What you have always wanted to know about Mary Ryan's - but never asked.

1. We offer a literary experience.

2. We have built our reputation on good books and share your love of good books

3. We are Queensland's favourite booksellers and Australian bookseller of the Year 2004.

4. We have friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff with a passion for reading, a genuine admiration for and interest in authors and a drive to bring them closer to readers

5. We are a chain of nine bookstores operating in South East Queensland since 1975.

6. We are a specialized independent bookseller; selling a specialised range of books music and dvds.

7. We incorporate other features such as cafes and reading areas.

8. We have a growing emphasis on retail ambience and an emerging trend toward individuality and store personality.

9. We focus on look and feel of a store and believe all our stores promote a lifestyle that is unique to Mary Ryan's.

10. We are a progressive and expanding group within the industry.

11. We have business plans and marketing in place that is targeted at localized events and community based activities.

12. We have a hands on approach which enables us to offer customers a range of products and events designed to encapsulate future success.

If books are your passion, music your solace and coffee your simplest pleasure, we offer all three at Mary Ryan's.