Five local bookshops to visit this Love Your Bookshop Day
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Tomorrow is Love Your Bookshop Day, so it feels only right to share five of our favourite independent bookshops in Canberra.
Love Your Bookshop Day is an annual celebration of everything that makes local bookshops special, from the knowledgeable staff and handpicked book selections to fun events that bring authors, readers, and stories together. And while bigger chains like Harry Hartog, Dymocks and QBD offer an incredible range of books right across the country, there’s something special about browsing small local businesses.
Here are some amazing local bookshops in Canberra you should visit this weekend.
Paperchain Bookstore (Manuka)
Paperchain Bookstore in Manuka is a sure bet for new and popular books, stocked with all the latest releases. If you get a little lost amongst the brilliant collection of old classics and new favourites, the friendly expert staff will guide you in the right direction or to an exciting new read.
Open 9 am—7 pm Monday to Saturday, 10 am—6 pm Sunday | 34 Franklin Street, Manuka | paperchainbookstore.com.au
The Book Cow (Kingston)
This independent, local bookseller is only a hop, skip, and jump from some of the best cafes in Kingston, making it ideal for a weekend pit-stop. Browse the shelves to find a local author or explore the extensive collections for a few hours before grabbing a coffee and enjoying your new read.
Open 9 am—6.30 pm Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm Friday, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday and 10 am – 4 pm Sunday | 47 Jardine St, Kingston | bookcow.com.au
Book Lore (Lyneham)
Before you grab a bite to eat at Tilley’s Café, take a wander through the aisles of Book Lore and collect a second-hand bargain to ponder whilst you eat. Hours could be spent scouring the shelves of their vast collection of locally sourced fiction and non-fiction books, arranged in categories ranging from art, music, science fiction, plants and arctic regions. They have pretty much everything.
Open 10 am —4.30 pm Monday to Saturday and 10 am — 3 pm Sunday | 94 Wattle Street, Lyneham | facebook.com/booklorelyneham
Book Face (Gungahlin)
Home to an extensive collection of children’s and adults books, BOOK FACE in Gungahlin is a book lover’s dream come true. From graphic novels to architecture, the specialist staff in store will help hunt down your next read.
Open 9 am – 5.30 pm Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 9 pm Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and 10 am – 4 pm Sunday | Shop H41 33 Hibberson Street Gungahlin | bookfacestores.com.au/gungahlin
Pulp BookCafé (Nicholls)
A roaring fireplace, a cup of coffee, and a good book: Pulp BookCafé in Gold Creek is a novel way to spend a day. With eclectic and cosy interiors that include a wall of bookcases, a large leather couch (perfect for curling up on a Canberra winter day), and an al fresco area for when the weather’s a bit warmer, Pulp not only offers a drool-worthy collection of books— it also offers an all-day breakfast menu and delicious lunch menu to go along with your newest novel.
Open 9 am – 4 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 9 am – 9.30 pm Friday and Saturday | 6/18 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls | pulpbookcafe.com
Feature image: Paperchain Manuka. Credit: Pew Pew Studio.
