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American Book Store

The American Bookstore is a 100% Queensland owned and operated family business. We began life in 1957 in a small shop in Edward Street, Brisbane City. Founded by an American gentleman, the store imported titles from the USA and Japan not commonly available in Australia.

The business was purchased by the Zavelsky family in 1959, and this family retains ownership today. Over the years the store has grown and moved, expanding the range of titles and subjects we stock (we now have up to 40,000 titles in store and stock over 70,000 each year).



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We are no longer just an American Book store - we stock books, audio material, software, education resources and associated materials from around the world. Even with all this growth we have always felt it was important to maintain the atmosphere created by Maurice and Bertha Zavelsky all those years ago.

The ABS continues to be the place to go for hard to get titles and special orders, after all - special orders are our speciality.

As part of the QLD community we are proud to support and sponsor local groups and organisations. In particular:

QLD Cancer Fund RSPCA Queensland On-going student programs, such as the ETAQ Book Competition and the App. Support Program at Yeronga TAFE as well as sponsoring many schools, colleges and charities

The American Bookstore is staffed by a friendly team of professional booksellers. All team members share a dedication to providing prompt, efficient service and knowledgable advice. With so much experience, it's no wonder we are known as "your place for good books".

Our long history and continued growth has ensured that our bookstore has developed to meet the requirements of our customers. Let us help you with all your reading needs - 40 years of experience makes us truly Older and Wiser!

Visit American Book Store's website
Visit www.americanbookstore.com.au

AMERICAN BOOK STORE
197 Elizabeth Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Tel: 07 3229 4677 Fax: 07 3221 2171

info@americanbookstore.com.au



Avid Reader

Avid Reader opened in 1997 when Fiona Stager, Kevin and Verdi Guy and Colleen Mullin decided that West End needed a bookstore specialising in new, quality fiction and non-fiction. Since then Avid Reader has grown from strength to strength with the help of our loyal and valued customers.

Avid Reader has seen many changes over the years. In 1998 Sean joined the staff and in 1999 Krissy became part time bookseller and lady of the late night shifts. In 2001 Colleen flew the coop to further her studies overseas, and now Katherine and Kate have swelled the ranks. In June 2003 Avid Reader moved to a bigger premise and installed a coffee shop with Esther, Cerci, Heidi and Daria joining the ranks.



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At Avid Reader we always try to keep the best books in each genre on the shelves. The newest titles are as tempting as lollys in a candy store, but nothing beats the all time great reads. For this reason we carry a mix of new release and backlist titles that have stood the test of time.

Avid Reader specialises in personal service with knowledgeable staff, an extensive special order system, book club advice and discounts, gift recommendations, free gift wrapping, and gift vouchers available. We have frequent in-store events including book launches, signings, the Avid Reader open book club and introductory nights for fledgling and established book clubs. The café serves Toby’s Estate coffee and teas and a selection of sweets and savouries.

Avid Reader also supports a range of community activities.

Visit Avid Reader's website
Visit www.avidreader.com.au

AVID READER
193 Boundary Street
West End Qld 4101
Tel: 07 3846 3422 Fax: 07 3846 3331

info@avidreader.com.au



Coaldrake's Bookshop

At Coaldrake’s we’ve been introducing people to fine books for over ten years. We love books and enjoy sharing that passion with our customers.

Nestled among the cafes of Park Road and at the heart of the Milton business precinct, Coaldrake’s is known for its outstanding range of literature, history, travel and children’s books. We also carry the best in biography, art, architecture, food & wine, interior design, current events, business, and crime fiction.



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The philosophy at Coaldrake's has always been to create a bookshop where browsing is not just pleasant, but exciting, and to support that with outstanding service. The enthusiastic and friendly team of booksellers at Coaldrake's all share this passion. It's an approach to bookselling that is summed up by the store's motto... for the sheer love of books.

Visit Coaldrake's Bookshop's website
Visit www.coaldrakes.com

COALDRAKE'S BOOKSHOP
32 Park Road
Milton Qld 4064
Tel: 07 3367 0559 Fax: 07 3367 0560

NEW STORE!
Shop 26, 1000 Ann St
Fortitude Valley 4006
Tel: 3854 0188

service@coaldrakes.com



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