TLC Books
TLC Books is an independent boutique bookstore in the Bayside suburb of Manly, Brisbane, Australia. Opening its doors 2 February 2006 [1] it is now the only remaining Independent bookstore in the Bayside and is considered a local attraction.[2][3] It has 5 bookclubs; Fiction, Non-Fiction, The Armchair Travel Club, Poached Pages (From cellulose to celluloid) and Young Adults.[4]
| Industry | Independent Books |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2 February 2006 |
| Headquarters | Shop 3 / 7 Day Markets. 50 Cambridge Parade Manly, Queensland |
Key people | Tanya Caunce & Russell Farley, Owners |
| Website | TLC Books |
Events
National author book events
- Duncan Lay - "The Dragon Trilogy",[5]
- Dr Karl - "Please Explain"
- Kate Morton - "Forgotten Garden"
- David Gillespie - "Sweet Poison" [6]
and others
Local author book events
- Sherryl Clark - "The Littlest Pirate" [7]
- Jarvis Finger - "The St Helena Story"
and others
Local hosted events
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows[8] (Book Launch)
- A visit by Maisy the Mouse for a children's reading
- Teddy Bears Picnic for the Starlight Foundation [9]
and others
Closure
- TLC Books changed ownership and was sold, renaming to The Mad Hatters Bookshop on May 1, 2015.
References
- "Wynnum Manly Brisbane Accommodation, Tourism, Community News — Queensland — We All Need a Little TLC". Wynnummanly.com.au. 10 April 2006. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- "Village Index & Manly Chamber Members". Manly Harbour Village. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- Word of Mouth
- "TLC Books Manly — Bookclubs". Tlcbooks.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- "Duncan Lay wraps up Brisbane « Voyager Online". Voyagerblog.com.au. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- Visiting Author David Gillespie
- "Wynnum Manly Brisbane Accommodation, Tourism, Community News — Queensland — Sherryl Clark at TLC Books". Wynnummanly.com.au. 7 September 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- Local Event - Harry Potter
- Starlight Foundation Charity Organisation Archived 17 August 2010 at the Library of Congress Web Archives
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