Category Archives: General non-fiction

Underwater Dogs – arrived today!

Posted on 30/10/2012 by braysbooksblog

Just as I did you will smile and laugh looking at these wonderful photographs of dogs having a whale of a time. At just $29.99 in hardback you couldn’t find a better gift for a dog-lover.

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Two new non-fiction books – great gifts, Christmas fast approaches!

Posted on 30/10/2012 by braysbooksblog

You might not know his name but Francis Birtles should be an Australian legend. He was a bushman, cyclist, motorist, soldier, sailor, photographer, author, movie-make and an unmitigated rogue. ‘The Scientists: An Epic of Discovery’ is beautiful hardcover book full of wonderful … Continue reading →

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Inner West Is The Best!

Posted on 17/03/2012 by braysbooksblog

As promised, here are a few words on some more fabulous local authors… We were delighted to receive a visit from Ned Manning this week; a long time Balmain resident who now lives in Melbourne. Ned has just published his memoir: … Continue reading →

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We Love Local Authors!

Posted on 26/02/2012 by braysbooksblog

Here in Balmain we are lucky to have lots and lots of wonderful and talented local authors. There are far too many to list in one blog post but here are a few who have recently released books we love: … Continue reading →

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3 books for under $30!

Posted on 24/11/2011 by braysbooksblog

Here is a great idea for a gift. Put together 3 of the many ‘Popular Penguin’ titles which look really good together in their traditional ‘Penguin Orange’ covers and you have  both style and substance for just $29.85! Choose 3 titles … Continue reading →

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It’s beautiful and it’s back! 100 Journeys of the Spirit

Posted on 10/11/2011 by braysbooksblog

Some places move us at a profound level and this very special book takes us to many of them. In hardback last year the entire print run sold out very quickly – and no wonder as it is full of … Continue reading →

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Neat books for commuters and travellers

Posted on 26/09/2011 by braysbooksblog

Have you heard the one about the Dutch printer who had way too much bible paper? His big problem lead to a really neat idea for commuters and travellers. The thing about bible paper is that is good quality but … Continue reading →

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Loving Australian Writing

Posted on 12/09/2011 by braysbooksblog

                     Reflecting recently on new books I’ve really enjoyed, I realized a number of them were by Australian authors and all very “Australian” in quite different ways…. I was really moved and utterly engaged by winner of the PM’s … Continue reading →

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Even more Popular Penguins

Posted on 23/08/2011 by braysbooksblog

At $9.95 each the stylish Popular Penguins have been, well, very popular. Another 26 titles are about to be published and we will feature a special display of them. Of course they are easy to see because of their original  Penguin … Continue reading →

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