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Whileaway Bookshop & Cafe

Locality: Port Douglas

Phone: +61 7 4099 4066

Address: Shops 2 & 3, 43 Macrossan Street 4877 Port Douglas, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Alison, we've been sprung!!! At least you can come in and watch us hard at work!!! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglascafe... #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #indiebookshop #glutenfreecafe #discoveringportdouglas #thingstodoportdouglas #daintreeparadise #blackbirdcoffee See more

24.01.2022 Sweet & Salty Caramel + Chocolate topping + French ShortcrustPastry + your favourite coffee = I WANT MORE ... Come in and relax in the cool air-conditioned vibes of Whileaway on Macrossan. www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglascafe #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #indiebookshop #glutenfreecafe #discoveringportdouglas #portdouglastravel #daintreeparadise #blackbirdcoffee

23.01.2022 Victoria Mackinlay popped in to see us last week, such a lovely surprise to meet one of our most talented children's writers. Victoria is tireless in her Children's Reading events and deserves all the success coming her way. All the best Victoria. @victoriamackinlay @ribbitrabbitrobot www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe... #australianpicturebooks #portdouglascafe #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #indiebookshop See more

22.01.2022 Oh the places you'll go! Spinning wooden wheels, soft squidgy cars and windup books that keep on giving. All at Whileaway.... www.whileaway.com.au ... #indiebookshop #softtoys #winduphelicopter #usbornebooks See more

20.01.2022 Artist Chris Kenny uses bits of twig from tree branches to make these interesting found art pieces that exploit the human tendency for pareidolia, including the one above of twigs in motion. Photo: Chris Kenny / @chriskenny.art (Pareidolia is the tendency for incorrect perception of a stimulus as an object, pattern or meaning known to the observer, such as seeing shapes in clouds, seeing faces in inanimate objects or abstract patterns, or hearing hidden messages in music).... www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #naturalart #portdouglastourism #discoveringportdouglas #portdouglastravel #daintreeparadise

19.01.2022 Zog at Whileaway.... We have all heard of the amazing stories byJulia Donaldson, but her colleague Alex Scheffler is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, includingThe GruffaloandThe Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. And then there's Zog...a studious but very accident-prone dragon who forges an unlikely friendship with a mysterious princess. www.whileaway.com.au ... #juliadonaldson #alexscheffler #zog #picturebooks #dragons #indiebookshop #shoplocal #portdouglasbookshop #tropicalqueensland See more

19.01.2022 The Miles Franklin shortlist for 2021 was announced on Wednesday: six novels by Australian writers that are deemed by the judges to be of high literary merit in representing "Australian life in any of its phases". Besides being Australia's most prestigious literary prize, it's also one of the richest, with the winning author receiving $60,000. This year's shortlist is notable for spanning from early-career to established authors, with three debut novels (Andrew Pippos's Lucky...'s, Madeleine Watts's The Inland Sea and Daniel Davis Wood's At the Edge of the Solid World) up against the fourth novel by Book Prize winner Aravind Adiga, and the eighth by award-winning author Amanda Lohrey. Key points The Miles Franklin Award was first awarded in 1957. It was established in the will of author Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin (author of My Brilliant Career). It distinguishes a novel "of the highest literary merit" which presents "Australian life in any of its phases". Past winners include Patrick White, Ruth Park, Thea Astley, Tim Winton, Peter Carey and Michelle de Kretser. The 2020 Miles Franklin was won by Tara June Winch for The Yield. The 2021 judges are Richard Neville (Mitchell Librarian, State Library of NSW), academic and literary critic Dr Melinda Harvey, literary critic Dr Bernadette Brennan, book critic Dr James Ley, and author and activist Sisonke Msimang. Sydney features heavily in the shortlist, as a key setting for Lucky's, The Inland Sea and Adiga's Amnesty, and a lesser setting in Lohrey's The Labyrinth. Robbie Arnott's The Rain Heron might be considered a surprising choice for a prize focused on literature about Australia, given that it's set in an unnamed country that has experienced a recent coup suggesting that the judges read the novel's setting as a non-literal version of Australia. The winner of the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award will be announced on July 15. www.whileaway.com.au #milesfranklinliteraryaward #localbookshop #bookshopcafe #portdouglasdaintree

18.01.2022 No, Whileaway isn't a branch of Paws and Claws! We are just having loads of fun with all the new furry toys. Join in the fun in the cool of Whileaway. www.whileaway.com.au @rgolveroz #australiancattledogs... #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglascafe #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal See more

18.01.2022 Amongst all the gorgeous new books released this month....... Featuring 100 of Australia’s top surface design talent, Pattern Pulse is a must have coee table book for anyone who loves colour and design. Dive into the history, processes, and inspirations of the wonderfully talented artists behind the imagery that adorns the physical world around us. Including designers from textiles, fashion, homewares, bedding, illustration and stationery: there is something for everyone a...mongst these glorious full colour pages. @patternpulsestudios www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #australianfabricdesign #patternpulse #lifestylebooks #indiebookshopqueensland

18.01.2022 Hard to choose a favourite amongst this diverse and hugely entertaining selection....so why bother? Our advice is to put them all on your 'must read' list and then leisurely wander your way through them all...all available right now at Whileaway. www.whileaway.com.au #mustreads #fantasticfiction... #favouritebooks #localbookshop #recommendedreading #portdouglasshopping #tropicalqueensland #bookshopcafe #supportlocalbusiness #portdouglasdaintree See more

17.01.2022 As Ferris Buller once said. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Step back and reflect Record your ideas and thoughts Unleash your creativity 'Brain-dump' and relieve stress... .....we love journals. www.whileaway.com.au #journaling #artjournaling #scrapbooking #stationaryaddict #discoverportdouglas #portdouglasbookshop See more

17.01.2022 "No amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail"....David Sedaris Mmm..maybe cuddles and cocktails David! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaygifts #portdouglasbookshop... #freethetipple #kickasswomen #cocktails #indiebookshop #cocktailsinportdouglas #margueritas #fridakahlo See more

15.01.2022 Our shelves of second hand books are fit to bursting, and local charities are doing it tough, so.... Drop in and pick up any title from the secondhand book shelves and pop a gold coin in the box. We will then match the total amount to give a local charity a boost. For the next 2 months all proceeds will go to Pink in the Tropics. Unwanted books will be gratefully received. www.whileaway.com.au... @pinkinthetropics #pinkinthetropics #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglasbookshop #divegreatbarrierreef #portdouglastourism #discoveringportdouglas #portdouglastravel #daintreeparadise

15.01.2022 Keep calm and start your Christmas shopping...then take a well earned break, and don't forget to get yourself a gift! Everything is possible in Whileaway. www.whileaway.com.au #christmasgiftbooks #booksandcoffee #shoplocal... #portdouglaschristmas #visitportdouglas See more

14.01.2022 It is nowone weekuntil Trent Dalton’s BRILLIANT second novelAll Our Shimmering Skiesis released. It is such an incredible achievement to follow up the unique and gloriousBoy Swallows Universewith this beautiful novel is utterly mind-blowing. And we have 6 signed copies for the lucky first! @trentdalton #ourshimmeringskies www.whileaway.com.au... #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglascafe #newaustralianfiction #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #indiebookshop See more

14.01.2022 There's an avalanche of new release titles as publishers up the anti for Christmas. And we are having to stock up big time as booksellers are relying on low print runs of Australian produced stock. So, if there is something in particular that your heart desires, drop in soon so you don't miss out! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #newreleasebooks... #top20books2020 #giftbooks #shoplocal #portdouglastourism See more

13.01.2022 Love Your Bookshop Day 2020 is this Saturday October 3rd, and we want to hear what your local bookshop means to you. Reply here to let us know for your chance t...o win a $100 voucher for your local bookshop! One winner per state and territory. Entries close October 3rd at 5pm AEST. #LYBD2020 Thanks to the wonderful Jess Racklyeft for the illustration.

13.01.2022 Which of our Paperblanks journals is the write one for you? www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglascafe... #journaling #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism @paperblanks See more

13.01.2022 Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. Khalil Gibran www.whileaway.com.au #australia'sbestwalks #walkingintropics #localbookshop... #walkingbooks #naturewalks #naturephotography #portdouglas #daintreerainforest See more

12.01.2022 What do Jimi and Matthew have in common? "Kush rolled, glass full I prefer the better things. Jimi Hendrix "Alright,alright, alright" Matthew McConaughey... Raunchy or reflective....take your pick! www.whileaway.com.au #greenlights #wildthing #indiebookshop #portdouglasbookshop #discoverportdouglas

12.01.2022 Next week is Banned Books Week (Sept 27 to Oct 3rd) What are you planning on reading? Undecided? Pop in for a browse at shelves brimming over with Big New Releases! www.whileaway.com.au #bannedbooksweek... #whileawaybookshopcafe #indiebookshopqueensland #portdouglastourism #discoveringportdouglas #portdouglastravel #daintreeparadise See more

12.01.2022 Next time you pick up the latest whodunit, remember that a number of commentators have credited Poe with inventing the modem detective story; indeed, many of his principal techniques, particularly his use of deductive reasoning to elucidate the complexities of criminal behavior, form the foundation of the crime genre. Thanks Edgar... www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe... #australiancrimewriters #newreleasecrime #edgarallanpoe #howtowriteathriller #portdouglastourism See more

11.01.2022 browse/braz/ verb gerund or present participle: browsing survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way.... eg. "She stopped tobrowse arounda local bookshop" www.whileaway.com.au #newrelease #localbookshop #australianfiction #indiebookshop #portdouglas #mossmanlibrary #greatbarrierreef

10.01.2022 This little guy is all about celebrating our differences! Elmer doesn’t look like the other elephants, but they love him for who he is. Elmer was different. Elmer was patchwork. Elmer was yellow and orange and red and pink and purple and blue and green and black and white. Elmer wasnotelephant colour. Elmer by David McKee. Stuffed Elmer + book= happy Christmas smiles!... www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshop #davidmckee #elmerthepatchworkelephant #booksforkids #raisingreaders

10.01.2022 We are open tomorrow as usual from 7.30am to 4.30pm. Port is the place to be on this gorgeous Bank Holiday weekend, see you for coffee, treats, books and oh yeah....jigsaw puzzles! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe... #jigsaw #puzzles #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal See more

09.01.2022 We love the taste of Blackbird Coffee, the inspiration of a beautiful journal and the joy of expressing yourself with pen and paper....its all here at Whileaway. www.whileaway.com.au #blackbirdcoffee #journalling... #howtodraw #penandpaper #portdouglas #relaxandread #australianindiebookshop See more

06.01.2022 Gifts are not just for Christmas! The perfect gift for someone who loves nothing more than curling up with a good book, this Rechargable Book Light is going to become a favourite possession! With dual LEDs that provide 5000 Lumens. Features include a flexible neck and two levels of brightness. Battery lasts at least 16 hours. Charging cable included for any USB outlet. Available in white, black, pink and blue $29.99... www.whileaway.com.au #rechargeablebooklights #readingunderthecovers #readinglights #australianindiebookshop #bookshopcafe #discoverportdouglas

06.01.2022 Thank you Pablo and Camilla, we love your work xxxx Hoping your Halloween is scary and fun! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #halloweeninthetropics ... #spooktacular #trickortreat #scaryreads See more

06.01.2022 What do Matthew McConaughey and Barak Obama have in common??? They are both sitting on the same shelf in Whileaway, where differing opinions and disparate points of view exist side by side without judgement, so that you can make the choice! www.whileaway.com.au #freedomofspeech... #biographies #australianindiebookshop #nonfictionbooks #portdouglasanddaintree See more

05.01.2022 'I love you right up to the moon,' he said and closed his eyes. 'Oh that's far,' said Big Nutbrown Hare. 'That is very, very far.'' We are very sad to hear that Sam McBratney, author of Guess How Much I Love You, has died aged 77. #ghmily #nutbrownhare www.whileaway.com.au... #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglasbookshop #childrensbedtimereading #childrensclassics #greatbarrierreef #portdouglastourism #discoveringportdouglas See more

04.01.2022 Not even going to tell you how many... your just going to figure it out for your self(!) www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #grammar #relaxandread... #portdouglasbookshop #portdouglasuncovered #fnq See more

03.01.2022 "I have found that amongst its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver" Maya Angelou Our wrapping paper waterfall is overflowing! www.whileaway.com.au... #whileawaybookshop #giftwrap #giftwrappingideas #shoplocal #stationeryaddict #greetingcards #journaling See more

03.01.2022 Welcome to the fabulous world of words at Whileaway. Don't be frightened, we know Halloween can be scary but we will look after you with treats, treats and more treats! www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #trickortreat #halloweeninfnq... #shoplocal See more

03.01.2022 Get the latest copy of your free Port Douglas magazine at Whileaway Bookshop and many other venues all over town and get the latest on what's happening in our region. @newsport.daily www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe... #portdouglascafe #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #indiebookshop See more

02.01.2022 See you in Whileaway, the perfect spot for catching up with friends or finding a handy spot for that business meeting + great coffee and treats. www.whileaway.com.au #whileawaybookshopcafe #cafemeeting... #portdouglascafe #relaxandread #portdouglasbookshop #shoplocal #portdouglastourism #blackbirdcoffee See more

01.01.2022 In store, but with an embargo till Monday 28th. So we are taking orders for you, holding your copy- plenty of stock, complete with hand signed nameplate (limited numbers) until then. Very exciting! www.whileaway.com.au @trentdalton... #shimmeringskies #newaustralianfiction #whileawaybookshopcafe #portdouglasbookshop #divegreatbarrierreef #portdouglastourism #discoveringportdouglas #portdouglastravel #daintreeparadise See more

01.01.2022 And this is how we do afternoon tea at Whileaway.... Sometimes called palm leaves (palmier is palm tree in French), French hearts, or elephant ears, Elegant palmiers made from puff pastry are one of our all-time favorite treats. We just love the crunch of the sugar with the crunch of the pastry, and the way the flaky, buttery layers practically melt on the tongue. www.whileaway.com.au #frenchpatisserie... #palmier #afternoontreats #portdouglasbookshop #discoverportdouglas See more

01.01.2022 Fabulous spine art.... Last Train to Memphis, the first part of Guralnick's two-volume life of Elvis Presley, received unprecedented accolades. This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elvis's life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnick's status as one of the great biographers of our time. ... www.whileaway.com.au #elvis #biography ... #memoir #peterguralnick #lasttraintomemphis #localbookshop #iconic #portdouglaslife #indiebookshop #holidayreads #otherpeopleslives See more