Ever wondered what Book Week is all about? @cbcaustralia @cbca_vic

Swipe through to learn more about Australia`s favourite week of celebrating children`s books, stories and reading.

Hosted each year by the Children`s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), Book Week shines a spotlight on Australian authors, illustrators and the incredible books that inspire young readers.

This year`s theme, "Symphony of Stories," celebrates the way every story has its own unique voice, coming together to create something truly magical. Featuring beautiful illustrations by @briony_stewart

Book Week runs from 22–28 August 2026, so now is the perfect time to start exploring this year`s reads. Pop into the bookshop to discover our Book Week favourites or chat with us about finding the perfect book for your little reader. 💛

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Audiobooks count as reading.

Yes, even the ones you listen to in the car.

Whether you’re turning pages or pressing play, you’re still discovering stories, learning, and getting lost in a great book.

When you choose your next audiobook through Libro.fm, you’re not just listening, you’re supporting Farrell’s and independent bookselling.

More stories. More reading. More support for your local book community.

Our @libro.fm link is in our bio.

Time Travel for Beginners by @jaclynmoriarty

Publication Date : July 28th

Inside, you’ll be welcomed by the smell of freshly brewed coffee, a selection of baked goods . . . and the question, Where in time do you wish to go?

The guidelines are simple: you can go whenever you wish into the past, and there’s no fear of altering the present. Have tea with Jane Austen, scream at a Beatles concert, witness the Olympics in ancient Greece. Perhaps a more personal trip? Visit your long-lost grandmother, recapture the heady days of your youth, return to the idyllic time when your teen was a babbling baby—or watch yourself make the one decision that changed everything.

Is it a hoax? And if it’s real, what’s the catch?

Pre order now. In store July 28th.

Jemma is currently reading: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer

A story about a book witch who can step into fictional worlds? Say less.

With magical libraries, beloved literary characters, page-turning adventure and a love story that breaks all the rules, this feels like the ultimate read for anyone who`s ever wished they could disappear into the pages of their favourite book. Because let`s be honest... haven`t we all wanted to live inside a story at least once?

Jemma is completely enchanted so far. Would you read this one?

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I Can`t Tell You But I Will by @magda_szubanski will be released 29th September 2026. Pop in store and pre order your copy now or jump online www.farrells.com.au

The second memoir from a beloved Australian icon of TV and cinema follows Magda`s journey from daughter to orphan, from comedian to campaigner.

I Can`t Tell You But I Will is the powerful and tender new memoir by Magda Szubanski, author of the bestselling, award-winner Reckoning.

In her book she writes with searing honesty about her complicated relationship with her dying mother Margaret As Magda stepped into the fight for same-sex marriage in Australia, she was also confronting the heartbreak of her mother`s decline.

This unforgettable book describes the true cost of caring, the courage it takes to keep going, and the impossible pull between public duty and private grief.

A beautiful hardcover, I Can`t Tell You But I Will is for everyone who has loved or lost someone, or tried to hold themselves together when life demands everything at once.

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These are Indy`s all-time favourite series. And they`re perfect for readers who love to escape into richly imagined worlds.

Whether you`re drawn to strange and unsettling mysteries, urban fantasy with sharp wit and magical intrigue, or character-driven sci-fi full of heart and hope, these series prove that speculative fiction can be as thought-provoking as it is immersive. If you enjoy unforgettable world-building, compelling characters and stories that stay with you long after you`ve turned the final page, these are well worth adding to your TBR.

Have you read any of Indy`s favourites? Or which series would you recommend next?

Five books. Endless conversations from @hardiegrantbooks

From unforgettable fiction to fearless memoir, groundbreaking food writing to iconic fashion, and music history that belongs on every shelf—these are the books everyone will be talking about.

Discover:
A brilliant new novel from Jaclyn Moriarty.
Alan Joyce’s candid account of leadership, controversy and corporate life.
Josh Niland’s extraordinary celebration of Saint Peter.
Megan Hess’s beautifully illustrated love letter to Barbie.
Rob Hirst’s definitive legacy project, sharing stories from a life in music.

The kind of books you`ll want to read, gift, display, and chat about long after you`ve turned the final page.

Which one is going straight to your TBR?

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