The 2024 winner will be announced during the BookPeople gala dinner in Melbourne on 16th June.
BookPeople Text Publishing Bookseller of the Year award recognises an individual bookseller for their outstanding achievement in the past twelve months. The winner will not only be identified for their exceptional performance within the bookshop where they work but also for their achievements within the book industry as well as the local and wider community. This award gives booksellers the chance to exhibit their retailing skills, and be recognised by their peers, the book industry, and the general community for their career achievements, innovation and outstanding performance in their stores. The recipient of the award will receive $1,000.
CONGRATULATIONS to the BookPeople Text Publishing 2024 Bookseller of the Year SHORTLIST
Matt Davis, The Bookshop Queenscliff, Queenscliff VIC
Charlotte Guest, The Book Bird, Geelong VIC
Les McDonald, The Bookshop Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst NSW
Megan McPheat, Harry Hartog, Sydney NSW
Anna Savvas, The Bookshop Darwin, Darwin NT
Andrew Sims, Gleebooks, Glebe NSW
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2023: Bronwyn Druce, Red Kangaroo Books, & Mark Rubbo, Readings.
2022: Melanie Peacock, Constant Reader
2021: Michael Earp, The Little Bookroom
2020: Alison Huber, Readings Carlton