📚 Bookshop
Readings
Melbourne, VIC
Staff picks, author events, and an extraordinary range of literary fiction
The Story
Dot and Ross Reading opened the first store on Lygon Street, Carlton, in 1969 — partly bankrolled by Dot's teaching wage, shelves occasionally restocked from their home library. Mark Rubbo bought the business in 1976 and has steered it ever since, earning an OAM for his role in Australian literary life. Nine Melbourne locations now; the Carlton flagship, in a former Commonwealth Bank building, remains the anchor.
The Story
Founded in 1969, Readings has grown from a small shopfront on Lygon Street into one of Australias most celebrated independent bookshops. The Carlton store remains the flagship, known for its expertly curated shelves and passionate staff recommendations.
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Address
309 Lygon Street
Phone
03 9347 6633Website
www.readings.com.auInstagram
@readingsbooksEstablished
1969
Parking
Street parking
Accessibility
Fully accessible
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