The mammoth biannual lifeline bookfest sees bibliophiles and bargain hunters descend on the convention centre bearing suitcases, shopping trolleys and supermarket bags which they fill to the brim with preloved books on every subject ever invented. Lifeline bookfest returns to the brisbane convention and exhibition centre from saturday 23 june to sunday 1 july 2018 for your browsing, reading and shopping pleasure. Every second saturday afternoon you can head down to the reclaimed hangar on the corner of wilson and boundary streets for an enchanting evening. The largest second hand book sale in queensland is once again set to rock the literary worlds of brisbane s book lovers.
Racqs car price guide can provide you with an estimate of the price of your car. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. Bent books is a secondhand bookshop that has been an icon of the vibrant west end community in innercity brisbane for 21 years. Looking for that elusive book call, maybe i can find it for you at an affordable price. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. Second hand car parts supplier brisbane why pay the huge price for the engine parts in australia, when qld wreckers are selling high quality used parts on very economical prices. Waverley library book sale in the mall second hand book sale there will be a great selection of books for adults on offer, including novels and nonfiction. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. You can also signup to our newsletter, to keep up to date on all things bookfest. The librisfair antiquarian book fair, at the state library of queensland from the 16th 18th of september, is the first to be held in brisbane since the 1980s. Bundle a few items together, combine postage and save.
Hi guys, im moving back to the us after 4 years in brisbane and have a bunch of books to sell. We are a boutique second hand used books store, we also stock some unique feel good gifts, stationery and gift cards. Now in its 31st year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity. Buy quality second hand books through our online bookstore featuring over 40,000 fiction and nonfiction titles at up to 70% off original retail prices, as well as antiquarian, collectible and rare books. All proceeds will go towards fowl and future programs and activities held by the waverley library. If you cant find your vehicle in our guide or want additional information please contact our motoring advice team.
Family owned independent book shop trading since 2006. At the vanity fair s bestdressed event in new york city on sept. Sharapova slams second hand brisbane event as men take over afp. I havent found any used book stores around that seem interested, and i feel like it is a bit too many to sell on gumtree. A local, familyrun bookshop, goulds is a member of the australian booksellers association aba. No one wants to buy books, so what to do with a beloved book. Visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. Sharapova slams secondhand brisbane event as men take over afp. If you are looking to snap up a bargain to add to your book collection and library, be sure to get along to the lifeline bookfest which runs from 1827 january 2020 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre.
Before you purchase any secondhand goods, ask to see their dealers license which should be clearly displayed in their premises. If you have a large donation from a house or book shop clearance, school or church fete or unwanted school library books could you please call the lifeline canberra office on 02 6171 6300. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in australia. Despite the name, the books are all in excellent condition, categorised carefully and beautifully. Brisbanes best bookshops things to do visit brisbane. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane area for those who appreciate just how magical reading. Second hand book sale there will be a great selection of books for adults on offer, including. Lifeline canberra can arrange for our driver to come and collect all donations between the hours of 7. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. Plus, we have a specialist second hand piano team that focuses on sourcing only the highest quality, pristine condition used pianos. Tucked into heritagelisted buildings, hiding in plain sight on main roads and combining books with the lifegiving essence that is coffee, these bookstores far outshine your. But its not just books up for grabs at the lifeline bookfest brisbane. Lifeline bookfest brisbane unitingcare unitingcare queensland.
Brisbane south second hand and antiquarian book stores. We have a vast network that allows us access to all the leading models. For here, at queenslands biggest secondhand book sale are 22 semitrailers worth of books spread across 4. Book shack for used books, now with selected unique feel good.
May 31, 2018 grub street has served the second hand book lovers of fitzroy for about 40 years now. Most of the screen prints were originally designed for application to fabric, and all the linoprints were designed to illustrate this book. Twenty or so years later and brisbane appears to be back on the map of the antiquarian book fair circuit, with sixteen fabulous antiquarian booksellers joining us from all around australia. Brisbanes bookstore owners know that choosing and buying a book should be just as much fun as reading it. Current owners justin and michael healy specialise in australian art, literature and history, including. With a unique focus on sustainability, engagement and local talent, these markets are a wonderfully relaxing event filled with community spirit and all sorts of ethical, fairtrade, oneofakind. Whether youre after a book that is brand new or secondhand, brisbane has a stack of stores to help you get lost in a world of words. Second hand book fair is back to satisfy all your text bookey desires. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Book fairs, swap meets, auctions and similar events plus australian mostly east coast club meetings and the like.
Brisbane might not be known as a beacon of literary culture, but our fair ol city has more than a few independent bookstore gems if you know where to look for them. Astrolabe booksellers is the leading antiquarian second. Second hand book fair, st scholasticas kindergarten is proud to be hosting their. This collection of prints and recipes was gathered over cups of tea at ngunga designs. Ive been volunteering for 20 years in brisbane its just wonderful. The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday 17th january 2020 to monday 27th january 2020. Thousands of preloved books will be available for avid and occasional readers at this years lifeline bookfest. Book fair, there will be second hand books, cds, dvds, vinyls on sale at very low. Morris brothers pianos are piano experts in brisbane who specialise in a range of brands including yamaha, schimmel, kawai, casio, and more. The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival which is held a couple of times a year all over australia, including in brisbane. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. The wonderful book lovers of brisbane and beyond helped raise much needed funds in june for the. With well over 4 kilometres worth of second hand books and so much more, the brisbane.
Established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest retailer of used, remaindered, outofprint and rare books under one roof. Use our guide to book conditions to understand the difference between condition grades such as fair, very good and fine. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world. There are heaps of great things about the lifeline bookfest. Other secondhand bookshops in brisbane include archives in the city, recycled reading in the toowong shopping centre, clarence corner bookshop at woolloongabba, charing cross books at annerley, as well the uq alumni bookfair every two years next one will be in 20, and many charity shops such as st vinnies, endos and lifeline.
The store offers a space to browse, to uncover books and subjects that one didnt notice before. For young collectors up to the age of 35 living in the greater brisbane region. Brisbane bookfest is the largest secondhand book sale in the world and lifeline queenslands biggest fundraising event. Discover brisbane south arts entertainment and leisure books second hand and antiquarian book stores from 7 listings. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Other second hand bookshops in brisbane include archives in the city, recycled reading in the toowong shopping centre, clarence corner bookshop at woolloongabba, charing cross books at annerley, as well the uq alumni bookfair every two years next one will be in 20, and many charity shops such as st vinnies, endos and lifeline. Second hand car parts brisbane buy used engine parts. Find your next read at 9 of brisbanes best independent. Over 100,000 books to choose from in store both new and used. Bookfest jun 2020, lifeline bookfest brisbane, brisbane australia. When looking for second hand books, condition is vital.
It will be held from 2028 january and is held twice a. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane area for those who appreciate just. Brisbane we are back bringing you over a million books across 10 massive days all to raise vital funds for lifeline. May 20, 2017 second hand book fair, st scholasticas kindergarten is proud to be hosting their. The ten best markets in brisbane concrete playground. You should only buy secondhand merchandise from a reputable registered secondhand dealer. One of australias oldest libraries, braille house in annerley, is brisbanes newest secondhand bookshop.
Brisbane piano specialists morris brothers pianos home. Since 1989 the shop was at the city end of king st, newtown, but moved in late 2018. Nov 12, 2016 book fair, there will be second hand books, cds, dvds, vinyls on sale at very low. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of secondhand books in the world. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. If you would like to lend a hand, please let us know. A realestate agent told a book loving colleague recently that, if he wanted to sell his house, he needed to get rid of the books. A realestate agent told a bookloving colleague recently that, if he wanted to sell his house, he needed to get rid of the books. Apparently, the clean, empty look will sell a house. We have a diverse collection of quality titles and unusual treasures around 40000 of em last time we counted. Foot traffic has been slow so i have decided to shorten my hours for the next 6 weeks with the possibility of it continuing through winter. You set the price, we sell the book and give you 100% of the cash. Twice a year, brisbane bookfest features 4km of tables with millions of. Grub street has served the secondhand book lovers of fitzroy for about 40 years now.
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