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. 

Read more about the bookstore

Follow us

Facebook @statebookstore Instagram @statebookstore

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

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @STATEBOOKSTORE

View fullsize This week, the bookstore team have been busy unpacking and displaying a great range of gift ideas for Mother's Day (don't freak out, it's not until May 12th) and the store is looking and smelling fantastic. We also wanted to let you know, we're ope
View fullsize This is one of the most unique and interesting books we've had in a long time here at the Bookstore. A hilarious and self-assured debut, we can promise that you have not read anything like this in a long while! --- You wait ages for The One . . . t
View fullsize There's still a little while before Mother's Day (we wouldn't want to panic anyone!) but it's never too early to be prepared. Let that amazing person in your life know just how much they are loved with these gorgeous cards - and pick them up now to
View fullsize This book has created a lot of buzz, and Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Ninth House, Hell Bent and the Shadow and Bone, has created a book that lives up the hype! The Familiar is a highly anticipated, gorgeously written novel with a dusting of
View fullsize Like the best fashion houses, we aren't afraid of bold colours, and we are brightening up the Bookstore with these wonderful candles and delightful books. Experience some Autumn sunshine now at the Bookstore!
View fullsize Travel to the Mediterranean with these cookbooks full of delicious Spanish dishes! They are full of recipes that are as beautiful as the book itself, which should take pride of place in anyone's kitchen! Come in and up your cooking game with some a
View fullsize Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, and just like the cover, Miranda Darling's book is beautiful, intriguing and unique. A timely book that deserves to be read by everyone, make sure you come in to pick up your copy today! --- A black come
View fullsize The weather doesn't really reflect it currently, but Autumn has started here in Tassie. So get ready to get cosy, and pick up a copy of the Autumn Reading Guide today to find out what excellent new releases are available or coming your way soon!
View fullsize This is a beautiful and important book about one of the most amazing, and undiscovered places in the world - our fantastic oceans! James Bradley weaves a path through history, science, nature writing, and environmentalism, as Deep Water invites you t

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!

Find out more →

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.

Find out more →

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! 

Send us a request →

P7260082.jpg

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.