Better Read Than Dead

Better Read Than Dead Better Read Than Dead bookshop has been thriving in the heart of Newtown's King Street for over two decades.

Better Read Than Dead is a literary landmark that nourishes Newtown's intellectual dynamics with a specially curated collection of books, experienced booksellers and regular author and community events. Better Read Than Dead’s impressive contemporary space, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and sky-lit mezzanine level create an inviting respite from the busy street and we welcome browsers, advice-seeke

rs and anyone who values a good old-fashioned book chat. We pride ourselves on the quality and specialised knowledge of our booksellers. Our staff's collective decades of bookselling experience, diverse tastes and deep love of reading means that we are able to provide our customers with individualised service and a unique range of titles. Visit our specialty Better Read kids page here: https://www.facebook.com/betterreadkids

Happy Father’s Day! We love this submission to our Father’s Day competition. After you enjoy a yummy feed with Dad on BB...
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day! We love this submission to our Father’s Day competition. After you enjoy a yummy feed with Dad on BBQ duty, pop in and submit to our comp for a chance to win your dad a $75 Better Read voucher and a $25 one for yourself!

This week’s Top Ten! A little bit of everything; new releases, modern classics and old favourites making their way back ...
04/09/2026

This week’s Top Ten! A little bit of everything; new releases, modern classics and old favourites making their way back to the shelves. Come find your next read 💙

Thank you Joshua Hortinela for signing copies of 'Hate You to Love You'! ⁠⁠'Hate You to Love You' is a heartwarming q***...
03/09/2026

Thank you Joshua Hortinela for signing copies of 'Hate You to Love You'! ⁠
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'Hate You to Love You' is a heartwarming q***r romance debut about two exes forced to work together on a whirlwind book tour, from a beloved bookseller and influencer – for fans of Cara Bastone, B.K. Borison and Alexis Hall.⁠
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Signed copies are available in-store now!⁠
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Today we are celebrating First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages for Indigenous Literacy Day! ⁠⁠Visit the...
02/09/2026

Today we are celebrating First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages for Indigenous Literacy Day! ⁠
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Visit the Indigenous Literacy Foundation website to donate to their Indigenous Literacy Day fundraiser or use the QR code. Come celebrate in-store with fun colouring in sheets of illustration from 'My Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country', and one featuring this year's artwork by First Nations artist Sharon Naparulla Burns.⁠
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A Father’s Day edition of our weekly Top Ten 📚With big new releases and literary favourites, there’s plenty here with Da...
28/08/2026

A Father’s Day edition of our weekly Top Ten 📚

With big new releases and literary favourites, there’s plenty here with Dad written all over it, or perhaps to add to your TBR pile while you’re at it!

Consider this your last-minute Father’s Day reading list. 💙

"If I'm remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books." - Dolly Parton⁠⁠Like everyone, we...
27/08/2026

"If I'm remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books." - Dolly Parton⁠
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Like everyone, we are heart broken to hear about the death of an icon and trailblazer, Dolly Parton. Dolly had a lifelong commitment to literacy, libraries and reading, with her Imagination Library initiative giving children access to hundreds of millions of books.⁠
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On the third slide we have pulled together a few books that remind us of Dolly's story and love of literature. ⁠
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What a superstar. ⁠
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We've been putting together a few beautiful table displays for Father's Day and photographed here is our brainstorm for ...
27/08/2026

We've been putting together a few beautiful table displays for Father's Day and photographed here is our brainstorm for what dads might like!⁠
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Starting at the bottom we have a few books for history buff dads, then moving up we have a mix of fiction and non-fic for dads who love exploring and nature. At the tippy top we have a few new releases and a couple of classics for dads who love to get lost in the pages of a great read (these books pair perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or tea)!⁠
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Do you spy any of your favourites or books on your TBR? Let us know in the comments.⁠
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A couple curated recomendations for all the special fathers out there! ⁠⁠If your dad loves non-fiction check out, 'Heres...
21/08/2026

A couple curated recomendations for all the special fathers out there! ⁠
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If your dad loves non-fiction check out, 'Heresises', 'Regme Change', 'London Falling' and 'Talking Classics'. If he's an avid fiction reader he might love new releases: 'Blue Giant', 'Teeth Kicker', 'Can Nothing Save Us?' and 'Cool Machine'. If he's hard to buy for because he's on top of all things literary, he will love these Booker Prize titles: 'All the Dogs', 'John of John' and 'Flesh'. We also highly rate 'Apples and Oranges' for all the poetry loving papas out there!⁠
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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and this week’s Top Ten has plenty worth wrapping up for Dad (did you know we of...
21/08/2026

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and this week’s Top Ten has plenty worth wrapping up for Dad (did you know we offer complimentary gift wrapping 😉). 📚

We’ve got plenty of non-fiction, literary heavyweights, fantasy and old favourites. Consider Father’s Day reading sorted. 👏💙

Find the Top Ten in store now!

With the Father’s Day drawing near we are here to celebrate all dads and paternal figures … except for these guys! 🤣 ...
20/08/2026

With the Father’s Day drawing near we are here to celebrate all dads and paternal figures … except for these guys! 🤣

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265 King Street
Newtown, NSW
2042

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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+61295578700

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