Brisbane's Best Secondhand Bookshops

In our increasingly fast-paced world where technology rules the roost, the simple act of losing one's self in a good book can be a blissful experience. Fortunately, there are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater Brisbane area for those who appreciate just how magical reading - the old-fashioned way - truly can be:

The Book Merchant Jenkins
The Book Merchant Jenkins West End
An historic inner city church has been converted into what would have to be Brisbane's most gorgeous and charming secondhand bookshop, packed to the pulpit with good pre-loved reads from the same peeps who brought you Brisbane's only 24/7 bookshop Logical Unsanity
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Archives Fine Books
Books inside Archives Fine Books shop in Brisbane.
Over a million fine old books are waiting to be discovered at this unique CBD bookstore. And when we say 'old' books we mean rare editions, collectibles, Shakespeare, children's classics and so much more
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Bent Books
Bent Books shop front with woman browsing through secondhand books.
It's almost impossible to walk past this brightly-coloured West End bookstore, and why would you want to? They've got practically every book under the sun, plus an owner ready and willing to help with your book search quest
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Logical Unsanity Bookshed
Logical Unsanity Bookshed Bardon
This quirky Bardon book shed is here to satisfy your book cravings at any hour of the day. That's right - this eclectic treasure trove is open 24/7, meaning there's never a wrong time to score a book bargain
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Salisbury Community Bookshop
Salisbury Community Bookshop
Readers of all ages will get a kick out of this not-for-profit bookstore in an industrial southside estate. Housed in an old Salisbury grenade factory, this cute store houses a huge collection of books, including a colourful kids' zone
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Clarence Corner Book Shop
Tables iand books inside Clarence Corner Book Shop in Woolloongabba
If you love a good cuppa with your book, then this cosy Woolloongabba store is a must. Although relatively compact, the collection of books is impressive, and better still - they serve Merlo coffee and tasty toasties
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Braille House Bookshop
Braille House Bookshop, Annerley
One of Australia's oldest libraries, Braille House in Annerley, is Brisbane's newest second-hand bookshop
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The Really Good Bookshop
The Really Good Bookshop Hillcrest
The name says it all really. This Hillcrest store is so fantastically jam packed with titles that unearthing a new read can be an exciting adventure in itself. Also, bring along a quality pre-loved book and you could snare a nice discount
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Lawnton Bookstop
Lawnton Book Stop
Hidden down an industrial side street, Lawnton Book Stop carries over 30 000 titles across all genres
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Mt Gravatt Bookshop

One of Brisbane's best secondhand book shops, the Mt Gravatt Bookshop is a local institution and well worth a browse if in the neighbourhood

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Street Libraries
Street Libraries of Brisbane
From phone boxes to retro fridges and a whole lot in between, street libraries of all shapes and sizes are literally popping up all over the place. With over 70 of these honesty box-style libraries now in residence, chances are there's one near you.
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