If you're coming into 131 York Street for a spot of book-browsing, when you're in-store take a heartbeat to jot down the title of a book you love and pop it into the gold entry box - you might win a $100 Gift Voucher!
The temperature keeps rising... Seize the moment and pick up a steamy romance in our ROMANCE SALE!
For a limited time, SAVE 20% on all our ROMANCE books in stock.
• Tuesday 17 February - Tuesday 3 March inclusive.
• In-store & Online
• In Stock only
• No further discount on items already discounted
While stocks last. The discount will appear in the Checkout. Applies only when purchasing these three special editions together:
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL • 3 MARCH TO 8 APRIL• The Alliance Française French Film Festival is back in 2026!
You are invited to experience the very best of contemporary French cinema, as part of the 37th edition of the world’s largest French film festival outside France.
With a diverse selection of 38 French films, the programme spans powerful dramas, bold new voices, comedies, romances and acclaimed Cannes favourites. This year’s festival celebrates both emerging talent and cinema legends, while championing women on screen and behind the camera.
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It's always interesting to see what our customers have been reading. From books published in 2025, here are Abbey's top 250 bestsellers.
NEW IN 2026 - Jump on board with the BAD SYDNEY Crime Book Club!
Come along to the new BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts on the fourth Wednesday of the month from February to November.
FEBRUARY Wednesday 25 • 12.30pm - The first cab off the rank is Sam Guthrie's brilliant spy thriller The Peak. Sue Turnbull will be leading the discussion - she called this her ‘2025 hit book of the year’.
You can find info/ticket links to this Book Club event (and also the book) via our BAD Sydney page (button below). Book Club ticket buyers can get 20% off the book via the Abbey's website with the promo code given when you buy your ticket. You can also select 'pick up in-store' as an option.
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
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.
• ORDER HISTORY - View your orders.
• 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
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