Better Read Than Dead

Gabiann Marin

2 months ago

Used to be a great bookstore but has really changed over last few years. Many of the staff are actively rude, book events are often canceled without cause and they don't support local authors like they used to. The store is reasonably well set out still but it has lost its cool local fun vibe

Sierra

a month ago

An absolutely wonderful bookshop in the heart of Newtown. A cozy shop that celebrates the cherished masterpieces of the great writers of our time. I have always found the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable about any genre of literature. If books were considered medicine, these would be some of our exemplary bibliotherapeutic specialists. They also have free wrapping sometimes (all the time?).

Miles Behan

2 months ago

Lot, Washington’s short story collection, was my favorite book of last year. Big shoes to fill, yet his first novel Memorial did not disappoint – I loved it just as much. So far 100%+ for everything Washington has published. His smooth, casual writing is so easy to read and flow with, it's possible the novel's genius may be overlooked, but don’t let this ease of reading fool you. Washington is the king of my reading world. Memorial is a total refresh!

Ellis Bartlett

2 months ago

This is one of the reasons that I love Newtown, it is just so retro, and you can find some pretty cool shops along the strip, such as this one. In fact there wasn't one, but two, decent bookshops within a short distance from each other. This one was pretty cool, and that usually comes down to me being able to find a book within a couple of minutes browsing the shelves, and this place certainly hit the mark. The staff are pretty awesome as well, and there is a really good selection of secondhand books.

Jack Andrew-Kabilafkas

a month ago

Absolutely fantastic bookstore. The staff are so attentive (but not annoyingly so) and knowledgeable. Love that it's open late on King St, go for a quick read while out walking the dog or after having had dinner nearby!