Ariel Books

Ariel Books Bookshop on Oxford St Paddington serving up the best of Art, Design and Culture in Print today.

Born in 1985 in Paddington, Ariel is one of Sydney’s oldest independent bookshops. However, that doesn’t mean that we’ve stopped our search for the best new titles in art, design and culture. Freshly released fiction sits aside staff favourites, aesthetic coffee table tomes, architectural digests and quirky, cult classics. And if it isn't holding a book, our shelves brim with a unique selection of knickknacks and homewares. Not only a bookshop but a sanctuary for panic-present buyers, we try hard to ensure that there is a gift (or card) for everyone! Oh, and did we mention that we do complimentary gift wrapping too? We'd love it if you took a seat and stayed a while, and as you do, you might even see that glint of cheekiness in Ariel’s eye … she’s one old lady with a lot of new tricks!

Delightful reads to dive into this week 💕
08/09/2026

Delightful reads to dive into this week 💕

Perfect for your solo brunch or chill in the park this Sunday Monocle Subscriber
06/09/2026

Perfect for your solo brunch or chill in the park this Sunday Monocle Subscriber

Brand new Purple Fashion Magazine has landed!
04/09/2026

Brand new Purple Fashion Magazine has landed!

Beautiful illustrations, playful storytelling, we love Cat Family Birthday! 🎈
03/09/2026

Beautiful illustrations, playful storytelling, we love Cat Family Birthday! 🎈

Hot off the shelves! See you in store
01/09/2026

Hot off the shelves! See you in store

Beautifully shot & making us dream of lazy Italian Summers, La Generazioni has landed in Ariel
31/08/2026

Beautifully shot & making us dream of lazy Italian Summers, La Generazioni has landed in Ariel

Not 1 but all 3 of the Carters Cookbooks Carter’s Cooking in stock! Filled with easy, comfort foods for the family and f...
28/08/2026

Not 1 but all 3 of the Carters Cookbooks Carter’s Cooking in stock! Filled with easy, comfort foods for the family and friends. We can’t get enough of this series!

Something fun and silly for the coffee table? We got you!
28/08/2026

Something fun and silly for the coffee table? We got you!

Making memories with your little ones is one of the best gifts you can give Dad! We love these cute books for bedtime sn...
25/08/2026

Making memories with your little ones is one of the best gifts you can give Dad! We love these cute books for bedtime snuggles.

Maybe the coolest magazine of all time? We’ll leave that to you to decide, but we’ve been loving this one from Mince Mag...
23/08/2026

Maybe the coolest magazine of all time? We’ll leave that to you to decide, but we’ve been loving this one from Mince Mag

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326 Oxford Street Paddington
Darlinghurst, NSW
2021

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+61293324581

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