Australian Booksellers Association

About the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA)

Who we are

The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) is the national industry body supporting bookshops across Australia.

For more than 100 years, the ABA has represented and advocated for Australian booksellers of all sizes — from independent and family-owned stores to larger retail businesses. Based in Melbourne and working nationwide, we provide industry leadership, professional support and Australia’s largest group buying service for bookshops, delivering significant commercial benefits and collective buying power to our members.

Whether you’re an established bookseller or exploring how to start a bookshop in Australia, the ABA exists to support your business and strengthen the broader bookselling industry.

Supporting Bookshops Across Australia

Bookshops play a vital role in Australia’s cultural and retail landscape. They create community spaces, connect readers with stories, support authors and foster a lifelong love of reading.

The ABA works to strengthen the entire bookselling sector by providing:

• National advocacy for Australian bookshops

• Industry representation and policy support

• Marketing programs and national campaigns

• Professional development and networking opportunities

• Practical resources for opening and running a successful bookshop

Our membership includes metropolitan, regional and remote bookshops, reflecting the diversity and reach of Australia’s retail book industry.

Find Your Local Bookshop in Australia

Looking for a bookshop near you? The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) makes it easy to find and support bookshops across Australia.

Whether you’re searching for an independent bookshop in your neighbourhood or discovering a new favourite in another state, our directory connects you directly to Australian bookshops and their websites.

Discover Australian Bookshops Near You

Bookshops bring communities together through stories, ideas and shared reading experiences. From city centres to regional towns, Australia is home to an incredible range of passionate, knowledgeable booksellers.

Through the ABA, you can:

• Find a local bookshop near you

• Discover independent and specialist bookshops

• Connect directly to bookshop websites

• Support Australian-owned retail businesses

If you’ve been searching for “independent bookshop near me” or “local bookshop Australia”, you’re in the right place

Support Local. Shop Australian Bookshops

When you choose to buy from a local bookshop, you’re supporting Australian businesses, local jobs and a vibrant literary culture.

Use the ABA bookshop directory to find your nearest bookshop today and experience the personal recommendations, curated selections and community connection that only a real bookshop can offer.

ABA Book Gift Cards – Australia’s National Book Gift Card

ABA Book Gift Cards are Australia’s national book gift card, redeemable at participating bookshops across the country and online. If you’re searching for a book gift card in Australia or the perfect gift for a book lover, an ABA Book Gift Card offers flexibility, convenience and the joy of choosing the right read. Every purchase supports Australian bookshops, authors and publishers, helping strengthen local communities and the national book industry. Use our directory to find a participating bookshop near you and redeem your ABA Book Gift Card today.