This shop was like a little treasure trove to me recently when looking for Xmas presents for hard…read moreto buy for people. They have some fantastic things that aren't just books as well as the usual book store stuff. Like heaps of little packs on everything from making sushi to pilates to learning to play harmonica. They also had some great packs for kids learning to read with a book and cd of popular characters like Toy Story. I found a great Transformers boxed set for under $30 that looked amazingly special. I also found some of the coolest games here. Like one where the right answer is the wrong answer. And one with kids vs adults. And a special Top Gear item for my partner. There was seriously something here for everyone and anyone. Definitely not just your usual book shop anymore.

I love bookshops, so it goes without saying that whenever I see I bookshop I have to step inside,…read morelook around, and then proceed to buy a book. Mind you, I have landed up with so many books that it has now become impossible for me to actually find a book that I want, but that doesn't stop me from going ahead and doing it all over again, as I did here in Tanunda. However, this is a new bookshop, so unfortunately the selection seems to be rather small, at least with what I tend to be interested in. It was still nice, and I did find a couple of interesting books, but not really one that grabs me.

I am not sure whether too many people know about this store. Which is such a damn shame…read more Unfortunately when ever I go there it is not busy. This really sucks! Maybe it is the position of the store, it is set up in a small complex off Main Road in Blackwood. The signage could be better. I actually stumbled across the store when I was stopping in the pet supplies store next door. I absolutely love books so much and I am constantly looking for cool book destinations. In particular, I prefer second hand books. There are so many classics out there that I love to add to my book collection. What will you find here? Well, actually everything! Classics, educational, fiction, children's, history, building, etc... You name it, you will probably find the book you need here. The shop is seriously jam-packed. All of the walls and shelving are covered. So, be prepared to spend a little time here having a good look. Also, if you are having troubles locating what you are after, be sure to speak to the lovely owner. He is such a gentleman and happy to help you find what you need! There are two types of books I am constantly looking for: Philosophy and classic children's books. Weird mix, I know. But, these are two types of books I love. I have found some great titles here including David Hume (Philosopher) and The Magic Faraway Tree (Classic Children's). Please do go out of your way to find this store, you will not regret it!

Blackwood Book Exchange is like a dream come true - one of those bookshops where it's OK to browse…read moreto your heart's content, for hours if you like, without being interrupted by someone wanting to 'help'. On the other hand, if you happen to want help it's there for the asking and the people offering it actually know what they are talking about which makes a refreshing change. There are books there on any topic the average book buyer could want and then some. It's a place best visited when you have time to browse and wallow in the offerings on display; it takes time as just when you think you've seen it all you turn a corner and find more bookcases. It's a book lovers wonderland. Prices are better than in any other bookshop I've visited. I realise the above probably sounds over effusive, but if you visit BBE I guarantee you'll leave with great books and a big smile on your face. I know, I've done it! LV

The Book Boys have 8 stores in Adelaide and are a South Australian company that started in 2005…read more Similar to QBD, they stock large numbers of heavily discounted books, and much more non fiction than fiction. By shopping here you are supporting local business which is good, but The Book Boys aren't really supporting high quality literature which is bad. The shelves are largely sci fi, vampire porn, poor quality chick lit and cook books. Sorry dudes, but it's like you're picking your stock from the Women's Weekly Top Ten lists. Like QBD they have a small 'literature' section next to the equally disrespected poetry shelves. This area is the only place in the whole store I would actually find a good novel that I'd like to buy, but unfortunately recent releases don't seem to be stocked by this chain. This is another book store that I try to avoid: clinical, mostly badly written novels, but at low low prices.

Book boys is great for finding gifts for those people you have no idea what to buy and don't want…read moreto spend a lot. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has some of these on their list? I know that chances are I can find something for almost anyone in here (yes I know these gifts will probably end up in the back of a wardrobe, or re-gifted the following year-hopefully not back to me though! That would be awkward!). There are a lot of these discount type bookstores around, and book boys isn't that much different to the rest.

Thought they say they sell both new and used books, I can't really tell in the store which ones are…read moreold and which ones are new... because they all look like they've been sitting there for a while. They have a decent range of books, but it's nowhere near the best. They don't have a very big Stephen King section, which always leaves me disappointed. They have a pretty good biography section and Australiana section if you're into that sort of thing - but I didn't really find anything that interested me in there. They also have a fair few 'classics' (that I've never heard of) which look very old school and pretty, and there's also a lot of children's books. Prices aren't too bad but they aren't as cheap as some used book stores.

The name of this shop really reveals nothing about it. When I went into it I had never heard of it…read moreor seen anything like it. I think it is even going to be a struggle to explain. Walk in and you see what looks and smells like a block of chocolate. Next to it, a tin of biscuits. Around the room there are cakes, bottles of wines, soccer balls etc. However, they are all books. Yes books that are made to look like what they are discussing. Inside each of the books it discusses the history of each item, including photos and quotes. I can't decide if this is tacky or cool? Mum and I decided that they would be a lot better if they were notepads or diaries. How good would it be to have a diary that looked and smelt like chocolate? You can't really use a history book too much, but it could be a good dining table book. The lady working there told us that the books were great for presents. Hilarious giving someone a bottle of wine and it actually being a book (I for one would be extremely disappointed). However, it is a good idea for children. They would think it was fun, whilst also learning about their chosen item!

Toots Books is a truly creative concept of a book store and I can't say I've ever seen anything…read morelike it before. They sell books that come in shapes of actual objects such as a chocolate bar, a football, a shoe or a CD. At first glance I didn't even know what it was until the friendly lady behind the counter explained what it's all about. Take for example the book that looks like a bottle of wine: they sell it in a cardboard box that looks like a box with real wine. The book inside then tells the story of wine with plenty of pictures and trivia. I really like the idea of the shop and it's certainly fun to look at all their things. Would I buy it for myself? Probably not, but it can be a great gift idea!

There are two types of bookstores. Firsthand and secondhand…read more This is the latter. There are two types of secondhand bookstores. Dirt cheap and kinda cheap. This is the latter. There are two types of kinda cheap secondhand bookstores. Sucky ones and nice ones. This is the latter. Why is this a nice, kinda cheap secondhand bookstore? Because, for the most part, I'm not reluctant to put out a few extra dollars for some dusty, cobweb-ridden tomes.

This bookstore is absolutely divine! I love walking in and being able to see a vast variety of…read morecollectable hard cover novels, classics, children's favourites and to be able to smell that delicious smell of old books (I'm not weird, I swear!). This is a second hand bookshop and considering the quality of the books it's quite inexpensive. Most books start at around $10 (give or take). Now if you're like me and you regularly visit OP shops and second hand bookstores then you know that it's rare to buy a book over $5, in fact it's rare to even pay $5 for a book. If you're in the market for something that cheap then I wouldn't suggest visiting this cottage because once you walk in you'll fall in love and will find that it's incredibly easy to rack up a hefty bill. That being said, you really should go! Hard covers and classic favourites are so much better than paperbacks and brand new books. Give me old and vintage any day please! It's also a great bookshop to find rare copies of your favourites that you haven't been able to track down. These books will still be cheaper than going to your local bookshop and I assure you that they will be prettier than the books you already own.