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Updated: 11 February 2021

Better Read Than Dead

Thursday
10am – 9pm
265 King Street, Newtown
Photo: Rachel Yabsley

Better Read than Dead in Newtown embodies the best things about independent bookstores. You can find the latest in literary fiction and non-fiction, literary journals, science fiction and an excellent children’s and young-adult range in this carefully curated store. If you can’t decide, ask the passionate and friendly staff for help.

This bookstore is a hub for the local community; it holds regular events, its staff attends book fairs and visits local schools.

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