The Pen and Inkpot

I recently took another excursion into the CBD and went on a hunt for any bookshops which I had not yet discovered. I found many and now I will share with you those which I visited and a brief description of what to expect if you were to visit them yourself. The Little Library  Amongst the fancy shops inside Melbourne Central Station can be found a little nook for bookworms like you and me. A bookshelf filled with a variety of novels is there for anyone to bring in one of their old books and swap it for something different. Super cute with little benches perfect to sit and have a read if you happen to be there waiting for a train. Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookshop If you are into old books, then this one is for you. Several rooms are lined with antique books of all shapes, sizes, types and ages. Even if you are not a collector of old books, it is fascinating to browse the extensive selection of books on topics ranging from Norwegian dancing to nose surgery. T...

I have recently been on some bookshop crawls around the centre and East side of Melbourne and wish to share with you my discoveries. Beneath the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, you can find cosy rooms filled with every book you can imagine and amazing prices on great books if only you know where to look. If you live in or are visiting Melbourne, here are the bookshops with the best atmosphere and the best prices. Looking for cosy, bookish vibes? These ones are for you: City Basement Books - 342 Flinders St If you're not paying attention, you could easily miss the little doorway between the busy shops on Flinders Street but once you find it, it will lead you down a flight of stairs and into book heaven. Book shelves filled and piles on the ground stacked high with second hand books on any topic you can think of. Good prices and an awesome shop. Paperback Bookshop - 60 Bourke Street This is a tiny shop crammed with books in shelves going up to the cei...