The Haunted Bookshop

I probably visit 40 – 50 used antiquarian bookshops worldwide every year. Without question, The Haunted Bookshop is my favorite. If you are looking for a dog-​eared copy of Anne Rice, don’t bother. But a pristine as new copy of Steinbeck’s Mice and Men (UK 1^st) in jacket, then this is the best place in the world for you.
Why?
1. Fresh, interesting, and well-​cared for stock. The very pleasant woman behind the counter told me that they just sourced a collection from Jersey, the island in the UK. Now, that is reach!
2. Civil, educated bookstore banter from customer and staff alike (this seems to be a quality in most Victoria bookshops). You learn by sifting through the books, and from listening to the other humans in-​store.
3. Crazy reasonable prices for antiquarian books.
4. No friggin’ cats and no untoward smells.
They say Sydney is booktown, but for me it merely houses the best booking experience I could imagine.