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We are a proudly independent general bookshop located in Mornington, Victoria, about an hour south-east of Melbourne on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
We have been part of our community for more than 45 years, sharing our passion for books and reading and providing our customers with quality service and specialised knowledge. Farrells is a welcoming and inclusive space to connect with other book lovers.
Bookface Friday
Frida by ClaireFrida by Claire#bookface Berest
This is the story of Diego and Frida, who couldn`t live without each other.
They meet at a party. She knows everything about him, about his mythology, and he knows nothing of her, she is nobody.
He is Mexico`s greatest artist. She drinks like a sailor, wears flowers in her hair, talks openly about sex, loves attending protests and parties to wake the dead. She is from Coyoacan, twenty years his junior and with a broken spine to boot.
Even when her body is wracked with pain, she paints.
There were two great accidents in her life. The first was when that streetcar hit her . . . but by far the worst was meeting him.
Translated into English for the first time, Claire Berest`s award-winning novel is a striking fictional imagining of the vibrant life and tumultuous marriage of one of the world`s most beloved artists: Frida Kahlo.
#frida #claireberest #bookface
June nonfiction highlights
A strong month for big ideas, sharp thinking and reflective reading
• The First Inventors, Indigenous innovation and history across 65,000 years
• Organ Speak, the fascinating science of how our bodies really work
• I Eat the Stars, Sarah Wilson on modern life, meaning and anxiety
• Angertainment, why outrage dominates media and culture
• The God We Made , thoughtful literary nonfiction on belief and identity
*David Sedaris, a new collection of sharp, funny and deeply observant essays
#mainstmornington #nonfictionnewreleases #bookshoplife
Join us to hear acclaimed novelist @hannahrichell discuss her new book, a powerful and poignant memoir on grief, loss and hope. For readers of Geraldine Brooks` Memorial Days.
Wednesday 15th July - 6pm | in-store | Tickets $20
An Ocean and a Day is a life-affirming and illuminating book about love and loss, marriage and mothering, healing and hope, and how we face the hardest days of our lives.
It is a book that will make you draw your loved ones close, and maybe even leave you a little transformed.
Tickets available online or instore.
#authortalk #hannahrichell #morningtonpeninsulamums
Chloe’s spilling the tea on her bookshelf…
Hand-sell hero : The Will of the Many by @jamesislington_author
Epic fantasy at its finest. Political intrigue, emotional depth and gripping action make this an unforgettable read. Big book, fast pace, don’t be intimidated. Tell your friends.
Bookshelf confession: Shock of the Light by @loriinglishall
A powerful WWII historical fiction that brings overlooked details and post-war realities to life with real sensitivity and depth. A truly enriching read.
Two very different books, both absolutely worth your time
#booksellerrecommendations #mainstmornington
The Farmer`s Pyjamas by @ruthpaulbooks
What fun! A rhyming story with lots of cutely illustrated farm animals (I particularly enjoyed the three cheeky llamas).
This poor sleep-deprived farmer keeps getting her tasks more and more wrong as the days go on and she can’t find her favourite pyjamas. When the mistakes include forgetting dinner the farm animals decide enough is enough and help search too.
Look out for an adorable surprise when the missing pyjamas are found!
@walkerbooksaus
#kidsbook
Thanks Kerry.
"Farrell`s Bookshop Is an excellent bookshop and well worth a visit if you`re travelling down the Mornington Peninsula. Also look out for their author events. Even though I don`t live in the area anymore, I would travel down for their events."
Yesteryear by @caroclaireburke
Just finished Yesteryear and can’t stop thinking about it. A sharp, unsettling look at the romanticizing of pioneer life, trad wives, and “Christian values” and the cost of all of it beneath the aesthetic.
Felt like somewhere between Ballerina Farm and Ruby Franke. I had so many questions while reading, but the ending tied it together perfectly.
One of those books that gets darker the more you sit with it.
Read by most of us!
Fun fact - This is our June fiction book club book. Lots to discuss. Sign up now!
@harpercoliinsaus
#yesteryear #bookclub #morningtonpeninsulamums #tradwives
June new releases for Kids and Young Adults.
Adventure, heart, humour, and a little chaos: these stories are made for curious readers of every age:
• A Flash in the Dust by Meg Caddy: a gripping historical adventure packed with danger, resilience, and unforgettable characters fighting to survive against the odds.
• One Knight Stand: Lady’s Knight 2 by Amie Kaufman: sharp, funny, and full of medieval mayhem, this sequel brings more action, romance, and chaotic knightly energy.
• The Boy Maeve by Kai Ash: a heartfelt coming-of-age story exploring identity, friendship, and finding where you belong.
• Kid by Peter Carnavas: tender, funny, and deeply relatable, this is a moving story about family, growing up, and the small moments that shape us.
• The House That Walked Away by Simon Howe: mysterious and imaginative, with a touch of magic that will pull readers right in.
• Brave Like Bunji by Jake Gablonski: an inspiring and uplifting story celebrating courage, determination, and believing in yourself.
Perfect for young readers ready to laugh, dream, and go on unforgettable adventures
#kidlit #newreleases #bookshoplife
