In the picturesque Tasmanian village of Norfolk, Black Swan Bookshop stands as a work of art, shaped by the vision of its owner and artistic soul, Alexander. Discover how Alexander transformed his love for literature into a meaningful business rooted in community. Join us for a conversation with Alexander Okenyo, owner of Black Swan Bookshop.
Behind the Shelves with Treasure Trove In the heart of Geneva, Treasure Trove is a cosy independent bookshop specialising in English-language children’s books. We’re excited to welcome Treasure Trove as the first European bookstore to join the YourBookstore.io community through CirclePOS. Run by Diana, a former academic turned passionate bookseller, this shop has quickly become … Read More
The Chestnut Tree Bookshop – a profile The Melbourne inner-city suburb of Footscray is one of the most diverse in Australia, a community that expects a local independent bookshop to reflect and support that diversity. Reem Sweid’s The Chestnut Tree Bookshop (and café) meets those expectations with a broad product range, several community reading initiatives … Read More
Behind the Shelves with Megalong Books In a 100-year-old building a Blue Mountains bookshop works to serve locals and visitors alike. An hour and a half by train or car from central Sydney, the Blue Mountains have become a favoured destination for people wanting a convenient place to get away from it all – either … Read More
Behind the Shelves with Matilda Bookshop An Adelaide Hills bookshop looks forward and back, respecting its forty-year history while embracing new technology and new methods. Perhaps it’s the climate that makes the South Australia town of Stirling, 15 km north of the Adelaide CBD, such a community of booklovers. It has a reputation as the … Read More
Behind the Shelves with Rosebud Book Barn In the world of bookselling, every bookshop has a unique tale to tell. In this second edition of our ‘Behind the Shelves’ series, we had the privilege of chatting with Matt Lupica, the dynamic force behind the renowned Rosebud Book Barn in Australia. The Bookselling Journey Matt is … Read More