MRBF 2026 Pre-Release
An Adelaide Preview of items to be exhibited at the 2026 Melbourne Rare Book Fair [MRBF] Each year, Orchard Bookshop joins around 30 of the finest booksellers from across Australia…
The Plathery – A catalogue of items from the Sylvia Plath collection of Melanie Smith
A warm thank you to those who attended our two-day exhibition of Sylvia Plath items [The Plathery, April 10-11]. It was certainly our privilege to handle this world-class collection and…
The Plathery: An exhibition of books by Sylvia Plath
Over 30 significant works by Sylvia Plath from a private Adelaide collection. Featuring: FIRST EDITIONS of all her poetry collections + “The Bell Jar”; SMALL PRESS limited edition printings; PROOF…
Festive Season Hours!
Well, it's that time of year & we're now OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS! We will then be taking a short break - those of you visiting Adelaide over the…
Halloween at the Bookshop ’24
It's happening again Spook Fans - Halloween is coming to Adelaide Arcade & we're taking it up a notch. Nick & Kate will be dressed up and, yes, there will…
Celebrating Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, was born on 15 September, 1890. She would write 66 novels and publish 14 short story collections, many featuring the iconic sleuths Hercule…
Sir Terry Pratchett hits the Orchard Bookshelves!
We have recently acquired a collection of the entire Discworld series [all 41 books!] which will accompany a couple of special Terry Pratchett items, some new reprints and a swag…
Alice’s Adventures in Orchard Bookshop
Those who check our online store regularly may have noticed some recent Alice additions. A perennial favourite, we are always on the lookout for Lewis Carroll's classic children's story &…