The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read

New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book in one of the country's many great stores.
Browsing a bookstore is (thankfully) unlike any other retail experience. Learn why.

Australian publishing is experiencing unique volatility, but new research has revealed that many Australians want to read more. In the latest research from Australia Reads and Monash University, it was found that readers needed to become more comfortable with the lost art of bookstore browsing.

For avid readers, the joy of browsing and buying books is an essential part of the experience of reading and enjoying books. Here are three essential tips for finding your next read through your local bookstore.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.