With the Boxing Day release of the much anticipated Steven Spielberg/Peter Jackson film, why not re-read some of Herge's classic stories and collect some fabulous memorabilia, such as figurines, mugs and keyrings, all available (just in time for Christmas!) at Newtown.
Not sure what to read this summer holiday?
Check out our great selection of titles, all listed on this years' New York Times Most Notable Books of 2011.
"And So it Goes. Kurt Vonnegut: A Life" by Charles J Sheilds
From Dresden to his mother's suicide, the early death of a beloved sister, serial unhappy marriages and literary anxiety, Vonnegut earned his status as Man of Sorrows, as this diligent and often heartbreaking biography shows.
"1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created" by Charles C Mann
This follow-up to '1491' argues that ecological encounters since Columbus have shaped much of subsequent human history.
"Why the West Rules - For Now" by Ian Morris
A Stanford historian argues that we face an immediate choice - East-West cooperation or catastrophe.
"The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje
Ondaatje grants that this novel, about three daring Ceylonese schoolboys on a sea journey to England, sometimes uses the 'colouring and locations of memoir'.
A meditation on memory, loss, free will and necessity, King's novel sends a teacher back to 1958 by way of a time portal in a Maine diner. His assignment is to stop Lee Harvey Oswald - but first he must make sure of Oswald's guilt.
"Chango's Beads and Two-Tone Shoes" by William Kennedy
In Kennedy's most musical work of fiction, a newspaperman attains a cynical oold-pro objectivity as Albany's political machine pulls out the stops to head off a race riot in 1968.
This playful tale is presented in the alternating voices of a slasher novelist, his wife and his muse, the last of whom urges the writer to embrace intimacy over violence and death.
"Say Her Name" by Francisco Goldman
Goldman's passionate, moving narrative takes as its subject his tragically short marriage to the writer Aura Estrada, who died in a body surfing accident in 2007, when she was 30.
"Scenes from Village Life" by Amos Oz
In these powerful linked stories of longing and disappointment, Oz returns to a spare, almost allegorical style.
And the list doesn't stop there - catch up on the year's bestseller's and award winners, such as Alan Hollinghurst's "The Stranger's Child", Man Booker winner "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes and "The Tiger's Wife" by Tea Obreht. There's also Chad Harbach's first novel "The Art of Fielding", David Foster Wallace's unfinished work, "The Pale King" and the acclaimed biography of "Van Gogh" by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith.
Books on shirts...
Out of Print celebrates the world's great stories through its fabulous range of t-shirts and tote bags, and we have a great selection of styles and sizes at Newtown for you to choose from.
The perfect gift for the book lover in your life!
Life & Times in the Republic of Broken Hill is a striking depiction of an iconic Australian town, a story told through powerful photographic portraits of its people and a narrative that explores the heroic, tumultuous and sometimes dark history of one of our nation’s most famous outback communities.
Through breathtaking images by internationally-renowned photographer, Robin Sellick, and enthralling text by award-winning journalist and author, Jack Marx – plus revealing insights from the subjects of the portraits themselves – the reader is given a vivid snapshot of the present and a lyrical journey through Broken Hill’s past.
Join Robin Sellick & Jack Marx at Berkelouw Newtown on Tuesday November 22, at 6:30pm, to hear them to talk about their latest collaboration.
$7.50 tickets available at the door, and redeemable against book purchases on the night.
Check out "...Broken Hill's" FACEBOOK PAGE
"Chasing the Dragon"
It was a pleasure to have Jeff Apter at Newtown on Tuesday night, talking about his new book, "Chasing the Dragon" (a biography of singer Marc Hunter) - Jeff was joined by fellow music writer Stuart Coupe and Australian actress and writer Kate Fitzpatrick...a wonderful night of stories from the Australian music industry...
Signed copies of Jeff Apter's "Chasing the Dragon" are available in-store at Berkelouw Newtown
"HipsterMattic"
The ultimate hipster was in the house Wednesday night - Matt Granfield stopped by to talk about knitting, hip-lit, coffee, iPhone photo apps and fixed-gear bikes, as well as to sign a few copies of his book, "Hipster Mattic"
Hipster in the house!
Signed copies of Matt Granfield's book, "HipsterMattic" are available at Berkelouw Newtown
Our friends at Hopscotch films have kindly donated 100 2-for-1 movie tickets for "We Need to Talk About Kevin", based on the best-selling novel by Lionel Shriver, and starring Tilda Swinton.
Grab your free ticket with any book purchase at Berkelouw Newtown today - but hurry, they won't last long!
To see interviews with the cast, read related articles about the film, to win more prizes, and to take part in weekly discussions about the film's themes, go to
Don't miss Jeff Apter & Matt Granfield, live at Newtown next week!
Tuesday November 8, 6:30pm
"Chasing the Dragon" - Australian music writer Jeff Apter in conversation with Stuart Coupe and Kate Fitzpatrick, talking about Apter's new book, a biography of singer Marc Hunter.
To see a recent Jeff Apter interview with Red Symons for ABC Melbourne, go to -
or check out a plug for "Chasing the Dragon" on the Morning Show -
Wednesday November 9, 6:30pm
"Hipster Mattic" - Brisbane writer Matt Granfield talks about his new book, as well as giving a hipster-style knitting lesson, and judging the best and biggest hipster on the night!
Read the latest Time Out interview with Matt -
http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/books/events/27876/matt-granfield-author-talk
All wool and needles on the night kindly supplied by Granny Square on King St
thegrannysquare.com
$7.50 tickets are available at the door on the night, and are redeemable against book purchases
Enjoy a free glass of Two Italian Boys wine on arrival!
JOIN US AT NEWTOWN IN NOVEMBER FOR 3 FABULOUS WRITER EVENTS!
MEET JEFF APTER, MATT GRANFIELD AND SIBELLA COURT AS PART OF OUR WRITERS LIVE SERIES!!!
"Chasing the Dragon"
Acclaimed Australian music writer Jeff Apter, in conversation with Stuart Coupe and Kate Fitzpatrick about his new book, a biography of lead singer Marc Hunter.
"Hipster Mattic"
Writer, blogger and self-confessed hipster Matt Granfield talks about his new book, gives a hipster-esque knitting lesson and judges the 'best & biggest' hipster competition in-store! The best hipster wins a copy of Matt's book...
"Nomad: Bringing your Travels Home"
Stylist and best-selling author of 'Etcetera', Sibella Court,shows us how to bring our travels home in the most unexpected ways. Followed by a booksigning.
$7.50 tickets are available at the door for all Newtown events, and are redeemable against book purchases on the night
Enjoy a free glass of Two Italian Boys wine on arrival!
