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  • Entrance to Mary Martin Bookshop at String Bean Alley showing steps to a raised platform, potted plants out the front,,and a glimpse into the shop interior.
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Mary Martin Bookshop

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This literary oasis tucked away in Queen Victoria Market, houses a curated selection of quality books including fiction, non-fiction, classics, Australiana, children's books and Manga. The well-read staff are happy to recommend the perfect book for readers of all ages and tastes or, for the adventurous, why not try a 'Blind Date with a Book.'

The bookshop also offers a bespoke range of cards, postcards, bookmarks and gifts and hosts regular book clubs, storytimes and author events.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm
Wednesday
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm
Friday
  • 9am - 3pm 9am - 3pm
Saturday
  • 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm
Sunday
  • 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm

Location

Queen Victoria Market
String Bean Alley
513 Queen St
Melbourne 3000

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  • email address: info@marymartinbooks.com.au
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