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A tender and gently adventuruous gem about the power of friends to soothe aches big and small. Alice, a little piglet, loves life with her grandmother, making lists and créme brûlée, organizing buttons, and

Congratulations to all the writers, artists, publishers and fellow booksellers who took out an Australian Book Industry Award last night. 2020 ABIA HALL OF FAME Lloyd O’Neil Award for Service to the Australian Book

Dear customers, A brief note on our current trading conditions. So far, we’ve been fortunate. The last few weeks have taught us to be patient, resilient, obedient. Your encouragement, support and loyalty have bouyed

           Many Thanks to all who attended our ‘Considering China’ talk. Special Thanks to Jane Perlez, Hugh White, Richard McGregor and Peter Hartcher You can listen to the podcast here or purchase books

Welcome to our Summer 2019 reading guide The ultimate season for seaside living, with its long, luxuriant days; sultry evenings and time to pause, Summer is also one of the best seasons for reading.

The editors of The New York Times Book Review have selected the best fiction and nonfiction titles for 2019. We largely agree. Click on each to learn more. While you’re here, check out this

In conversation with Bookoccino co-owner and former New York Times foreign correspondent and author Ray Bonner, John Zubrzycki discusses his life and work in India as a foreign correspondent, diplomat and author. His widely

Raymond Bonner - Pulitzer, schmulitzer! - is washing the dishes at my local bookshop, wrestling with the coffee-machine, scoffing at a resume longer than Captain Ahab’s journeys.

On a blowy Saturday, you came through our doors, lured by the smell of free coffee, live jazz, and great books. What a great day. Thank you to you all!!

Renowned author, journalist and former diplomat John Zubrzycki joins us at Bookoccino to discuss, books, Indian magic and his role in our exciting new venture.

We are excited to announce a very special addition to the Treasures of India tour, hosted by author John Zubrzycki.

We are also very excited to launch Friends of Bookoccino - come and join us! Join either online or in-store.

Bookoccino is delighted to partner with Nomads Secrets in a series of literary tours, beginning with ‘The Treasures of India’ in January 2020. Crafted for the discerning traveler seeking a once in a lifetime

Ray reviews 'The Perfect Weapon' by David Sanger, a three time pulitzer prize winning journalist and ....

Welcome to our 2018 Top Picks for Non-Fiction. A tumultuous year in politics, both at home and abroad, is evidenced in the many political commentaries - Comey, Woodward, Wollf, Lewis and the former First Lady