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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 May is 'Colony' by Annika Norlin.
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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 May is 'Universality' by Natasha Brown.
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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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A masterful story of friendship and how much we’re willing to risk to possess one of life’s most treasured mercies: a second chance.

Ocean Vuong returns with an achingly beautiful novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

Wild, shockingly funny and ultimately very wise, the much anticipated first novel by Sinad Stubbins is a story about work, relationships and other nightmares perfect for fans of RF Kuang and Melissa Broder.

 

 

Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don’t need solved. He’s that good.

In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers and trips to the beach, there’s always time for crime solving. Whether it’s who ate Mum’s donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which pigeon stole King Chip, or even a burgled diamond ring, Beans is ready for anything. He’s so ready that he’s even starting a detective school – if he can find any students . . .

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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Join us at Harley & Rose for this month’s Chestnut TREE-via! ✨ Four rounds of fun and fascinating trivia including history, science, sport, pop culture, music & movies, and more - including a bumper literature round, PLUS heaps of wonderful prizes!! ❤️ Book with @harleyand_rose online or give them a call.

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Join us at Harley & Rose for this month’s Chestnut TREE-via! ✨ Four rounds of fun and fascinating trivia including history, science, sport, pop culture, music & movies, and more - including a bumper literature round, PLUS heaps of wonderful prizes!! ❤️ Book with @harleyand_rose online or give them a call.

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#LoveYourBookshop #ShopLocal #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #TheChestnutTree #lovelocal #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #whattodoinmelbourne #trivianight
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We were absolutely thrilled to have @kipofthemountain over at the shop to sign copies of her latest book, Kip of the Karoo! 🥰 Grab a copy of this sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun ✨ Available in store or online today ❤️

About the book~
Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.

But when her roof falls in, and her dad can’t afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There’s treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves, and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He’s desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she’s not the only one in danger.

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 #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #TheChestnutTree #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #booksigning #booksigningevent #authorgram #authorsofinstagram📚

We were absolutely thrilled to have @kipofthemountain over at the shop to sign copies of her latest book, Kip of the Karoo! 🥰 Grab a copy of this sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun ✨ Available in store or online today ❤️

About the book~
Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.

But when her roof falls in, and her dad can’t afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There’s treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves, and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He’s desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she’s not the only one in danger.

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#IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #TheChestnutTree #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #booksigning #booksigningevent #authorgram #authorsofinstagram📚
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We’ve got two tickets up for grabs to the Melbourne Writers Festival ❤️✨ We were generously gifted one ticket for Samantha Harvey’s conversation and another for Hannah Kent’s workshop, and we’d love for members of our community to enjoy them!

Be the first person to buy a book by Samantha Harvey or Hannah Kent in-store and walk away with a ticket to see them live on the 11th of May 🥰

Tag a mate who’d love to win and hurry in before someone else grabs them first! These events are both sold out 🫶🏼

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#booksbooksbooks #LoveYourBookshop #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #indiebookshop #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookgiveaway

We’ve got two tickets up for grabs to the Melbourne Writers Festival ❤️✨ We were generously gifted one ticket for Samantha Harvey’s conversation and another for Hannah Kent’s workshop, and we’d love for members of our community to enjoy them!

Be the first person to buy a book by Samantha Harvey or Hannah Kent in-store and walk away with a ticket to see them live on the 11th of May 🥰

Tag a mate who’d love to win and hurry in before someone else grabs them first! These events are both sold out 🫶🏼

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#booksbooksbooks #LoveYourBookshop #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #indiebookshop #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookgiveaway
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Brb grabbing a book subscription for mum and I 😎 Receive a book to your door each month for 3, 6 or 12 months! 🥰 Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of new releases or searching for the perfect gift for the book lovers in your life, this is a foolproof choice! Each book is selected with care and we genuinely hope you love them ❤️ Give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions ✨

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Brb grabbing a book subscription for mum and I 😎 Receive a book to your door each month for 3, 6 or 12 months! 🥰 Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of new releases or searching for the perfect gift for the book lovers in your life, this is a foolproof choice! Each book is selected with care and we genuinely hope you love them ❤️ Give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions ✨

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#booksbooksbooks #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookmeme #bookmemes
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Happy Star Wars Day! 🚀 There’s no better way to celebrate than with these beautiful board books! ✨  Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a little Padawan, this epic retelling with classic art from award-winning comics legend Howard Chaykinis is just too good to miss out on 🥰 Grab your copy online or in-store today! May the 4th be with you ❤️

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Happy Star Wars Day! 🚀 There’s no better way to celebrate than with these beautiful board books! ✨ Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a little Padawan, this epic retelling with classic art from award-winning comics legend Howard Chaykinis is just too good to miss out on 🥰 Grab your copy online or in-store today! May the 4th be with you ❤️

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#booksbooksbooks #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #indiebookshop #maythefourth #maytheforthbewithyou #starwarsday #starwarsday2025 #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia
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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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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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#booksbooksbook #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia
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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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#booksbooksbooks #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #indiebookshop #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia

✨🌎 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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#booksbooksbooks #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #indiebookshop #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia
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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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#booksbooksbooks #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookmeme #bookmemes
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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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#booksbooksbooks #LoveYourBookshop #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #TheChestnutTree #lovelocal #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookclubofinstagram

📚✨ 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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#booksbooksbooks #LoveYourBookshop #shoplocalau #IndieBookstore #InnerWestMelbourne #WeFo #TheChestnutTree #lovelocal #indiebookshop #happyreading #westfootscray #readingcommunity #bookstagramaustralia #bookclubofinstagram
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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! ...