Buy Local in QLD
buy our picture books and soft toys at your local book & gift shop
Caloundra
Hillcrest
Longreach
Maleny
New Farm
North Stradbroke
Stones Corner
Townsville
Caloundra
The Bookshop at Caloundra
The BookShop at Caloundra has proudly served the book-readers of Queensland's Sunshine Coast since 1980.
Because we are an independent bookseller, you will find the difference is clear when you are welcomed into the store. Proprietor's Graeme and Chris Bowden and their dedicated team remain familiar and friendly faces to regulars, annual holiday-makers and newcomers to Caloundra.
'The BookShop at Caloundra' is characterised by quality titles, experienced advice, ability to stock your favourites (and ours) as well as being active members of the Caloundra Community. Authors and publishers regularly seek opportunities for book signings and calendar event with Graeme so add us on Facebook or LinkedIn for information on any upcoming events.
Hillcrest
The Really Good Bookshop
The Really Good Bookshop is a family owned and operated retail independent bookstore situated at Hillcrest in Queensland.
We trade in and sell new and used books in all genres.
We opened in 2006 primarily as a used book store. On opening day our shelves held about 15,000 titles but since then we have expanded and now hold well over 100,000 new and used titles on our shelves - This of course now includes the entire collection of Willow the Wonderer picture books!
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The best bit - our customers can also trade in their used books for store credit! Every bookworms dream :)
Longreach
Foodworks Longreach
Foodworks Longreach is the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on providing good old fashioned service, quality & fresh produce, and a little bit of something for everyone.
In the words of one of the customers:
"Well the foodworks in Longreach would have to be one of the best small personally owned stores we have ever been in. They run rings around the large commercial stores and their customer service is so welcoming and friendly. As you walk in the door your greeted by all staff that are on the floor with a hello or help finding something if you need it. Must say that goes a long way in my book ... Thanks for showing us that there is still that good old Aussie friendly service alive and well."
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Maleny
Maleny Additions
A charming gift store in the heart of the charming Maleny Village.
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Visit to find a classy selection of giftware (that you'd want to keep yourself) handpicked from all over the world.
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Also sports a quaint children's book selection, including choice books from local Australian authors and artists.
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Find us at Shop 3, 25 Maple Street at Maleny QLD.
New Farm
Mary Ryan's
Books, Gifts & Coffee
Mary Ryan’s is one of Queensland’s longest running independent booksellers – operating since 1975.
Times have changed but at Mary Ryan’s we will always deliver – great service, great coffee and a great read!
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Mary Ryan’s New Farm has been bringing the best books to New Farm from Merthyr Village since 2001 and is locally owned and operated.
The bookshop staff have over 60 years combined experience in the book industry and all have a passion for all things books. We also sell beautiful small gifts and cards.
North Stradbroke Island
Linen Caravan
Linen Caravan was established in 2014 on North Stradbroke Island. It was born from the discovery of a love for beautiful soft furnishings for the home.
Linen Caravan is a collection of beautiful tactile, colourful and quality soft furnishings, and a wide array of gifts.
All these are sold from the Point Lookout Markets on North Stradbroke Island. Visit us.
Stones Corner
Books @ Stones
At Books@Stones, we are passionate about promoting amazing Australian authors and stories. We have an extensive range of Australian fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.
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We have been in business for over 40 years, initially as Balding Books, then as Allmedic Book Supplies and since November 2011 we have been Books@Stones.
The business has been family owned since 2003 by Karen and Michael Weibler who, with their staff, are dedicated to providing all of our customers and potential customers with a high level of personal service.
Townsville
Mary Who? Bookshop
Established in 1983, Mary Who? Bookshop has been a cherished institution in Townsville for over 40 years.
Under the new ownership of Katie and Zac Solari as of May 2024, the legacy of dedicated bookselling continues. They are committed to bringing the freshest releases to their shelves and curating a distinctive array of gifts, nurturing a lively literary scene in the tropics.
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​At Mary Who? Bookshop, we not only sell books but also host author events both on-site and off-site, as well as support and supply reading groups. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve by pre-ordering new releases from publishers worldwide months in advance.
What Booksellers Say
We don't usually take on consignments now ... but this is such a lovely book, we'll make an exception. I have a good feeling about this.
James
Store Manager
Better Read Than Dead
The book looks great! Hope it does well over Christmas.
Martin
Book Buyer
Modern Times Bookshop
Willow The Wonderer is flat out charming and beautifully illustrated.
Karen
Book Buyer
Harry Hartog & Berkelouw
"Creativity takes courage.”