Our Story

Reading by Candlelight was born from my love for reading, candles and supporting Australian artisans. I wanted to create a monthly book box that elevates the reading experience and supports small businesses.

By featuring emerging Australian authors, Reading by Candlelight is my way of supporting authors at the beginning of their journey. I love being able to work directly with each author to curate their box and am so proud of the community that I have created.

What's Inside?

• A signed copy of the featured novel

• A paired alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage

• A tin candle, hand-poured at Molly's Cottage

• A delicious surprise

Previously Featured Authors

We've had the absolute pleasure of working with and featuring an incredible range of authors including...

Jo Dixon • Dinuka McKenzie • Kerryn Mayne • Ali Lowe • Megan Rogers • Mercedes Mercier • Alli Parker Veronica Lando • Claire Van Ryn • Holly Craig • Molly Schmidt • Karina May • Anna Johnston • Kylie Orr Alexander Thorpe • Louise Wolhuter • Lisa Kenway • Mark Mupotsa-Russell • Claire Sutherland
Christine Gregory • Hayley Scrivenor • Kate Horan • Leesa Ronald • Nadia Mahjouri • Bronwyn Rivers Camille Booker • Michelle Prak • Anna Maynard • Darcy Tindale • Sarah Clutton • Madeleine Cleary
Angie Faye Martin • Emma Babbington • Holly Brunnbauer • Jessica Seaborn • January Gilchrist
Emma Mugglestone • Tanya Scott • Kimberley Allsopp • Matthew Spencer • Emily Paull