Book Traders - current as at 3/3/2026
| Stall Name | Description of offering | Stall Location |
| A Novel Bunch | A collective of Victorian writers, editors and artists offering traditional and self-published titles in the genres of fantasy, romance, horror, sci-fi, crime, mystery, noir, children’s, non-fiction, history, humour, recipes, inspirational, artwork and book-themed merch. Featuring authors G.R. Thomas, Danielle Hughes, Chuck McKenzie, Louise Zedda-Sampson, Fleur Blüm, Robert New, Kristine Fitzgerald, illustrator Jessica Jane and Sarah Lemcke from All in the Edit. | J |
| A Pocket Full Press | Self published author since 2023 1 possibly 2 books for sale and artist with some merchandise for sale | FF |
| Aarspiverse Publishing | Successfully funded on Kickstarter, The Eyes, The Sword, and The Remedy follows three half-brothers who are prophesied to defeat a threat. When it comes to pass, however, they are unprepared. They’re separated by their guardians and try to run, falling prey to self doubt as they unfurl the mystery of their mother’s past. As they learn more of themselves, they also discover why she was so desperate to run from it. | Y |
| Alissa Duke Art | Drawings on the pages of old books that were about to be discarded, illustrating what is described on the page. | Bluestone |
| Alternate Arts | Mainly books, some records, cds, tapes etc | AA |
| Amaria Stark | “Silent Sentinel, the story of a redgum”, written and illustrated by Amaria Stark and published through Green Hill Publishing, is a beautifully illustrated picture book which tells the story of change to the grassland from before European settlement to the spread of urban development- as “witnessed” by a three-hundred-year-old redgum. At least one other book illustrated by Amaria will also be on the table. “Sunlight Dragon”, written by Anika Molesworth, tells the story of an endangered Barrier Range Dragon as she sets out from her rocky shelter in outback New South Wales to seek for food, avoiding perils and meeting a mate along the way. Both books aim to help children connect to nature and inspire them to care for our unique ecology. | Z |
| Andrew Kelly Stories | I will be selling my children’s emotional wellbeing picture storybook series. Currently there are two books in the series – “Cry Hard Chucky” and “Laugh Hard Chucky”. By March next year the third book, “Try Hard Chucky” will also be published and i will have it for sale as well. | Z |
| Andy Matthews & Peader Thomas | Andy Matthews is the author, and Peader Thomas is the illustrator of the ‘Gustav & Henri’ book series published by Hardie Grant. Gustav & Henri is for every kid who loves science fiction mystery time travel detective adventures. | Y |
| Anne Vines – Novelist | My second novel “Flight” was published April 2025 and tells of Americans and Australians at war in 1942. My first novel “The Ship Wife” tells the true story of a convict girl sent to Australia in 1797. | K |
| Anywhere Books | Anywhere Books create a range of handmade book accessories and more. From cozy fabric e-reader/book sleeves to charming bookmarks and glasses sleeves. Along with a variety of other accessories including keychain wristlets, Ventolin holders, lip balm and sanitiser holders and more. | X |
| Art Gallery of Ballarat | A range of beautiful Art Gallery of Ballarat exhibition catalogues and merchandise will be for sale; along with a free creative craft activity for people of all ages to participate in at tables in the marquee. | FA |
| Art in Words – Bookish art for word lovers | We are a micro-press and creative studio offering my self-published debut novel alongside a small range of book-themed stationery. My work blends words, visual design, and storytelling for readers and language lovers. | Bluestone |
| Arte’s Anxiety disappears | Arte’s Anxiety Disappears is a children’s picture book. Arte is a certified therapy dog and the main character of the book, she would be on the stall for meet and greets at the festival. | Y |
| Arx Nocturna – Dark Masquerade: Book 1 | Dark Masquerade: Book 1 is a work of gothic horror set in 1891 London. The work is self-published by R Slater with the assistance of Dr. Juliette Lachemeier at The Erudite Pen, who provides independent publishing services for authors. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. | U |
| Australiana | Australian History for ages 10 to adult. Historical fiction. Aboriginal Studies. | I |
| Authors – Free to a good home | (Note to organiser: I’m booking on behalf of a number of authors collectively) Adorable. House-trained. Full of plot twists. We’ve got a delightful litter of authors looking for their forever readers. 📚 Breed Varieties Include: Mystery Mongrels Romance Retrievers Sci-Fi Shepherds And more! 🦴 Adoption Perks: Signed copies Awkward eye contact Free bookmarks and stickers (may be chewed on) | O |
| Back Shed Press | Our Back Shed Press stall, much like last year, will showcase an eclectic collection of novels, poetry books and chapbooks written by a collaborative Melbourne-based friendship circle of writers, poets, and artists. One of these is a zine in which we documented our great experience at Book Town in 2023. It is our mission to share this indie passion with other emerging writers and readers by showing them what artistic friendships can achieve. | K |
| Bears Books | We have a range of mostly second hand books. Our quantity of children’s books has increased a lot this year. | I |
| Big Balloon Books | I have just published my first children’s picture book with a second to come out in October this year. Would love to do storytelling if there is an opportunity as well as sell books. | Z |
| Black’s Sun Studio | Hand printed bookplates, hand printed bookmarks, book bags and original artwork artist books, book themed paper dolls | A |
| Book Bounce | Book Bounce saves books from landfill, we have an eclectic mix from general reading material to rare and unique. | L |
| Bookbinding Victoria | encouraging the preservation of books and binding of them | Bluestone |
| Books For All | Fantastic selection of new books. All at very reasonable prices. | F |
| Bookworm Ink | I specialize in children’s books: Enid Blyton; Biggles; William; Molly-Milly-Mandy; Elsie J Oxenham; Elinor Brent-Dyer; Mary Grant Bruce And I stock general fiction and non-fiction with a generous range of titles. | U |
| Both Sides Books | I will be selling my freshly published poetry collection, The Good Days; My previous collection Photos of the Sky and my award-winning YA novel, Learning to Love Blue. Both Sides Books is also looking for EOI for future poetry publications. | FE |
| Brett Thomas Books | An eclectic range of books Cookery art novels children’s gardening | C |
| Brien Cole Fictions | I will be selling six books, two children’s books, three novels and a collection of short stories. I am a quirky, imaginative writer in both styles. | FF |
| Chapter 3 | Non fiction, Adult fiction, Children’s books | P |
| Chapter Twelve | Blind Date Books, Bookmarks, Pens, Kids Lucky Dip Books | C |
| Charlton Vintage | Hard cover fiction and non fiction (music, poetry etc), sci fi and fantasy novels (single copy to box), graphic novels. | X |
| Children of the Aether | Urban fantasy meets historical fiction in the dark fantasy series, Children of the Aether. Set in modern-day Melbourne and interspersed with flashbacks spanning from Ancient Mesopotamia to Pre-WWI Siberia, it’s a tale of soulmates, past lives, otherworldly powers, and a fight to change fate. | A |
| Clan Destine Press | New and back list titles; approximately 30 different titles | N |
| Clover and Fox | I have self-published YA Fantasy books to offer, as well as hand-made book-themed soy candles. | A |
| D. Harrigon | Books! Now into my fifth novel, across Sci-Fi Paranormal and Fantasy. I’ll also be bringing my guitar for some light tunes, as well as the boundless energy of my presence. | FF |
| Deaccessioned | Our collection of books is mainly vintage and includes a great collection on the subjects of art , sport, local & Australian histories , Victorian goldfields, crime fiction, science fiction , music, photography and children’s fiction . | H |
| Destiny Davin & Andra Ashe – steamy romance | Steamy contemporary and historical romance – books with heat and heart. | FF |
| Diaspora Press | I would like to present two scifi novels and an Epic fantasy novel, all with Australian settings. Hopefully there will be a second fantasy novel ready by March 2026 as well. | FD |
| Divas Delights | With our penchant for drama and excitement, we bring you books to please all ages. Feel free to drop by for a chat and to pique your curiosity… | T |
| Dodgy Mike | Selling my autobiography of my life. Funny stories and situations from a well lived life with references to cinema and video businesses , sporting achievements and funny situations. | FF |
| Dragyn Jane – Harbingers of Ragnarok | A Norse inspired, technofantasy series set to retell the stories of Ragnarok in a post-modern, post-apocalyptic setting. | A |
| Eclectic Collections | Pre-loved personal collection of sci-fi, fantasy, crime, comics and graphic novels. | T |
| Fantasy Writers | We will be a group of independent Fantasy authors | M |
| From Fantasy to Horror | Independent, diverse authors taking you into the liminal world | D |
| Good News Radio Books and More | We offer a range of New and Second Hand books written by Christian Authors, various genre, both fiction and non fiction. | T |
| Grey Wolf Books | Hand-selected used books from a variety of genres. This year we’re bringing literature, art books, and some vintage esoteric, supernatural, horror and sci-fi | C |
| HOOmanimals the colourful journey | I have made a colouring book, 32 richly illustrated adventures involving HOOmanimals. Each illustration invites you to interpret the narrative. The ambiguity of exposition encourages abstract reasoning through exploration. | Y |
| Hunt For Books | We sell a wide variety of good quality secondhand books, specializing in: modern fiction, classics, children’s books, cooking, biographies and military history. | E |
| I & J Hinks | General books, most under $30. | Union Bank |
| IngramSpark T/A: Ingram Content Group Australia P/L | IngramSpark is an online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooks. You Have a Story. Share It With the World. | FE |
| Ivor’s Poetry Books | I’m a member of Geelong Writers and also write for Coffee House Writers Magazine (USA) | T |
| J.S.Harman | I will be selling my debut Sci-Fi adventure story, Dark Sands, and my upcoming sequel, Dark Tides, which will be releasing on the week of the book fair. I’m an independent author based in Geelong, Victoria, with a strong social media presence (instagram: j.s.harman.author) and Goodreads following. I went to high school in the Goldfields (Maryborough), where I attended both MEC and Highview, so it would be amazing to return to this area as a published author. | FD |
| J&L Books, Comics & collectables | Come get your books & brouse a small collection of comic books and related collectables. | Q |
| Jan’s story | My story is about my family and the death of my brothers from AIDS in the early 1990s. I compare it to the reactions from government and community to COVID. | T |
| K.G. Inglis | As a self published author I will be selling my books plus also merchandise. | B |
| K.J Rowe – Award winning Casts of Silver Series | This will be the first time I have held a stall at Booktown.I look forward to bringing a fresh Christian, award winning, series to Booktown 2026! | Z |
| Linda King – Smart Travelista | I have self published 11 books – travel guides and entertaining travel stories/memoir | K |
| Little Ivory Haus | A collection of brilliant children’s picture books by local independent authors | R |
| Local Author – Kate Foulds (Grumps and the green fishing rod) | My debut children’s book, Grumps and the green fishing rod, is set in the Wombat Forest. The picture book carries the stories of four generations through simple, traditional narration and stunning photographs. Written and published locally. | Z |
| Marie Lukic | My KIngdom of Nerada series includes the first two novels, which each has four star reviews. I also have my first novel Galaxy Trotters, on the Vic Premier’s Reading Challenge, plus hand bound journals/notebooks. I may have completed Book 3 Doughnut Dungeon in which case I would have a trilogy, which may help greatly. | Y |
| Matt J Pike – dystopian and sci-fi author | Award-winning author of Aussie-voiced dystopian, sci-fi comedy, horror comedy and fantasy adventure with titles for all ages. Best know for his Apocalypse Survivors universe, high tech humanity takedown horror comedy series Zambies! and the epic monsters and magic mashup for middle graders Zombie RiZing | X |
| Meridian Australis | Meridian Australis is Melbourne’s premier speculative fiction community—we platform emerging authors of science fiction, fantasy and everything in between to showcase some of the best fiction in Australia. Our members have won Aurealis Awards, Writers of the Future competitions, and have published novels across the spectrum of the speculative fiction genres. We publish a yearly ‘Best Of’ anthology of short speculative fiction called AUSTRAL, as well as several novels penned by our members. | A |
| Mid-century modern: vintage paperbacks and pulps | A curated selection of mid-20th century sci-fi, crime and other paperbacks, with the emphasis firmly on cover design aesthetics. Many of the books are framed for home decor display. | X |
| Minds Shine Bright Bookshop | Contemporary stories, poems and scripts from Australian and international writers, the shortlisted entries from the Minds Shine Bright Writing Competition. | C |
| MJ’s | I have a lot of gardening, history, art books from my parents and my collection. Some are first editions. All are sold for more than $30. | Bluestone |
| My Sweet Monster | l will be showcasing My Sweet Monster, a bold Australian memoir known for its raw emotion and powerful storytelling. Readers can expect signed copies, exclusive editions, and heartfelt conversations about the journey behind the book. | A |
| Narrow Road Living Homestead & Bee Books | If you love bees, visit Narrow Road Living Homestead. Bee and Garden themed books for everyone. Beautiful beeswax products including handcrafted candles, skincare and gifts. | B |
| Next Chapter | Contemporary fiction, Historical fiction, Speculative fiction, Women’s fiction published between 2018-2025 | A |
| Nick Prince – local writer | Local writer – a memoir about family , travel , working in war and disaster zones – recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal | Bluestone |
| Nikki Brooke | Young adult science fiction and fantasy books with queer characters. Multi-award winning ‘Plagued Lands’ is a thought provoking YA dystopian, and ‘The Huxian Fox’ is a sassy fast-paced space opera with adventure fantasy themes. | FE |
| Noisy Nature Plus | Indie author and publisher of award winning Noisy Nature boardbook. Plus beautifully presented educational resources for listening and oral language development. | Bluestone |
| Out of the ordinary books and collectables | Eclectic mix of interesting non fiction | I |
| Page After Page Books and Collectables | From military to postcards to letterheads to classic Australian. Books, paper, posters, old magazines, vintage children’s books, something for everybody!! | S |
| Pandoras box | Good quality books | G |
| Peg Rankin | I have self published a book with Greenhill Publishing called Peg Rankin A Journey in Faith and Resilience. I met Greenhill publishers at Booktown in 2025 | EB |
| Pink Short Press | Union Bank | |
| Pishukin Press | Pishukin Press, an independent press that publishes underrepresented authors in fiction and nonfiction. Genres published are young adult, crime, short story collections. | FD |
| Prisons: The Good, the Bad, the Mad and the Sad | Prisons: The Good, the Bad, the Mad and the Sad’. A trawl through my forty five plus years in corrections from base grade officer to Commissioner.. | W |
| Pushing Uphill Publications | Author with own books and an assistance dog seeks refuge in the company of like minded people. | FE |
| R Max Tillsley | I write and publish gripping science fiction, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy for adults and children. This includes everything from a new childrens picture book, books for 9-13 y/o and novels for adults. As well, I will have related posters, bookmarks, stickers, and mugs. | T |
| RA Mitchell | I have a collection of short stories based on various cities around the world. I also have a free short story pamphlet with illustrations. | K |
| Ray’s ephemera stall..books..newspapers..sportrt | I have a huge selection of very old books. Original old Australian newspapers from the 1860’s to 1870’s. Lots of sport and general ephemera. | V |
| Readers Delight | Pre-loved books, mostly in excellent condition, some ‘as new’. Eclectic fiction and non-fiction for all ages. | Q |
| Readings | Australia’s favourite independent bookshop! Talk panellist Author signings will be available here also. | FB+FC |
| Robert M Smith Novels | Six novels in the Greg Bowker series. Australian crime fiction | FF |
| Samantha-Ellen Bound | I am a traditionally published author who writes middle grade and junior fiction books with an emphasis on fairytales, folklore, and mythology. I have thirteen books published and have a range of fun and whimsical merch to support my books. www.samanthaellenbound.com | Z |
| Secret Headquarters Comic Emporium | We have a huge collection of Comic Books & Graphic Novels for anyone looking for a wild adventure at any age. | E |
| Sharyn Munro | Peeping through my fingers’ is a collection of award-winning fictional short stories, many of which won in Victorian competitions, like first in Nillumbik’s Alan Marshall and the Boroondara awards. I may be fairly well-known in Victoria, from writing for The Owner Builder Magazine, based here, for about 20 years, and from my other books, ‘The Woman on the Mountain,’ ‘Mountain Tales’ and ‘Rich Land, Wasteland’ (all non-fiction, Exisle/Pan Macmillan). ‘Peeping’ is about 220 pp. and would be offered at Clunes for $25. | FE |
| Shingleback Books | We stock a range of carefully selected and good quality secondhand books on a well-presented stall. We carry generous stock in natural history, local/Australian/world history, art/ architecture/design, fantasy/sci-fi, Agatha Christie, military, first editions and collectible books, classics, Aboriginal Australia, children/YA, and Graphic Novels. | EA |
| Short on Stories | Christian Cahill-Notaras | I am a self published author and will be bringing copies of my book to sell and promote if I am able to have a table at the festival. My book is a fantasy novel about assassins and gods. | K |
| Slow Glass Books | Secondhand Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Crime & Mystery Fiction – plus a few new books. | N |
| Sora Sisters | We are the Clunes OG ‘Blind Date with a Book’ sisters, selling secondhand (great quality) books, as well as bookmarks, candles, tea, and other bookish and gift items. This will be our fourth time coming to Clunes!! | The Brigade |
| Stella Ramble Books | Stella returns to Clunes Booktown with a carefully selected assortment of affordable secondhand titles. Subjects range from ship salvage procedures to animal behaviour during COVID, Asian crime thrillers to Australian fungal field guides, literature classics in the original language to architecture as if humans mattered, these quality books will beg you to take them home. Drop in and mention the war: there’s a conversation and a half in every bite. | Bluestone |
| Stephanie C.Zeitoun | Self illustrated romance, fantasy book. Forever yours my prince | B |
| T.C. Smith & Meaghan O’Connor | T.C. Smith is a science fiction & fantasy author based in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, trying to make a career out of writing instead of the degree they graduated with. Meaghan is a bookseller by day and a writer by night; based in Naarm/Melbourne, they read and write across a spectrum of speculative fiction and often falls into realms of myth, magic, and mystery. They have teamed up to share their stories with the world – an epic fantasy series filled with high stakes battles and political intrigue, and an anthology of short stories from a range of amazing authors. | K |
| The Book Room | Varied selection of good clean titles across genres such as Maritime, Animals, non fiction and popular fiction series, military, local history, gardening, vintage childrens books, and self published titles. | W |
| The Emerald Bookshelf | Bookmarks stickers mugs book covers book earrings and more! | W |
| The Godless Trilogy | Fantasy book trilogy | R |
| The Mermaid Fairy | Whimsical children’s books and story times. Hopefully a workshop too. | Y |
| The Nutrition Pharmacist | I am offering my new book It’s Not You, It’s Perimenopause – written by myself, a local dual qualified pharmacist + nutritionist – published with The Kind Press. | K |
| The Ramulas Chronicles | I will selling the first four novels of my fantasy series. | B |
| The Rural Publishing Company | Supported self-publishing services for regional authors, plus a range of our published books (fiction, non-fiction and children’s). | I |
| The Spencer Series | I have written several books about my German Shepherd Spencer. Spencer is a Story dog and he attends Clunes P.S. on a weekly basis. The main book that I have written is based on his journey to become a Story Dog. All my books are based around Spencer and his mischief adventures. | Z |
| things4culture | A collection of Sikh spiritual and historical books designed to inspire reflection, understanding and connection – for both Sikh readers and those curious about the faith. | U |
| Vanessa Craven | I will have a brand new book (2026) called ” The Groaning” aimed at kids 8 to 14 yr olds. The story is set in Daylesford biased on fact and fiction weaving an intriguing story ‘ an author living in her new home finds the house is haunted.A skeleton in the cupboard leads to serious questions. The book is a ghost suspense thriller and keeps the reader engrossed in unravelling the ghost’s macabre past . My 2nd book : have a wonderful picture book for kids 4-7 yrs old called ” Birds in My Tree: The Magic of Birds and the Joy of Singing.”The book has col photographic pictures of 9 different birds seen in Aust.gardens and bushland.Each verse is devoted to 1 bird and has a verse about the bird. Music notation and guitar chords at the back of the book and the QR code in the book links to the YouTube song sung and played by myself the author,illustrating the Birds in the book,along with bird sounds relevant to each bird in the book at the end of each verse,so kids learn which bird sounds relates to the bird in the verse. It is also an educational tool encouraging kids to learn to read and immitate bird sounds. My 3rd book is a poetry book for adults and teenagers called ” Under the Mop Top Tree” It’s is written in 3 sections facts,fantasy and foibles. | Y |
| Victorian Bookbinders Guild | Bookbinding Skills | Bluestone |
| Vintage Books and Magazines | Magazines dating from the 1950s upto the 1980s. Books dating from 1930s to 1970’s. | Q |
| VK Tritschler | Paranormal Romance and Fantasy romance author based in Victoria Australia | K |
| Walla Walla Press | Walla Walla Press began in 1997 with a mission to publish scholarly and well-researched titles in sports history. It is predisposed to publish good books that may have a limited market and print-runs as small as 200 copies. Accordingly, Walla Walla Press aims to produce books that both look good and fulfil the author’s expectations. | W |
| Wonderland Books | Quality and affordable second-hand books & toys, as well as original artwork and greeting cards. A large range of books, specialising in illustrated children’s books, fantasy, teenage & adult fiction, vintage & classic children’s books. Enid Blyton, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter, Pamela Allen, Graeme Base, Andy Griffiths, J.K Rowling, George R.R.Martin and many more… | FG |
| Woodend Bookshop | Drawn from the shelves of a quality secondhand bookshop, a range of cheap, popular and sometimes rare books will be offered. | Q |
| Wrathall Books | A large selection of Australian history and local history books, along with general nonfiction. | FD |
| Written by Renee Louise | An inspiring and insightful memoir that allow readers feel seen. | FE |
| You me and the kids | Mainly children’s books ect .. cooking books gardening home books plus self help | G |