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Together: Memorable Meals, Made Easy

Each chapter of Together features a simple, achievable menu that will keep you out of the kitchen and eating with your guests.
$49.99
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Welcome To Country Board Book

An Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country is depicted for the first time in a stunning board book from two Indigenous Australians.
$15.99
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What We’ll Build

A father and daughter build memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm, in this picture-book from artist Oliver Jeffers.
$24.99
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Where’s Bluey?: A Search-and-Find Book

Kids will love to spot Bluey, Bingo and lots of hidden items in this search-and-find adventure book.
$14.99
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Always by Morris Gleitzman

The much-anticipated final journey of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman’s multi-award-winning series: Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe.
$19.99
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The Tiny Star

A touching and timeless story by world-renowned author Mem Fox with illustrations by Freya Blackwood.
$24.99
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You Can Change the World

Learn how to throw a plastic-free party, make a compost bin and start a herb garden in this fun guide for kids.
$24.99
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Wilam: A Birrarung Story

River keeper Andrew Kelly joins award-winning picture book duo Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy to tell the stories of the Yarra.
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The Secret of Platform 13

A secret door under platform 13 leading to a magical island opens to reveal four mysterious figures, in this exciting magical adventure.
$14.99
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Readings Bookshelf Puzzle

This intricate 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle shows a selection of biographies from the shelves of Readings at State Library Victoria.
$29.99
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State Library Victoria Puzzle

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle shows the iconic dome in the reading room of State Library Victoria.
$29.95
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Finding the Heart of the Nation: The Journey of the Uluru Statement

Thomas Mayor’s book is an unforgettable journey towards new beginnings.
$39.99
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