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<\/a>YKNR FAVE BOOKSHOPS: VICTORIA<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe Little Bookroom, Fitzroy<\/strong><\/a>. “The oldest children\u2019s bookshop in the southern hemisphere, I believe. Family run and brimming with all kinds of books. During the long covid lockdowns in Melbourne we could buy a book online in the morning and they would deliver it to you by bicycle that afternoon<\/em>.” \u2013 Georgina<\/strong><\/p>\n Squishy Minnie, Kyneton. <\/strong><\/a>“… is amazing!! Really progressive and eclectic range of books for kids and teens.<\/em>” \u2013 Renee<\/strong><\/p>\n The Younger Sun Bookshop, Yarraville.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Kid’s Bookshop, Mitcham.<\/strong><\/a> “They’re wonderful!”<\/em> \u2013 Kirsten<\/strong><\/p>\n Bookish, Bendigo.<\/strong><\/a> “Wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable staff.”<\/em> \u2013 Carol<\/strong><\/p>\n Farrells Bookshop, Mornington<\/strong>.<\/a> “Staff that I absolutely adore and such a huge range of Kidlit!”<\/em> \u2013 Danielle<\/strong><\/p>\n Collins Booksellers, Croydon.<\/strong><\/a> “An extensive and diverse children\u2019s section which is very popular. I love seeing kids searching for books there!”<\/em> \u2013 Heather<\/strong><\/p>\n Avenue Bookstore, Elsternwick<\/strong><\/a>. “Next level awesome!”<\/em> \u2013 Claire<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeffreys Books, Malvern. <\/strong><\/a>“So supportive of local authors, always friendly and helpful staff, and have an amazing collection of kids books.”<\/em> \u2013 Romi<\/strong><\/p>\n Great Escape Books, Airey’s Inlet.<\/strong> <\/a>“One of our faves! Nicole and the team are brilliant.”<\/em> \u2013 Kylie<\/strong><\/p>\n The Leaf Bookshop, Ashburton.<\/strong><\/a> “Delightful and always well stocked.”<\/em> \u2013 Madeline<\/strong><\/p>\n Turn the Page, Cowes.<\/strong><\/a> “A number of times I’ve phoned them to help me organise birthday presents for my nephews for them to pick up from the store after school. They’re amazing.”<\/em> \u2013 Melissa<\/strong><\/p>\n Beaumaris Books, Beaumaris.<\/strong><\/a> “…is great! That’s where I get a lot of stuff.”<\/em> \u2013 George<\/strong><\/p>\n Reader\u2019s Emporium, Traralgon.<\/strong><\/a> “Very supportive of authors and readers.”<\/em> \u2013 Susan<\/strong><\/p>\n SchoolWorks, Bairnsdale<\/strong><\/a>. “Also an educational bookshop [and] has a great range of childrens books and local author books.”<\/em> \u2013 Charlotte<\/strong><\/p>\n Pictures and Pages, Coburg.<\/strong><\/a> “You rock!”<\/em> \u2013 Lauren<\/strong><\/p>\n North Melbourne Books, North Melbourne.<\/strong><\/a> “A small local bookstore with good selection.”<\/em> \u2013 Zannatul<\/strong><\/p>\n Enchanted Years, Williamstown.<\/strong><\/a> “[It’s] a gorgeous shop! Laura is fabulous\u2026”<\/em> \u2013 Michelle<\/strong><\/p>\n Bookgrove, Ocean Grove.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Bookshop at Queenscliff, Queenscliff.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Escape Hatch Books, Kew.<\/strong><\/a> “We discovered Fran and this gem of a store while visiting the school uniform shop across the road years and years ago and she has always been wonderful and welcoming and has worked to make the bookshop about community, as much as books and reading, which is what so many of the wonderful bookshops on this list do everyday.”<\/em> \u2013 Kylie<\/strong><\/p>\n Torquay Books, Wadawurrung<\/strong><\/a>. “Lynne and her team are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful!”<\/em> \u2013 Fran<\/strong><\/p>\n Collins Books, Shepparton.<\/a><\/strong> “Not my local bookshop, but it is my Dad’s and they are also very helpful when I visit with him and my kids.<\/em>” \u2013 Sally<\/strong><\/p>\n Edgars Books & News, Wangaratta.<\/strong><\/a> “Is wonderful! What a great travel itinerary visiting each of these stores would make.<\/em>” \u2013 Lisbeth<\/strong><\/p>\n Readings, Melbourne.<\/strong><\/a> “My forever bookshop. A wonderful selection of kids books at all their stores in Melbourne and a dedicated kids bookshop in Carlton!”<\/em> \u2013 Vanessa<\/strong><\/p>\n Cook & Young Booksellers, Southland.<\/strong><\/a> “It’s my local and they have so many graphic novels, it’s pretty great!<\/em>” \u2013 Anna<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Mad Hatters Bookshop, Manly<\/strong><\/a>. “A tiny but very well stocked store with super knowledgeable and friendly staff.”<\/em> \u2013 Erin<\/strong><\/p>\n Where The Wild Things Are Bookshop, West End.<\/strong> <\/a>“A kids’ book shop with an amazing and diverse range of books and lovely, widely read booksellers.”<\/em> \u2013 Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n Riverbend Books, Bulimba.<\/strong><\/a> “Riverbend and its staff have given me so many years of wonderful children’s literature events and recommendations as well as a space in Bulimba to escape the hustle and bustle, browse the shelves and chat with other lovers of childrens and YA literature. A true treasure in the heart of Brisbane!”<\/em> \u2013 Megan<\/strong><\/p>\n Little Gnome, Wynnum<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Bright And Early Books, Ascot<\/strong><\/a>. “Owner Cholm is an experienced educator and his bookstore has a great mix of adult, children’s and YA titles along with watercolour classes and literacy classes for a young audience.”<\/em> \u2013 Murray<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Face, Pacific Fair, Gold Coast.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Under the Greenwood Tree, Tamborine North<\/strong><\/a>. “Tiny, delightful, and full of every thing.”<\/em> \u2013 Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n Annie’s Books, Peregian.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Junction Bookstore, Noosa Heads.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Berkelouw Books, Eumundi. <\/strong><\/a>“Love their variety of children\u2019s books (and grown up books).”<\/em> \u2013 Michelle<\/strong><\/p>\n The Little Book Nook, Palmwoods.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rosetta Books, Maleny.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Quick Brown Fox Bookshop, Grange.<\/strong><\/a> “Absolutely delightful!”<\/em> \u2013 Sharolyn<\/strong><\/p>\n Dymock’s, Indooroopilly.<\/strong><\/a> “I know it\u2019s a chain, but the staff are incredibly kind and helpful whenever my daughter and I go in.<\/em>” \u2013 Rachel<\/strong><\/p>\n Scrumptious Reads, Paddington.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Books@Stones, Stones Corner.<\/strong> <\/a>“Karen and Michael are so welcoming.”<\/em> \u2013 Louise<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0The Book Tree, Toowoomba<\/strong><\/a>. “It’s lovely.”<\/em> \u2013 Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n Shelf Lovers, Wooloowin.<\/strong><\/a> “A fully inclusive and representative bookshop for everybody. They run some awesome events, too \u2013 drag storytime for one!”<\/em> \u2013 Lucy<\/strong><\/p>\n Pulp Fiction Books, Queen St Mall, Brisbane.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Under Blue Skies Bookshop, Mareeba.<\/strong><\/a> “A fab little bookstore in our town.”<\/em> \u2013 Theresa<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Better Read Than Dead, Newtown<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Hill Of Content, Balmain<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Gleebooks, Glebe<\/strong><\/a>. “A fabulous selection and a brilliant Children’s Book specialist who can recommend books for your child, tween or teen.”<\/em> \u2013 Kate<\/strong><\/p>\n Abbey’s Bookshop, Sydney.<\/strong><\/a> “Always terrific.”<\/em> \u2013 Belinda<\/strong><\/p>\n The Constant Reader, Crows Nest<\/strong><\/a>. “A fabulous bookshop and now has a separate kids bookshop next door!<\/em>” \u2013 Alison<\/strong><\/p>\n Big Sky Stories<\/a> and One More Page Book Emporium<\/a>, Broken Hill.<\/strong> “Living remotely we would be lost without the lovely Jane who recommends and orders in all sorts of lovely books for us and then even posts them out when we won\u2019t be in town again soon<\/em>.” \u2013 Michelle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>YKNR FAVE BOOKSHOPS: NSW<\/strong><\/h3>\n