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Dymocks Bendigo

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5441 5591

Address: 2 Bath Lane 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 This is my go-to recommendation this year. For anyone. Of course it's the perfect gift for someone who loves the TV show, but it's also a great gift for: - The person who has everything.... - The person who (very unhelpfully) says "Oh, just get me whatever." - Anyone who's always wanted to take a trip around Australia, and just never got around to it. - People who aren't readers. It's full of amazing photos and entertaining stories you can read in just a couple of minutes. ... "During the five years it has been appearing on our screens, ABC TV's Back Roads has taken us across Australia, through scorched deserts, along sapphire coasts, up breathtaking mountains and over gentle, rolling plains. It has shown us the rugged landscapes, the resilient communities and the extraordinary individuals who make a life in those areas outside the big cities. In this book, we capture in vivid colour some of our favourite people and places. Full of glorious photos that show us the spirit, purpose, difficulties and humour of outback life, this book is a tribute to the surprising characters, the rarely told stories and the sometimes beautiful, sometimes strange places that exist along the back roads of our extraordinary country."

25.01.2022 Dolly is here, and she is fabulous. ... "Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.... As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 150 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. - Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia - Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. Containing rare photos and memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. - Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more. - The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country" https://www.hachette.com.au//dolly-parton-songteller-my-li

23.01.2022 Signed copies available! ... "The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero?... Most Australians have heard of the Boer War and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. But Morant was a complicated man. Born in England and immigrating to Queensland in 1883, he established a reputation as a rider, polo player and poet who submitted ballads to The Bulletin and counted Banjo Paterson as a friend. Travelling on his wits and the goodwill of others, Morant was quick to act when appeals were made for horsemen to serve in the war in South Africa. He joined up, first with the South Australian Mounted Rifles and then with a South African irregular unit, the Bushveldt Carbineers. The adventure would not go as Breaker planned. In October 1901 Lieutenant Harry Morant and two other Australians, Lieutenants Peter Handcock and George Witton, were arrested for the murder of Boer prisoners. Morant and Handcock were court-martialled and executed in February 1902 as the Boer War was in its closing stages, but the debate over their convictions continues to this day. With his masterful command of story, Peter FitzSimons takes us to the harsh landscape of southern Africa and into the bloody action of war against an unpredictable force using modern commando tactics. The truths FitzSimons uncovers about 'the Breaker' and the part he played in the Boer War are astonishing - and finally we will know if the Breaker was a hero, a cad, a scapegoat or a criminal." https://www.hachette.com.au/peter-fitzsimons/breaker-morant

22.01.2022 Another absolutely stunning book from Paul Bangay. Makes me sigh with envy and longing. ... "Paul Bangay’s celebrated Victorian property, Stonefields, has now been under his expert care for 15 years. ... Today, the garden is mature and more beautiful than ever from the vibrant autumn colours in the woodland and evocative dormancy of winter to the jubilant flowering of the crab apple in springtime and perpetual rich harvest of produce. In Stonefields by the Seasons, Paul takes the reader through the garden at different times of year to highlight the design principles he has applied to various parts of it, and the wide-ranging inspirations for his choices. Along the way, he gives practical advice on seasonal planting and outlines essential quarterly tasks. Reflecting on his time in this treasured space, Paul muses on creativity, experimentation, achievements and disappointments, his shifting attitude to landscaping, the universal cycle of life and the impact of climate change on his surroundings. More than just an intimate tour around Stonefields today, this book is an invitation to contemplate the essence of gardening and the intense rewards we can all gain from it." https://www.penguin.com.au//stonefields-by-the-seasons-978

19.01.2022 New book by the best-selling author of Dark Emu! ... Loving Country is a powerful and essential guidebook that offers a new way to travel and discover Australia through an Indigenous narrative. In this beautifully designed and photographed edition, co-authors Bruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukuroglou, in consultation with communities and Elders across Australia, show travellers how to see the country as herself, to know her whole and old story, and to find the way to fall in love wi...th her, our home. Featuring 18 places in detail, from the ingenious fish traps at Brewarrina and the rivers that feed the Great Barrier Reef, to the love stories of Wiluna and the whale story of Margaret River, there is so much to celebrate. This immersive book covers history, Dreaming stories, traditional cultural practices, Indigenous tours and the importance of recognition and protection of place. It offers keys to unlock the heart of this loving country for those who want to enrich their understanding of our continent, and for travellers looking for more than a whistle-stop tour of Australia. In Loving Country, Bruce and Vicky hope that all communities will be heard when they tell their stories, and that these stories and the country from which they have grown will be honoured. Readers are encouraged to discover sacred Australia by reconsidering the accepted history, and hearing diverse stories of her Indigenous peoples. It is a roadmap to communication and understanding, between all peoples and country, to encourage environmental and social change. https://www.hardiegrant.com//loving-country-/9781741176483#

16.01.2022 "In the 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 presidency - a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to... the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective-the story of one man's bet with history, 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." https://www.penguin.com.au/bo/a-promised-land-9780241491515

15.01.2022 The Ickabog is here! In the misty marshlands to the north of the Kingdom of Cornucopia lives the monstrous Ickabog. As tall as two horses. ... Eyes like glowing balls of fire. Long, razor sharp claws. But everyone knows the Ickabog is a myth, designed to scare children into behaving. Right? Sometimes, however, a myth takes on a life of its own. ... A fairytale from the author of Harry Potter (in case you've been living under a rock and are not familiar with the name), it was initially published online for families to enjoy during lockdown. This beautiful hardback edition includes illustrations submitted by children from all over the world as part of The Ickabog artwork competition. Currently on sale for $29.99. (RRP $45.00)

12.01.2022 Signed Copies! Kathy Mexted dropped in this morning and signed copies of her new book ‘Australian Women Pilots’. "Women have been flying since the early days of aviation but, with a few notable exceptions, they have rarely been visible or well known. Kathy Mexted shares the feats of trailblazers like Nancy Bird Walton, Deborah Wardley, who was told by Ansett that women couldn't be pilots, and Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly solo around the world. Others are pe...rhaps less known, but as pilots involved with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary, the RAAF, aerial agriculture or long-range ferrying, their stories are just as extraordinary. Packed with drama, adventure and sometimes heartbreak, this riveting book is a salute to those women who refused to keep their feet on the ground".

11.01.2022 'Honeybee' has been voted Dymocks' Book of the Year! It was up against some pretty stiff competition, so congratulations to Craig Silvey for writing something so moving and so timely. ...... 'Find out who you are, and live that life.' Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below. At the other end of the same bridge, an old man, Vic, smokes his last cigarette. The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendship blooms. Slowly, we learn what led Sam and Vic to the bridge that night. Bonded by their suffering, each privately commits to the impossible task of saving the other. Honeybee is a heartbreaking, life-affirming novel that throws us headlong into a world of petty thefts, extortion plots, botched bank robberies, daring dog rescues and one spectacular drag show. At the heart of Honeybee is Sam: a solitary, resilient young person battling to navigate the world as their true self; ensnared by loyalty to a troubled mother, scarred by the volatility of a domineering stepfather, and confounded by the kindness of new alliances. Honeybee is a tender, profoundly moving novel, brimming with vivid characters and luminous words. It's about two lives forever changed by a chance encounter -- one offering hope, the other redemption. It's about when to persevere, and when to be merciful, as Sam learns when to let go, and when to hold on.

11.01.2022 New book from award-winning local author Katrina Nannested! Inspired by real events, it's beautifully written and will run you through every emotion you've got. Perfect for kids (or even adults) who've read the 'Once' series and 'The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas', it's a powerful and ultimately uplifting read.... ... "Sometimes it's good to be wild. Sometimes you have to be wild. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of the war, the Wolf family must flee. Liesl, Otto and their baby sister Mia find themselves lost and alone, in a blizzard, in the middle of a war zone. Liesl has promised Mama that she will keep her brother and sister safe. But sometimes, to survive, you have to do bad things. Dangerous things. Wild things. Sometimes to survive, you must become a wolf. Bestselling author Katrina Nannestad returns with her most masterful novel yet - a book to crack open your heart, a book to light you up inside, a book to love."

11.01.2022 "Following Top Ten bestsellers Mythos and Heroes, this third volume retells the epic tale of Troy. The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole years. It is a terrible war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies, whose consequences become tragedies. In Troy you will find heroism an...d hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today." Penguin Books Australia

08.01.2022 It's finally arrived! ... "Gary Ablett: An Autobiography celebrates AFL legend Gary Ablett’s stellar career. Reliving key moments and events in his life, this memoir not only explores Gary's great success at the very top of the AFL, but also his journey to get there.... Drafted in 2001, Gary’s incredible career has spanned two great clubs, two Grand Finals and two Brownlow medals among many other accolades. In his book, Gary takes readers through the trials and triumphs of his life: his close bonds with his family; his famous father Gary Ablett Senior’s influence on his life; joining Geelong Football Club along with his brother Nathan; becoming a star player and the pressure that brings from the media; taking on new challenges when he left his home town to join the newly minted Suns football team on the Gold Coast; becoming a captain and leading the Suns; dealing with injury and the pressure that you come under then; the joy of returning home to Geelong Football Club even though it was accompanied by a tragic family event; settling back in Victoria with his wife Jordan and baby Levi and a future that will no doubt always have football somewhere in it. Illustrated with many never-before-seen photographs from private collections, and including contributions from Joel Selwood, Mark Thompson, Gary's mum, Sue, and Gary Ablett Snr, this book is packed with images and stories that will bring the book to life and remind the reader of the many great moments in Gary's career. From childhood to his zenith as a player, Gary's story will be a book to read and re-read about a player without equal." https://www.hardiegrant.com//gary-ablett-by-/9781743795774

07.01.2022 'Rhythm of War' is finally here! If you're looking for bang for your buck, I think this might be the best deal in the store. 1008 pages, my friends.... That's more than 50 hours of reading time (depending on how much of a freak you are, of course.) Given this is #4 in an already epic series, I have no idea how Mr Sanderson manages to keep everyone enthralled through so many pages, but he does, and he does it brilliantly. #rhythmofwar #brandonsanderson #epicfantasy

06.01.2022 Today only! Meet Kathy Maxted, author of Women Pilots, at Bendigo Flying Club today at 4pm!

05.01.2022 Only 6 weeks to go! Again, please remember to DO YOUR SHOPPING EARLY. Just think how awful and time consuming it will be if you have to queue outside a store for half an hour in 40 degree heat because we've reached the maximum number of people allowed in. ... How frustrated will you then be to find that the book you saw 3 weeks ago but didn't buy because you thought there would be heaps, has now run out and we can't get any more because the publisher has run out, and they can't get any more before Christmas because COVID IS A PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE and has slowed everything down? On the other hand, how relaxed and joyful and full of Christmas cheer will you be on the 1st December if everything is done, you got exactly the gifts you were after and you can now sit back and enjoy a glass of something cold while everyone else is stressing out? For those of you who need a bit more convincing, this is why everything is taking longer: - Fewer flights means most stock now has to come by shipping container. - Consequently, books from overseas, which used to take 4 weeks to arrive, are now taking 3-4 months. - This applies to older titles and new releases - e.g. new books released overseas in September are being released in Australia in December. Don't assume that because you saw it online you'll be able to get it in store here. - As so much more stock is coming via shipping container, the docks are becoming congested and it's taking longer to process shipments. - The printing process, much of which is done overseas, also takes longer. Companies have to take extra precautions because of covid, and lots of processes have been disrupted. - New releases can't be printed in as large quantities as normal, and reprints take longer as well. This of course applies to all sorts of products, not just books, so when you're Christmas shopping please be kind to the retail workers. Just like you, they're doing the best they can amidst all this pandemic madness. If we're all patient with each other, we could actually make this one of the least stressful and most organised Christmases ever. Love to you all. See more

03.01.2022 "Code Name Bananas is a whizz-bang epic action adventure for all the family! 1940. Britain is at war with Germany. As bombs rain down on the city, orphan boy Eric forms an extraordinary friendship with a remarkable gorilla: Gertrude. Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. But when the zoo is no longer safe Eric must go on an epic adventure to rescue Gertrude. ... Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret plot . . . escape the clutches of evil villains . . . and in the end they save the day!" https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/book/code-name-bananas/

01.01.2022 Tomorrow, Friday 4th December, is our Booklover VIP Day! To say thank you to all our Booklover members for your support over the year, we're offering 20% off all full priced items.* So come in and get your Christmas shopping done early!... *Exclusive to Booklover members only. Discount is off recommended retail price and excludes special orders, books on hold, school texts, DVDs and CDs, gift cards and items already reduced.