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Born: Established: 1969 Carlton, Parkville - Carlton area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
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Readings is an independent books, music and film retailer in Melbourne. Readings was established in 1969 in Carlton and has since expanded to six stores including State Library Victoria.

Readings runs literary prizes, including: The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction; The Readings Children's Book Prize; and The Readings Young Adult Book Prize.

In 2009, Readings Director Mark Rubbo established The Readings Foundation to support the community and the arts through grants.

Readings also produces a podcast - The Readings Podcast.

Readings was awarded the Bookstore of the Year Award at the 2016 London Book Fair International Excellence Awards, and the Independent Book Retailer of the Year at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Australian Book Industry Awards.

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