Benn's Books

Benn's Books An independent family run bookshop. www.bennsbooks.com.au
Mon - Fri 9 - 6
Sat 9 - 5
Sun 10 - 4 There are literally thousands of good reads to choose from.

Known for our friendly service and quality range of titles Benn's Books is a family run business that has been a part of the Bentleigh community for more than 30 years. We take pride in offering personal advice and recommendations to all our customers. Our fiction section offers best sellers, crime, fantasy, vintage classics, as well as all the latest new titles. Add to this an impressive collecti

on of cook books, art, design and lifestyle publications, as well as a large range of children's titles - picture books, early readers and middle readers, Benn's aims to have something for everyone.

A new one just in from the Booker-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo!'John of John' is a vivid, moving, and ...
12/05/2026

A new one just in from the Booker-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo!

'John of John' is a vivid, moving, and beautifully crafted novel following a young man returning to his Hebridean island home, a portrait of a close-knit community and a fraying family, of a father's expectations and a son's desires.

A must read for the winter months ahead.

09/05/2026

An early Mother's Day tribute for all the wonderful Mum's in our community. đŸ’—

Benn's Books owner Sue is a big fan of Elizabeth Strout’s novels, so we know she, and many other readers, will be very h...
06/05/2026

Benn's Books owner Sue is a big fan of Elizabeth Strout’s novels, so we know she, and many other readers, will be very happy that 'The Things We Never Say' has arrived.

This new standalone novel takes us into a fresh fictional world, centred around Artie Dam, a high school history teacher, husband, father and sailor, whose outwardly ordinary life is quietly shaped by grief, secrets, loneliness and love.

As always, Strout writes with tenderness and clarity about the hidden emotional weather of everyday life. Friendship, family, fate, regret are all handled with Strout's signature compassion.

In store now for Elizabeth Strout lovers, and for anyone who loves beautifully observed fiction about the complicated business of being human.

Melissa Manning's 'Frogsong' was reviewed in today's Saturday Age. What a lovely prelude to tomorrow's book signing even...
02/05/2026

Melissa Manning's 'Frogsong' was reviewed in today's Saturday Age. What a lovely prelude to tomorrow's book signing event here at the shop. (from 11am) Congratulations Well deserved coverage.

Some lovely gift ideas for Mum. One week to go peoples! #
01/05/2026

Some lovely gift ideas for Mum. One week to go peoples!
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We're pretty excited about this one, and know that many of our customers will too!We love McTiernan's writing. The Irish...
29/04/2026

We're pretty excited about this one, and know that many of our customers will too!

We love McTiernan's writing. The Irish born, West Australian author has become famous for her complex, sharply tense yet entirely human stories that balance atmospheric settings with intricate plotting.

From number one internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of six novels, including the much-loved Cormac Reilly series (The Ruin, The Scholar and The Good Turn) comes a gripping high-stakes novel of suspense about three seemingly unconnected people, caught in a lethal web of deceit and unhealed wounds.

In 'Three Reasons for Revenge' three identical packages arrive at three very different doors: a respected psychologist's home, a socialite's mansion, and a struggling single father's run-down apartment.

Inside, each gift is perfectly tailored to its recipient - and each will tear apart the life of its intended victim. Hum...we're hooked already!

Benn's Books is delighted to be hosting a special in-store book signing for the wonderfully talented Melissa Manning.As ...
27/04/2026

Benn's Books is delighted to be hosting a special in-store book signing for the wonderfully talented Melissa Manning.

As a local author and friend of the shop we loved watching her 2021 novel 'Smokehouse' receive much praise and many accolades. We feel sure 'Frogsong' will be just as popular.

SUNDAY 3rd MAY from 11am
All Welcome. No bookings required

Mother's Day is quietly approaching and it's time to start giving some thought to what gifts that special lady would lik...
22/04/2026

Mother's Day is quietly approaching and it's time to start giving some thought to what gifts that special lady would like. Copies of our Mother's Day Guide are now available in store or as a PDF download in the link in our insta bio or from the Benn's Books website.

A really beautiful collection of recent and new releases to consider.

Benn's Books was delighted to be the official bookseller at Glen Eira's 'In Conversation' between Dessert Masters star a...
22/04/2026

Benn's Books was delighted to be the official bookseller at Glen Eira's 'In Conversation' between Dessert Masters star and creative cake visionary Alisha Henderson and writer and educator Jaclyn Crupi (author of Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies, Garden Like a Nonno & Nonna Knows Best.)

Alisha shared details of the delicious world behind her new book Everybody Loves Cake, revealing what makes a truly glorious cake.

We have a number of signed copies available.

Benn's Books was delighted to be the bookseller at the recent Bayside Libraries author event for Fleur McDonald. Her la...
20/04/2026

Benn's Books was delighted to be the bookseller at the recent Bayside Libraries author event for Fleur McDonald. Her latest rural-crime novel 'The Witness'.

SYNOPSIS:
At the age of five, Molly Walker was placed in protective custody after witnessing the murder of her mother, Constable Sammi Walker. Twenty years later, everyone assumes the threat has passed.

Then Molly's adoptive parents are killed in a car accident, just after asking about reopening the investigation into Sammi's death. Coincidence or something more sinister?

Detective Jack Higgins doesn't believe in coincidences. And as he and Detective Angie Sullivan look into the accident, it becomes clear that this was a deliberate act. But is Molly still in danger, so long after the original crime?

From the blood-red soil of Kalgoorlie, long-buried lies continue to surface, while someone is becoming increasingly desperate to keep them hidden.

Signed copies available.



he third thrilling Kalgoorlie-set rural crime novel from the bestselling author of The Prospect and The Missing

Benn's was delighted to be the bookseller at Melissa Manning's launch event for her latest novel 'Frogsong' at .wine las...
19/04/2026

Benn's was delighted to be the bookseller at Melissa Manning's launch event for her latest novel 'Frogsong' at .wine last week. It was a great night with a Melissa chatting with Toni Jordan about the book and her writing process.

We wish Melissa every success. We have a good number of signed copies available.

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437 Centre Road
Bentleigh, VIC
3204

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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