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Uncle Peter's Books

Second-Hand Book Shop in Clunes
Opening at 10:00 tomorrow
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Updates

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

Good Friday.............Closed
Easter Saturday.......Open
Easter Sunday..........Open
Easter Monday.........Closed
Tuesday Onwards.....Open 7 Days!

Posted on Dec 4, 2021

There is loads of space at the back of the book shop for parking, and an all-access parking space at the front door :)

Posted on Oct 5, 2021

'See, Saw, Margery Daw' illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite in Nursery Rhymes, published by Angus and Robertson (1987).

Testimonials

a year ago
Where to begin with Uncle Peter’s books. This quaint little Queenslander in Clunes is a must-visit for any book lover in the area. Upon walk-in, you’re hit with the sweet aroma of old books lining walls from floor to ceiling. There are all sorts of categories, from classics to history, to gardening to kids books. An absolutely lovely experience.
- Bethany G
3 months ago
I always walk in looking for one book and walk out with a box. I could get lost in there for hours. A great place to stop and browse in any kind of weather.
- Liss C
6 months ago
Love that book store! Widest variety, well sorted and nicely kept books. Great atmosphere. Paradise for readers and book lovers.
- Iris D
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About Us

We share book reviews and stories for book-lovers on our Facebook page and Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/unclepetersbooks/  

We also have a selection of collectable, out-of-print, and interesting books listed on the Abebooks.com website. Please click here to browse our range https://www.abebooks.com/uncle-peters-books-clunes/57413421/sf

Uncle Peter's Books is a general secondhand bookshop located in the northern New South Wales village of Clunes. It has been in business since January 1997.

The shop holds about 25,000 books across a range of categories.

There is a large Fiction section, arranged alphabetically by author, which includes Crime Fiction, Science Fiction and Literature, paperbacks and hardbacks, first editions and reading copies. Other categories include Art, Architecture, Photography, Craft, Australiana, Biography, History, Science, Technical, Health, Travel, Antarctic, Aviation, Mountaineering, Cooking, Sport, Military, Reference, True Crime, Philosophy, Animals, Gardening, Myths, New Age, Children's, Poetry, Drama, Humour, and Classics.

For more info or enquiries email us at unclepetersbooks@gmail.com

HISTORY

Kath and Russell Barker opened Uncle Peter’s Books on Australia Day (26 January) 1997 in a room at the back of a craft shop, Country Village Crafts, in the small heritage village of Bangalow in the far north coast of New South Wales.

The shop was named after Russell's uncle, Peter Radford, a well-known English bibliophile.

In April 1998 the bookshop moved to the back area of the Bangalow Post Office. Postmaster Terry Bleakley had realised he didn’t need all the space in the building to conduct the Post Office business, and invited Uncle Peter’s Books to move in. The combined shop was known as the Bangalow Post Office Heritage Store. Within the Post Office, Uncle Peter’s Books quickly gained a reputation as an excellent secondhand bookshop, attracting visitors from throughout Australia and overseas.

Uncle Peter’s Books moved to the neighbouring town of Lismore in February 2008. From February 2008 29 March 2014.  Uncle Peter’s Books shared the shop premises (38 Carrington Street, Lismore) with another business, Kay’s Secondhand Books and Sheet Music Australia. From October 2010 to March 2014, Uncle Peter's Books was the sole occupant of the shop. It ceased operations in Lismore on 29 March 2014.  

Since 10 May 2014, Uncle Peter's Books has been operating at the current cottage at 29 Main Street in the village of Clunes, between Lismore and Byron Bay on the north coast of New South Wales.      
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  • (02) 6629 1053

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29 Main Street
Clunes NSW 2480
Australia

Opening Hours

Mon:10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue:10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wed:10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thu:10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fri:10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat:11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sun:11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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