You seriously got to love a shop with it's own pet cat, especially when the cat is really, really…read morefriendly (such as this one). Okay, I don't get to go down to Prahran a huge amount, and it had been a while since I stepped in here (especially since I have way too many books to read anyway), but I decided that when I was here I would duck in and look around. I also remembered that there was a cat here, and I wanted to say hello. Well, like any good second-hand bookshop there are plenty of books to browse through, including my favourites - old and dusty hardcovers. However it is the cat (and the fact that the owner is lovely and more than happy to help you out) that makes me want to give it five stars.

Kindles and Ipads kind of scare me, im what a marketing lecturer would call a "slow technological…read moreadopter". Im not anti technology just happy knowing I can throw a book in my bag and not stress about recharging or breaking it. Sybers Secondhand books has an extensive 'Bernard Black' like collection. There is a large science fiction/fantasy selection as well as general non/fiction. Prices are above op shop prices and vary depending upon the quality/antiquity/rarity of the book. The average price for a book is around $7 though you can pick up some cheaper generic novels. I went through an illustrated bird book phase and Sybers stocked a nice range of old "Australiana" books. If you are wandering along the Windsor end of Chapel and appreciate a pre read book drop in and pat one of the store owners cats while you browse.

I generally don't go into bookshops very often nowadays. I tend to download my books from kindle…read more Having said that, Berkelouw Books is an awesome place to browse. They have a huge varitey of books, and if they don't have what you are looking for, chances are they can get it in. The store itself is lovely, big and light, and the staff are super friendly and obviously love their books. This place makes you want to put in the effort and go in to a bookstore.

I've been a geek for books since I tried to teach myself how to read Blinky Bill in kinder. I love…read morehow they can transfer you to anywhere in the world right in your very loungeroom and make you feel emotions based on the different characters' experiences. And I'll admit it, I even love the smell of them. Especially old ones with a bit of history. Enter Readings. It's like, my book heaven. It reminds me of the movie, "You've Got Mail", where Meg Ryan's character owns a small book store. She sells all the classics, and she can tell you anything you need to know about any book of any genre. Then she's forced to close by a big chain. Readings is like that little, personalised book store. (I just hope and prey they never close down!!) The staff here actually know about, and care about, books. They're geeks for books, just as I am!! And it's GREAT. It's so nice to be able to walk into a book store and be able to ask questions about what's new, what's good and what do I just need to read. My fave aspect is the wall of staff picks; under pics of staff are listed the best books they've read. It makes it so easy if you're undecided on what to get. Trust me, you'll tell Readings are the real deal as soon as you walk in and catch scent of that all too familiar, and comforting smell.

Readings is a store for book lovers. You can always tell, by the floor to ceilng style book…read moreshelves, and the upper level books that look like they need a ladder to be retrieved. Every book lover would love to have a library in their home,and this is the next best thing. The store often holds events, such as Author signings, book clubs, and group readings, much to my delight. And there is even a significant section of the wall dedicated to recommende books by the stores own staff, with little reviews available for your perusal. Readings is also great at ordering in anything they dont have in stock, so it really is the perfect place to meet all your bookworm needs.

This bookstore continues to pleasantly surprise me! A perfect example of this - today I received a…read more10% discount simply for having a local youth discount card. Awesome! It's well stocked, often I stumble across books here that I haven't seen in much larger bookstores. I was impressed with the range of Lonely Planet travel books as an example. Furthermore, the staff are extremely knowledgeable about books. Almost every time I'm in here I overhear the staff having detailed conversations with customers about particular authors or novels. Today I found out that Beaumaris Books runs specials events for newly released books. These events are typically hosted at Malt cafe across the road (there's loads of information on Beaumaris Books' website or you can join their email list). If you're in the area, Beaumaris Books is well worth a look!

So helpful and full of information and lovely shop to boot. I usually order online, but I'd much…read morerather buy from Beaumaris Books from now on.

You'd think being an independent shop there would be better customer service! So rude therefore…read moreNEVER going back there again! Several of us were outside the bookstore recently an hour before closing time and there are 2 sales people in the shop purposefully ignoring us all. 2 people had walked 45 mins to visit your shop and even checked the closing time before making that trek to you, only to be completely ignored.

Excellent place! Unlike the name suggest, I highly doubt you'll find such a person in there as…read morethere is 'bound' to be something for everyone. Haha the pun was indeed intended! Offering a wide genre of publications you'll find a great selection of the non- mainstream authors and publications that only the hippest of hipsters will read amongst the many top ten or twenty paperbacks trending at the moment as well as garden, architecture, design and cookery books. But speak to the owners as their passion is about books and they can recommend or source for you. Brilliant! The mood is perfect inside and you'll while away hours and forget your worries inside. Jazz plays in the background, the lighting is perfect for reading as browsing and there's a children's section at the back of the shop that's obviously there to engrain in little ones what a joy reading can be. There's also a nice selection of great gifting items from quirky gifts like time robots to some alchemy and of course cards. Nice, arty, humourous cards that will make you lol. I did. 10/10. And the prices ain't bad. I am in love with this shop as I'm a non reader but this definitely makes me want to.