We all need some Fun & Laughter in our lives now and then, don’t we? From feathered fowls to funny bones, prancing unicorns to demoted planets, take a walk on the witty side of life with these reads that do not take themselves too seriously. (And creature features, there are a fe...

I have long been on a journey that started with a letter from my loving sister Myrtle, telling me of a family I didn’t know I had, and of a life that had been taken from me. When I learned at fourteen that both my mother and father were dead, and found out about brothers and sisters that...

Newcastle-based Sami Bayly is the illustrator of the gorgeous hardcover book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals. For the Harry Hartog Handbook, we asked her what drew her to natural history and what her favourite reads are from that genre. As a young girl, I grew up on a small ...

We're putting a spring in your step this Black Friday! For November 29 only, when you spend over $149 you will receive a BONUS pair of Blue Q socks of your choosing*! They are sassy, supremely comfortable, and a portion of their proceeds go to Doctors Without Border...

Crossing to Safety Wallace Stegner Stegner’s classic, written in his late seventies, on the lifelong friendship between two couples. One of my all-time favourite books.     The Spare Room Helen Garner I love this possibly most among all Garner’s b...

Step Up is inspired by real life changemakers, and the small (or significant) changes we can choose to make a difference in the world. Whether it’s barracking for your beliefs, protecting the environment or living more consciously, these books and products made an impression on us. H...

Stories are at the heart of what we do at Harry Hartog. Every book on our shelves is a story waiting to be discovered.  In the Stories section of the Harry Hartog Handbook, you'll find high-stakes espionage, starless seas, tiny stars and Saturday portraits. There's horror, his...

It is a great pleasure to introduce you to the Harry Hartog Handbook. A founding principle of Harry Hartog is our dedication to creating enchanting, beautiful and welcoming spaces for our customers. We support our booksellers in consciously bringing authors, books and readers together in a...

It is with great excitement that we announce the 2019 Harry Hartog VIP Night! The event is to be held on Wednesday 13th November from 6pm - 8pm. During these two glorious hours all customers will receive a 15% discount on absolutely everything!&nbs...

It's unusual for everyone in a Book Club to love a book, let alone everyone in a bookshop.   But that is what happened with There Was Still Love by Favel Parrett.   So we begged Favel to visit us. Two pens an...

Did you know that reading will advance your child's learning? A bedtime story six days a week can put kids almost a year ahead when they start school. Take the pledge to stop what you're doing and read with the children in your life on 19 September for Australian Reading Hour.  ...

Today we celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day, the national celebration of Indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy run by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). It is vital for young children to have access to books in their language. And seeing their way of life reflected...

Ever helpful, we've put together Some Things to Remember this Father's Day.  Dad Really Likes Eating For the steak-loving Dad, it’s all about the accessories! With the Maverick Acacia Steak Knives Set, he’ll never have to fear an overcooked piece of meat again....

Dipping into our extensive treasure trove of rare, collector's and one-of-a-kind books, we've put together a bumper PRIZE PACK for one lucky booklover on Love Your Bookshop Day, valued at over $1700!  The books include: * Signed first edition The Narrow Road to the Deep No...

This Plastic Free July Harry Hartog Bookseller is choosing to refuse single-use plastic with our sights on tackling and eliminating the Big Four; plastic bags, straws, coffee cups and water bottles. Plastic Bags are used for an average of 12 minutes, but a single plastic bag has a life exp...