In addition to our range of second hand books we offer gifts such as these “Shack Sack” Messenger bags that I create with my friend Sue.
“Book Shack: A Bookstore with a Difference….Making a Difference!”
On offer is:
- A vast selection of good quality secondhand books in a variety of genres
- Small selection of new books
- Unique range of fair-trade & recycled gifts and stationery – many imported direct by Sharon.
- Book accessories – book seats, book bags, bookmarks
- 2012 Diary, Gift cards & recycled envelopes
- Australian made gifts.
- New & Original – “SHACK SACK” Recycled Messenger bags
Sharon Hazel is the owner of Book Shack and is living her dream !
“Great value for money”
****I AM CURRENTLY NOT BUYING BOOKS – FULLY STOCKED****
**Internet shop is being loaded, lot’s more to come online**
| We are a registered Secondhand Bookstore and you may buy books which you are welcome to keep or receive an exchange credit on their return to purchase another book.We stock a vast selection of good quality books catering for all ages in a relaxed environment. The shop is not floor to ceiling books by choice.Depending on stock levels Sharon may purchase some of your books providing credit in store (does not buy for cash). Please only bring in one shopping bag size of your good quality books for possible credit. We will always offer exchange credit on Book Shack books purchased provided our barcode is still on our book.
” I AM CURRENTLY NOT BUYING BOOKS” |
 Where possible my focus is on being an eco-friendly “feel good” affordable store whether by recycling books, or stocking items made from recycled products. Also supporting fair-trade organisations where people are being paid correct wages for their creative skills. Plus stocking items from small suppliers and/or Australian made.
**New travel website tells how it really is, read more here – http://bookshack.com.au/news/. |
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Our gift line ranges from the wonderful Fairtrade Dharma Door bookbags, poster bowls, and kutchi pouches. A sure fire favourite for the avid reader is the Australian made & designed “The Book Seat”. Handwoven “tais” mobile phone covers, coin purses, wallets, glasses/pencil case, toiletry bag, passport & agenda bags created by the lovely ladies from East Timor Rural Womens network. Direct from South Africa are Rootz Creationz wire & beaded African animals, magnets and key rings. Also clay Hippo & Radio Money boxes.
Upcycled Potholders/Oven Mits beautifully handcrafted from t-shirts/felted wool by Beth - ”BS Originals“ in Omaha. Badgers Sand Animals- dolphins, turtles, camels, seals, elephants, kangaroos, platypus, octopus, lizard, giraffe, frogs…wonderful affordable gift. Obon Stationery including lead & colour pencil packs made from newspaper & journals where the paper is made out of sugarcane. Earth’s GreetingsStationery is new toBook Shack - 100% Earth Friendly Greeting cards,Christmas cards. Simply beautiful designs and Australian designed & made. The absolute children’s favourite are handknitted finger puppets from Peru.
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A variety of bookmarks are on offer – Tibetan, East Timor, Aussie Flexible bookbands plus the unique recycled “soda can” bookmarks handcrafted by Kristen of “KM Studios”. “Bloke” Stubby Holders – a quirky Australian gift plus Aussie fridge magnets. Handcrafted Book-ends made out of recycled timber by the Sandgate Men’s Shed. A range of gift cards including Fairtrade from Africa & Indonesia, Marshall Rees Photography & Twisted Pencil postcards. Recycled envelopes are also on offer. One of biggest sellers are “SHACK SACK” Recycled messenger bags. Created by Sharon and good friend Sue “Onceworn Twice Loved Bags” Gold Coast . These awesome messenger / book bags are made out of coffee & animal feed sacks. Each messenger bag is individual with double recycled material lining & zip pocket - unique Queensland made bags - recycling at it’s best.. Limited on offer and they sell out super quick ! XS Project - recycled waste products supporting Trashpickers of Indonesia into artistic functional items. Pencil cases, chillout lunch packs, cosmetic bags, shopping bags. Plus awesome items made from billboard signs, such as shoppers, messenger bags & esky’s.. Doctor Gus notebooks & sketchbooks made out of VHS & Album covers - unique & funky…Plus big sellers are old vinyl record centres – make great coasters…bit of retro recycling, all the way from the USA. The latest addition are 2012 Diaries with lovely verses - made from recycled paper by LoveyourDiary – Australian designed & made.
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Need help finding a specific book?or A book you want is not listed on my website – whether new or secondhand…Ask Sharon, maybe I can track it down for you at an affordable price.Email bookshack@aapt.net.au  GIFT VOUCHERS are available. |
BOOK SHACK is located in a group of 8 shops with parking in front and also a walk across the road from the Sandgate Railway Station.Often Book Shack has a stall at various Festivals to spread the word of this wonderful store and items.
For affordable entertainment and funky gifts …..come visit |
“BOOK SHACK!“
Book Shack location:
Shop 2, 14 Bowser Parade. Sandgate. Brisbane. Queensland 4017
(Near Sandgate Railway Station, near Hoffy’s Cycles & across road from 4017 Bar & Grill)
Tel: 07 3269 3007 - Fax: 07 3269 3002 – Mob: 0409349354 Email: bookshack@aapt.net.au
We are a boutique book shop in the bayside suburb of Sandgate, north Brisbane selling second hand books. People come from all over Brisbane to buy books from us, including Bracken Ridge, Brighton, Nashville, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Bald Hills, Boondall, Fitzgibbon, Griffin, Nudgee Beach, Taigum, Chermside, Eagle Farm, Kedron, Kelvin Grove, Northlakes, McDowall, Northgate, Nudgee, Virginia Carseldine, Strathpine, Aspley, Bridgeman Downs, Stafford Heights, Virginia, Wavell Heights, Zillmere, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Margate, Woodypoint, Clontarf, Rothwell, Deception Bay, Kippa Ring, Mango Hill, Northlakes, Brendale, Samford, Narangba, Clayfield, Albion, Ascot, Hendra, Nundah, Wooloowin and Banyo.
Pop over and visit us…. See you soon 