For the Love of Books – Brisbane Family Bookshop Trail

Eight of Brisbane’s Independent Book Sellers have joined together and created the “Brisbane Family Bookshop Trail Map”, and Saturday 12 October is Love Your Bookshop Day! So, check out the map at @brisbanefamilybookshoptrail and head on out and support small business. If you’re looking for some buying inspiration, a few Queensland book sellers have offered up some of their favourite suggestions. 

Lovely Kat, who owns and runs “Shelf Lovers” based in Wooloowin, recommends the YA Fantasy “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas. “It has everything – a mystery to solve, ghosts, a race against the clock, laughs and a sweet romance. Adults and teens alike will love it”. I know I did!   

Over in Ascot at Bright and Early Books, owner Colm states, “Our recommendation is that if you haven’t read anything from Claire Keegan, then do it. Her stories, despite petite, pack a punch that stays with you. A master of her craft, adding to the rich vein of Irish writers and storytellers.” I wholeheartedly agree and consider Keegan the Queen of the Short Story! 

Lastly, and a little further afield in a store straight from my dreams, opposite water, selling books and coffee and flowers, Salti Reads is a must stop next time you are in Caloundra. Owner Caity suggests “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune. Caity says it is the “epitome of serendipity” and it “hits all of the feelings”. Caity, like many others “could not put it down!” and describes it as “a wholesome and heartfelt read that captures you from begging to end. I would recommend to absolutely everyone!”. I’m yet to read a Fortune story, but she is definitely on my TBR (to be read) list! 

Happy Reading (and shopping)! 😊  

Author: Sarah Krause @sarahsbookchat