Specialising in
Australian books.

Your online and in-store destination for books by Australian authors located in the heart of Australia.

Your Australian Independent Bookstore

Right in the middle of the vast Australian outback lays a rare gem, Red Kangaroo Books.

As a family-owned and run business with years of experience in the book industry, we are dedicated to sharing a deeper understanding of Indigenous and Australian literature. Our distinct focus on Central Australian books, authors and publishers makes us one of the most unique bookshops around.

Unearthing the Treasures of Great Local Writers

As you browse our collection, you’ll find pages filled with stories of culture, daring explorers, colourful characters and art, ancient traditions and languages, each one bringing Australia to life. We believe that books have the power to educate, inspire and create positive change. That’s why we carefully hand-pick our collection of books from independent publishers. No matter where you are in the world. When you choose Red Kangaroo Books, you choose independent.

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Tanya Heaslip

Author of Alice to Prague, an Alice Girl and Beyond Alice

I absolutely LOVE my local bookshop 'Red Kangaroo' in Alice Springs - and cannot emphasise more highly the importance of local bookshops everywhere. They are the core of a community, a safe centre for readers and writers to gather and nourish their need for connection, a place where people can come and browse and talk and feed their souls with stories.

SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORS

Thomas Mayo

Author of Finding the Heart of the Nation

Supporting independent bookshops is vital to our enjoyment of books. They are the lifeblood of the industry, because while authors create, independent bookshops disperse and more, they understand a readers needs. You can never underestimate the value of local knowledge at a bookstore.

SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORS

Holly Ringland

Author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

In the heart of the country, in the heart of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, is Red Kangaroo bookshop. With its iconic red-dirt-hue painted door and shelves pulsing with stories, local and global alike, Red Kangaroo is a humble, beloved haven in the desert that offers solace and refuge - the kind only found in books.

SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORS

Looking for your next read? Take a look at our rare selection!

Our collection is full of remarkable literature, so whether you’re looking for a specific title or on the hunt for something new, our team will help discover your next great read.

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You can always count on us to check in with you about your order and keep you up-to-date! We also are able to recommend you a great selection of reading material too.