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]

TLC Books
IndustryIndependent Books
Founded2 February 2006
HeadquartersShop 3 / 7 Day Markets.
50 Cambridge Parade
Manly, Queensland
Key people
Tanya Caunce & Russell Farley, Owners
WebsiteTLC Books

Events

National author book events

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.
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References
  1. "Wynnum Manly Brisbane Accommodation, Tourism, Community News — Queensland — We All Need a Little TLC". Wynnummanly.com.au. 10 April 2006. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  2. "Village Index & Manly Chamber Members". Manly Harbour Village. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  3. Word of Mouth
  4. "TLC Books Manly — Bookclubs". Tlcbooks.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  5. "Duncan Lay wraps up Brisbane « Voyager Online". Voyagerblog.com.au. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  6. Visiting Author David Gillespie
  7. "Wynnum Manly Brisbane Accommodation, Tourism, Community News — Queensland — Sherryl Clark at TLC Books". Wynnummanly.com.au. 7 September 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  8. Local Event - Harry Potter
  9. Starlight Foundation Charity Organisation Archived 17 August 2010 at the Library of Congress Web Archives
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