Best Book Shops in Melbourne

Officially recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature, Melbourne’s love affair with the printed word (and picture) runs deep. Home to many of Australia’s best loved authors, the city is also full of great booksellers. We’ve gathered our favourites right here for your browsing pleasure.


Updated on 10 May 2024

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The School of Life
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The School of Life
Stocks products that start big, life-changing conversations.
Motto Melbourne
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Motto Melbourne
A permanent store for book distributor Motto.
Coventry Bookstore
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Coventry Bookstore
An inviting bookstore in South Melbourne.
The Sun Bookshop
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The Sun Bookshop
A little trove of titles servicing Yarraville’s literati.
Perimeter Books
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Perimeter Books
A beautifully curated shop of rare books and small press.
The Paperback Bookshop
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The Paperback Bookshop
Initially dedicated to paperback editions, you’ll now find in this tiny bookshop a vast range of titles and formats.
Metropolis
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Metropolis
A mecca of art and design books.
Readings Hawthorn
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Readings Hawthorn
Find the local institution’s Hawthorn outlet in a Federation-era shopfront inside an old bank. There’s a dedicated history reading nook, a mural-fronted children’s bookstore and a courtyard garden full of native plants. Plus, more than 25,000 titles to peruse.

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