Where the Books Are

Where the Books Are Independent bookshop Bookgrove hosts author events and book signings, and book clubs for all ages.

Bookgrove is a modern, independently owned and locally operated bookstore in the heart of Ocean Grove, on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula/Wathaurong Country. Bookgrove's range includes Australian and international fiction, latest releases, bestsellers, junior fiction, young adult fiction, children's picture books, gardening & landscape design, history & politics, biographies, art & design, craft, t

ravel, sports, health & wellbeing, and cookbooks. SPECIAL ORDERS or enquiries via the phone on 52555973 or email to [email protected].

Nothing better on a Tuesday afternoon than opening a box (or three) of Yotam Ottolenghi’s hot-off-the-presses Simple Too...
31/08/2026

Nothing better on a Tuesday afternoon than opening a box (or three) of Yotam Ottolenghi’s hot-off-the-presses Simple Too! 135 new recipes either made in under 39 minutes, cooked in one pot or prepped ahead … Fathers’ Day idea, anyone?! Get it while it’s hot!

It was once said the only thing the whole world agrees on is Dolly Parton. What an icon. With her Imagination Library ha...
26/08/2026

It was once said the only thing the whole world agrees on is Dolly Parton. What an icon. With her Imagination Library having gifted over 332 million books to children worldwide since she founded it in 1995 (and songs written by her having sold over 100 million copies), Dolly loved words. Was brilliant with them. Thank you and sleep tight Dolly, we will always love you.

Every Thursday at 10am we gather where the books are for Story Time. But this week is a little different…Because it’s Bo...
24/08/2026

Every Thursday at 10am we gather where the books are for Story Time. But this week is a little different…

Because it’s Book Week!

Come dressed as your favourite book character and join us for a very special Story Time as we celebrate Book Week the best way we know how: with a stack of wonderful stories meant to be read aloud!

We’ll see you there, we can’t wait to read with you x

The sixth book in Sarah J. Mass’ globally bestselling series is coming to Where the Books Are when the clock strikes mid...
19/08/2026

The sixth book in Sarah J. Mass’ globally bestselling series is coming to Where the Books Are when the clock strikes midnight…

Monday 26th of October
10.30pm
Where the Books Are

There will be bubbles, nibbles, book-edge painting, and some lovely ACOTAR-themed door prizes up for grabs. Basically, all of the important ingredients for staying up past our bedtimes.

$10 tickets with the link in our bio.
Bringing a friend? Book two tickets for $15.

We’re selecting our Faerie Court attire as we speak.
We’ll see you soon xx

05/08/2026

Here at Where the Books Are we strongly recommend picturing the classics in their underwear as an anti-intimidation tactic.

02/08/2026

We all know the rule… the book is always better than the film, and Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey is no exception!

If you loved the wild adventure of The Odyssey and want to immerse yourself in more Greek myth, here’s Laura’s recommendations (brought to you by four years of studying classics at University).

An entire world awaits…

When you inadvertently dress for work as The Odyssey . . . Dr Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s ancient blockbuster ...
25/07/2026

When you inadvertently dress for work as The Odyssey . . . Dr Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s ancient blockbuster is in store and boy, it’s a banger. It’s the first complete English verse translation in The Odyssey’s almost 3000 year history by a female, and the woman’s touch is fascinating. No cosplay required to read it.

And today’s category is… the book’s you will never forget. “I could recognise him by touch alone, by smell; I would know...
24/07/2026

And today’s category is… the book’s you will never forget.

“I could recognise him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.” - Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles

This week’s bestsellers — school holidays are bringing out the absolute best from our shelves. We have the wonderful Mix...
03/07/2026

This week’s bestsellers — school holidays are bringing out the absolute best from our shelves.

We have the wonderful Mix-A-Mutt to keep the little ones entertained and using their imagination for all sorts of whacky pup combinations, and The Bow-wow Ballet for more dog action.

And for the adults, The Things We Never Say and Whistler, something lovely to sink into in this cold weather. And London Falling for our true crime fans (we’ll see you at Book Club Social).

And then we have all the planes and trains and automobiles galore for the little people and big people!

Address

1/73 The Terrace
Ocean Grove, VIC
3226

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61352555973

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