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4 Must-Read New Book Releases - Red Kangaroo Books

4 Must-Read New Book Releases

Looking for a new book? As the temperature drops in Australia, there’s no better time than burying your head in a deliciously good book. With a range of genre...

Books we have on preorder at Red Kangaroo Books - Red Kangaroo Books

Books we have on preorder at Red Kangaroo Books

From Tim Winton as you’ve never read him before, to Sally Rooney's new novel Intermezzo, these are the latest titles we can’t wait to get our hands on at Red ...

5 Books Ideas for Kids and Young Adults This NAIDOC week - Red Kangaroo Books

5 Books Ideas for Kids and Young Adults This NAIDOC week

One way to participate in NAIDOC Week is through reading and education, especially by teaching children about the rich cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here ...

Diary Of A Bookseller - Part 2 - Red Kangaroo Books

Diary Of A Bookseller - Part 2

This blog captures the daily happenings at the bookstore, including interactions with tourists, local literary events, and the unique things that make Red Kangaroo Books a beloved cultural hub in t...

Events4 Must-Do Activities in and around Alice Springs this June - Red Kangaroo Books

4 Must-Do Activities in and around Alice Springs this June

Are you planning a trip to Alice Springs this June? You're in for a treat! From cultural festivals to outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this Australian outback town an...

6 books to read this Winter based on your mood - Red Kangaroo Books

6 books to read this Winter based on your mood

We don't know about you, but cosying up to read in the cold, wet winter months is one of our favourite things to do. As bookworms, we love any excuse to curl up by the fire with our favourite read...

4 Must-Read New Book Releases This June - Red Kangaroo Books

4 Must-Read New Book Releases This June

With a range of genres to choose from, including heartwarming romance to gripping mysteries, there's something for every reader in this round-up. Here are 4 irresistible new book releases that we s...

EventsFree Event: Warlpiri Cultural Traditions Book Launch & Q&A with Cecily Napanangka Granites - Red Kangaroo Books

Free Event: Warlpiri Cultural Traditions Book Launch & Q&A with Cecily Napanangka Granites

If you're curious about ancient cultural practises and how they are preserved today, this event is for you. This event is FREE to attend, but spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your place ear...

Australia's Eurovision Entry Makes History Singing in First Nations Language - Red Kangaroo Books

Australia's Eurovision Entry Makes History Singing in First Nations Language

Representing Australia in Malmö, Sweden, Electric Fields made history as the first Australian Eurovision contestant to incorporate First Nations language into their entry. Their song "One Milkali ...

Mother's Day Book Gift Ideas That They’ll Actually Love This Year - Red Kangaroo Books

Mother's Day Book Gift Ideas That They’ll Actually Love This Year

Mother’s Day in Australia is coming up very fast. The time when you're pressed to decide on a gift that’s equivalent to the incredible mother figure in your life. It's a daunting task, to say the l...