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Bent Books
A treasure trove of second-hand books in Brisbane's West End, where every find is an adventure.
4.4
Retail Store
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A treasure trove of second-hand books in Brisbane's West End, where every find is an adventure.
Bent Books is a beloved, long-standing second-hand bookstore located in the vibrant West End neighborhood of Brisbane. This female-led establishment offers a curated selection of books across all genres, from fiction and social sciences to YA, fantasy, and art, with many titles in immaculate condition. Known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, the shop provides a unique browsing experience that encourages discovery. It's a go-to destination for book lovers seeking affordable, pre-loved reads while supporting a local, independent business.
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Offering a wide selection of pre-loved books in excellent condition across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and specialty topics.
A unique shopping experience with books not strictly in alphabetical order, encouraging discovery and serendipitous finds in a cozy atmosphere.
Curated sections for art, social sciences, YA, fantasy, romantacy, and more, catering to diverse reader interests and preferences.
A female-led, independent bookstore focused on sustainability and community engagement, promoting reuse over new purchases.
Additional space with even more books, providing an extended selection for avid readers and collectors to explore.
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Overall rating
Schaper-Lim
Been here a long time. Even though the books are not strictly in alphabetical order, it adds to the adventure. Can’t wait to read what we bought
Michael Ryley
Love Bent Books. Picked up a nice copy of a Henry Rollins book when I was visiting family in Brisbane recently. Friendly staff and gorgeous atmosphere.
Vanessa Di Valentino
We are visiting from Melbourne and set aside one day for second hand book shopping. Image our delight when we discovered Bent Books in the West End. What a gorgeous little shop it is. And there's an overflow room out back with even more books 📚. All genres are represented and all the books are in immaculate condition. I found some books I hadn't read from some of my favourite authors and my teenager was in her element finding her favourites in YA, fantasy and romantacy genres. If you haven't been before, MAKE TIME to go and find your favourites. If you have been before GO BACK. Support your local, small, female led businesses. ALWAYS. Thanks for being amazing.
Heather Board
Expensive and not far off retail prices I bought five items and asked if there was a deal for buying in bulk—just a small discount would’ve done, even $2—but was met with a frosty response. I justified the price to myself because I’d rather reuse than buy new. It’s better for the environment, and I prefer to support local rather than give my money to big corporations or shop online. Unfortunately, I think the owner missed an opportunity here. Acknowledging the bulk buy and making the experience of buying local a bit more rewarding could’ve gone a long way.
Minh Giang Đỗ
Small and adorable old book store. A lot of social sciences and fiction books. I found a few cool books in the art section. Reasonable price too.
