Under Blue Skies Bookshop Mareeba

04/09/2026

Morning glory! It's a new day and the weekend is here!
Next up for our Autobiography/Biography range in our Local Authors Local Legends is 'Prisoner in Paradise' written by Sally Dudley. This moving Biography tells the story of five generations of an Aboriginal family as they unwittingly and also knowingly struggled against annihilation.
'White Australia has a black history ' - 'Sally realises just how 'black' that history has been and what consecutive governments have done to conceal the truth in the name of White Australia'.
'Dedicated to all of those who have lost their lives simply because of who they were'.
Selling at a special price of $20.
We are open Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

02/09/2026

Australian Bird Book Field Guide back in stock now. Grab it before it flies away!
Priced at $39.
We are open Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

02/09/2026

Good morning, another wonderful day in our quaint little bookshop.
Continuing with our Local Authors Local Legends Autobiography and Biography range we have
'A tree without branches' by Helena Kanak.
As described by Helena's Publisher Crystal Leonardi- also Local - ' Explore the extreme highs and lows of one incredibly courageous women's life story, penned by her eldest daughter, Helena.
Helena has created a detailed and intriguing memoir to capture her Mother's (Anna Kurovcova) journey from war torn Czechoslovakia to the green hills of Julatten in Far North Queensland'.
Truly inspirational. Priced at $55 and in stock now.
We are open Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

27/08/2026

Good morning booklovers,
We are closed today and tomorrow due to moving house - with a very unimpressed cat!!!
Open as usual next Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

22/08/2026

Greetings everyone,
Our Local Authors Local Legends revisit today looks at our next Biography in store 'The Girl who Left'.
Debra Gavranich writes the story of her Mother's, Marija, journey from Croatia in 1950 to sail 12,000 km across the seas to a future in Mossman Far North Queensland. Marija who was 17 at the time shares her courageous qest for a better life to escape a still traumatised Europe following World War 2.
'A timely reminder of the resilience and hope of Australia's post World War 2 immigrants'.
Priced at $30 and in stock now.

19/08/2026

Good morning Mareeba,
Continuing on with our Local Authors Local Legends range revisit, we are showcasing our Autobiography and Biography range.
Alan Isherwood, who now lives in Atherton, shares his remarkably adventurous story in 'Isherwood's Australia'.
Living and working as a teacher in remote rural Australia read his adventures and experiences in the Australian outback, making a difference in Indigenous Australians lives.
'Isherwood's Australia is an outstanding example of how one man's individual journey, combined with a rich family tradition of sharing stories, can unite generations in a stunningly relatable and compelling way'.
Priced at $37.

11/08/2026

31/07/2026

Greetings all,
Lucky last in our Poetry range with our Local Authors Local Legends is 'Immanence - Poems im contemplation'' by Noela McNamara.
'In the spirit of thankfulness, this book of short poetic images expresses, shares and celebrates life through the medium of Poetry. Short poems capture glimpses of the strife and joy of living in the current Age'.
Priced at $25 simply captivating.
We are open Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

29/07/2026

Good morrow to all our Poetry lovers,
Our Local Authors Local Legends revisit showcases today three beautiful Poetry books by Jennifer Coffison.
'No Indication of Splinters'; 'As if I were here' and 'On Elephants and Cottonwool' all reflect that 'Life is hopeful, valuable, precious, fascinating, courageous, intense, heart-wrencing, passionate, stunning, astounding and incredibly beautiful all at once'. Each book so inspirational. Priced at $23 each.
Call in and have a look at this collection of stunning poems.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.
'Poetry is the soul of literature which bring beauty to the meaning of life'.

24/07/2026

Good morning book lovers of Poetry,
Our next Local Authors Local Legends Poetry book showcases 'Another Chapter'. Written by local Mareebarite David Delaney's is an internationally acclaimed poet and story writer. 'His poems are inspiring and thought provoking. David's stories of childhood pranks transport readers into the wonderful world that youth inhabits'.
In stock and priced at $23.
A fair dinkum Aussie Bard, David is indeed a national treasure.