I've just moved to Sydney, Australia and am on a mission to find the best bookstores in the city. I'll keep adding to this list as I come across more!
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Apparently home of the original ‘Blind Date with a Book’ which is pretty cool. Full of second hand books and a great store in Newtown.
Elizabeth's Bookshop
I love this little store in Barangaroo. The owner is lovely and they also have a great records and travel section.
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I found this bookstore in Glebe and bought a book outside for $4. They have an amzing second hand selection, a resident cat and a cafe/bar at the back.
Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar
Directly next to Sappho Books in Glebe, this reminded me of The Strand in New York. Very fresh, with a full selection of new books.
Gleebooks
This is probably The Strand of Sydney. A popular spot in CBD on George Street, they also host a lot of book events here too.
Dymocks
Another great bookstore in Newtown, you'll find anything you're looking for in here.
Better Read Than Dead
A lovely bookstore and cafe close to me in Bondi, the perfect place to sit and read over a hot cuppa near the beach.
Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore
One of the most vibrant areas of Sydney, The Bookshop Darlinghurst is a great location to stop and browse.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst
A new favourite find since I have one close to me in Bondi Junction. They have a great romance section but also curate their own themed areas regularly.
Harry Hartog
Maybe not as pretty as the others, but still a staple bookstore in Sydney where you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
Abbey's Bookshop
If a book hoarder let you into their home, this is what it would look like. You'll need to spend a lot of time to browse through everything but I love being surrounded by so many stacks of books in here.
Gould's Book Arcade
A fancy bookshop in Paddington that's open later than most since they have a cafe/bar on the first floor. A nice spot to work from too.
Berkelouw Paddington Bookshop
Another lovely bookstore in Sydney, Ariel Books has a great selection and the staff here are great at recommendations too if you're stuck.
Ariel Books
If you're in Potts Point for brunch or a browse, the Potts Point bookshop is a great spot to look for a new book to read!
Potts Point Bookshop
Three floors of books and a coffee shop - need I say more? A great selection of second hand books here!
