Everyone has been a bit distracted over the past two years - routines have been disrupted, restrictions imposed and we've missed so many everyday joys like keeping up with the best new books, finding hidden gems while browsing or hearing a favourite author speak in person. The pandemic has been particularly hard for Australian authors as independent bookshops are the place where local books are discovered, recommended and read. So together with the Australian Booksellers Association and with the help of the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, we've created Your Book-sellers ICYMI 50- Must read new Australian books that you might have missed over the past two years. Please join us in celebrating Australian writing, and discover a brilliant new Australian...
Did you know 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of when J K Rowling's masterpiece Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first published? To celebrate we are pleased to be now stocking a special 25th anniversary edition of this timeless classic where it all began. Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The magic starts here. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday,...
Firstly a very Happy New Year to you all from the team here at Books N Gifts. We are really looking forward to an exciting year in 2022 with our second retail store to open soon at Stockland Nowra. Whilst this year's Christmas holidays have included a number of public holidays our online store remain open 7 days a week as does our sister store Berry Newsagency and we have been busy not only greeting the many visitors to town but also with unpacking the latest new book arrivals. Here are just some of the great new book releases that have arrived in store this week: Renegades : Born in the USA Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen Memoir/Autobiography Two...
Well the countdown to Christmas continues and with only 21 more sleeps to go until the special day the elves and all of Santa's special helpers have been really busy this week unpacking more boxes of great new book releases. Here are just some of the great new book releases that have arrived in store this week: A Drive of a Lifetime Jamie Whincup Memoir/Autobiography This is the definitive account of the life and career of the winningest Supercar driver of all time, Jamie Whincup -- most championships, most race wins, most pole positions, most podiums. But it's also the story of the making of a champion - the drive and desire, the grind and the teamwork, the values...
I'm hearing from the book publishers that freight issues are causing book supply problems with stock shortage issues in many book stores . Well not here at Books N Gifts nor at our sister store Berry Newsagency . Our shelves are packed and fully stocked all in readiness for Christmas and the stock just keeps coming. Here are just some of the great new book releases that have arrived in store this week: Homegrown : A Year of Growing, Cooking & Eating Paul West Lifestyle/Home Join River Cottage Australia host Paul West in his garden and kitchen as he shows you how to become that little bit more self-sufficient. Homegrown will give you the confidence and know-how you'll need...
