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Pre-Loved Books from $1 @ 2020 Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane

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Pre-Loved Books from $1 @ 2020 Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane
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bargain huntress on 18/01/2020 - 07:00 unitingcareqld.com.au (142 clicks)
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Brisbane we are back – bringing you over a million books across 10 massive days – all to raise vital funds for Lifeline. Gather your fellow book lovers to browse the 4.5 kilometres of tables holding up 22 semi-trailer-loads of books!
But it’s not just books up for grabs at the Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane. You’ll also find comics, magazines, records, stationery, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, board games, sheet music and more.
Come early – we restock regularly throughout Bookfest, but the most popular books always sell out quickly. Entry is free with books from just $1.

The books are divided into categories for ease of browsing:
Art/Music, Australiana, Biography, CDs, Children’s, Comics, Cooking, DVDs, Family, Foreign Language, Games/Puzzles, Hardback Fiction, Health, History, Humour/New Age, Lifestyle, Literature/Classics, Magazines, Paperback Fiction, Rare and Collectables, Records, Reference, Religion, Science Fiction, Science/Politics, Sports, Stationery, Textbooks, Travel, True Crime, War/Vehicles, Young Adult

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Merivale St & Glenelg Street
South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Saturday, 18 January, 7.30am-6pm
Sunday, 19 January, 8.30am-6pm
Monday, 20 January, 8.30am-6pm
Tuesday, 21 January, 8.30am-6pm
Wednesday, 22 January, 8.30am-6pm
Thursday, 23 January, 8.30am-6pm
Friday, 24 January, 8.30am-9pm
Saturday, 25 January, 8.30am-6pm
Sunday, 26 January, 8.30am-6pm
Monday, 27 January, 8.30am-6pm

Apart from bagillions of books we have some other delights for Bookfestians, from author talks to family fun and our Summer of Pre-Loved bonanza. Read more for details.

Revive Zone
Looking for a break between treasure hunting among the books? Take a breather in our Revive Zone before heading back into the fray.

Author readings
Andrew Stafford – see the Pig City author and journalist read from his most recent book, Something to Believe In, followed by a Q&A session. It’s happening in the Revive Zone on Sunday, 19 January, from 2-2.30pm.
Simon Cleary – catch the respected author reading from his most recent book, The War Artist, followed by a Q&A session. Simon will be in the Revive Zone on Saturday, 25 January, from 2-2.30pm.

For the little Bookfest fans
Making Rainbows – little ones will love this music and sensory session for babies, toddlers and children. Join in at the Revive Zone on Sunday, 19 January from 9am to 12noon.
Colouring in – we’ll have colouring-in paper and pencils with kid-sized tables and chairs in the Revive Zone to keep the little ones entertained for the duration of Bookfest.

Summer of Pre-Loved
We’re on a mission to save lives, save the planet and save money this summer. Check out our Summer of Pre-Loved events at Bookfest.

Lifeline Pop-Up Shop – grab some pre-loved fashion at Valerie, our Lifeline van. Special offer: Spend $20 or more at the Pop-Up Shop to receive a voucher for a FREE pre-loved band/graphic t-shirt or a $10 voucher to be redeemed in-store at our Lifeline West End, Annerley or Stones Corner stores (terms and conditions apply). Visit our Lifeline Summer of Pre-Loved page for more Pop-Up shop locations over summer.
Special guest – Hannah Klose of Never Ever Pay Retail will offer styling advice at our Lifeline Pop-Up Shop (aka a van named Valerie) at Bookfest on Saturday, 18 January, from 1-2pm.

Bands at Bookfest – catch these amazing local acts at this free gig on Friday, 24 January, from 5-9pm.
The Letter Elle: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Plane Sailors: 5:50pm - 6:20pm
Customer Support: 6:40pm - 7:10pm
Dear Willow: 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Flora Link: 8:20pm - 8:50pm

Hire a trolley for as long as you like for $2.
BYO bags or purchase an enviro bag for $1.
Food and drink available for purchase.
EFTPOS available.
ATMs on main exhibition concourse.
Download our Brisbane Bookfest map to plan your day https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/-/media/project/ucq/public…

Tips from previous years:
2014 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/147700
2017 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/287611

2020 Gold Coast coming up soon: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/513733

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  • voiletmay on 18/01/2020 - 07:22
    +3

    Yup, ready to go now, waiting for the rain to stop before I drive.

  • Omk4r123 on 18/01/2020 - 07:27
    +1

    This looks amazing. Anyone know if there's anything similar in Victoria?

    • doublehelix95 on 18/01/2020 - 09:59
      +1

      For a second, I actually entertained the idea of flying up to Brisbane for a weekend just for this. I love books. If this came to Victoria, I would be all over it.

      • sss333 on 18/01/2020 - 10:20

        If you don't want to go as far Canberra has its annual Lifeline Book Fair, Canberra's one has about half a million items.

        • bargain huntress on 18/01/2020 - 10:42

          @sss333 I have yet to attend that one. I hear tales that the BLB is the largest book fair in the southern hemisphere, but have yet to see definitive proof. Would you say Canberra's is smaller?

          • sss333 on 18/01/2020 - 11:02
            +1

            @bargain huntress: Canberra's definitely smaller but has grown significantly over the years.

      • bargain huntress on 18/01/2020 - 10:40
        +1

        @doublehelix I'm trying to work out what I will do if i move interstate. ship via rail?

        • doublehelix95 on 19/01/2020 - 16:31
          +1

          Max out return check in lol

          • bargain huntress on 19/01/2020 - 20:27

            @doublehelix95: hmm… i could fly up with empty check-in and carry-on suitcases, and take just the clothes on my back and a few personals in my pockets i guess… cargo pants!

      • SimbaGirl on 18/01/2020 - 16:55
        +1

        @doublehelix95 If you're ever in Perth, check out the Book Bazaar - https://www.slfwa.org.au/book-bazaar. They're open Monday to Friday all year round, with regular sales (usually once a month) although the normal prices are pretty cheap anyway and have thousands of books on the tables at any one time. It's the one thing I miss about Perth LOL.

        • doublehelix95 on 19/01/2020 - 16:32
          +1

          Nice, hoping to do Perth later this year actually! Thanks!

    • bargain huntress on 18/01/2020 - 10:39

      @Omkar2

      https://www.unitingballarat.org.au/events/unitingcare-book-f…
      (In QLD the regional ones tend to be a lot smaller and don't always run every year. I didn't see a Melbourne one.)

      And I can't promise any of these are as big either, but there a bunch not-uniting ones on google events
      https://www.google.com/search?q=victoria+book+fair

  • Slippery Fish on 18/01/2020 - 08:02
    +1

    bonanza

    Every time I see this word I think of James veech. Toaster bonanza!!!!

    https://youtu.be/C4Uc-cztsJo

  • kwijybo on 18/01/2020 - 21:26
    +1

    For anyone who isn't a regular - the last day (Mon 27th for this) normally has a semi-decent sale. Lately it's been: HQ are half price, $2.50 to $1 and $1 are 3 or 5 for $1.

  • bargain huntress on 19/01/2020 - 20:42

    i just went for the first time in years.

    My Tips:
    *take a car if you can - parking is $35
    *rent a trolley - $2 and ID as security
    *cold and hot cafes are behind the High Quality section - it's reasonably priced but taking a lunchbox obviously cheaper
    Section order: $1 then $2.50 then High Quality
    *have a total budget, divide by 3 as a budget for each section, then add any unspent to the next section's budget
    *Have a time limit for each section.
    I recommend spending most of your time in the $2.50 section.
    *$1 is the least organised. The $2.50 section has more subjects and it's much easier to find what you want, but is 2 to 12 times cheaper than the High Quality section.
    *take a smart phone to price compare in the High Quality section
    *take a catalogue of your existing book/music/video collections if you have them
    *it is impossible to look at everything in one day so choose your focus areas
    *if you live near-by and have the time remember that entry is free and they restock many times. there were containers and containers of materials waiting all along the walls today for room to become available

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