Rainy Day Books is a little bookstore in The Basin selling second hands books of all varieties…read more From newer titles to old classics, the books here fill the shelves and walls to the point of breaking, and its no surprise that the sign on the door reading "Not buying books at the moment" hasn't moved for over a year now. I usually head to the music and movies section, where you'll find autobiographies, cinephile and some interesting titles on either musicians and actors or music and movies themselves. Books are fairly priced and a visit to Rainy Day Books helps keep honest second hand bookstores alive and kicking.

This Bookshop is an Aladdin's Cave of delights. No matter what your favourite author or what your…read morefavourite genre, Rainy Day Books will and can suit the most discerning book-lover. It's just amazing what you'll find there. Shelved in selected categories it is easy to navigate around the shop and you'll even find a sofa on which to sit and peruse a couple of books before you buy. There's so much to choose from and you'll never go home without at least one book under your arm. Rainy Day Books has some real treasures, not least of all old classics and children's books from the early 1900s which are collectors pieces for both young and old. For modern youngsters, the children's section is always popular not only with the kids but also with their parents and it's great hearing the giggles and chuckles of glee when a book is chosen especially by it's little buyer. It's no wonder that people drive from the other side of the city and as far afield as the Mornington Peninsula and Central Victoria to visit this bookstore, as hard-to-find and rare books from around the world are quickly accessed and found, and delivered to an excited waiting client. This little bookshop is a "must" to visit when visiting The Basin, at the foothills of the Dandenongs. At the roundabout in the Basin, you'll experience the friendliness of a bookshop proprietor who really knows her books and shares her knowledge so willingly. After spending time in the bookshop and coming away with at least a few, I also take advantage of having a cuppa at either of the great little coffee shops in the same shopping centre - they're always crowded.

Staff are helpful, knowledgable, and happy to chat. Despite the small size of the store, there's an…read moreimpressive range of comics and collectibles. If you need something that's at the other store, it's no hassle for them to bring it over for you.

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.

Called contact number a number of times during 'hours of business' to enquire if they had a…read morespecific book to save an unwarranted trip. Calls either engaged or disconnected. drove to address and no such business. Spoke to a 'local' who said they've not been there 'for years'. Pretty disappointing experience. I wouldn't waste my time again!

As you probably know, I love crawling around second-hand bookshops and this was no exception…read more However, while I tend not to be too fussy about their layout - the mustier the better - I do tend to appreciate some order so I know where too look for specific books. Then again, there are so many books out there these days that sometimes there is simply no room to put all of them. Anyway, this place wasn't all that bad, though rather cluttered. However I did find a book I had been looking for for some time.

Koorong is a Christian store, and supply a large variety of items despite being labelled a 'book…read morestore'. I'm not personally very religious and had to walk in to buy a prop for a show, but the atmosphere was actually very pleasant and the variety of items were interesting to inspect. They sell books, DVD's, pictures, statues, jewellery and pretty much anything you can think of. Their website shows their full catalogue too. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the whole store just protruded positivity and happiness. If anything was to convert me, it'd probably be this store! Haha.

Nadrasca Industry is a community opporative that offers employment opportunities for people with a…read moredisability by supplying services in outsourced assembly & packing, commercial printing & timber products fabrication. With this in mind the Nadrasca Book Exchange can often be found staffed by people with a disability. Here you can purchase or swap pre loved books. The bookshop stocks a wide range of books, from Mills and Boon stories to technical textbooks. If you love reading and have not yet visited our bookshop, a visit is a must. The important thing is the people behind the counter. Each and every one of them are lovely, talkative and real characters when they get a chance to open up and talk to you.