The St Kilda store has been on Acland Street for approximately 20 years, originally as long-running independent bookseller Cosmos. With all the changes on the street in the past decade, the bookshop is now one of Acland Street’s oldest surviving businesses.

Readings St Kilda supports independent publishing, including Going Down Swinging, Sleepers Almanac and Ilura Press, and has a range of zines and journals by local writers and stocks titles such as Is Not magazine and Rebound Books. The store encourages local authors and artists to leave consignment stock of their work.

Events, launches and intimate music gigs have been an integral aspect of the store for a long time, as another way in which the store promotes and supports local artists and writers. Children’s reading sessions are held every Saturday at 10.30am for ages three and up.

Readings St Kilda is a true community bookshop and no trip to St Kilda is complete without stopping by for a browse.