Reader's Companion

07/10/2026

who am I kidding?
Reader's Companion is just full of all the things that I like....

In Armidale, we never leave home without a jumper handy...

09/09/2026

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if you attend the workshop or the dinner you will receive a special voucher which entitles you to a discount on a list of fermentation books recommended by experts.
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tickets are on sale now
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celebrate the science of fermentation in every sip and bite
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Gal's Kitchen's Culture
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08/09/2026

we're having a day off on friday...
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important non book things to do
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we know you'll get it, as we all strive for balance
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the shop is OPEN on SATURDAY!!
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there will be a lovely smiley bookish familar face that you might not have seen for a while
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27/08/2026

reading is part of my morning routine
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sometimes I have to stay and read just a little bit longer...
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especially when I just have a only a few pages to go
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finished
Inter Alia
by Suzie Miller
this morning
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inter alia translates as
'among other things'
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compelling
confronting
contemporary
patriarchal society
masculinity
young adults
women's responsibilties
feminism
legal system
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release date is 29th September
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I can recommend
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25/08/2026

free local personal delivery 2350
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all wrapped and ready to go
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so many situations when this might be helpful...
just can't leave work in time?
stuck at home sick?
like to surprise a friend with special delivery?
don't live in Armidale and you'd like to give a gift?
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I know you know we delivered during shutdowns a few years ago but did you know we never stopped?
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25/08/2026

new donal ryan
(⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from me)
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new elizabeth strout
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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new valerie perrin
if you loved all of her earlier books then you'll love this one too
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new liane moriarty
2nd book in the big little lies series
I feel like everyone read the
first book..did you love it?
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irish
american
french
australian
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13/08/2026

outside of the bookshop cookbook club is one of the favourite things I do
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this season we'll be cooking from Comfort by Yotham Ottolenghi and I'll be making this chocolate mousse with orange caramel and hazelnuts
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ottolenghi's books are wonderful, his instructions are clear and easy to understand and his flavour combos are surprising and delicious
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stay tuned for a review of the mousse and other courses
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11/08/2026

10/08/2026

literature
culture
environment
politics
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Richard Flanagan's essays and speeches are exceptional, beautiful, thought provoking and funny
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Heresies, his new new collection is here for you to read.
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such elegance
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I can highly recommend this collection to you

07/07/2026

beautiful, colourful journals
beautiful, quality pens and ink
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reflection
gratitude
stories
plans
hopes and dreams
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