She sells by the seashore: Annie Grossman of Annie’s Books on Peregian
Annie Grossman trained as a bookseller in Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast before opening her own store in nearby Peregian Beach. She shares her bookseller’s diary.It’s been a convoluted...
Sister act: Three Four Knock on the Door bookseller’s diary
It was third time lucky for the location of Melbourne independent children’s book and toy shop Three Four Knock on the Door. L-J Lacey, who opened the store with her...
A splendid assortment: Denise Tilley introduces Birchalls, Launceston
In 1844 Birchalls opened in Launceston, Tasmania, with an advertisement in the local paper promising a ‘splendid assortment of books, stationery, fancy goods, etc’. The store continues to stock an...
Bray says: Philip Bray from Brays Books in Balmain
Philip Bray, co-owner of Brays Books in Balmain, Sydney, is ‘fast approaching retirement’. He shares his ideas for the future of the book industry. You might expect an old bloke, fast...
A touch of magic: Laura Nardo at Enchanted By Books
Tucked away in the western suburbs of Melbourne is children’s bookshop Enchanted By Books. Owner Laura Nardo shares her bookseller’s diary. Unlike other booksellers, I don’t have a background in sales,...
Authentic expansion: Susanne Horman tells the story of Robinsons Bookshop
From its first store in Frankston’s Central Carpark to its forthcoming outlet in the Emporium Melbourne shopping complex, Robinsons Bookshop has come a long way. Owner Susanne Horman shares her...
Tropical delights: Kerstin Brown from Collins Booksellers Smithfield
Collins Booksellers Smithfield co-owners Kerstin and Andrew Brown opened their bookshop near Cairns in the days before reps travelled that far north. Kerstin Brown shares her bookseller’s diary. In 1987,...
Business smarts: Bill Liddelow of Boffins Bookshop
Boffins Bookshop in Perth has won Specialist Bookseller of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards for six years running. Owner Bill Liddelow shares his bookselling wisdom—with a nod...
North Melbourne exposure: Chris Saliba talks about North Melbourne Books
One year ago Chris Saliba and his partner, longtime bookseller Chris Hubbard, opened North Melbourne Books. Its bold red walls, generous supply of literary classics and cosy children’s section have been welcomed...
Bookseller’s diary: Nicole Maher of Great Escape Books
The population of Aireys Inlet may be small in winter, but there’s plenty to keep bookseller Nicole Maher busy throughout the year. The owner of Great Escape Books and co-organiser...
Bookseller’s diary: Paul Macdonald of The Children’s Bookshop
A 60-person function room, a 300-strong schools base and an artist-in-residence are all part of The Children’s Bookshop’s unique service. Owner Paul Macdonald shares his bookseller’s diary. The Children’s Bookshop...
Booksellers diary: Jason Lake of Imprints
Jason Lake is the co-owner of Imprints Booksellers in Adelaide’s ‘bohemian quarter’. He shares his bookseller’s diary. Imprints Booksellers opened its doors for business in 1984. It has since become...