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Exterior of The Paperback Bookshop at twilight.

The Paperback Bookshop

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The Paperback Bookshop is an independent, well-stocked bookshop that has been at the top end of Bourke Street since the 1960s.

In stock you'll find the latest new releases and classic titles of fiction, history, poetry, kids’ books, cultural affairs and travel.

The Paperback has broadened its charter over the years to now sell hardbacks too, but it still specialises in having a good selection of local and overseas books of interest for a broad but discerning audience.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 8pm 10am - 8pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 8pm 10am - 8pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 8pm 10am - 8pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 8pm 10am - 8pm
Friday
  • 10am - 9pm 10am - 9pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 9pm 10am - 9pm
Sunday
  • 12pm - 6pm 12pm - 6pm

Location

The Paperback Bookshop
60 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 96621396
  • email address: enquiries@paperbackbooks.com.au
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