James Finn Garner

Preloved, Secondhand Books, written by James Finn Garner

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Lives and Times
By James Finn Garner & Lisa Amoroso
# 1 in Politically Correct Bedtime Stories
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Explore history, art, music, and more with today's

Explore history, art, music, and more with today's rescued reads:A More Perfect Heaven by Dava Sobel – $17
Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada – $10
Bodies and Souls by John D Spooner – $15
A Sense of Belonging by Erica James – $13
Art Detective by Michele Stockley – $18
Swooning by Christopher Lawrence – $15
The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea by Randolph Stow – $4
Indoctrinaire by Christopher Priest – $6
Emerging Themes by National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education – $15
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards – $15
The Emperor's Codes by Michael Smith – $12To learn more about these secondhand books and browse through thousands of others, head to prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #ArtLovers #HistoryBuffs #ClassicLiterature #MusicLovers #EducationalReads #PrelovedBookshop #DavaSobel #Copernicus #HansFallada #EricaJames #RandolphStow #ChristopherPriest

Delight in the beauty of verse with A Little Treas

Delight in the beauty of verse with A Little Treasury of Favourite Poems by Joseph H Head, available at PLB in this charming hard cover edition for $12.
This collection of over 200 English and American poems is paired with delicate artwork on every page, making it a treasure for poetry lovers. From classics like Poe’s The Raven and Shakespeare’s finest to hidden gems by lesser-known poets, this anthology invites you to rediscover old favourites and discover new ones.
Perfect for cozy evenings and thoughtful moments: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/a-little-treasury-of-favourite-poems/#PoetryLovers #ClassicPoems #LiteraryTreasures #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #PrelovedBookshop

Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights,

Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights, Bitter Fame: A Life of Sylvia Plath by Anne Stevenson delves into Plath's driving passions, conflicts, and poetic brilliance. With sensitive compassion, Anne Stevenson offers a deeply comprehensive look at the woman behind the works that continue to captivate readers.
This hard cover is available for $30 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/bitter-fame-a-life-of-sylvia-plath/#SylviaPlath #AnneStevenson #BitterFame #PoetryLovers #LiteraryBiography #PrelovedReads #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #PrelovedBookshop

Journey into a world of courage and friendship wit

Journey into a world of courage and friendship with Momotaro: Peach Boy.
This classic Japanese folktale tells the story of a young hero, born from a peach, who sets off to Ogre Island with his loyal animal companions — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant — to defeat evil and protect his village.
Condition notes: Damaged dust jacket, damaged spine.
At only $10 – this rescued read is ideal for young adventurers and folklore lovers alike: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/momotaro-peach-boy/
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Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescue

Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescued reads:Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - $13
The Eagle Of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff – $7
Seedbombs: Going Wild with Flowers by Josie Jeffery – $17
Contemporary Bohemian Lace by Vera Levá-Skrovánová – $12
Gymnastics For Men by Nik Stuart – $12
Adam Spencer's World of Numbers by Adam Spencer – $15
Sodeisha: Avant-garde Japanese Ceramics by Australian Gallery Directors Council – $15
The Literary Cat edited by JC Suares & Seymour Chwast – $25
Sly Old Wardrobe by Ivan Southall, illustrated by Ted Greenwood – $35
Bee Man of Orn by Frank R Stockton, illustrated by Maurice Sendak – $25
Stained Glass Patterns by Joanne Nervo – $15Paw your way through these and thousands more secondhand treasures at prelovedbookshop.com.au#PrelovedBooks #UniqueReads #BohemianLace #JapaneseCeramics #ChildrensBooks #IllustratedBooks #GymnasticsBooks #PrelovedBookshop #RosemarySutcliff #AdamSpencer #IvanSouthall #FrankRStockton #MauriceSendak #DouglasStuart #ShuggieBain

Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Mura

Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement by Dr. Roberta B. Sykes. This remarkable collection tells the powerful stories of 34 Australian women—Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and more—who have helped shape the nation through resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to community and culture. With inspiring photos by Sandy Edwards, Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement is a tribute to the strength and contributions of women across Australia and is available at PLB for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/murawina-australian-women-of-high-achievement/#AustralianWomen #Feminism #IndigenousVoices #Murawina #WomenInHistory #AustralianLiterature #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating stories and timeless knowledge:Fractals, Chaos, Power Laws by Manfred Schroeder – $15
Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews Edwards – $17
Novel Lives: Legends of the Written Word by Jason Steger – $20
Patch Pictures: A Creative Guide to Fabric Collage by Norma Slabbert – $20
Off the Beaten Track by Laura Stoddart – $15
Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics by Heather Busch & Burton Silver – $9
The Scottish World edited by Harold Orel, Henry L Snyder, & Marilyn Stokstad – $20
Veteran Cars by Michael Sedgwick – $15
Design in the Little Garden by Fletcher Karson – $17
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia edited by Ken Simpson & illustrated by Nicolas Day – $20Browse these titles and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au.#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FabricCollage #HollywoodMemoir #JulieAndrews #FelineArt #ScottishHistory #AustralianBirds #VintageCars #PrelovedBookshop

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journ

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journeys with today's rescued reads:The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson – $12
Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy – $16
The Golden Age of Myth and Legend by Thomas Bulfinch – $15
The Mustang by Melinda Roth – $11
Theater of Sleep edited by Guido Almansi & Claude Béguin – $11
The Utopia Playbook by Ayesha S Ratnayake – $8
The Pan Book of Opera by Arthur Jacobs & Stanley Sadie – $15
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Lucy De Barbin & Dary Matera – $20
Orientalism by Edward W Said – $11
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco – $9Browse these secondhand books and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FantasyBooks #OperaLovers #CulturalCritique #ClassicLiterature #MythAndLegend #PrelovedBookshop #BrandonSanderson #MaeveBinchy #MelindaRoth #AyeshaSRatnayake #UmbertoEco #ElvisPresley

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