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GENERAL

Our General Book Club reads a wide range of books, mostly novels and often new releases. This book club runs on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Join us at the bookshop for a glass of wine, some snacks, and to discuss the book. The pick for April is 'We Do Not Part' by Han Kang.
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JUNIOR FICTION

Dive into amazing stories with fellow young readers! Join us for lively discussions and book-inspired fun. Our pick for May is ''Yokai Cats'.
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DECOLONISE YOUR SHELF

Our book club aims to broaden your reading list by reading books written solely by First Nations and People of Colour. Everyone is welcome. Wine and nibbles are provided. Our pick for our March is 'James' by Percival Everett.
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PARENTS & BUBS

Join us for a monthly catch up at the Chestnut Tree for parents from the inner west community. Bubs are welcome and hot drinks are available. Our pick for April pick is 'The Safekeep' by Yael Van Der Wouden. (The last Thursday of the month at 10.30am)
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From the author of the bestselling literary sensations Convenience Store Woman and Earthlings comes a surprising and highly imaginative story set in a version of Japan where sex between married couples has vanished and all children are born by artificial insemination.

Part activist memoir, part crash course in Jewish and Palestinian history, Genocide Bad dismantles Zionist propaganda and maps a course towards collective liberation in ten unapologetic essays. Drawing connections between Biblical promises and exploding pagers, medieval dress codes and modern-day apartheid, Kern sketches a sweeping history of imperialism with their characteristic blend of far-ranging research, pop-culture insights, and scathing humor.

COMING TO AUSTRALIA JUNE 2025

The highly anticipated fourth book in the award-winning Nevermoor series from one of Australia’s best selling and most loved authors.

In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow’s life is about to turn upside down .

 

 

The Chestnut Tree Bookshop & Cafe is an environmentally friendly independent
bookshop and café for booklovers committed to sustainability and diverse reading.
The Chestnut Tree acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people and the Bunurong
people of the Kulin Nation, on whose land we live and work.

Every purchase supports us in our commitment to Australian forest restoration.

West Footscray Local Book Club Current Reads

  1. The Revenge Club ^#
  2. The Nature of Honour ^#
  3. Compassion #
  4. The Women ^
  5. The Bee Sting_^
  6. The Extinction of Irena Rey A
  7. Burma Sahib
  8. The Other Side of Daylight: New and Selected Poems ^#
  9. Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything #
  10. Juno Loves Legs
  11. The School Run A
  12. The Shortest History of Economics
  13. Lola in the Mirror ^#
  14. Mona of the Manor
  15. The Trading Game: A Confession
  16. Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity A
  17. Moscow X
  18. What Happened to Nina?
  19. RecipeTin Eats: Dinner
  20. The Postcard A
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Save with every purchase! 🤩 Join our Loyalty Program and enjoy 5% of your transaction back as store credit which you can spend on absolutely anything at the shop! 💕 Coffee, books, gifts.. More coffee.. Yummy coffee.. 😌 All you have to do is set up an account with us on our online shop or in store (It only takes a minute, dont worry!) and you’re good to go! 🥰

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✨🌎 This Earth Day is all about ‘Our Power, Our Planet’! We’re sharing with you our top picks on renewable energy, so get inspired and make a change ❤️ If you needed that push to educate yourself and advocate for our planet, this is it! Let us know what you’re up to this Earth Day ✨

Books mentioned~
Climate Capitalism by Akshat Rathi
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook by Tim Forcey
The New Map by Daniel Yergin

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✨🌎 This Earth Day is all about ‘Our Power, Our Planet’! We’re sharing with you our top picks on renewable energy, so get inspired and make a change ❤️ If you needed that push to educate yourself and advocate for our planet, this is it! Let us know what you’re up to this Earth Day ✨

Books mentioned~
Climate Capitalism by Akshat Rathi
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook by Tim Forcey
The New Map by Daniel Yergin

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💨 Hmm.. I wonder where the wind will take us.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Of course it’s to the local bookshop! Who’s coming with? 🤩

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💨 Hmm.. I wonder where the wind will take us.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Of course it’s to the local bookshop! Who’s coming with? 🤩

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📚✨ Find your perfect book club match! Celebs like Dakota Johnson, Reese Witherspoon, and even Dua Lipa have started their own book clubs and it’s got everyone talking! 🗣️ Our customers have been chatting about it so it got us curious! 🫣 Have/would you join a celeb book club and whose would it be? 💬👇

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📚✨ Find your perfect book club match! Celebs like Dakota Johnson, Reese Witherspoon, and even Dua Lipa have started their own book clubs and it’s got everyone talking! 🗣️ Our customers have been chatting about it so it got us curious! 🫣 Have/would you join a celeb book club and whose would it be? 💬👇

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We’re open over the holidays! 🌟 Do keep in mind that our store hours are only from 9AM - 1PM on April 18-21, and on the 25th ❤️ See you then!

We’re open over the holidays! 🌟 Do keep in mind that our store hours are only from 9AM - 1PM on April 18-21, and on the 25th ❤️ See you then! ...

There’s no greater romance than a woman and her evergrowing stack of unread books ❣️ What’s on your TBR pile? 

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There’s no greater romance than a woman and her evergrowing stack of unread books ❣️ What’s on your TBR pile?

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The crossover of a lifetime! 🌟 It was an absolute pleasure to meet Helen of @fhclibrary and her daughters, Grace and Jess! Thank you again for adding our cozy bookshop to your school break itinerary 🥰 See you again soon!

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The crossover of a lifetime! 🌟 It was an absolute pleasure to meet Helen of @fhclibrary and her daughters, Grace and Jess! Thank you again for adding our cozy bookshop to your school break itinerary 🥰 See you again soon!

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Take a peek at what’s on our new releases shelf 🤩 Let us know which you’re picking up first 🫶🏼

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Take a peek at what’s on our new releases shelf 🤩 Let us know which you’re picking up first 🫶🏼

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We’re thrilled to share that @austtraveller has ranked us FIRST among the best bookshop cafes in Australia! 🤩 A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible ❤️ Your support truly means the world to us!

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We’re thrilled to share that @austtraveller has ranked us FIRST among the best bookshop cafes in Australia! 🤩 A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible ❤️ Your support truly means the world to us!

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Storytime is taking a little break! 📚 We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to @amandafalson for her incredible efforts and dedication over the past couple of years 🫶🏼 You’ve made storytime a magical and much-loved experience for so many!Stay tuned for updates and thank you all for your support! ✨

Storytime is taking a little break! 📚 We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to @amandafalson for her incredible efforts and dedication over the past couple of years 🫶🏼 You’ve made storytime a magical and much-loved experience for so many!Stay tuned for updates and thank you all for your support! ✨ ...

We’re making room for the Footscray West Writers Fest! ✨ No indoor dining this weekend. Please have your coffees and treats for take away ❤️

We’re making room for the Footscray West Writers Fest! ✨ No indoor dining this weekend. Please have your coffees and treats for take away ❤️ ...

Tonight Reem had the great honour of being awarded the 2025 Enterprise Maribyrnong Award for Innovative Business presented by @mayor_pradeep_tiwari! It was lovely to be surrounded by inspiring people from the inner West. This wouldn’t have been possible without the Chestnut Tree family - our amazing and dedicated staff led by the wonderful @ameliaiesue and our supportive, ever curious and interested customers. We feel so lucky to be part of this Wefo community. See you at the Footscray West Writers Fest this weekend! @westfootscrayarts ❤️📚☕️🎶🌳

Tonight Reem had the great honour of being awarded the 2025 Enterprise Maribyrnong Award for Innovative Business presented by @mayor_pradeep_tiwari! It was lovely to be surrounded by inspiring people from the inner West. This wouldn’t have been possible without the Chestnut Tree family - our amazing and dedicated staff led by the wonderful @ameliaiesue and our supportive, ever curious and interested customers. We feel so lucky to be part of this Wefo community. See you at the Footscray West Writers Fest this weekend! @westfootscrayarts ❤️📚☕️🎶🌳 ...