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Brisbane's Best Book Shops

Updated: Apr 14, 2025

From top quality indie bookstores, to second-hand bookshops piled high to the rafters, a dedicated sci-fi bookstore in a retro arcade, fantasy children's bookshops, bookshop under a theatre stage and charming suburban bookstore dedicated to all things food, here's 20+ of the best bookshops in Brisbane:

Baffies Oan Books

Baffies Oan Books is a charming cottage bookshop nestled in the beautiful Samford Valley

Scrumptious Reads

Scrumptious Reads in Red Hill is not only a cute suburban book nook, it’s also an event space and a private dining room.

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Bookshop

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Bookshop is one of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets, boasting wall to wall books of every genre

Bent Books

Housed within a coloured colonial cottage at the intersection of Boundary & Vulture Streets is a secondhand book collector’s dream

Books@stones

This gem of a bookshop can be found in Stones Corner's leafy Logan Road cafe and shopping strip

Avid Reader Bookshop

A bookshop that hits all the right pages with locals and visitors alike, Avid is a gem of a place.

Little Gnome

Little Gnome is Wynnum's independent bookstore/café where cups of coffee are served alongside literary classics & new novels

Archives Fine Books

Over half a million fine old books from all genres and eras are crowded into the ceiling to floor dusty shelves of Archives

Chapters Book Shop, Cafe & Wine Bar

Chapters Book Shop, Cafe & Wine Bar brings urban chic to the westside suburb

Quick Brown Fox Bookshop

This boutique bookshop on Brisbane's northside specialises in children's & young adult books, with an emphasis on inclusivity

New Farm Editions

In the heart of Merthyr Village lies this one stop emporium for books, gifts, trinkets, kids stuff and lovely things for the home

The Mad Hatters Bookshop

This cute little bookshop by the bay is a wonderland of delightful surprises and has big kids and little kids alike completely enchanted.

The Really Good Bookshop

The Really Good Bookshop is a reader’s paradise, practically bursting at the seams with a huge range of books, book-related gifts

Gigglefit Grammar

Gigglefit Grammar, previously known as Bayside Books, is the oldest bookstore in Wynnum

The superb bookshop, a stalwart of the local community, stocks an excellent and extensive range of quality books of all genres

Bright & Early Books

Bright & Early Books is a beautiful, independent bookstore that specialises in children's books and early childhood literacy

Pulp Fiction

Upstairs in the quaint retro Blocksidge & Ferguson Arcade is the go-to bookstore for everything sci-fi, fantasy, horror, crime

One of Brisbane's best secondhand book stores, the Mount Gravatt Bookshop is a local institution and well worth a browse if in the neighbourhood

Little Bird Bookshop

The little indie bookstore in Paddington has a carefully curated selection of books for all ages and a knowledgeable owner

The Cupboard Under The Stage

Booklovers will be over the moon when they discover The Cupboard Under the Stage, a hidden gem of Paddington

Salisbury Community Bookshop

Salisbury Community Bookshop is a treasure trove of bargain books, housed in a former grenade factory in the heart of Salisbury

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas

Nov 21 - Dec 20

JAWS In Concert

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen

Nov 22

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

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Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market

Nov 22

Maybe It's Only Us

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Nov 27 - Dec 7

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages

Nov 28

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Nov 29-30

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages

Nov 29

Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba

Nov 29

Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best

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MUST DO

Christmas Day Dining

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other, with a fantastic selection of Christmas lunch and dinner options to suit everyone

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COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:

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MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane

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MUST DO HOLIDAY DEAL

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Stay 2+ nights in BIG4's motel rooms and enjoy $10 dining dollars per guest, per day in their café – breakfast, brunch, sunset drink, you choose!

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BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

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