Keeping a journal? Find out why and learn from the experts for $22.
In wonderland
A pocket-sized collectible classic from 1934. Get some delight in your life for $55.
The question mark
A classic Australian novel and a delightful read. Yours for $9.
I remember seeing somewhere that it was originally titled My Brilliant Career? but the publisher talked Miles Franklin out of including the interrogative.
Through the magic of the Internet and the expiry of copyright, you can read it yourself to decide who was right.
Over in seconds
Who knew? A beautiful piece of hardback history for $16.
My heart goes out to him
A delightful tale of a rare book dealer who forgets everything except the books he has read. Illustrated hardback too. $15.
Haunting
A first edition hardback (with a few bumps). $16
Free ginger cake today
Has had rave reviews so far. Better get in before it's all gobbled up.
A portrait in the attic
Tips on maintaining your youthful good looks for $9.
Love me tender
Surprised it didn't sell on Valentine's day. $14
The very open book
Do we really like children
Germaine Greer had her doubts in 1984. Here is a review from the New York Times. Interesting to consider with the benefit of thirty years more history and declining birth rates in the developing world too. $9.
Oh the places you will go
The back yard is starting to look like it should. Come sit about, earthlings!
Did I mention we have WiFi and delicious filter coffee?
Photo credits: Hazel Phillips (mostly)
If I could turn back time
Can changing the way you think make you younger? Yes. Get the skinny for $18.
Who are we really
David Slack's 2005 review of the state of the nation and the direction of travel. Still a lively read at $12.
One from the vaults, filed under curious
Pressing questions answered for $12.
Alternative states
Ann Patchett writes "a provocative novel of morality and miracles, science and sacrifice set in the Amazon rainforest". A beautiful hardback copy in as new condition for $22.
Pride Parade day: this Saturday
Hooray for Pride Parade, this Saturday, February 25.
Come take a wander around the shelves or enjoy a seat in the backyard out of the bustle. With filter coffee and ginger cake from 10am, unifying DJ beats from mid afternoon, and secondhand book specials all day.
Ponsonby Road is closed to cars from 4pm. A perfect opportunity for bicycling or to demonstrate your skateboarding skillz. Mention you came by bike or skateboard and get 10 per cent off.
Timetable
10am Bookstore opens
4pm Ponsonby Road closed to cars
5:30pm Parade entertainment starts
7:30pm Parade starts (from Western Park end)
Good advice for everyone. Plus cash.
Found on the bottom step when I closed up this afternoon.
Caffeinated
Come be a delicious coffee guinea pig, and then loll around out back. Don't worry. We have umbrellas.
For Bruce Chatwin fans
Previously unpublished photos and notebooks from his travels. A steal for $18.
