Nambour Book exchange to close after 39 Years

Nambour is set to bid farewell to one of its iconic businesses, the Nambour Book Exchange, which will close its doors after nearly four decades of operation.

Owner Darren Bailey announced the closure on Monday, expressing gratitude to his loyal customers for their support over the years.

“The time has come for beautiful Nambour to lose another iconic long-standing business,” Mr Bailey said. “I was hoping to make it to our bookshop’s 40th year anniversary next year, but it’s not to be. So, 39 years in the same place is quite an achievement.”

To bookend the sad occasion, the Nambour Book Exchange will host a farewell sale from September 16 to 30. 

Customers can take advantage of great deals on books and receive free gifts with their purchases. 

Mr Bailey encouraged the community to visit and support the store one last time before it closes.

The Nambour Book Exchange is one of the largest book exchanges in the country. 

“It is hard to say exactly how many books we have, but it is well in the order of hundreds of thousands,” Mr Bailey said recently. 

“We have customers who come from Gympie and Brisbane to exchange books, which is really gratifying.”

Fans of the Book Exchange shared their feelings on Facebook. 

“I love that shop,” said Kate. “I remember it so well from when I was a kid in the early 1990s. I close my eyes now and I can literally smell the shop. It’s a wonderful memory.”

“Congratulations to one of the longest standing retail businesses in Nambour,” said Debra Lawson. 

Racheal Pascoe wrote: “Incredible achievement. Thank you for all the years. A new chapter awaits.”

• The Nambour Book Exchange, located at 103 Currie Street, will continue trading until the end of September. Store hours are 9am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays. For more information, contact the store at 5441 3255.

Owner Darren Bailey will close this chapter on the popular Nambour business.