Calling all book lovers. Lifeline Bookfest is making its grand return to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28 June to 6 July and trust us, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. With over one million pre-loved books on offer, this iconic event is every bookworm’s dream come true.
Entry is totally free, and prices start at just $2.50, so you can stock up on as many reads as your tote can carry without blowing the budget. Even better, every purchase helps fund Lifeline’s 24-hour Crisis Support line, so your new favourite read could literally help save a life.
Spanning nine glorious days, this book-hunting paradise is organised into sprawling aisles stacked high with every genre imaginable. From gripping fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to cookbooks, biographies, kids’ reads, mags and everything in between, there’s something for every kind of reader. Whether you’re looking to rediscover an old classic or stumble across a hidden gem, this is your chance to give a story a second life.
Of course, no trip to Bookfest is complete without a bite to eat at one of South Bank’s many stellar spots. First stop? The Charming Squire. You can’t go past their juicy double cheeseburger paired with a cold craft beer, perfect for recharging after a long day of literary treasure hunting.
Next, swing by Ahmet’s for Turkish delights and belly-dancing vibes. We’re talking house-made bread, creamy hummus, chargrilled meats and their iconic Kings Feast banquet that brings all the flavour.
Prefer to brunch before you browse? Poppies is where it’s at. The fig and stracciatella bruschetta is our go-to, stacked with creamy cheese, heirloom tomatoes, fig jam and balsamic drizzle on thick-cut sourdough. Don’t forget to grab a coffee while you’re there to fuel up for your day of book hunting.
Bargain books, drool-worthy eats and feel-good vibes. See you there.
