Book Grocer — Local services in Melbourne

Love this chain of stores! Bring them back to Sydney!... or maybe don't, because when I had to walk past one going to and from work every day, it cost me a (suitably discounted) fortune. I always head straight to the clearance section coz I like all that weird obscure stuff (and I'm that kind of really annoying, very cheap person). My book catalogue app says I now have 60 books from Book Grocer, so they have definitely helped facilitate my book hoarding issue (I expect to have about 100 years after I retire with nothing to do but read (and drink) so I don't think this is really a problem as such). Anyway, was in Melbourne last week, so straight over to my favourite store for another...

Staff was very helpful. I went to the Northcote store. I went there a week after I ordered my book and the staff still remembered me. My book came in quick but I could not get back till a week had passed. Shop was well laid out, neat and tidy. Online shopping is possible but I decided to visit the store. The book I bought was on special, $10, a bargain, most other places were selling my book from $14 to high twenties! Prices of other books seem reasonable, not overly priced. There is free on-street parking for quick dash in & out's. Busy street for parking but I managed to get parking the 2 times I went. Nice little nic-nac shops nearby and the cafes there looked inviting. Overall a very good...

Books are definitely discounted but there are barely any popular books. My uncultured self can’t find a single book I recognize or on my TBR and the store was located so far away from everything too! Just felt kinda disappointed. I suppose it’s not the store for you if you are just getting into reading but it’s great for a niche find. Would be a 2 star experience just going into the store to hunt for books but click and collect...