AUSTRALIANS know all about a pub crawl, but how about a book crawl?
Hunter region bookshops will participate in a new international initiative, the Global Book Crawl (GBC), from 21 to 27 April.
The GBC will bring together bookstores and book lovers from around the world with a simple yet powerful idea: to unite local bookshops in a celebration of local literature, community and culture.
Crawl participants are invited to visit multiple shops, connecting with the local book culture and discovering hidden gems.
Using a Global Book Crawl Passport, participants can collect a stamp at every bookshop they visit, to be in the running to win book prize packs or gift vouchers.
Participating bookshops in the Hunter include Readers Retreat in Salamander Bay; Cooks Hill Books, The Press Coffee and Bookhouse, and Betty Loves Books Shop in Newcastle; Q’s Books in Hamilton; and Book Face in Erina.
Alison Rogers, owner of Readers Retreat Book Shop in Salamander Bay, said, “The Newcastle region is so excited to be taking part in this global initiative.
“We are passionate about books and book shops.
“We want to make sure as many people know about our eclectic variety of bookshops right here in our own backyard.”
