Petrach's Bookshop, Launceston, Tasmania

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I chat with Andy Durkin about the family owned and run Petrach's Bookshop, Tasmanian authors, the demographics of Tasmania, and must-see places to visit in the beautiful heart-shape island state of Tasmania, Australia.Petrarch’s Bookshop has existed in Launceston, Tasmania as a general bookshop since 1985, providing exceptional customer service across an ever growing range of books. Although it has been owned and operated by Peter and Rhonda Durkin for most of that time, Marcus Durkin has joined his parents in the business and is now the operational manager of the shop. The growth of the business has been based on one major ideal – customer service. Petrarch’s stocks a wide range of book categories, with special emphasis on Tasmaniania, gardening, cooking, architecture, health, art and many more.  Their friendly staff are all avid readers and are happy to recommend a novel, whether it be a new release or a classic from yesteryear. Their fiction categories include crime, fantasy, historical and Australiana as well as bestselling titles, and stock a vast selection of children’s books. Petrarch’s BookshopRichard Flanagan booksNan Chauncey booksLimberlost, Robbie ArnottThe Rain Heron, Robbie ArnottFlames, Robbie ArnottThe Angry Women’s Choir, Meg BignellThe Last Hermit, Geoff HarwoodThe Deep, Kyle PerryKindred: A Cradle Mountain Love Story, Kate LeggeThe Last Lighthouse Keeper, John CookKatherine Johnson, authorABC News article by Fiona Blackwood, Tasmanian ‘angry farmer’ looks to boost literacy levels after education system disillusionmentThe Advocate, written by Matt MaloneyJohn Marsden, authorLenny Marks Gets Away With Murder, Kerryn MayneEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail HoneymanSecrets of the Huon Wren, Claire Van RynSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links