Beyond Q - Canberra

Just for a moment, i thought i was in Europe...the poetics of space, with rows and rooms of old books, upstairs meeting place with good chai, tea and coffee, something tasty to go with it, various creatures large and small and charming, a diversity of people and not all of them young and polished, a gathering of experienced and eager musicians, singers and tale-tellers, indeed, all of the prerequisite components for creating deep culture within community and welcoming variety to input...who could not feel warmly welcomed and assured that they have found a great place with belonging at the heart of their subjective experience...love this space where anyone might thrive instead of just existing...my only recommendation is that disability access might be given some more mindful consideration for those not able to manage the stairway up to the coffee and music, but thank you kindly for all the other inclusions x

Best book shop, best owners. Music and food, warm environment and always makes you feel welcome. Canberra's hidden gem.

Best book shop in Canberra! So much selection, can easily lose an entire day wandering around here!

It is one of my favorite places ever. I miss working there. I miss the wonderful customers I got to chat with. To go down those stairs to smell the books and coffee always brings me joy (the two most wonderful smells combined).

Perfect place to be. Great proprietors. So friendly. Simon is wonderful. Must visit.