Welcome to your new favourite chapter 📚✨
Gals Who Read Australia is one of the country's largest, most inclusive online book communities — uniting 30,400+ members from across Australia and around the world.
What started in 2023 as Meghan's search for a safe, welcoming space to talk books has grown into a thriving community of gals and every kind of book lover. Here, all genres are celebrated, all readers belong, and we never yuck anyone's yum.
Our slogan, "Bound by books, lifted by community," reflects the friendships, support and real-life catch-ups that make GWR so special. Our community merch helps members spot each other "in the wild" and proudly represent the bookish family we've built together.
What We're About
For gals in Australia who love to read 😍 Share recommendations and reading experiences of all genres.
📖 Book Discussions
Share recommendations and reading experiences across all genres. Every reader's voice matters.
🧚♀️ Book Fairy
Our monthly gift exchange program where members can share wishlists and spread bookish joy throughout the community.
🎉 Events & Meetups
From Secret Santa exchanges to book conventions like A Thousand Lives Indie Book Convention, we bring readers together.
Join the Community
Connect with 30,400+ book lovers, share recommendations, participate in Book Fairy exchanges, and find your people in Australia's largest book community.
Join Facebook GroupShop the Merch
Rep the bookish family with our collection of tees, totes, mugs, and more.
Visit Merch StoreFind a Swap Station
Discover swap stations across Australia on our interactive map. Find book exchanges near you and connect with local readers.
View Swap Station Map