How It Works
Discover Australian stories, thoughtfully paired with a story-inspired candle and curated extras to make reading feel a little more special.
At the Heart of Reading by Candlelight
However you choose to read with us, every selection is built around the things we care about most.
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.
Three Simple Steps
Choose the Reading by Candlelight experience that suits you, and we'll take care of the rest.
Choose Your Experience
Go all in with a Book Box, or keep things simple with a Book & Candle Bundle.
Choose How You Read
Order once or subscribe for regular deliveries, with options to suit the way you like to read.
We'll Curate the Rest
We'll bring the story to life with thoughtful pairings, created and selected especially for your book.
Behind the Box
Bringing the Story to Life
Every Reading by Candlelight selection begins with the book.
I work directly with each featured author to bring their story to life beyond the page, drawing inspiration from the setting, characters, themes and little details woven throughout the book.
From there, I create a candle fragrance especially for the story and, for our Book Boxes, select a beverage and artisan treat to complete the reading experience.
Explore Past BooksReady to Start Reading?
Choose the Reading by Candlelight experience that suits you.
The Full Experience
Book Box
A signed Australian novel with a story-inspired candle, curated beverage and artisan treat.
Keep It Simple
Book & Candle Bundle
A signed Australian novel with its custom story-inspired candle, for a simpler reading experience.
A Few Things to Know
Everything you need to know before choosing your next read.
When will my order be sent?
Monthly Reading by Candlelight orders are generally sent between the 10th and 15th of each month. Pre-orders and special releases may have different shipping dates, which will always be noted on the product page.
Can I order just once, or do I need to subscribe?
You can do either. Choose a one-off purchase whenever a particular book catches your eye, or subscribe to have Reading by Candlelight delivered regularly.
Will I know which book I'm getting?
Yes. Our upcoming selections are revealed in advance, so you can see which books are coming before placing a one-off order or receiving your next subscription box.
See Upcoming BooksIs shipping included?
Standard Australian shipping is included with all Reading by Candlelight subscriptions. Shipping is calculated at checkout for one-off purchases.
Can I send Reading by Candlelight as a gift?
Absolutely. Reading by Candlelight can be sent directly to the recipient, making it a lovely gift for a book lover.