Readings Hawthorn

Needed a book for school for my daughter. Readings Carlton (our local) didn't have it, but they helped arrange with Hawthorn and I picked it up just before closing time. Very efficient. Fabulous service, thanks all.

Readings Hawthorn has such a lovely bunch of staff who read widely, know their books and support local authors. They have a huge selection here and also open late. I highly recommend this local bookshop.

Readings is the best bookshop in Melbourne. The quality experienced teams knows books and authors, what's in, what's out and how you get hold of anything you want. It's my go to 100% of the time, and that says everything.

Just visited Readings Kids with my 2 small kids. My 5 year old just sat down quietly with one display book and the older lady with curly grey hair snapped at him ‘careful, it’s not a library’. There were several other kids flipping through multiple books yet my brown child was singled out. I wanted to buy my son the book but she wouldn’t acknowledge me - only acknowledging my white husband when he walked in. I didn’t want to give them business so I walked out and will purchase elsewhere. Sort your staff out. Microracism exists.

I had pretty much the perfect bookstore experience here. I walked in looking for something obscure, and they had it. Then I needed advice about a gift for a friend, and after I described her, the bookseller (I didn't get his name) very quickly suggested the PERFECT book. My friend hasn't read it yet, but I know it's perfect for her, because I've read it myself. Yet I never would have thought of it without his help! Touché, Readings.

First time I’ve visited in the new location. It’s retained the ‘Readings’ feel which is good. Great selection and good recommendations as always.

Just had a chance to see their new shop. Amazing, this place wants me to sit down and read!

Very helpful staff. The kind man that helped me find my book was really attentive.