Lovely little independent bookshop, wonderful selection and they often host author events that I…read morerecommend checking out! You can come here for books on most topics, calendars, bookmarks and other little gifts. Some items are a little pricey, but there are options for all budgets. Overall, a great place to get the book you've been looking for or just browse.

This independent bookstore is located in the heart of the Main Street Eltham shopping precinct. It…read morehas a fantastic range of books. The non-fiction selection reflects the artistic bent of the community as well as biographies, travel, home & garden and coffee table books. They have a great children and young adult range, as well as popular fiction and new release stock. What really stands out is the range of Australian and local titles. in my opinion Eltham Bookshop is so popular due to its community involvement. It regularly hosts events and is popular with author talks. It promotes literacy and new local authors and even music events or book clubs for adults and children. The staff are happy to help you with your selection but are also happy to leave you alone to browse. Eltham Bookshop wins my vote for its well considered events and local author support!

This little old house has been lovingly converted into a beautiful little bookshop…read more As it's situated on the tourist trail of the Yarra River, you'd expect it to be priced accordingly, however there are some great deals going on inside, and the books are all really fairly priced. I love browsing the second hand music and movie titles, and the fiction section usually has something of interest that I'll pick up, more or less every time for under $10 a book.

Pays $1-2 for as new, even hard cover books. Sells them for only a few dollars short of regular…read moreretail prices. Told me that he could not offer more than $2 for a brand new graphic novel because he sells them for about $3. I came back to see these miraculously cheap graphic novels a week later and found a pile of tattered comics at $3 each and my graphic novel marked as $15 (again, almost it's regular retail price new). Left me feeling terribly ripped off. Manager said he doesn't by most new young adult books on principle. Mostly only stocks very old books (in variable condition and at surprisingly high prices) and a limited amount of adult non-fiction again at prices well above what you'd expect from a second hand place. Generally disappointing. Book depository online and even Big W are cheaper.

Following Borders's demise, Dymocks is, as far as I am aware of, the only remaining bookstore on…read moreBurke Road, Camberwell. Based in the Well, it could not be more conveniently located in the heart of Camberwell shopping. I really like this store. It's got a broad range of books to suit all needs and wants. The staff are great, really great in fact. Borders Camberwell were good, bigger however you were never able to find someone to give you a hand and assist you in finding what you were after. Dymocks, on the other hand, offers more (in my view) of that personalised service that I like. Oh and yes there's an ABC store in there as well.

Having recently moved to the area, I have been in search of a good quality book shop with helpful…read moreand knowledgable staff for myself and family. We buy a lot of books. I have visited most other local book shops with very mixed results. I was so pleasantly surprised with the service that this will now become my local bookshop.

lovely range of books and lovely store set up and staff.Great to see a bookshop in our local arearead more

There are a couple of things that I have noticed about 2nd Hand bookshops. Firstly if we are…read moredealing with popular books (or authors) then the chances of you finding any of their works in a second hand book shop are going to be slim at best. On the other hand they can be pretty hit or miss, depending one when you go, and also depending on the tastes of the owner - they don't necessarily buy every book that comes their way, not are they prescient enough to know that you want a particular book. This particular one was okay, and as I have mentioned before, there is always something hidden away that is going to catch my attention. While not huge as some are, it still is rather quaint.

This little bookstore is a fantastic place to waste time and pick up a bargain…read more Almost like stepping into a fairy tale the small space is exaggerated by the piles and shelves packed full with books. As you walk between the valleys of winding piles of paperbacks keep your eyes out for some bargains or collectables. Sections have been roughly organised, but the store plan is a bit hard to decipher. Just ask the owner or one of the members of staff to point you in the right direction. They are always friendly and up for a chat. The Merchant of Fairness can also help you track down a book that you haven't been able to locate. This is a service that is free of charge, and that the owner Rod is particularly proud of. The only section that is clearly separated from the rest is the children's. This is a brilliant little corner out the back where you can reminisce and look at copies of books that you may not have seen for 20 or so years. Stocking second hand books and rare first additions from various warehouses there is always a chance to find a copy of a childhood novel you treasured, or to purchase some large anthologies at a fraction of the price as new.

I Love Books has been under new ownership since 2019. I just love the service and the books…read morereceived are excellent according to the condition they were rated. I will keep going back. And I noticed they are renovating with new general books. It looks really lovely and smells nice and new, I am looking forward to having a lovely new updated bookshop near me.

Don't go here. Ever…read more The owner rips off people. She'll put labels on the books but if the price has gone up since the book has been put in the system you won't know until the book has been scanned. That is false advertising and it is ILLEGAL. It also COSTS MONEY to take your books out of the store, which is also ILLEGAL. She charges a $2 'handling fee' which is absolutely ridiculous. She also is very hard to get your money from. It's like getting blood from a stone. 'Pay outs' haven't been paid to many families. The owner is also rude. Stay away. The way things are run are extremely questionable and ILLEGAL.