Monday 1 June 2026

The Warm Winter Read is back from 1 June to 31 August. It is a state-wide reading challenge encourages you find more time to read the winter and, in the process, maybe develop long-lasting reading habits.

Hosted by Public Libraries Victoria across libraries throughout Victoria (and Tasmania), Warm Winter Read 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. Write and submit a book review to share what you are reading, and complete optional challenges. 

Need ideas? Check out recommendations from the author ambassadors this year including John Morrissey, Kate Solly, Jo Dixon & Keshe Chow

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!