Bookshops

This is a free listing of (mostly) romance bookshops down under. Book Thingo can’t vouch for these stores except to say they exist. Please exercise due care before entrusting third-parties with any sensitive information.

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ACT |  NSW |  NT |  QLD |  SA |  TAS |  VIC |  WA |  National | Online (no storefront) | Secondhand | Digital | Ebook readers

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• BeBook ebook reader – $25 off Use promotion code BOOKTHINGO. Excludes accessories and not valid with other offers. Book Thingo earns referral credits when you use the promotion code.
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ACT

Intrigue the Romance Bookstore (romance)
Shop 6, Level 1, Garema Centre
70-86 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2600
(02) 6257 4833

NSW

The Bookshop Darlinghurst (GLBT)
207 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
(02) 9331 1103

Ever After (romance)
Shop 2, 262 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
(02) 4225 7704

Galaxy Bookshop (sf/f, paranormal romance)
143 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9267 7222

Infinitas Bookshop (sf/f, horror)
Shop 22, Civic Arcade
48-50 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
(02) 9633 5682

Kinokuniya (general)
Level 2, The Galeries Victoria
500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9262 7996

NT

There are no bookstores listed in your area, but you can try your luck with national and online retailers.

QLD

Rosemary’s Romance Books (romance)
Upstairs Blocksidge & Ferguson Arcade
144 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
(07) 3229 0088

SA

There are no bookstores listed in your area, but you can try your luck with national and online retailers.

TAS

There are no bookstores listed in your area, but you can try your luck with national and online retailers.

VIC

Rendezvous (romance)
359A Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9600 3466

Robinsons Bookshop (general, but releases monthly romance newsletter)
3/11 Station Street, Frankston VIC 3199
(03) 9783 6488

WA

Temptation the Romance Bookstore (romance)
Lot 13, Crossways Shopping Centre
Cnr Rokeby and Bagot Roads, Subiaco WA 6008
(08) 9388 8535

National

Angus & Robertson (general)
Click here for store locations.

Borders (general)
Click here for store locations.

Dymocks (general)
Click here for store locations.

QBD The Bookshop (general)
Click here for store locations.

Online

The Book Abyss (general)
03 5448 5059
PO Box 6046, White Hills VIC 3550

Book Bargains (general)
1300 727 640
Based in Alexandria, NSW

The Book Depository (general)
Based in the UK, but with free delivery to Australia.

Bookglobe (general)
Unit 12, 71-83 Asquith Street, Silverwater NSW 2128
02 9018 0373

Booktopia (general)
30 Whiting Street, Artarmon NSW 2064
02 9954 1080

Boomerang Books (general)
1300 363 332

FANGtastic Fiction (paranormal romance, romance, urban fantasy, suspense)
Based in Australia

Fishpond (general)
Based in Australia. Will match Amazon prices.
Book Thingo discount: $10 off at Fishpond for new customers when you spend over $40. Use coupon code BOOKTHINGO at checkout.

The Great Book Escape (romance, suspense)
PO Box 229, Narre Warren VIC 3805
0400 210 799

Love Books (romance)
38 Montgomerie Street, Gayndah QLD 4625
0427 467 393

Romance Direct (romance)
PO Box 499, Bundoora VIC 3083
0403 203 437

Romantic Reflections (romance)
PO Box 59, Hurstville South NSW 2221
0411 043 475

Siren Books (romance)
PO Box 3282, Wheeler’s Hill VIC 3150
(03) 9560 3281

The Nile (general)
3/7 Roseberry Place, Balmain NSW 2041
1800 987 323

Secondhand

The Book Shop (general)
26 Griffith Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225
(07) 5536 7715

Burwood Book Exchange (mainly romance)
3a Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134
(02) 9745 2040

Elizabeth’s Bookshops (general)
Click here for store locations (WA and NSW)

Girrlit’s Books (romance)
Online shop based in Melbourne.

Gould’s Book Arcade (general)
32 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Click here for the online catalogue, although there are stacks more books instore.

Just Romance (mainly romance)
PO Box 325, Dingley VIC 3172
Specialises in rare, out-of-print romance books.

Second Chance for Romance (romance)
Visit the website for contact information and catalogue.

Digital books

Borders
Formats available: ePub
Australian shops are operated by REDgroup Retail, which is based in Melbourne.

Dymocks
Formats available: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Audible (audio)
Click here for store locations.

eBooks.com
Formats available: Adobe Digital Editions, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket
Australian company based in Western Australia.

Ebook readers

BeBook
Features: eInk, 512MB, SD slot; the Neo also has touch screen (stylus), WiFi
Book Thingo discount: $25 off the BeBook ebook reader. Use the promotion code BOOKTHINGO at www.bebook.net.au. Excludes accessories.

DA Direct
Sells various ebook readers, including Hanlin, Cybook, ECO Reader and iRex

ECO Reader
Features: eInk, 512MB, SD slot

iPad (Apple)
Features: LED-backlit, multi-touch screen, WiFi, 3G (optional), 16/32/64 GB

iRiver
Features: eInk, 2GB, SD slot

Kindle (Amazon)
Features: eInk, text to speech, 3G (free coverage)

Kobo (Angus & Robertson, Borders)
Features: eInk,  1 GB, SD slot

According to The Age, Sony is planning to launch its Reader in Australia later this year.