9 Independent Bookstores In Brisbane That Are Now Delivering To Your Door

Because stockpiling books is classier than toilet paper.

1. Avid Reader, West End

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Avid Reader is just as iconic to West End as West End is to Brisbane. This legendary bookshop is much loved by locals and new customers alike for its wide range and well-read staff. They’re making sure you have enough good reads to get you through quarantine by delivering for free to surrounding postcodes, including 4000, 4005, 4006, 4030 and 4101. Everywhere else in Australia gets free shipping on purchases over $50 when you use the code SHIP at checkout.

2. Where The Wild Things Are, West End

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If you ask me, there is no better time than now to stock up on a bunch of fluffy, feel-good young adult books to escape into when the news just seems a little too much. And if you're in need of some new reads, Avid Reader's little sibling store Where The Wild Things Are — which is devoted to young adult and children's books — is also delivering to your door. They're offering free shipping to surrounding suburbs and free shipping everywhere else on orders over $50 when you use the code SHIP.

3. Folio Books, Brisbane CBD

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It's pretty hard to miss Folio Books when you're walking through the CBD as their gorgeous window displays are always chock-full of literary classics and new bestsellers. They're one of Brisbane's oldest independent bookstores and have grown a community of loyal customers due to their wide range of titles and helpful recommendations. They're currently offering free shipping anywhere in Australia when you purchase two books or more, which is super easy when you see their range. Their online store has a small selection of books to add to your cart, so they recommend sending them an email or giving them a ring so they can let you know what's in stock and will make sure it arrives on your doorstep.

4. Dymocks, Brisbane CBD

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Did you know your local Dymocks isn't actually connected to their big online site? If you love popping into your nearest physical store, browsing their new releases, and want them to be there when this whole pandemic has blown over, send them an email or ring them up. Sure, it might be easier to avoid a phone call and just order online, but this way you'll be directly supporting a local business who would love more than anything to help cure your quarantine boredom! Every store has different contact details, so do a quick Google search to find your local seller.

5. Riverbend Books, Bulimba

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Nestled in the suburb of Bulimba is Riverbend Books, a welcoming bookstore that's also connected to cafe serving delicious delicacies. While you can't stop and have a coffee there for the time being, this store is offering HEAPS of ways to get you your next favourite read. They're doing free delivery to local areas (4171, 4005 and 4170) and free postage Australia wide when you spend $50 or more. Plus, they've created a drive-thru service in their carpark and will pass you your order through your window!

6. Comics Etc, Brisbane CBD

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Pop-culture fans, unite. The owners at Comics Etc will help you to stock up while you lock down with their wide range of comic books, graphic novels and manga series. They're offering free postage Australia wide on orders over $50 when you select COVID-19 at checkout. Their online store is super well-stocked too, so it's the perfect time to order a stack of self-isolation reading material.

7. Books@Stones, Stones Corner

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In the heart of Stones Corner is the much-loved bookstore, Books@Stones. While they stock popular new releases, Books@Stones has more of a focus on supporting Australian authors. Until 8 April, they're offering free shipping for all purchases over $30 anywhere in Australia. They're also going the extra mile and offering free SAME DAY delivery to postcodes 4120, 4102, 4103, 4151 and 4169 if you place your order before 3 p.m.

8. Little Gnome, Wynnum

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On the bayside suburb of Wynnum is Little Gnome, Brisbane's self-proclaimed biggest little bookstore. On a regular day, they sell books, of course, but also drinks and treats like Montville coffee, milkshakes, banana bread and chocolate-fudge brownies. They're currently offering free delivery on orders over $25 to local suburbs only, so if you live in the area, definitely hit them up! And if this place couldn't get anymore wholesome, the owners always have their dog Lexie hanging around, ready to greet you when social distancing has ended.

9. The Book Merchant Jenkins, West End

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The Book Merchant Jenkins is one of the most niche bookstores in Brisbane. They're a new, used and antiquarian bookstore specialising in sexuality, LGBTIQ+, ethnopharmacology, dance and performance, contemporary figurative and surreal art. So, if you're looking for something a little different, they'll definitely have enough options to choose from! They're still posting books ordered online, over the phone or email. On top of that, they're offering quarantine book boxes for sale or free of charge to locals already in quarantine with no income.