The Novel Idea Toorak Bookstore

One of my favourite bookstores in Melbourne! When I lived locally, I would always visit on weekends, whenever I needed a beautiful gift, this would always be my go to! The lovely owner always welcomes you with a smile and is so incredibly helpful. If the book you want is out of stock, she will order it in for you and let you know when it will arrive. Love this service and cannot recommend The Novel Idea enough.

What's not to love about this beautiful book shop. Its like stepping back in time and enjoying perusing divine books of all genres. To those critics who've complained about the price, this store is not for you! Go to a chain store. For those who appreciate the old fashioned service, warmth and advice there is no book you cannot order and nothing is ever too much trouble. I wish to thank my darling friend Tim Watson Monroe who took the time to sign a book for a member of the public. A place to simply fall in love with reading books again!

It’s a small bookshop located in the Toorak Village. The staff were helpful and we found some great books.

Great customer service. Very convenient place to buy a book.

This is my favourite bookstore in all of Melbourne, please disregard any negative comments about the owner. She is divine and an utter sweetheart. I love strolling in on my way home from the dog park with my dog and checking out the neat, unique books she has found. <3

The best and largest range of poetry books in Melbourne. I loved every single second of shopping at this bookstore. During lockdown I was able to call and order books and collect - kept me sane!

Beautiful little bookshop in the heart of Toorak, they have an eclectic range of books from rare novels to best sellers - and if they don’t have the book you’re looking for, they’ll find it for you! The staff are very knowledgeable, and always so happy to help - a treat to visit!

Lovely little book nook to lose yourself in. Support local businesses & local jobs by shopping here. Excellent friendly service & interesting range of books. Worth it.

Very helpful and lovely staff. Great selection of books and cards

A vast array of wonderful books and incredibly helpful anid friendly staff. It's a delight to browse or buy in this bookshop!

If they don't have it, they will get it

the previous review was so unfair...this is a lovely bookshop, lovely staff; lovely ambience. My children have grown up visiting it and buying books for 20+ years. I am thrilled that it has survived Borders and internet competition.

An excellent curation of books and very helpful, knowledgeable staff. Always a pleasure to step inside.