Book worms will fall in love with this humble secondhand bookshop on Ipswich Road. Most of their…read morebooks come under three categories: classic literature (find poetry here), Australian literature and general fiction. As you walk to the back of the shop, you'll come across a lounge room environment. Four sets of red couches, all facing each other, with a coffee table, complete with chess board in the middle. Delight! The books are priced according to colour coding. On the first page of each book, you'll find either a red ($5), blue ($8), green ($12), yellow ($16), black ($20) or pink dot ($24). Don't ask me who came up with the prices, but the system they use seems to be fair and easy for everyone to use. It is a volunteer run bookshop, stocked by donations. Their method of book keeping is as quaint as the place itself. When I strolled up to the counter, after having lounged with my new discovered book, I watched the man russell around for a pencil and scrap of paper to write down details of the book he'd just sold. Annerley Community Bookshop is as comfortable as your own lounge room. It serves as a lovely refuge from the smoke and hassle that is Ipswich Road.

This is one of my all time favourite bookstores in Brisbane…read more Don't be fooled by the rather innocuous looking building, this little store has offered up some real treasures over my numerous visits. This store is ideal for those wanting to brush up on the classics, the shelves here are heaving with many great literary titles. I bought one of my first Isabel Allende books here and could not have been more chuffed with the price ($8!) or the friendly service I received. Keep an eye on the coffee table and art books as there is usually a gem hidden somewhere amongst the rubble. (It's where I managed to score a huge 300 page photography tome.) With cosy couches and stacks and stacks of prime reading material to review. (Someone please buy up the vintage National Geographics before I do.) Annerley community book shop is the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Deborah is the most professional book store owner that I know. Her staff are so informative and…read morehelpful. I have always used Book Garden as a teacher and as a librarian. Woohoo! As good as it gets!

Scenario: You've discovered the calming and relaxation benefits of adult colouring in. You wander…read morepast Books@Stones before they open and see an entire window display dedicated to this new "trend" and you make a mental note to stop back in before you leave. Of course, there's something hush hush about admitting you are an adult who colours in but after recently discovering how relaxing it can be, I'm hooked. Thankfully, this book shop has quite a good collection of these books. But that's not all. While the front portion of the store is dedicated to adult books, the back half of the store is a wonderland for the young readers. There's a great selection of kids books (excellent for the Savvy Aunty who is eager to build her niece a well rounded library) and space for them to sit and read. In fact, as I was browsing the shelves an author was about to do a book reading for kids. Prices are reasonable and honestly no more than some online sites. Plus you get to take it home with you - what's not to love? If you're local this is one worth bookmarking!

This cute little bookstore on Logan Rd at Stones Corner specializes in Australian books & authors…read more Grab a coffee next door at the Green Door Gallery & Cafe and then go in and browse through their extensive range of fiction, non-fiction & kids books.

Nerds! This way! Next to Groove Cafe on Ipswich Road, there's a corridor. Down this corridor and to…read moreyour right is the doorway to Ace Comics and Games. It doesn't matter what type of nerd or geek you are, you're probably going to find something to lose your marbles over here. They've got your standard comic collection, comic figurines (awesome figurines of Poison Ivy and Batman in the front window display), magic cards, box sets, so on and so on. Across the corridor there's a spacious room set up with what looks like school furniture. This is where you come to meet your fellow game gurus. Friday night is game night, which is why they're open until late. The game ends when it ends, maan.

I'd hope that there would be more places like this in Brisbane, but it's not always going to be…read more While comics are receiving a revival of late, I fear it may solely rest upon the digital market where new graphic novels and comics are being consumed. Still, it's enough that there's a market for people who want to hold a book, rather than finger it that makes this place work. If you're in the neighborhood and want to get your hands on some graphic novels, miniatures, table top, DnD stuff etc then you should be ok. While they don't have a range as big as Comics Etc, these guys cater to a larger audience who share a few different tastes.