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What was on summer reading lists 100 years ago, in 1925?

In the summer of 1925, long before podcasts, audiobooks and even paperbacks, holiday reading meant hoping a hardback fit in your suitcase.

By James Tugwell

abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/sum…

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Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson ('Henry Handel Richardson'), ca. 1935. Elliott & Fry - State Library of NSW P1/1477 The photograph shows Richardson as a mature woman, turned slightly toward the camera in a three-quarter view. She gazes directly at the viewer with a calm expression. Richardson has distinctive wavy hair styled in the fashion of the 1930s, with gentle finger waves framing her face. A luxurious dark fur coat or stole draped over her shoulders. A light-colored blouse or dress with delicate lace or eyelet detailing along the neckline and front. A pearl necklace that adds refinement to the ensemble https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Handel_Richardson#/media/File:Henry_(ethel)_Richardson_SLNSW_FL3290825.jpg

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