Promotions & Offers

Abbey's Bookshop is celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books and you're invited! Come along to our 4-day Penguin Pop-up...

• Penguin Archive special release editions
• Memorabilia from Penguin and Abbey's
• Penguin x Abbey's Bookmarks
• Discounts on Penguin Books
• Limited edition tote bags with purchases of any 2 Penguin books (tote bag offer only available in-store during the 4-day event and while stock lasts!)

There'll also be...

• Colouring-in fun with special Penguin Hero stamp
• Cupcakes for the kids (and big kids!)
• Live music! Saturday 2 August from midday we'll have the fabulous Baker Boys Band - see you there!

PENGUIN BOOKS 90 POP-UP
WED 30 July - SAT 2 August

131 York Street Sydney

20% OFF all our stock of Penguin Books (except for books with Double Rewards and the Penguin Archive editions because they are already amazing value!)

20% OFF our entire stock of French ~ novels, kid's books, learning resources, phrasebooks, movies as we celebrate quatorze Juillet Bastille Day!

NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The week's theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we commemorate this 50-year legacy, we also look forward, honouring the next generation who will carry the torch, shaping the future with courage, insight, and deep respect for our roots. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way.

Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Based in Broome, Western Australia, they publish Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, artists and illustrators from all over Australia. Aboriginal owned and led, they are guided by strong cultural principles and a passion for quality storytelling.

Penguin Fantasy Fest is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER!

Coming to Sydney July 23rd, get ready for a magical evening with some of our favourite Australian authors in the genre, Lynette Noni, Lauren Jackson and Lyndall Clipstone.

Join us at St Stephens Uniting Church in the Sydney CBD, where we will be joined by the wonderful team at Galaxy Books, who will have books to purchase on the night.

Get your tickets now... it's a night you certainly DON'T want to miss!

Doors open from 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

We are so excited to share Seth Haddon's traditionally published SF debut, Volatile Memory, a story of identity, love and revenge against a dystopian capitalist future.

As a novella, the prose is tight, conveying a vivid picture with no wasted words, combining fast pace with emotional weight. While unapologetically queer, the characterisation transcends its labels, and Wylla and Sable become accessible and relatable in their exploration of the relationships between identity, autonomy, the body and perceptions of others.

Seth will be answering questions about Volatile Memory, its themes and origins, and what it's like for a fantasy author to switch to SF.

Bring your questions and your books for Seth to sign. We will also have his books available for purchase on the day.

IN CONVERSATION • Moving Sh*t Through Space

International SFF star Jackson Ford (The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With her Mind) is visiting Sydney in September and sitting down with Jeremy Szal (Stormblood) to nerd out on space opera, telekinesis, cyberpunk, fire-breathing lizards and the power of a good title.

Jackson is making the shift to gritty, action-packed fantasy with The Bone Raiders, due August, and Jeremy will share some exciting news on Wolfskin, third in his Common Saga.

Bring your questions and your books for our authors. We will also have their books available for purchase on the day.

If you like to browse a catalogue to read about new books just pop in to 131 York Street and pick up our latest catalogue. Or you can also download it via the button below.

• Download the PDF version: You can then zoom the view in Adobe Acrobat Reader, to read the book descriptions at a comfortable size.

• Use 'Order Notes' to ask for a catalogue and we'll put one in with your order.

A GREAT AUDIOBOOK EXPERIENCE

Abbey's Bookshop is proud to partner with Libro.fm to offer you a wonderful range of audiobooks to complement your reading choices.

• Free to join and buy as you go
• The membership offers are a very good deal

Begin earning points straight away with your first order.

To join ABBEY'S REWARDS online, just login and use ORDER NOTES in Checkout to say 'I want to join Abbey's Rewards'.

To join in-store - just ask our staff at the counter.

Get 10% off reviewed books via the NRB website. Each review on their site has a discount link at the bottom to the book on Abbey's website.

VIEW THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS

Get 15% off the Abbey's Recommendations books featured in Suzanne's excellent weekly newsletter (full of book news).

VIEW SUZANNE'S RECENT eNEWS

Looking for a special gift? Many authors have walked through our doors (and browsed our shelves) at 131 York Street in the heart of Sydney.

Look for the green SIGNED tag - while stock lasts.

Having an account is a good idea. Here's why:

• IT'S SECURE - We don't store your credit card info.
• $10 REWARD VOUCHERS - Login to earn Reward Points.
• WISHLIST - Save books you see.
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• MANAGE ADDRESSES - Store delivery & billing addresses.

We have two ways you can make someone feel special - an Abbey's Gift Voucher or Abbey's Gift Card. Gift Vouchers are redeemable online or in-store and have no expiry date.

OUR ONLINE GIFT VOUCHERS are a fast and simple way to email your gift - either directly or send later on. Or perhaps you want to print it yourself and pop into a card. Try it out - just enter the amount and type in the recipient's name, and your name and message.

OUR GIFT CARDS remain popular with customers who like to give something tangible. Gift Cards are credit card-sized and fit easily into your purse or wallet and come enclosed within an attractive presentation slip. They are redeemable online or in-store. Gift Cards have no expiry date and are mailed out Express Post. View the range of gift values we have online, or if you want any other value, please phone 02 9264 3111 or ask in-store.

Find more info about redeeming vouchers and cards in our FAQ: REDEEMING VOUCHERS