The Book Cow - Kingston

The Book Cow - Kingston Your local, independent book store. We sell the latest releases, quality new books, books for kids

The 2026 Stella Prize winner is announced tomorrow! We are SO PUMPED! 🥳 Which one do you think is going to win? - ...
12/05/2026

The 2026 Stella Prize winner is announced tomorrow! We are SO PUMPED! 🥳 Which one do you think is going to win?
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What a beautiful way to spend Mother’s Day in Canberra 💛Earlier today we gathered outside in Green Square for the launch...
10/05/2026

What a beautiful way to spend Mother’s Day in Canberra 💛

Earlier today we gathered outside in Green Square for the launch of Learning You By Heart by Sarah Wallace and illustrated by Michelle Conn — surrounded by sunshine, families, bubbles, books and the joyful buzz of Kingston on a perfect autumn morning.

Sarah’s gorgeous new picture book is a tender love song from a parent to their child, and there could not have been a more fitting setting to celebrate it than outdoors with so many children and caregivers joining us.

A huge thank you to Sarah for such a warm and heartfelt event, and to everyone who came along to celebrate Mother’s Day with us at The Book Cow.

Some days remind us just how lucky we are to spend our time surrounded by books, writers and readers 📚✨Last Friday was a...
10/05/2026

Some days remind us just how lucky we are to spend our time surrounded by books, writers and readers 📚✨

Last Friday was an absolute event marathon for The Book Cow — three very different events in one day, and every one of them thoughtful, moving and a lot of fun.

We began at UNSW Canberra in Reid for the launch of Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand) — a powerful new bilingual children’s book by Mavis Kerinaiua, created with support from Laura Rademaker and published by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Laura helped launch this important story, which shares the remarkable contribution of Tiwi people during World War II and brings an often-overlooked part of Australian history to young readers.

Then it was off to the Canberra Writers Festival for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Wilson at The Street Theatre. Big ideas, big questions and a packed theatre made for a fascinating night as part of the festival program.

And somehow we still had enough energy left for our in-store Friday night launch of Disgraceful by Rachel Fox McLeod, in conversation with Emma Grey — a warm, funny and deeply engaging evening with a wonderful crowd of readers filling the shop.

Three events. Three very different conversations. One very happy (and slightly exhausted!) bookshop team 💛

A huge thank you to all the authors, audiences, organisers and readers who make days like this possible.

"There's nothing to do in Canberra!"That simply isn't true.In May alone, we're hosting not one, not two, but TEN fantast...
01/05/2026

"There's nothing to do in Canberra!"

That simply isn't true.

In May alone, we're hosting not one, not two, but TEN fantastic book events around the ACT.

This is your invite to all of them.

Get out of the house, support local authors, and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment.

Tickets available now: https://www.bookcow.com.au/events



*For the 'Yeah the Boys' event, book through the Libraries ACT website.

The first batch of May's book releases have landed!🚀This month is packed full of new titles from old favourites, and we'...
30/04/2026

The first batch of May's book releases have landed!🚀

This month is packed full of new titles from old favourites, and we're SO excited to get stuck in.

Scroll to see which arrivals we're most excited about...

One bookstore. Five book clubs. Come find your community.At The Book Cow, we don't just sell hot new titles... we build ...
27/04/2026

One bookstore. Five book clubs. Come find your community.

At The Book Cow, we don't just sell hot new titles... we build hot new friendships.

If you've been looking for an evening activity that promises chill vibes, great conversation, and an hour or so of relaxed, bookish fun... we have the club for you.

Browse the details below and then register your (free!) place via our website: https://www.bookcow.com.au/events

Dads. Have you been ordered to take your children out of the house for Mother's Day?Our launch of 'Learning You By Heart...
26/04/2026

Dads.

Have you been ordered to take your children out of the house for Mother's Day?

Our launch of 'Learning You By Heart' is the perfect outing. Taking place just after you've served breakfast in bed, join The Book Cow and author Sarah Wallace at 11:30 for an hour of snacks, entertainment, and the chance to score the perfect present... a signed copy of this lyrical, thought-evoking new book.

Bring a picnic blanket, some toys, and your little ones. Let Mum choose between putting her feet up at home or joining you for storytime. There's lots of delicious coffee spots nearby! ☕🩷

We will remember them.On this day, we direct our gratitude to all the people who have served, and do serve, our country....
24/04/2026

We will remember them.

On this day, we direct our gratitude to all the people who have served, and do serve, our country. Life as we know it would not be the same without you, and your sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Thank you to the people who give their time, their service, and their lives to protect our community and keep us safe. We'll always hold you in our hearts.

A full house!Congratulations to Liz Mamchak and for the launch of her new memoir, "...a figment of your imagination my...
24/04/2026

A full house!

Congratulations to Liz Mamchak and for the launch of her new memoir, "...a figment of your imagination my dear".

Courageous, honest and unflinching - this book will encourage survivors of abuse to call out the acts of their perpetrators.

Your words will have such a big impact.

Thank you, once again, to the wonderful team at for being our hosts. The showroom was so packed that we could only snap a few photos from afar! 📸

It's a busy week at The Book Cow! 🐂 😴Over the last few days, we've hosted the launch of Sarah Bailey's "Click" and Kim U...
23/04/2026

It's a busy week at The Book Cow! 🐂 😴

Over the last few days, we've hosted the launch of Sarah Bailey's "Click" and Kim Ulrick's "Bad Country".

This evening, Elizabeth Mamchak is joining us at to launch her memoir, "...a figment of your imagination, my dear" - stay tuned for photos.

It might be chaos, but there's nowhere else we'd rather be. Thank you to all the local authors that trust us with their events 🫶 Congratulations!

SHOP OUR NEW RELEASES... by animal?? 😱🐕 🐈 🐠 🐦 🐉
18/04/2026

SHOP OUR NEW RELEASES... by animal?? 😱

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47 Jardine Street Kingston ACT

2604

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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