Welcome to the State Bookstore

Adjoining the State Cinema on Elizabeth Street in the vibrant North Hobart cultural hub, the State Bookstore is a boutique store selling fine books, paper, stationery and gifts. We specialise in non-fiction, travel, art, fashion, architecture, and hand-selected fiction titles along with a wide range of stationery items including LAMY pens and Moleskine notebooks. 

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OPENING HOURS

Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

Sat 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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View fullsize Have you picked up a copy of the brilliant Robbie Arnott's latest novel Dusk? If not, then now is the perfect time as the wonderful local author has been to see us, and we now have a limited number of signed copies! Come and pick one up today!
View fullsize Today's the day! It's annual Love Your Bookshop Day! What does that mean? It's a day to celebrate your local bookstore, by popping an and buying a book (or just saying hello) and in return we are offering some fun giveaways and discounts. Buy and P
View fullsize Want one of these palm sized personal penguins to take home? More info to come tomorrow morning on our socials or in-store. #LYBD2024
View fullsize Places we've put Robbie Arnott's Dusk... - On the new release rack - In the window display - In a pile on the counter - In our hands :) We're celebrating the release of Tasmania's next great read by offering a special introductory price of $29.
View fullsize Choose to Re-use! We've just finished unpacking a huge new shipment of ceramics from the wonderful folk at @potteryfortheplanet . We've got vases for single flowers all the way up to big bouquets, little condiment dishes perfect for dipping sauces,
View fullsize The brilliant Alan Carter was in the bookstore yesterday signing copies of his wonderful crime novel, Prize Catch. Set in Tasmania this novel is a thrilling mystery that captures the unforgiving nature of both humans and our island's wilderness. C
View fullsize It's all about the aesthetic nowadays, and nothing makes a home more beautiful than a well thought out home-library. Book Nooks is a wonderful coffee table book all about the best-looking places to read your favourites, and will provide some amazing
View fullsize Tim Winton's latest novel Juice is another incredible, thought-provoking novel from one of Australia's most beloved authors, and to celebrate its release we are offering the hard back version of the novel at a special limited-time reduced price! Mak
View fullsize Do you feel like there's something missing from your school holidays? Maybe it's an inept duck investigator? A disgruntled pig? Or maybe even a flatulent donkey? You probably hadn't considered any of those as an option, but maybe it's time you did!

loyalty card

Wants to earn a free Cinema ticket? Join up to our State Bookstore loyalty programme to earn your way to a cinema pass after ten transactions. Enquire with our friendly staff in store for more information on joining and eligible transactions. 
It's free, so collect your card today!

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GIFT CARDS

Not sure what to get friends or family for that special occasion? Why not get them a State Bookstore gift card? When it's impossible to choose, vouchers make the perfect gift. 
Inter and intra-state phone purchases welcome! To have your voucher posted, enquire in store.

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Looking for a title?

At the State Cinema Bookstore we can order in any title for you. If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll try and get it in for you at no extra cost. Let us help with what you need and find you the perfect read! 

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Gift Wrapping Available

We have a range of premium hand-made papers available for purchase by the sheet. And our Bookstore Team are happy to wrap your gift to make the shopping experience minimal fuss!

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
— Marcus Tullius Cicero

Open seven days a week, and until late on Friday and Saturday nights.