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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.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!
The thing about bookshops? You don’t have to worry about the weather!
🌧️ Rain? Come and browse.
🌨️ Hail? Come and browse.
☀️ Sunshine? You guessed it… come and browse!
Whatever the weather, it’s always a good day to visit your local bookshop, especially during the school holidays!
Come in, escape the weather, discover a new favourite, and let the kids choose something wonderful to read.
Rain, hail or shine ... we’ll see you at Farrells!
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It is with great sadness we received the news yesterday of the passing of our dear friend, Terry Denton, early this week.
Terry was a very special man who leaves behind an incredible legacy through his many wonderful contributions to Australian children`s literature as both an author and illustrator. Best known for his 13-book Treehouse series collaboration with Andy Griffiths, Terry`s books spanned picture story, junior fiction and non-fiction children`s books.
Back in 1988, Terry and Alison Lester were the very first author/illustrators to visit the Hortons` brand new children`s bookshop (Pages in Kew). Meredith shared the beautiful anecdote of how at the end of the event Terry asked if he could have a glass of water. She felt terrible for neglecting her guests, only for Terry to proceed, instead of drinking said water, to dip his paintbrush into it so he could paint a picture for our new little shop! Our beautiful little Pages Penguin (from his picture book Home is the Sailor) still has pride of place in our staff room gallery at Farrells today.
Fast forward to our joy, years later now at Farrells, in having Terry as a Mornington local (complete with his kids, Max and Eve, working stints in the bookshop). His signings with Andy (most recently back in 2015) created legendary queues of kids and parents that stretched out the door, down the street and around the corner - such was the beloved impact of his work - it literally stopped traffic!
Terry, we will miss tooting the horn to wave at you on your walks along the Esplanade and your impromptu visits in store for a chat. We are very sad that we will not be able to enjoy new art from you, but will continue to cherish the opportunity to put your books, with their wonderful celebration of imagination and quirky sense of humour into the hands of children in our community. What a treasure trove you have left us.
Our love and very best wishes go to Kristen, Max, Imogen, Eve and their families at this sad time.
Vale Terry Denton.
Don`t forget we`ll be closing a little early at 4.30pm today for our event with Jock Serong.
For those attending the event, please note doors will be open from 5.45pm for a 6pm start.
IF YOU LIKED THIS IS HAPPINESS BY NIALL WILLIAMS, THEN READ VILLA COCO BY ANDREW SEAN GREER!
Loved the warmth, beautiful storytelling and sense of place in This Is Happiness? Then Villa Coco should be your next read.
Both novels celebrate community, connection, love and the unexpected ways people can change each other’s lives.
This Is Happiness → Villa Coco
Two beautiful stories. Two unforgettable worlds. One perfect pairing.
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Ever wanted to craft in a bookshop?
Well, now you can!
Join us at Farrells for a very special creative event with @_thecraftyceo , where we’ll chat all things craft, discover her brand-new book, and get hands-on with creativity!
A perfect afternoon for craft lovers, book lovers, or anyone looking to try something new.
Spaces are limited, so book your spot and come craft with us in the bookshop!
https://www.farrells.com.au/event-craft-club-with-nakisah-williams/
PS come check out our craft section. There’s a craft book for every occasion.
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All Heart by Mick Fanning @mfanno
From chasing waves to facing life’s biggest challenges, Mick Fanning shares the stories, lessons and moments that have shaped him both in and out of the water.
An inspiring and honest look at resilience, determination, family and finding the courage to keep moving forward.
Discover All Heart in store or online. PREORDER NOW!
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Please note we will be closing half an hour early at 4.30pm tomorrow Wednesday 23 September in order to set up for our booked out event with Jock Serong. We`ll be open 9am to 4.30pm, then back to normal hours on Thursday.
Thanks for your understanding.
