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BOOK FACE Orion

Locality: Springfield Central

Phone: +61 7 3470 1644

Address: Orion Town Centre 4300 Springfield Central, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 In need of some Christmas gift inspiration? We have a great range of non-fiction books that would make the perfect Christmas gift for any book lover! Whether they are interested in memoirs, self development or humour, there is something for everyone!

23.01.2022 Only one month until Christmas! Is your Christmas tree up yet? Looking for some unique Christmas decorations? We have a wide range of Christmas baubles and decorations in store - a perfect addition to your family Christmas tree! The LaLaLand baubles are also small, light and very Aussie - they would make a wonderful gift for overseas friends or family!

22.01.2022 The Witches (Graphic Novel) The Witches was one of my favourite books as a kid, so I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that they had adapted it in to a graphic novel. However, I absolutely adore this version by Penelope Bagieu, the adaptor and illustrator. She fine tunes Dahl’s timeless story of a young boy and his Grandmamma, who take on the vicious witches of England and breathes new life into it, making it her own. The illustrations are bright, engaging and funny. It i...s also so heartfelt and then scary the next, which is no mean feat to accomplish. It balances the dark humour of the story so well with the core message of family, love and good overcoming evil. This is a book which kids will read again and again. I especially love this version of Grandmamma, she was so feisty and loving and it is great to see an older character that has flaws and their own emotions too. I may have shed a tear with this wonderful Grandmamma. One of my favourite things about this edition is that it keeps Dahl’s original ending, which even as a kid I preferred to the 1990 movie ending. I recommend this to all Roald Dahl fans new and old alike. -- Emma, BOOK FACE Bookseller See more

21.01.2022 We all have this problem from time to time

20.01.2022 It's 'Love Your Bookshop Day' today! Stop by BOOK FACE and show your support for Independent bookstores, and you might just win yourself a prize. There's also double the loyalty points on book purchases.

20.01.2022 Our current best sellers!

19.01.2022 THE GREATEST HIT by Will Kostakis A short (and cheap) little book that I absolutely adored. This young adult novella follows Tessa as she experiences her first time at college, only to find that her ex is in one of her classes. Worse follows when everyone discovers that Tessa is the girl from a viral song that she’s trying to outrun. I highly recommend giving this little book a go. It’s a great sample into Will Kostakis’s other works, with phenomenal writing and relatable ...characters. ‘The Greatest Hit’ is a short little story about owning up and righting your wrongs. Such a fun read. For fans of Rainbow Rowell, Adam Silvera, and Becky Albertalli. - Tash, BOOK FACE Bookseller See more

18.01.2022 Melbourne-based author Kate Mildenhall talks to BOOK FACE about the inspiration behind her brilliant new book 'The Mother Fault', battling second novel sydndrome, and releasing a novel during a global pandemic.

17.01.2022 OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men is a must read. The story follows two characters, George and Lennie, as they work on The Ranch trying to achieve their dream of owning a farm. I had to read this book as part of school curriculum, and ended up really enjoying it. The story was well written so it was an easy read. The book could be seen as depressing as the ending was heartbreaking, but it also had its nice parts. Overall, I would recommend this book to high school students and above. - Cameron, BOOK FACE Bookseller

16.01.2022 THIS TENDER LAND by William Kent Krueger A tender masterpiece is how I can best describe this book. I purchased this book from a customer recommendation and absolutely did not regret it, so thankyou Laura! Set during the great depression of the 1930’s, four orphans from a Native American orphanage set off on a journey of a lifetime to find where they might belong in this world. The children have been poorly treated at the school and have no choice but to leave. They quic...kly learn that the world is a cruel place where no one can be trusted. They’ll meet many characters along the way, each impacting the children differently and ultimately leading them to a fate they may have not anticipated. This book tugs at your heart. I will admit to crying more than once. It deals with loss in so many forms, but also the faith to survive and move forward and the need to forgive. - Kim, BOOK FACE Bookseller See more

15.01.2022 In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren With a cover that screamed a great read for the festive season, In a Holidaze was a lovely read following the life decisions of Mae. Stuck in a rut living at home, she loves the certainty of the annual family Christmas trip to the snowy cabin. Every day, every tradition is always the same. Until her world comes crashing down when she is told the cabin will be sold. Devastated she makes one simple wish, Show me what will make me happy.... Mae finds herself trapped in her own groundhog day, waking to find she is repeating her last holiday at the cabin, over and over. She isn’t quite sure what can be changed, why it needs to be changed, or if she has any impact on the final outcome she already knows is coming. In a Holidaze was a nice light hearted read, but packed a punch in the life lessons department. One quote from Mae sprung off the page, I’m just seeing things with fresh eyes, I guess. It made me wonder, if you could do anything again, how would you do it differently? After a couple of repeated days, Mae starts to think nothing is going to make a difference and decides to just throw caution to the wind and do everything exactly as she wants, nothing holding her back. It turns out simply allowing herself the freedom to live was what Mae needed all along. Her decisions and results aren’t always sunshine and rainbows, but it is all her which I loved. In 2020, in the year that we’ve had, In a Holidaze left me with a sense of c’est la vie. Live life to the fullest. Do what makes you happy. Most importantly, be kind to yourself. - Jenny BOOK FACE bookseller See more

14.01.2022 IN A HOLIDAZE by Christina Lauren With a cover that screamed a great read for the festive season, In a Holidaze was a lovely read following the life decisions of Mae. Stuck in a rut living at home, she loves the certainty of the annual family Christmas trip to the snowy cabin. Every day, every tradition is always the same until her world comes crashing down when she is told the cabin will be sold. Devastated she makes one simple wish; Show me what will make me happy. M...ae finds herself trapped in her own groundhog day, waking to find she is repeating her last holiday at the cabin, over and over. She isn’t quite sure what can be changed, why it needs to be changed, or if she has any impact on the final outcome she already knows is coming. In a Holidaze was a nice light hearted read, but packed a punch in the life lessons department. One quote from Mae sprung off the page, I’m just seeing things with fresh eyes, I guess. It made me wonder, if you could do anything again, how would you do it differently? After a couple of repeated days, Mae starts to think nothing is going to make a difference and decides to just throw caution to the wind and do everything exactly as she wants, nothing holding her back. It turns out, simply allowing herself the freedom to live is what Mae needed all along. Her decisions and results aren’t always sunshine and rainbows, but it is all her, which I loved. In 2020, in the year that we’ve had, In a Holidaze left me with a sense of c’est la vie, live life to the fullest. Do what makes you happy. Most importantly, be kind to yourself. See more

14.01.2022 Love historical fiction and a great deal??? We have some great historical fiction reads in store for a special price of $12.99! Come on in and find your next favourite read!

14.01.2022 We have the newest Matthew Reilly book in store!

14.01.2022 HONEYBEE by CRAIG SILVEY Every once in a while there will be a book that stays with you long after you have finished it. A book that you will recommend to everyone, that has changed you in some way, that you love so much you just wish you could read it for the first time again. That book is Honeybee for me. We start the story meeting Sam a 14 year old who climbs over the rail of an overpass, ready for it all to end. There he meets Vic, an old man who has the same idea a...s Sam. From here the two develop a connection and the story of how both came to be at the bridge unfolds. The heart and soul of the story is Sam, who has had a very rough time in life and who has struggled to accept their true self. The book takes us on a journey involving petty crime, mental health and drug issues, identity struggles, cooking, making your own family and one very amazing drag show (that chapter was seriously awesome). I loved so much about this book. The characters are really well developed. Sam is a wonderful teen who I just wanted to wrap in a hug. They have overcome so much and have felt so unloved and unwanted for such a long time. To read their struggles and then their growth and acceptance throughout the book is beautiful. Vic is also a very wonderfully developed character and I think a lot of people will know of a Vic in their lives he is a very relatable, a man who has come back from war and who doesn’t talk of it. His acceptance of Sam broke my heart Mate, I think you’re just you, and there’s nothing the matter with that. The story is so heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time. A lot of people have asked if it is like Jasper Jones (because they either loved or hated it) and to me they are completely separate and I didn’t find myself comparing the two. This was a book I immediately bought (because I did enjoy Jasper Jones) but knew that I would probably delay reading it for a while (because the cover did nothing for me). But my friend told me I needed to read it right away and I am so happy I did. This book proves you shouldn’t judge a book completely by the cover and you should give authors a second chance (if you are not a fan of Jasper Jones). This book has easily become one of my favourite books of the year and has fast become one of my favourites of all time. It is a book that I can see becoming a modern classic. Fans of contemporary fiction, LGBT stories, coming of age stories, stories of finding your people and accepting who you are despite a rough start this book is for you. I cannot recommend this book enough.

13.01.2022 We have a wide range of stunning 2021 diaries and calendars in store!

11.01.2022 Some great fiction reads that make for a great present for that bookworm you know.

11.01.2022 Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction novelist, author of international bestsellers Scrublands and Silver. Watch Chris introduce his latest thriller Trust, the gripping new Martin Scarsden novel. We have signed copies of Trust in store now.

09.01.2022 #SHOPEARLY THIS BLACK FRIDAY AND RECEIVE DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS Our bookshops are teeming with new releases and old favourites and our booksellers are ready to help you find the perfect gift! So shop early and shop local this Black Friday as we are offering DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS* on all purchases of full-priced books in BOOK FACE stores. Promotion is for one day only. For more details about this promotion, contact your local BOOK FACE store.

09.01.2022 We've stocked up on puzzles!

08.01.2022 THE ASSASSINATION OF BRANGWAIN SPURGE by M.T Anderson and Eugene Yelchin A hilarious story aimed at kids 10+. ‘The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge’ contains some chapters that are told in illustration and others in word. This unique and witty novel follows three characters; Brangwain Spurge (the elfin emissary and historian), Werfel (the goblin ambassador and archivist), and Lord Clifers (the evfin spymaster). It is up to Brangwain Spurge to infiltrate the goblin kingdom a...nd spy on the evil government, but is this mission even possible? A quirky but extremely fun novel set to impress. I devoured this book, it was equally hilarious, embarrassing, and enjoyable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something to take them away from reality for a little while. It's also a National Book Award Finalist. - Tash, BOOK FACE Bookseller See more

07.01.2022 Kate Grenville, one of Australia’s most celebrated writers, introduces her brilliant new novel, A Room Made of Leaves. Her first work of fiction in 10 years, this novel marks a return to the territory of The Secret River where historical fiction is turned inside out in a stunning sleight of hand by one of our most original writers. Check it out below:

07.01.2022 A great gift idea! Blind Date with a Book is a fun way of picking a book without knowing exactly what you're going to get. Choose between a wide variety of wrapped books with only a few dot-points describing each, and maybe find a new favourite author.

06.01.2022 Some times things just seem meant for one another! Our friends at Book Face Cafe Orion have created this delicious Forest Berry Ice Tea, perfect for cooling off while you read :)

05.01.2022 We have signed copies of books in store - would be perfect to make a gift extra special!

02.01.2022 The lovely Grantlee Kieza visited us instore and signed copies of his latest book "Banks". Sir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A fearless adventurer, his fascination with beautiful women was only trumped by his obsession with the natural world and his lust for scientific knowledge. Grab your signed copy today!

01.01.2022 Anyone else have this problem??

01.01.2022 Win a book prize pack! Draw or re-design your favourite book cover for the chance to win some exciting bookish prizes! Email a photo of your completed design to [email protected] or bring a copy into store by Monday 5th of October to enter. For kids 12 and under.