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Your next great read starts here.
New releases, beloved second-hand classics & hard-to-find first editions
Independent, passionate and proudly local since 1998
Southern Pages opened its timber doors on Chapel Street with a bold mission: to foster a love of reading across generations. What began as a cosy nook with a few hundred titles has evolved into a literary labyrinth of more than 25,000 carefully curated books. From the scent of freshly ground coffee drifting from our reading corner to the handwritten staff picks wall, every detail is designed to make you linger.
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26
Years in business
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25k+
Titles in stock
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120+
Local author partners
Our journey
- 1998: Doors open with just two aisles and boundless enthusiasm.
- 2008: Rare Books Room unveiled, housing signed first editions & antiquarian finds.
- 2020: We launch our nationwide online store, shipping stories to every postcode.
Browse our shelves from anywhere
Upcoming in-store & virtual events
James Wong: Echoes of Chinatown
Thu 18 Apr • 6:30 pm
Poetry Night with Sienna Chan
Sat 27 Apr • 4:00 pm
Kids’ Storytime: Harper Lee-Frost
Sun 5 May • 11:00 am
More than a bookshop – a community hub
Every month our reading groups gather after hours to dive deep into genres:
- Classics Circle – rediscover Austen & Tolstoy
- Crime Club – from cosy mysteries to Nordic noir
- Sci-Fi Salon – big ideas & bigger universes
- Kids’ Saturday Club – stories & craft for ages 6-10
Members receive a 10 % discount and discussion guides prepared by our staff librarians.
Through our Schools Partnership we donate one new book to each local classroom every term – totalling 3,200 books in 2023.
Our commitment to the planet
Plastic-free packaging
100 % recycled paper bags & cardboard mailers
Carbon-neutral shipping
Partnered with Australia Post’s offset program
Solar-powered store
45 % of our energy generated on the roof
What readers say about us
“Best curated selection in Melbourne – staff found a first-edition Tolkien I’d searched years for.”
Ella Pham
★★★★★
“The reading groups have rekindled my love for classics. Great coffee too!”
Ravi Desai
★★★★☆
“Fast online delivery and eco-friendly packaging – impressive.”
Jeanette Sinclair
★★★★★
“I asked for a book set in Tasmania – walked out with three recommendations and a map of hiking trails!”
Hugh Lewis
★★★★★
“Their rare books room is a treasure trove. Staff handle each volume with such respect.”
Lina Mendez
★★★★★
“Picked up a pre-loved cookbook – looked brand new and half the price.”
Tony Zhang
★★★★☆
Get in touch
Address: 165 Chapel Street, Windsor VIC 3181
Phone: (03) 9876 5432
Email: info@
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–7 pm • Sat 9 am–6 pm • Sun 10 am–5 pm
Wheelchair-accessible entrance & service counter available.