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Avid Reader Bookshop

Locality: West End

Phone: +61 7 3846 3422

Address: 193 Boundary Street, West End 4101 West End, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.avidreader.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Vernon Ah Kee talking about his new public art mural that is the flagship project Chrysalis Projects Avid Reader Bookshop Vernon said what initially captured hi...s imagination was the project was a perfect balance of desperation and passion which he loved! It’s unbelievably exciting to be working with Vernon and an incredible gift to the community! You can support this project with a donation as little as $10 the link is in the bio. If you would like to support this revolutionary model of art in place you can donate as little as $10 - link in bio! Chrysalis Projects PLACELOVE team are very excited to officially unveil the landmark mural project is a co-curated partnership with Avid Reader BookshopReader, the property owner Manuel Petavrakis, artist Vernon Ah Kee, and Josh Milani of Milani Gallery. It’s a match made in heaven. Vernon is a globally recognised contemporary artist and a founding member of proppaNOW, an internationally respected artist collective who had their first studio in West End. Avid Reader is an iconic independent bookshop that to many is the cultural heart and soul of 4101. We aim for this mural to be a powerful artwork to mark a place so unique and loved by its community. Bec Mac said. If you would like to support this project, please make a donation a tax Free Australian Cultural Fund https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/chrysalis-01/ Link in bio photo @cazuarina @fionastager @avidreader @waanjiman @milanigallery @becmactv @mscarmelh Milani Gallery

25.01.2022 Tonight on Zoom! Cass Moriarty Author is in conversation Sarah Wilson discussing This One Wild And Precious Life Register on our website by 4pm.

23.01.2022 Thank you Claire Christian for coming in to sign copies of ‘It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake’

23.01.2022 Our non fiction book of the month is A Life on Our Planet Sir David Attenborough reflects on his life’s work, the changes to Earth he has witnessed in his career and his vision for the future. A must-read!

22.01.2022 It's Love Your Local Bookshop Day which is a great excuse to drop into Avid Reader Bookshop this weekend, not that I ever need one! We're so lucky to have t...his institution in our community. It's up to all of us to do our bit and support local businesses that keep our high streets vibrant and thriving. It's all part of our economic recovery plan - support small and buy local! I love visiting the team at Avid, and I always end up walking out with an extra book or three. What's on your reading list? Tell me in the comments and make sure you pick it up from a local bookshop and support jobs in small businesses #LYBD2020 #loveyourbookshop

18.01.2022 Staff pick Michaela recommends Daddy by Emma Cline This short story collection shows off Clines deep understanding of the human condition in a nuanced yet powerful way. I devoured every single one.

18.01.2022 Here at Avid Reader we have decided this year to rename it Love Our Customers Day! This is a chance for us to thank you for your continued support of our bookshops during this very uncertain time. We have been overwhelmed with the many acts of kindness shown to us since March. We have bargains, prizes and giveaways in store today plus a special online Zoom event with Melissa Harper launching the updated and revised edition of The Ways of the Bushwalker: On Foot in Australia (register on our website by 10am). Happy Love Our Customers Day! We hope you can join us in store or online to celebrate the tremendous love and support we have experienced this year

18.01.2022 Will you sleep through the revolution? Or do you want to wake up and reclaim your one wild and precious life? This Saturday on Zoom, Cass Moriarty is in conversation with Sarah Wilson discussing This One Wild And Precious Life: A hopeful path forward in a fractured world. Registrations essential. Register on our website!

15.01.2022 We had a visit from Grantlee Kieza to sign copies of his new book Banks - a biography of the extraordinary life of one of the world's most famous and notorious adventurers, Sir Joseph Banks

14.01.2022 We’ve been to India, now let’s go to Ireland Travel in your armchair (or bed, train, back garden, or wherever you like to read!) with the likes of Sally Rooney, Anna Burns, Sebastian Barry and Anne Enright

11.01.2022 It’s today! The much anticipated All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton is available in store from 8.30am. AND we have a limited number of these special tote bags to give away with purchase

10.01.2022 New Jane Harper is in store now! Dont forget that Kate Mildenhall is in conversation with Jane Harper on Zoom on October 2nd - register on our website!

10.01.2022 We have just confirmed that next week we are holding a FREE online Zoom event with the one and only Jimmy Barnes! His new hardback book would make a beautiful gift! And all the copies we have right now are signed You can register for the event and purchase the book on our website.

08.01.2022 The countdown is on and we simply cannot contain our excitement for the launch of All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton There are a very limited number of seats available for our events at The Tivoli Brisbane next week! Tickets are $22.50 or $45 for a book + ticket deal. See image for purchase details.

07.01.2022 Thank you Cass Moriarty Author for these reviews of four very different reads!

05.01.2022 For the first time, the best of ABC presenter Roly Sussex’s popular ‘Words for Today’ program are collected in book form. A must-read for all language lovers. Kelly Higgins-Devine is in-conversation with Roly Sussex discusssing Word for Today tonight at 6pm on Zoom. Register on our website by 4pm.

03.01.2022 We have some wonderful Zoom events coming up that Fiona is very excited for! TONIGHT at 6.30pm AEST Emma Kate Lewis is in conversation with Durkhanai Ayubi discussing Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen. SUNDAY at 11.00am AEST Ben Hobson is in conversation with Michael Connelly discussing The Law of Innocence.... TUESDAY at 6.30pm AEST Fiona Stager will be in conversation after Elizabeth Hewson does a cooking demonstration from Saturday Night Pasta. Register on our website for these and other author events! See more

01.01.2022 Preorder Mark Mordue's ‘Boy On Fire: The Young Nick Cave’ before Monday 16 November and go into the draw to win this framed limited edition print of Nick's original band, The Boys Next Door - photo by Ashley Mackevicius. Boy On Fire is out through HarperCollins Books Australia on Wednesday 18 November and they have generously given us this print to give away to one lucky reader! Preorder here: https://avidreader.com.au/products/boy-on-fire

Avid Reader Bookshop in West End | Book shop