Shakespeare's Bookshop

11/10/2026

Join Mike for a special reading of 'The Halloween Train' and a fang-tastical disco thanks to Mitcham Library.

All aboard for a spook-tacular Halloween adventure! Celebrate Halloween with spellbinding stories, dancing, and family fun at Tiwu Kumangka Hall.

Join local author Mike Lucas Author from Shakespeare Books at 1:00pm for a special reading and launch of his enchanting new picture book, 'The Halloween Train.'

Perfect for children aged 2–9 years, this fang-tastic event begins with a lively Storytime, where little ghosts, witches, and monsters can climb aboard a mysterious Halloween train filled with surprises. Then, creep, twirl, and boogie your way into a Halloween disco, packed with music, movement, and festive fun.
Books will be available to purchase.

Please note: Children must be supervised by parent/guardian during session.

Join Mike for a special reading of 'The Halloween Train' and a fang-tastical disco.

10/10/2026

Always lovely to see Catherine Hutchesson MP who turned up to support us.

10/10/2026

Phew! Yesterday we had a wonderful day celebrating LOVE YOUR BOOKSHOP DAY. A big thank you to Mercedes Mercier who came in to sign books. Mike Lucas Author launched his new Halloween Train book and we even had a little witch dress up for the occasion. Happy 14th Birthday to Holly the bookshop dog. Thank you to everyone who turned up to show us love, and continues to do so.
Indie Bookshops really are the best.

Love Your Bookshop

09/10/2026

The cupcakes are ready! Come and join us tomorrow for LOVE YOUR BOOKSHOP DAY from 9.30 am.

⭐️Canine friends welcome for free treats and photos to celebrate Holly’s 14th Birthday.

⭐️Giveaways

⭐️Book signing at 11am with Mercedes Mercier
Penguin Books Australia

⭐️Book Launch for The Halloween Train by Mike Lucas Author at 1pm
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing

⭐️Paint your own spooky ceramic figurine to take
home

⭐️Halloween fancy dress

⭐️Penguin promise figurine with any two penguin books

Love Your Bookshop

07/10/2026

Did you see Valerie on the news last night?
We have plenty of copies in stock and we love this book.

30/09/2026

Just over a week until LOVE YOUR BOOKSHOP DAY.

📚Book signing at 11 with local author Mercedes Mercier who will be signing copies of her gripping psychological thriller set on KI, The Couples Retreat.

👻 Book Launch at 1pm with Mike Lucas Author to celebrate his new picture book, The Halloween Train.

🎨Paint your own free spooky plaster figurine to take home (this craft activity will be set up in the walkway).

🐾 To celebrate Holly’s 14th Birthday there will be free doggo treats (bring your canine friends to celebrate)

🧁 Cupcakes

📚 Free book giveaways

🐧 Personal Penguin promise when you buy two Penguin books.

👀 Where’s Wally? Find Wally hidden amoungst our bookshelves to collect your free Wally badge.

Come and join us and celebrate the Bookshop Love, we can’t wait to see you all.

Love Your Bookshop
Penguin Books Australia
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Walker Books

29/09/2026

Yesterday we unpacked endless boxes of magnificent new releases. October is always the biggest month with all the wonderful big names releasing their books for Christmas. These three titles went flying off the shelves as soon as we put them out! But never fear we have plenty of stock.

Becky has already read Michael Robotham’s new book and thinks that it’s his best yet!

29/09/2026

OUT TODAY and we will be opening our boxes at 9am!

This is a new standalone title in the Empryean series, NOT Book Four!

The next book in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day, contains thirteen stories starring your favourite characters and their dragons.

The deluxe first limited edition includes sixteen beautiful original full-colour illustrations by artist Joe Requeza and silver-gilded edges

25/09/2026

On Saturday 10th October, we will be celebrating day with bookish events. But, more importantly, we will be saying Happy 14th Birthday to the best bookshop dog in the world, Holly. Bring along your canine companions for some doggy treats. We’d woof to see you there.

23/09/2026

Saturday 10th October is Love Your Bookshop day 2026. It’s always a wonderful celebration, and this year won’t be any different.
At 11am Mercedes Mercier will be here to sign copies of her psychological thriller, The Couples Retreat.
At 1pm Mike Lucas Author will be launching his new picture book, The Halloween Train, with Sally Heinrich pictures and words
As well as all that, there will be cupcakes and free gifts, including the chance to once more get your hands on a free personal penguin figurine when you buy two Penguin Books Australia titles.
And, our headline act, Holly the Bookshop Dog will be there to celebrate her 14th birthday. Bring in your furry best friend for a yummy treat.
Becky Lucas