Ariel Books

Ariel Books Bookshop on Oxford St Paddington serving up the best of Art, Design and Culture in Print today.

Born in 1985 in Paddington, Ariel is one of Sydney’s oldest independent bookshops. However, that doesn’t mean that we’ve stopped our search for the best new titles in art, design and culture. Freshly released fiction sits aside staff favourites, aesthetic coffee table tomes, architectural digests and quirky, cult classics. And if it isn't holding a book, our shelves brim with a unique selection of

knickknacks and homewares. Not only a bookshop but a sanctuary for panic-present buyers, we try hard to ensure that there is a gift (or card) for everyone! Oh, and did we mention that we do complimentary gift wrapping too? We'd love it if you took a seat and stayed a while, and as you do, you might even see that glint of cheekiness in Ariel’s eye … she’s one old lady with a lot of new tricks!

Hot off the press! The new issue of has just hit the shelves and it’s a good one.
13/05/2026

Hot off the press! The new issue of has just hit the shelves and it’s a good one.

Rain rain go away, we’re dreaming of quintessential cottage gardens and fresh tomatoes picked from the vine. 🍅
12/05/2026

Rain rain go away, we’re dreaming of quintessential cottage gardens and fresh tomatoes picked from the vine. 🍅

Don’t forget Mum this weekend! We have a collection of gorgeous cards from indie illustrators guaranteed to make her smi...
08/05/2026

Don’t forget Mum this weekend! We have a collection of gorgeous cards from indie illustrators guaranteed to make her smile

There’s still time to grab your Mum a thoughtful gift, pop in store today and let us help you pick out a great new read ...
08/05/2026

There’s still time to grab your Mum a thoughtful gift, pop in store today and let us help you pick out a great new read or sweet gift, with complimentary gift wrapping!

New this week! A classic in the making from author 🖤
08/05/2026

New this week! A classic in the making from author 🖤

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, pop in for our collection of thoughtful gifts! 💕
07/05/2026

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, pop in for our collection of thoughtful gifts! 💕

We’re back with our ‘loved this? Try this!’ Series. This week is the movie The Drama - online discourse seems to be a lo...
06/05/2026

We’re back with our ‘loved this? Try this!’ Series. This week is the movie The Drama - online discourse seems to be a love or it hate it movie, but we think you will love these books!

Travel back in time to Berlin, view Japan through the eyes of the women who live there, indulge in some street photograp...
04/05/2026

Travel back in time to Berlin, view Japan through the eyes of the women who live there, indulge in some street photography or become a fly on the wall of someone else’s life. These are some of the reasons why we love photography so much, and why we think you’ll love these books!

Some great new reads for your sunny Sunday!
02/05/2026

Some great new reads for your sunny Sunday!

Just 9 days to go! We’ve lots of lovely Mothers Day cards from cool indie designers in store for you. 🩷
30/04/2026

Just 9 days to go! We’ve lots of lovely Mothers Day cards from cool indie designers in store for you. 🩷

Two hot new releases you don’t want to miss from & - in store now! 🩷
29/04/2026

Two hot new releases you don’t want to miss from & - in store now! 🩷

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326 Oxford Street Paddington
Darlinghurst, NSW
2021

Telephone

+61293324581

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