Bookoccino

04/09/2026

Fathers Day Gift Ideas at Bookoccino…

Father’s Day is always a lovely excuse to come and spend some time with us. Our neighbours at LJ Hookers, courtesy of Peter Robinson are shouting the first 30 dads who visit us for a coffee, and we’ll have brilliant local musicians Uncle Jimmy’s Band playing from 10am–12pm.

So bring Dad, bring the family, bring a book-loving friend - or simply come for a coffee and a wander through the shelves.

04/09/2026

NEW EVENT: Bonfire of the Murdochs

Would you sacrifice your family for power? Would you choose money over love? Would you live your life differently if you knew the tragic ending?

Bonfire of the Murdochs is the epic true story behind the fight to control the world’s last great media dynasty and the toll it took on a family.

We are unbelievably lucky to have author and journalist Gabriel Sherman share with us the shocking details of hundreds of interviews he conducted with sources close to the Murdoch family.

It is a tragedy Shakespeare would have appreciated, where getting everything you want costs everything you love.

You won’t want to miss this event - tickets selling fast!

Gabe Sherman in conversation with Juanita Phillips
Date: Tuesday 6 October
Time: 6pm (doors open at 5.45)
Location: Avalon Beach Surf Club
Tickets: $55

https://events.humanitix.com/bonfire-of-the-murdochs-with-gabriel-sherman

02/09/2026

It's Here! Just in time for all those foodie dads!

Pop in and pick up this much awaited new book from Ottolenghi.

Bring Yotam Ottolenghi’s innovation to your everyday with 135 new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Every dish has simplicity at its core and can be made in under 30 minutes, cooked in one pot, or prepped ahead.

# https://shop.bookoccino.com.au/p/ottolenghi-simple-toocookbooks

30/08/2026

Aren’t we lucky to have such wonderfully loyal friends (and neighbours) launch not one, but TWO books at Bookoccino. The first was ten years ago for Penguin the Magpie, and today, we hosted Sam and Cam Bloom once again, as they launched a new illustrative book written by Bradley Trevor Grieve and illustrated by Gabriel Evans, told from the perspective of the little Magpie chick about feeling broken, about the comfort of friendship and about resilience and love.

Everyone who purchases a copy of The Little Bird that Fell at Bookoccino between today and 15 September gets entered into a draw for a chance to win a beautiful archival print of Penguin the Magpie by Gabriel Evans(worth $250.)

Come on by and get a signed copy of the book in-store or order one online from our website.

28/08/2026

Beautiful books in our beautiful bookshop. See something you like? Come in for a nice long browse or jump online and order your favourite titles from our website. While you’re there, check out our growing list of events. There’s something for everyone and we’d love for you to join us.

24/08/2026

It’s hard to put into words how powerful a night we had with our dear friend Richard Flanagan as he shared his brilliant new book, Heresies.

To be in the presence of such a writer, thinker, dreamer and storyteller was a moving experience and we are so humbled and grateful that he makes the time, always, to journey to our beautiful community to spend time with his Bookoccino friends.

Heresies is available in store or online via our website.

https://shop.bookoccino.com.au/p/heresies

20/08/2026

“People confuse me. Food doesn’t.”

To celebrate the release of Tony this week, we’re revisiting a few of our favourite Anthony Bourdain books. From the places he travelled to the meals he shared, there’s plenty to consume before or after your viewing!

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20/08/2026

This Conversation yesterday between George Megalogenis and Richard Fidler was fascinating for anyone interested in who Australia is becoming, and why, in the 21st Century. We have his new book, Three Shocks in store and online: https://shop.bookoccino.com.au/p/three-shocks-who-we-are-becoming-in-the-21st-century

Listen to Richard's interview with political journalist, George Megalogenis:

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/george-megalogenis-changing-australia-politics/107041050

George has written a new book on who we are becoming as a nation in the 21st century, and notes several factors that have come into play in recent decades that have changed the makeup of Australia.

For the first time since Federation, Australia’s population is mostly made up of migrants and their children.

Professional women have now replaced men doing blue collar jobs as the largest segment of the workforce.

And on the world scale, Australia can no longer rely on our traditional allies or trading partners.

These three elements have already changed the political landscape in our country, and this will only continue as time goes on.

📸: George Megalogenis, ABC

15/08/2026

Lots of new releases - picture books, fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels ...
Pop in this weekend for a coffee and a browse.

12/08/2026

Have you noticed our events line up is STACKED! Some huge names coming to Bookoccino!

24 Aug - Richard Flanagan + Richard Fidler - Heresies (SOLD OUT, join waitlist)

30 Aug - Sam Bloom, The little Bird that Fell

9 Sep - Myf Warhurst + Justine Cullen, Middle Rage (only 3 tickets left!)

14 Sep - Alan Joyce + Deb Snow, Riding the Jetstream (selling fast!)

24 Sep - Michael Robotham, Tell Me No Lies

1 Oct - Mick Fanning + Tom Carroll, All Heart (Just Announced!!)

6 Oct - Gabriel Sherman, Bonfire of the Murdochs

15 Oct - Dr Norman Swan + Geraldine Doogue, The Brain Cliff

More to come!

Book tickets for all events at the link in our bio, on our website or follow us on Humanitix.

https://events.humanitix.com/host/bookoccino-bookstore