"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years." - Mark Twain
It's that time of the year again to celebrate fathers, dads, papas, pops, grandpas, and everything paternal.
Follow the link below to see a selection of the books that we think are perfect Father's Day gifts.
Click the link below to download a PDF version of our Spring Reading Guide for stories that fire your imagination!
Van Badham is launching her new book, "Burnt Snow" in September. Van is coming to Shearer's and will be signing copies of the book. Click below for details.
Kylie Kwong visited Shearer's and we all had a wonderful night! Why not pick up some of her cookbooks and create some simple and mouth-watering recipes.
We have some great savings on selected titles on offer. ONLY AVAILABLE IN-STORE at 99 Norton Street, Leichhardt.
MALLA NUNN
Wednesday September 8th at 10.30am
MORRIS GLEITZMAN
Wednesday September 8th at 4.30pm
CHARLIE PICKERING
Sunday September 19 at 12.00pm
HUGH MACKAY
Friday October 8th at 7.30pm
GARY MEHIGAN & GEORGE CALOMBARIS
Tuesday October 12th at 7.15pm
PAUL KELLY
Thursday October 14th at 7.00pm
SHAUN MICALLEF
Wednesday October 27th at 7.15pm
KATE MORTON
Thursday November 4th at 7.30pm
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The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a volunteer run, not for profit, organisation that was established in 1945 and is comprised of individual members who are passionate about children's and young adult literature.
Follow the link below to see the books on the 2010 CBCA shortlist for Book of the Year in 5 categories.
Shearers Library Services allows libraries of all types the opportunity to obtain discounted books quickly and easily.
Allows librarys to quickly browse throw and order new releases and specialised categories from a number of different sources
Bret Easton Ellis visited Shearer's to sign copies of his new book "Imperial Bedrooms", the sequel to "Less Than Zero". We also have signed copies of "American Psycho". So if you're a fan of Bret, pick up an autographed copy today!
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The legendary notebook of Hemingway, Picasso, Chatwin.
Sets of two are now available in 3 different sizes and colours.
Shearer's Bookshop online is now accepting payments through Paypal in addition to credit cards, cheques and money orders.
The Book Seat is the ideal support for the avid reader, whether reading on your favourite lounge chair or reading in bed.
The Book Seat was reviewed on 2GB on the Murray Wilton Show on the 8th December 2007. It is an ideal gift for the avid book reader.
Buy The Book Seat
A list of titles appropriate for teenagers on the subject of grief and bereavement.
Time to bring yourself up to speed on those topics you're embarrassed to know nothing about!
Shearers Bookshop has a wide variety of the best selling Dummies Books including computing, home, body/mind/spirit, business, sport and travel books to help you beef up your brain.
Buy Dummies Books
New cooking and wine books from the last two months, including the featured book:
A Day at elBulli
by Albert Adria, Ferran Adria and Juli Soler.
A Complete range of Maps, Directories, Guides as well as Pictorial and History Books about the City of Sydney and the Surrounding Area. Includes General information on New South Wales
