At the Heart of Reading by Candlelight
More Than a Book Box
Discover Australian stories, thoughtfully paired with a story-inspired candle and curated extras to make reading feel a little more special.
Australian Stories
Discover books by emerging Australian authors.
Signed Editions
Every featured novel is signed by the author.
Story-Inspired Candles
Hand-poured fragrances created especially for each book.
Supporting Small
Celebrating Australian makers and small businesses.
Christmas 2026
12 Days of Reading by Candlelight
A limited-edition advent calendar celebrating slow moments, local makers and the joy of giving.
Inside are twelve thoughtfully curated gifts to unwrap in the lead-up to Christmas, finishing with a signed Australian novel to open on Christmas Eve.
Twelve days. Twelve beautifully packaged surprises.
Explore the Advent CalendarHow Would You Like to Read?
Go all in with the full Book Box experience, or keep things simple with a Book & Candle Bundle.
The Full Experience
Book Box
A signed Australian novel paired with a story-inspired candle, curated beverage and artisan treat.
Keep It Simple
Book & Candle Bundle
A signed Australian novel paired with its custom story-inspired candle, for a simpler way to read with us.
What Our Readers Are Saying
A little love from the Reading by Candlelight community.
A treat for myself.
It has introduced me to wonderful Australian authors, which I otherwise may have bypassed in the bookstore. Love everything about the surprises in the package.
Relaxing gift to myself.
The book got me in straight away, having wine to sip on and the very beautifully scented candle going just helped you relax so much more! Oh and the surprise sweets! Omg yummy! Can't wait till my next little treat gift next month!
Perfect in every way.
I was so impressed from the packaging to the quality of the wine, delicious to sip while reading.
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