Mary Martin Bookshop

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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.

Read our story…

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

Raymond Chandler

 

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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.

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Meet the Team

Find out if you have a kindred reader spirit amongst our team and read our reviews and recommendations.

Staff picks: Kat recently read and loved 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ "I devoured this delicious tale of hauntings and mind games in a few sittings. Atmospheric and truly creepy, it’s a vivid gothic tale with shades of 'Jane Eyre' or perhaps more aptly 'The Wide Sargasso Sea'. Set in Mexico during the 1950s, it follows society girl Noemi Taboada as she travels to a grand country estate to rescue her cousin Catalina, who has been sending home disturbing letters since marrying the heir to a fading mining empire. The horror of the story comes not only from the malignancy of the mansion and its encroaching decay but also the evil machinations of its characters and the colonial legacy they represent."⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ #staffpicks #mexicangothic #silviamoreno-garcia #horror #gothicfiction #hauntedhouse #booksellers #books #reading #bookshop #bookstagram #bookworms #bookswelove #bookrecommendation #toreadnext #beautifulbooks #recommendedre
“I'm always asking myself: Would I find this boring? What would the reader be thinking? How can I heighten the tension?”⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ In a recent interview with us, author J P Pomare shared his insights into what makes a good crime story. He certainly put these skills to good use in his latest novel, 'Tell Me Lies', a taut psychological thriller that follows Psychologist Margot Scott.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ You can read the full interview with @jppomare and find out more about his books via the link in our profile. ⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ @hachetteaus #jppomare #tellmelies #crimewriting #crimethriller ⁠⁠ #authorinterview #authorqanda #authortalk #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #booktalk #bookchat #bookish #books #blogpost #bookblog #bookblogger #writingadvice
Meet Elise, one of the newest members of the Mary Martin team. Originally a Sydneysider, she's now loving being part of Melbourne and its very bookish scene. Some of the books she's planning to add to our Books We Love wall include 'Americanah' by Chimamand Ngozi Adiche, 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt, and 'Conversations wth Friends' by Sally Rooney. If you see her around at our Southbank or Port Melbourne stores, say hi and ask for a recommendation!⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ #meetyourbookseller #bookseller #books #booklovers #bookswelove #bookshelves #bookshelf #booksellerlife #bookrecommendaton #bookreview #shelfie #bookstack #myfavouritebooks #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #americanah #thegoldfinch #conversationswithfriends
Our bright little Queen Vic Market stall is open this weekend and full to the brim with beautiful books. Why not pop down and support the market by picking up some delicious fresh food and browse for a book or two! We’ll be here 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday 🌞 . . . . . . . . #marymartinbookshop #queenvictoriamarket #qvmarket #melbournelife #melbourneicon #bookstall #popupbookshop #bookmarket #bookstagram #booklover
If you haven't already discovered Richard Osman's delightful mystery novel, 'The Thursday Murder Club', we highly recommend it as the perfect weekend read. ⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ "In my mind's eye, I have already cast the film adaptation of this rollicking, fun and ballsy murder mystery. Judi Dench, Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman will take the lead roles in case you were wondering. Set in a retirement village, the novel is peopled by ageless souls who kill time by playing murder games and investigating cold cases, until the real deal comes along. Super great fun and very entertaining." ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠- Reviewed by Jaye .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ #thursdaymurderclub #murdermystery #richardosman #cosycrime #crimenovel #mysterywriter #staffrecommendation #longweekendreading #weekendreads #weekendgoals #weekendreading⁠⁠ #booksellers #books #reading #bookstagram #bookworms #bookswelove #bookrecommendation #toreadnext #recommendedreading #igbooks #igreads #booklovers #booknerds #bookish
Author Interview: J P Pomare has emerged as a master of the Australian psychological thriller. Taut and pacy, his bestsellers will always leave you on the edge of your seat.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Recently, Mary Martin Bookshop owner Jaye talked to @jppomare about what draws him to the crime genre, his advice for aspiring writers and the unusual origins of his new book, 'Tell Me Lies'.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠You can read the full interview on our blog via the link in our profile.⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ @hachetteaus .⁠⁠ #jppomare #tellmelies #crimewriting #crimethriller ⁠⁠ #authorinterview #authorqanda #authortalk #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #booktalk #bookchat #bookish #books #blogpost #bookblog #bookblogger #writingadvice

Mary Martin Bookshop Southbank

Find us on the Ground Floor of Southgate Shopping Centre, Southbank, VIC 3006. Contact us

 
 

Mary Martin Bookshop Port Melbourne

Find us at 2/188 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 3207.