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The Bright Bookshop

Locality: Bright, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5750 1810

Address: 113 Gavan Street 3741 Bright, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.indies.com.au/bright

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24.01.2022 It’s back in stock! One of our all time favourite books.... The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy A special book filled with love, friendship and kindness. Everyone needs Charlie’s work right now. It will make you smile. .... . Charlie Mackesy Penguin Random House See more

24.01.2022 Mother and daughter writing team, Zoe and Belinda Lui in the Bright Bookshop with their co-authored book Rapunzel’s Sister. Zoe’s original idea is a departure from the story of Rapunzel..hence ‘Rapunzel’s Sister’. Beautiful cover by the illustrator of the Spirit Animal series. Love your work girls!!

22.01.2022 Thankyou to Bob Perry for popping in to the bookshop today to sign our copies of "The Devil's Grip"! The Devil's Grip, by Neal Drinnan is a compelling true crime book about three murders of one of Australia’s most prominent sheep breeding families, (The Wettenhalls) and the secrets behind it. Bob Perry is a key survivor of the Wettenhall family drama and he assisted Neal Drinnan in writing this remarkable and enlightening story. Perry’s unique viewpoint and sharp memory of t...he Wettenhall family and the events that lead to their demise is at the heart of this tragic story. Perry is certainly a character and it was lovely to meet him. Neal Drinnan

22.01.2022 Honeybee by Craig Silvey (author of Jasper Jones) Our review: Silvey’s much anticipated new novel is a beautifully written, compelling, remarkable, heartbreaking, profound and ultimately uplifting story about 14 year old Sam Watson. It is a coming of age story about a young Australian teenager struggling with gender dysphoria and his identity. One dark night, Sam (Honeybee) stands on the side of a bridge ready to jump. Watching him from a distance, is Vic, an old lonely m...an. The two lay eyes on each other and a bond is formed. In that moment, an incredible friendship is born and over time we find out what brought them both to that point in time. They are connected by their misery, only to become each other’s saviour. I’ll be honest, at times Honeybee was sometimes distressing, with some confronting themes, but it is a powerful read that should be on everyone’s reading list( including teenagers). You will laugh and you will cry as you are pulled into this heart wrenching and heartwarming story. Silvey has the ability to make the reader feel all the emotion from every character. The characters are certainly going to stay with me for a very long time. Honeybee is one of the most powerful books I have read. It is profound and eye opening. It is brilliant. Highly recommended. Review by Jenny at The Bright Bookshop Craig Silvey Allen & Unwin Books

21.01.2022 It’s back in stock! One of our all time favourite books.... The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy A special book filled with love, friendship and kindness. Everyone needs Charlie’s work right now. It will make you smile. .... . Charlie Mackesy Penguin Random House See more

20.01.2022 Our new favourite book for ages 9 (to 109!!) This is the first in a magical new series that we are predicting will be huge! Amari knows three things: Her brother Quinton has gone missing No one will talk about it... His mysterious job holds a clue..... This is the story of Amari and her search for her older missing brother which leads her into a world of magic, complete with bizarre supernatural creatures, vampires, magical gadgets and rip-roaring action and humour. It is action packed with no fluff......a big adventure that is filled with magic and heart and we LOVE it! In store now. Hardie Grant Books HarperCollins See more

20.01.2022 Jenny’s top 11 reads for 2020! (In no particular order) The Happiest Man on Earth Infinite Splendours Honeybee... Anxious People From Snow to Ash Shuggie Bain American Dirt Consolation Wild This Tender Land Future Girl by Asphyxia . . . @allenandunwin @harpercollinsaustralia @hachetteaus @penguinbooksaus @macmillanaus See more

19.01.2022 Australian author and Miles Franklin winner Sophie Laguna’s newest book Infinite Splendours is powerful, heartbreaking and unforgettable. Our Review: Set in the Grampians area in Victoria in the 1950’s and narrated by 10 year old Lawrence, this book is filled with vivid descriptions portrayed by an artistic and talented Lawrence, who has a gift for painting. He lives with his widowed mother and younger brother and his promising future is laid out before him, until an exper...ience of betrayal takes it all away and Lawrence is left to deal with the devastating aftermath and the lasting trauma that then continues into adulthood. I will admit some parts of this book I found difficult and uncomfortable to read, but I think that was Laguna’s intention-in exploring such a complex character and situation. Tears still rise when I think about the pain and the power of this book. This is a brave and very powerful read Review by Jenny @ The Bright Bookshop. Allen & Unwin Books

19.01.2022 "A Brush With Birds by (Australian )Richard Weatherly is one of those books that has you in awe with every page you turn. With exquisite illustrations throughout by Richard, this is more than a bird book, it is an adventure in faraway places..... Richard has drawn anecdotes and insights that are fascinating and often hilarious. He pursued a life in art and science and also trained and flew falcons! With decades of study and collaborations with scientists, environmentalists a...nd ornithologists on every continent, this an incredible book by one of the world’s finest bird painters. @rw_environmentalartist @hardiegrantbooks

18.01.2022 Gabriel Bergmoser is an award winning Melbourne based author and playwright and The Hunted is his debut adult novel. The Hunted is a perfectly paced, thrilling read with building suspense and an underlying unrelenting sense of dread and menace with every page turned. Crime and thriller readers will LOVE Hunted!

17.01.2022 Our new favourite book for ages 9 (to 109!!) This is the first in a magical new series that we are predicting will be huge! Amari knows three things: Her brother Quinton has gone missing No one will talk about it... His mysterious job holds a clue..... This is the story of Amari and her search for her older missing brother which leads her into a world of magic, complete with bizarre supernatural creatures, vampires, magical gadgets and rip-roaring action and humour. It is action packed with no fluff......a big adventure that is filled with magic and heart and we LOVE it! In store now. Hardie Grant Books HarperCollins See more

16.01.2022 From the author of "A Man Called Ove comes Fredrik Backman’s newest book, "Anxious People". This is a poignant, whimsical and charming story about a bank robbery gone wrong, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, a hostage drama, (in an Apartment Viewing), with eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined and, it's a story about idiots (Author’s words!) "Anxious People" will speak to everyone who picks it up - from... the anxious to the confident, from the broken to the loved, from the young to the old, and everyone in between. It will make you laugh and cry. Humorous, compassionate, and wise, this is an ingeniously constructed story about the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hopethe things that save us, even in the most anxious of times. Backman has the ability to take such heavy topics about people and life and so respectfully explore them in a light-hearted way which is truly astounding to me. I loved it! Penguin Books Fredrik Backman Penguin Random House See more

15.01.2022 Thankyou to our local Bright Author, Amelia Mellor, for signing our copies of her fabulous new book The Grandest Bookshop in The World! Our review: Amelia has created a magical world within a bookstore and I was captivated after reading the first page. Set in the 1800’s, this is a beautifully written, fast paced adventure filled story that is magical realism at its best. The Grandest Bookshop in The World is a bookshop based on the real Coles Book Arcade which was a famo...us institution, with locations in both Sydney and Melbourne. Coles Book Arcade in Melbourne was the grandest bookshop of them all. It was known throughout the world and was a destination for book lovers everywhere. It had a tea salon, real monkeys, talking parrots, a string quartet and various other curiosities amongst the 3 storeys of bookshelves which were said to contain over 2 million books. Mr E.W. Cole was the owner. He was eccentric, a visionary and a family man. His most famous book, Coles Funniest Picture Book has been reprinted many times and is still available today. The main character is Pearl Cole, who is the daughter of E.W.Cole. One day, a strange man appears in the store and Pearl begins to investigate the business he is undertaking with her father. This leads Pearl and her brother, Valley, on a fast paced race against the stranger, The Obscurosmith who has the magical power to wipe memories. The Obscurosmith’s magic is also draining the bookstore of its life. Only Pearl and Valley can save the family, their home and their beloved bookstore from a sad fate. They must play the Obscurosmith’s game, solving riddles and beat him at his own game. The fast pace is powered by the clock.....with the riddles becoming more physical and difficult to solve as the children’s memories start to fade. Will they make it through to the end of the game in time? I HIGHLY recommend this magical read for children (ages 10+) AND adults! $19.99 Review by Jenny at The Bright Bookshop Affirm Press

15.01.2022 Local identical twins (thankyou K & L) holding Catch me if I Fall by bestselling Australian author, Barry Jonsberg! Our review: This fantastic read follows the lives of 13yr old identical twins, Aiden and Ash as they navigate the world of ever developing technology and independence. Set in futuristic Australia, the world has been nearly destroyed by global warming and natural disasters. There is limited food resources, a one-child policy and society now has a tiered syst...em. Aiden and Ash promise to always look out for each other and when it comes to a matter of life and death during a freak accident, they both exhibit a fierce protection that will change the course of their lives. This is a fast paced story exploring themes of poverty and privilege, family dynamics, artificial intelligence and climate change. Highly recommended read for ages 10-14 years. Allen & Unwin Books Barry Jonsberg

14.01.2022 A very warm welcome back Melbourne! We are looking forward to having you back through our little red door. We are now open from 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 10-4pm Sundays. See you soon :)

13.01.2022 Due to Victorian Stage 4 restrictions, we are now closed and will (hopefully) be reopening on Thursday 18th Feb. Take care and stay safe inside your home, wherever that may be.

12.01.2022 This arrived in store today, but the sealed boxes are embargoed and can't be opened and sold until 10am tomorrow! "A Promised Land" Barack Obama. A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the makingfrom the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes.... In this stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidencya time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day. Available from 10am, Wednesday 18th November. Penguin Books Australia

09.01.2022 "Penguin Bloom is an extraordinary true story full of hope and courage. It is about a little bird, Penguin, that saves an entire family from breaking apart after a tragedy leaves Sam Bloom paralysed from the chest down. Sam Bloom is the follow-up to Penguin Bloom where Sam tells her own story for the first time. It is deeply honest and emotional writing. This book is life affirming and inspiring. Australian Magpie is written by an award winning author who has devoted mo...re than 20 years to studying and interacting with magpies. The Australian film premiere of Penguin Bloom is coming JAN 1st 2021! One, or all 3 of this beautiful books will make the perfect Xmas present for anyone! HarperCollins Books Australia Penguin The Magpie NewSouth Books

09.01.2022 "Is the Moon Upside Down?" By Greg Quicke. Prepare to feel more in awe of the universe than ever before! Australia’s Space Gandalf answers all the questions you ever knew you wanted to ask about the night sky in this guided tour of the cosmos. Greg is one of Australia’s best known and most engaging astronomers appearing in front of audiences alongside Professor Brian Cox in the hit TV series, Stargazing Live.... This is an easy to read and understand book perfect for anyone interested and intrigued with what is above us. Look up and be amazed. See more

09.01.2022 Hello to all our regular followers and a warm welcome to all new followers! From now on, our Facebook page is going to be an active page with regular posts: sharing new release book titles, upcoming events and author signings, our own book reviews and much much more! We are looking forward to sharing with you "all things books" from The Bright Bookshop. :)

09.01.2022 J.K Rowling's newest book "The Ickabog" is out now and we have it in stock! "Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.... But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth... And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children best friends Bert and Daisy embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more". Ickabog features full-colour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog competition (including 6 young Australian winners!) Perfect for reading aloud to ages 7+ and a "must have" for independent fantasy readers ages 10+.

06.01.2022 10 of my favourite books for this year so far..... in no particular order. (Selection by Bookseller, Jenny!)

04.01.2022 Gabriel Bergmoser is an award winning Melbourne based author and playwright and The Hunted is his debut adult novel. The Hunted is a perfectly paced, thrilling read with building suspense and an underlying unrelenting sense of dread and menace with every page turned. Crime and thriller readers will LOVE Hunted!