The River Read

28/10/2025

Heads up book lovers! Your final chance to shop with us is coming… this Friday 8-12 come down for BIG bargains… books from $5… cards 5 for $10… 2026 calendars & diaries… Christmas decorations and more! Tell your friends ❤️📚❤️

28/10/2025

We have 5 bookcases for sale… dimensions 1m wide x 180 high… must be collected by Friday. Dm us if you’re interested

26/10/2025

23/10/2025

End of an era! Time to say goodbye from us. We have made the most amazing memories & friends. We served our last coffees today & now time for some book bargains! 50% off everything from tomorrow 8-1. New release books, children’s books, cards, stationery and more! Start your Christmas shopping early. See you over the weekend ❤️

29/09/2025

It’s a BIG day in the book universe! Come and check out the awesome new fiction reads from some of our favourite Aussie authors - all released today! 📚❤️📚

29/05/2025

If you’ve popped your head in over the past week or so you may have noticed this cute new little space taking shape. We are excited to offer some inside seating to our beautiful customers! It’s ideal for a warm, relaxing spot to savour your delicious coffee & new book, have a work coffee meeting or a enjoy a cosy catch up over yummy treats with a friend… we are also welcoming book clubs to come and use the space by prior arrangement. Feel free to pop in for a little look or a chat ❤️📚❤️☕️

05/03/2025

To our lovely customers - we have decided to close from midday today - Thursday & will remain closed tomorrow - Friday. We will reopen as soon as it is safe for us to do so. Thank you as always for your support ❤️

28/01/2025

Heads up booklovers! We have adjusted our opening hours. See you soon for a delicious coffee & your next great read ❤️

01/12/2024

We are excited to be partnering with for the launch of the stunning new book of local photography and food - Chef Artist Place. For event bookings visit link in bio, or to grab your copy pop in to see us!

11/10/2024

Did you know it’s Love Your Bookshop Day?!? Celebrate with us today by purchasing 2 Penguin Random House books and get your own personal penguin 🐧 Available til we run out so don’t miss out!

08/10/2024

Be a legend and show some love for your fav coffee shop - us of course!!!! - Vote for The River Read in Octobyfest Local Legends and you could win a trip to Seattle. Scan the QR code next time you grab a coffee or visit
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XX797Y3 ☕️❤️🤩

08/08/2024

Thank you for the visit ! Signed copy’s of Sophie’s fabulous new novel ‘Art hour at the duchess hotel’ now available 🌸