Books & Poetry
The Imprints story will continue with a new owner taking over the reins of the bookshop that has been drawing lovers of literature to Hindley Street for 40 years.
Books & Poetry
Imprints has become an integral part of Adelaide’s cultural landscape in the 40 years since it first opened on Hindley Street. Jo Case explores that rich history with co-owners Jason Lake and Katherine Woehlert, who have made the difficult decision to put their beloved bookshop on the market.
With lockdown meaning more time for reading, our bookseller recommends some excellent new titles, including the latest novel by crime queen Laura Lippman, an isolation tale with a twist, and Clem Bastow’s candid memoir about living with autism.
Mysterious local hijinks and new books including a crime novel with a comic twist and a spiky psychological drama set on Norfolk Island have been keeping our intrepid bookseller captivated this month.
While wrestling with the challenges of being a masked bookseller, Jo Case recommends some reads for fans of big stories, science, politics, music and comedy – including one book that eerily captures the feeling of this strange year.
Bookseller Jo Case unpacks a stack of enticing new titles, including novels by Richard Flanagan, Nick Hornby and Ian Rankin, a perfect companion read to Netflix series The Crown, two tasty local cookbooks and spooky Halloween reads.
Dystopian adventures, debt-trap misadventures, invisible illness, stories of quiet rebellion and a rollicking boyhood memoir … bookseller Jo Case surveys the strong crop of new books by South Australian writers.
