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Brisbane bibliophiles, prepare to swoon: Romancing The Novel, the beloved romance-only bookstore from Sydney, is heading north
Cursive Knives, in the heart of Fortitude Valley, is a quaint bookshop home to a carefully curated selection of reads
Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe is a delightful reading nook tucked away in Indooroopilly, offering an expansive range of romance books.
Hypatia's House honours the legacy of the esteemed philosopher, Hypatia of Alexandria
Baffies Oan Books is a charming cottage bookshop nestled in the beautiful Samford Valley
This boutique bookshop on Brisbane's northside specialises in children's & young adult books, with an emphasis on inclusivity
Bright & Early Books is a beautiful, independent bookstore that specialises in children's books and early childhood literacy
Booklovers will be over the moon when they discover The Cupboard Under the Stage, a hidden gem of Paddington
20+ of the best independent and secondhand bookshops in Brisbane, including specialty shops
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Bookshop is one of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets, boasting wall to wall books of every genre
The trio of stores located within QAG & GOMA are Brisbane’s best destination for inspiring books, unique gifts, designer homewares and
Chapters Book Shop, Cafe & Wine Bar brings urban chic to the westside suburb of Karalee
Here are the best secondhand book shops in and around Brisbane for those who appreciate just how magical reading is
The Really Good Bookshop is a reader’s paradise, practically bursting at the seams with a huge range of books, book-related gifts
Salisbury Community Bookshop is a treasure trove of bargain books, housed in a former grenade factory in the heart of Salisbury
Scrumptious Reads in Red Hill is not only a cute suburban book nook, it’s also an event space and a private dining room.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out
Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats
The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026
Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch so come along to his show and take him down a peg
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RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition
RACQ Motorfest
MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production
Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration
This Weekend June 12-14
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Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:
What's On in Brisbane in July
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
Best Bars in Brisbane
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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