General News

Each month, Mary Ryan's Toowoomba brings you the latest news on books, CD's and DVD's, and keeps you informed of upcoming events and specials in our coffee shop. We hope you will enjoy what's on offer at Mary Ryan's and we look forward to seeing you in store soon.

Bookshop

Our Mary Ryan Toowoomba Bookclub will meet again on the 2nd March at 7pm to enjoy a coffee & discuss our month’s selected title – ‘Piano Shop On The Left Bank’ by T Carhart. Our selected reading choice then to read through the month of  March is ‘The Housekeeper & The Professor’ by Yoko Ogawa. This book has had so many heartfelt reviews, we are really looking forward to meeting on 6th April (again at 7pm) to discuss it.

If you would like more details on how to be a part of our bookclub, please call Leanne at the store on 46320800 or email to toowoomba@maryryan.com.au.

Free Coffee
For the month of March, to celebrate the huge success of the delightful book ‘Lunch In Paris’ anyone who mentions our website when they purchase this book title may enjoy a White Vienna Coffee in our cafe free with our compliments!

‘New’ Book Seats
We now have in stock the fabulous ‘Book Seats’ – a comfy & delightful beanbag for your books, so that you may read anywhere, anyhow! This is a definite staff favourite!!!
 

Cafe

We have some delicious regular specials in our café.
Enjoy our ‘Cheesecake of the day’ with a cup of coffee or tea for only $7.95.
We also have a delicious ‘French Vanilla Slice’ that is $7.95 with a cup of tea or coffee.

Our café is always full of delicious choices from Foccacias to Filos for Lunch and divine sweet treats of chocolates, biscuits & cakes for a little bit of decadence.

Staff Book Suggestions

These are our favourite choices for the month…………

‘Bookseats’ – they’re soft & they’re squishy & just perfect to hold your book up so you can manage your cup of tea & chocolate!

Books
‘Wolf Hall’ by Hilary Mantel (Winner of the 2009 Man Booker Prize)
‘Making the Rounds With Oscar’ by David Dosa (A story of a very special cat)
DVD
Ken Burns ‘National Parks’ (Incredible!)
CD
Triple J’s Hottest 100 Volume 17 (Available March 5)

Location - Toowoomba

Toowoomba has all the benefits of urban living without any of the big-city 'hassles'. Enjoy the best of both worlds, with relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere, as well as easy access to the bright lights of Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Imagine affordable housing, comprehensive private and state educational options, an extensive health support network and excellent recreational facilities. Toowoomba also has a rich heritage and culture and features an eclectic mix of casual and metropolitan style cafes, with superb award-winning fine dining.

Excellent shopping facilities, local boutique wineries and antique outlets throughout the city provide the creature comforts of urban life with the charm of a regional city. This is why Toowoomba is a great choice for people wanting to escape the pressures of big city life, while still pursuing their career goals.

Toowoomba truly has something to offer everyone. So take your time to look around and you'll soon find out that there's more to this 'Garden City' than meets the eye...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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