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Free Freight on Green Books
Readings Recommends: BooksChris Turner - The Geography of Hope
With a mix of front-line reporting, analysis and passionate argument, Chris Turner finds hope in the search for a sustainable future by
piecing together the glimmers of optimism
amid the gloom and the solutions already at work around the world Read Readings' interview with Chris Turner here.
Nam Le - The Boat
In 1979, Nam Le's family left Vietnam for Australia, an experience that inspires the first and last stories in Le's book of short stories - The Boat.
Each story uncovers a raw human truth. Together, they make up a collection of astonishing diversity and achievement.
Read the Readings' review of The BoatRead author Cate Kennedy's interview with Nam Le.
Read Jo Case's interview with Debra Adelaide Album of the MonthDuffy - Rockferry
New Welsh singer Duffy's debut album is a stunning showcase for her voice, which brings to mind such great singers as Dusty Springfield,
Lulu and Sandie Shaw.
Read the Readings' review of RockferryDVD of the MonthI'm Not There: Limited Edition
Oscar nominated Directory Todd Haynes presents an unconventional biopic of the legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Six actors
portray Dylan as a series of shifting personae - from the public to the private to the fantastical - weaving together a rich and
colourful portrait of this ever-elusive American icon
News
20% Off Wiley & Norton BooksThroughout June buy Wiley and/or Norton books from Readings Carlton, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Malvern or Online and get 20% off. Stock is limited. Browse the Wiley and Norton books online.New Worlds, New Sovereignties conferenceWhich human groups have possessed sovereignty and who has been excluded? Can different sovereignties overlap and coexist? Is sovereignty's ultimate sanction violence?The conference at the University of Melbourne will look at these and other questions. For the full conference program and more information visit www.newsovereignties.org Ned Kelly Awards 2008 The longlists for the 2008 Ned Kelly Awards as presented by The Crime Writers Association of Australia have been announced.
Check out the nominations here and for more information
visit www.nedkellyawards.com
Giveaways and OffersWin tickets to see Unfinished Sky
Cinema Nova and Readings are offering 20 double passes to a special screening of
Unfinished Sky starring William McInnes and Monic Henrickx
at 8.30pm on Wednesday 18th June. To win please email andrew.mcdonald@readings.com.au with 'Unfinished Sky'
in the subject line. Only winners will be notified.
Win tickets to see The Band's Visit
Cinema Nova and Readings are offering 25 in-season double passes to see
The Band's Visit - a film about an Egyptian police band who get stuck in Israel that was the hit at this year's Festival de Cannes
. To win please email andrew.mcdonald@readings.com.au with 'The Band's Visit'
in the subject line. Only winners will be notified.
Readings' Famous Bargain Table
The Secret History Of Al-Qaida is a unique, fascinating and invaluable perspective
on the story of al-Qa'ida from a UK-based Arab Muslim journalist and expert on the organisation.$27.95
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Upcoming Events Meet Shaun Tan - Readings Hawthorn  Alfred Deakin Lecture Series: Exploring Possibilities - Federation Square  Bruce Atherton book reading - Readings Port Melbourne  AIIA discussion of The Bottom Billion - Readings Carlton  Sophie Cunningham in conversation with Michelle de Kretsa - Readings Carlton Pass it onIf you know someone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, you can easily forward up to five copies at once. |
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