December’s @readingby.candlelight Historical Fiction Book Box features the incredibly talented Emily Paull and her debut novel THE DISTANCE BETWEEN DREAMS — and our interview is now live!

The Distance Between Dreams is a sweeping dual-timeline love story spanning continents and generations. A long-buried family secret links two families from opposite sides of the tracks, and when their children fall in love decades later, that secret threatens to tear them apart.

Set against the backdrop of both World Wars — from Fremantle, WA to the horror of the Thai–Burma Railway — it’s a powerful read for fans of Natasha Lester and Kate Morton ✨

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November’s @readingby.candlelight 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲/𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝘅 features the incredible 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 and her debut novel 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳. It has been called one of the most explosive crime debuts of the year, and it absolutely lives up to the hype!

In our chat, Tanya and our host Fiona Taylor dive into:
✨ The spark that inspired 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳
✨ How her medical career shaped the novel’s themes
✨ How she landed a blurb from Jane Harper (!!)
✨ Why she thinks of herself as an “accidental crime writer”

With its dual timeline, gripping pace, complex characters, and twist after twist, 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 is truly unputdownable.

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November’s @readingby.candlelight General Fiction Book Box featured the wonderful Kimberley Allsopp and her second novel, Rise and Shine.

In our cosy half-hour chat, Kimberley and our host Fiona talk about:
✨ Why she started the book at the end of a marriage
✨ How a rejection of her first novel led her to write Rise and Shine at lightning speed to meet her deadline
✨ Whether her background in publishing influenced her process
✨ And what it’s really like being Trent Dalton’s publicist (yes — it’s as wonderful as you’d imagine!)

Rise and Shine is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of relationships, dreams, and rediscovery. It’s a story about a marriage at a crossroads — perfect for readers who love flawed protagonists, messy love stories, and books that make you laugh, cry, and reflect in equal measure. Don't miss reading this book - you will adore August and Noah.

'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.