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Bookshops in Adelaide
The Atlas lists 17 independent bookshops in Adelaide, 6 of them selling secondhand books — including 3 antiquarian booksellers. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.3 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
A shop in the historic Adelaide Arcade.
Independent bookshop · 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 15 Vaughan Place, Adelaide SA 5000
Comics
Independent bookshop · 145 Goodwood Road, Adelaide
Independent bookshop
Religious
Independent bookshop · 155 Frome Street, Adelaide 5000
Independent bookshop · Kennaway Street, Adelaide SA
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Bookshop questions: Adelaide
- How many bookshops are listed in Adelaide?
The Atlas currently lists 17 active bookshops in Adelaide. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Adelaide?
6 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Adelaide?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit