There is one word that describes this place - classy, which always baffles me as to why it is…read morelocated in the heart of Hindley Street. It isn't as if all of the classy people regularly wander down Hindley Street, even during the day. However while it may be located in a rather unusual location, it is one of those bookshops that sells books that generally are not found in your average, run of the mill, corporate bookshop. In fact don't expect to see the latest fads or best sellers here, but rather books that are actually quite useful, whether they have a practical purpose, or simply stimulate the imagination. Personally I haven't been here all that much, but if you like good books, then it is definitely a place that is worth checking out. I have to admit that I was pretty impressed. I was particularly impressed with its collection of plays and their poetry section.

Imprints wins me over every time I visit. I think I have to say it's my favourite Adelaide…read morebookshop. Big call, I know, and it has some serious competition from just down the road. I'm always impressed by the range of books kept. In my to pet areas, Theatre and Philosophy, they have a far larger and higher quality range than in any other bookstores. They also work hard to keep many new books, so I'm always finding something exciting (Like A.C.Grayling's REWRITING of the bible; sounds pretentious when you say that, but he's done it really well, calling it the Secular Bible and breaking it down to it's maxims, proverbs and lamentations.) I promise myself that this time I won't spend money but oh, then I see Jeanette Winterson's newest book and I am lost. The section that really gets me excited is the whole bookcase devoted to playscripts. It's always been difficult to find modern scripts, so it's great to know where a good collection is hiding. Add to that the neat and sophisticated layout of the show (lovely wooden structures covered in shiny new books) and the classical or jazz music playing quietly, and you have yourself a wonderful place. Now all I can ask for is a couch in the corner for testing. Though they've probably tried that and gotten sick of prying people like me out of it.

I did not like the way the presented the food. The rice was overdone, the meat was borderline still…read morealive (thought i heard a moo x) and the potatoes were stale af. Never going back!

incredibly rude staff. older woman with black hair and glasses yelled at my daughter for reading a…read morebook instead of buying it. took our business right to QBD books. never had a problem there.

This place has slightly odd opening hours - but it's understandable as it's run by volunteers. The…read morealtruistic reasons to shop here are quite obvious - the proceeds go to Oxfam's projects and you're reducing waste by buying second-hand copies of books instead of new editions. The practical reasons are fairly self-explanatory too: you get a much larger and weird range of books to browse at a second-hand store, and they are cheaper! I do feel the store might do a little better if it was within a shopping strip of some kind, but it isn't entirely out of the way. The books here are well-sorted and there is a wide variety of new and old. Some secondhand bookshops lie on the pricey side, but this one is very reasonable. I would rate this as one of the best second-hand bookstores in Adelaide.

They sell VHS tapes here! And cassettes: that's where my Roxette tape got to! They have CD'S for…read more$1.50 and a whole shelf devoted to Australian Literature. There's even a separate section for new Australian Literature: at two bucks a pop who wouldn't? Oxfam have an extensive memoir and biography section with creepy titles such as 'How I survived Being Left to Die in a Closet' and 'Letters from a Christian Citizen.' Fun browsing to be had. Considering how cheap everything is, the store is impressively organised with very specific sections of Non-Fiction and everything in Author A-Z. The short story section is one of the biggest in Adelaide and the kids and classics areas have seats so you can sit next to the wall of books and crane your neck all afternoon. I walked out of here with nine books at the price of fourteen dollars. Oxfam makes me so happy I want to sing.

I love the magill book exchange the lovely Lady knows exactly what I want she knows me greets me…read morewith a smile and shows me books mags that interest me excite me. I can return them when I'm finished and swap or buy back etc. great fun browsing Top shop top staff 10/10

The lovely man who runs this store was kind enough to relieve me of all my two-decade old chick lit…read morein exchange for a huge pile of old Goosebumps and Enid Blyton's for my daughter. I love the fact I've walked in here numerous times with a stack of books I hate, and walked out 10 minutes later with a stack of books I love. The opening hours are unpredictable but can you blame them? I'm just amazed stores like this are still around. They're like the Tasmanian Devil of the retail world: it's hard to believe they still exist. And this is a legitimate old school book exchange: creaky floors, sad neglected shop front, weird collection of comics and cookbooks from the 1970's, and also, if you have the time to look, the most fantastic finds! As new Peter Carey and Jonathan Franzen: yes please! Don't ever change, book exchange.

A secondhand bookstore ought to be every booklovers paradise. Sure, it's nice to have your…read morebookshelf filled with a nice, neat and consistent assembly of Penguin Classics, but there's something charming about the motley assortment of books new and old, tall and short, and of different colour variation, all jigsawed in together. However. Sometimes we booklovers must remain wary. Let not the bliss cloud your senses, my friends. One must remember that there are two types of secondhand bookstores: cheap ones and expensive ones. I picked up a tiny volume expecting to exchange two or three dollars for it. Imagine my surprise when the man looked inside the cover (a general peruse I might've done myself before I strutted so confidently to the counter) and demanded I give him fourteen of my dollars. It's not an excessive sum, but I'm trying very hard to watch my money, and books are the main culprit - in my line of business - of bankruptcy. Suffice it to say, the expression my face took on at the announced price remained affixed to that place between forehead and chin for many minutes afterward. I was so shocked I gave the man all my money (having scarcely more than that on my person), and floated, as if in a dream, out of the store. You see, that fourteen dollars had been for my lunch that day. And as I looked mournfully down, filled with a consumer's remorse, at the volume, I considered the irony of my situation. Camus' 'The Myth of Sisyphus' is a philosophical text that discusses the topic of suicide. However, in the hands of a man faced with starvation, the novel attained new heights of uselessness.

This third generation family business feels like what a true secondhand bookshop should be. It is…read morecrammed with books and their wonderful smell, and never empty of people wading through its various sections. The strength of O'Connell's is in its literature. The owners have a nose and knowledge for all kinds of literature so its a great place to go looking for classics or academic books. That's not to say that they don't have a great range of fiction of all sorts, but it's definitely less a hobby bookstore and more a booky bookstore, if that makes sense to anyone... They're also reasonably priced, and really vary their pricings according to size and condition. They range from $4 to $12 for standard books, then more for rarer or older pieces. You never know what you'll come across in here, and I always have to drag myself out because I keep finding more hidden behind the piles. The owners are also happy to come to your house, if you have a reasonable collection of books you're wanting to sell. They were happy to visit us and our 70 or so books, though they only took the good stuff - as expected. And as evidenced by the amount of books in the store, they're only interested in good quality books they can sell. So go in and help them out!

This shop is conveniently located in the Adelaide market and it was a breeze browsing through their…read moreshelves. Lots of interesting books of different genres. I could spend hours here if it were not for my hectic Saturday schedule.

With a spare 30 minutes left of our lunch break, we decided to wile away those minutes in this…read morequaint pop-up bookstore in our favourite market. It wasn't long before I found an age old classics thanks to Kate, owner of this venture. A small chat ensues thanks to her warm disposition. She advised us that this shop will be here for another two years (great news) and that she will also have a small stall at the Alpine Winter Village (happening next week - 7th July). From a quick gander, we were very impressed with the collection of old, new and classics in various genres and disciplines. The prices are very reasonable and Kate is currently offering a 20% discount on your return visit. We will be back again in the very near future, because books of days gone by are continuously making its way into this little space. We thoroughly enjoyed browsing through memory lane, while oohing and aahing at the familiar titles. So, why not pop in for a look see, and make a purchase for your next bus / train ride and really, any occasion where a book will improve your day. This is also a great place for gift ideas for that special bookworm in your life.

Inside the City West campus of the University of South Australia, university bookshops are often a…read moregreat place to find some bargains on otherwise costly stuff like stationary and this one actually has some art supplies because it is on the same campus as the School of Architecture. That means you can buy good sign sized cardboard of a variety of textures and qualities for fair prices. There are plenty of academic books, classics, the local newspapers and quite a few magazines. You can pick up the odd soft toy, but unless you actually intend on buying it I'd remember to put it down before leaving the shop as they are items for sale even though they may seem like little security blankets dotted around the room. The store is off the main part of North Terrace, but you will find it easy enough if you just walk in the main entrance off the street and the great thing is, if you get lost, it is located directly opposite the Security spot where you'd be sent as a lost child of the forest of learning metaphorically speaking of course. Get yourself out and about in this part of the city if you haven't had much of a look around here lately - it has changed quite a lot. It is more fun than it has been in the past, that is for sure. The most important thing to remember is that Unibooks is a not-for-profit organisation which means they do not mark the books up in any ridiculous way, so if you are ordering a book in, this is a great place to shop as well as if you simply want one off the commercial shelf... because it is not at a massive commercial price.

I've updated my review as we got 1 of the books today. We decided to get the second elsewhere…read more Once we finally had our email responded to the person on the phone was kind and helpful. The book was mailed express as promised. Regardless of the 1 act of good service, due to error and very poor communication, administration, my husband still has 4 weeks of uni to catch up on that he was unable to start without his books. I amended my rating from 1 to 2 stars.

Quite a local icon of 28 years which over time has accumilated a large following of local fans, who…read moreare into literature in all of its forms and also has an online following too and growing. Avid readers and visitors alike cannot go past coming into this bookshop to have a browse or even make a purchase. It has an endearing, cosy feel which makes you want to hang around much longer than intended, like being in a local library. Something of interest to all walks of life and ages will be found as the collection is broad and encompasses a wide range of topics. It's clear to see they nurture early learning and have a dedicated area for kids to sit and read, all the while learning to appreciate the power of stories. The bookshop regularly hosts Meet the Author events, where bookings and reservations are taken so keep an eye out on their Facebook page. Did you know the Three Birds shop which opened across the road from Matilda Bookshop recently is a sister shop! Small world and even smaller when living in the Hills so mind what you say...might get run out of town! But I've got nothing bad to say about either :-)

A dangerous place to shop for book lovers. Almost everything in here is calling out to you to be…read moreread and loved. A great selection of classics, modern classics, biographies and what's in vogue now in the literary world lies within these doors. Beware. I'm drawn in most of the times I walk past the display windows showing off new arrivals and the big glossy picture books documenting some obscure natural beauty or historical event. This isn't a Borders or Dymocks. Don't expect to be able to walk in and hunt down an odd title. This is more of a place to browse and pick out books to your fancy. A cool place for the kids too, with a corner shelved off in the corner for young 'uns to read, check out picture books, or sit and play while their parents check out the rest of the store. The staff are welcoming, happy to talk about their catalogue with you and willing to order in just about anything.