Wednesday 28 May 2025

The Warm Winter Read is back from 1 June to 31 August 2025, inviting readers to slow down, enjoy a good book, and go in the running for bookish prizes.

Hosted by Public Libraries Victoria across libraries throughout Victoria (and Tasmania), this reading challenge is open to anyone aged 16+ and is completely free.

Listen to an audiobook. Flip through a graphic novel. Browse a magazine. Curl up with a paperback. It's all reading. And all reading does you good.

How to get started

1. Sign up at readbooks.com.au/wwr
2. Log your reading online (or use a paper tracker from your local library)
3. Complete bonus reading challenges to keep things fun
4. Go into the draw for prizes at different reading milestones

Prizes, ambassadors & sponsors
Get involved for the chance to win great prizes—just by reading and logging your progress.

Need ideas? Check out recommendations from the author ambassadors including Christian White, Rachael Johns and Ann Liang, who have shared their top picks to help you get started.

The campaign is proudly supported by Libby, uLibrary and Wilkinson Publishing. So whether you’re borrowing books in person or listening to audiobooks on the go, there’s a way to get reading—and get rewarded.

Find out more
Drop into your local library for bookmarks and reading inspiration —or visit readbooks.com.au/wwr to register and get started. 

You can also follow us on social media to stay up to date with reading tips & weekly challenges, prize news and more throughout the challenge. Happy reading!