Mary Martin Bookshop

An independent bookstore in the heart of Melbourne...

Mary Martin Bookshop was established in 1945 and has been offering readers expert recommendations, excellent customer service and great books ever since.

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"Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read."

Raymond Carver

Events

From window painting with children's illustrators, to storytime for grown-ups, we host a range of events for the whole family.

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Reviews

What have our booksellers been reading lately? Find out here, with all of our latest staff reviews and recommendations.

About Us

Learn more about the story of Mary Martin Bookshops. From the iconic bookshop’s early beginnings to the present day.

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