Tucked away within the charming and historic Mudgeeraba village sits brand-new romance bookshop Ivy and Ink. It’s a haven for the bookishly inclined, with a darkish, moody, and cosy vibe, stuffed with titles from native and worldwide impartial romance authors.
Ivy and Ink Bookshop is the newest creation from native writer and web sensation Melinda Terranova, who noticed a niche within the Gold Coast marketplace for a bricks and mortar indie romance bookstore.
Why did you begin the bookshop?
I needed to present impartial authors a highlight within the publishing world the place they might have their books in an precise bookshop. For me, there’s one thing magical in regards to the expertise of discovering a e book that resonates deeply with a reader. Watching individuals take pleasure in searching by cabinets and discovering new authors while escaping actuality in our cosy nook of the Gold Coast thrills me.
Why did you select Mudgeeraba to open the store?
Mudgeeraba has a small-town attraction that fits a bookshop so properly, and having lived right here years in the past, I knew it could be the right location. I’ve clients journey from throughout, together with from Brisbane and Toowoomba, who’ve cherished discovering Mudgeeraba and its distinctive attraction.
What has been the spotlight of your time in Mudgeeraba to this point?
The neighborhood and different native shops have been so welcoming. We now have an distinctive espresso store referred to as Globe Trotters simply reverse us, which works completely as a result of everybody is aware of books and low go hand in hand.
Ivy and Ink Bookshop is positioned at Store 8 / 58 Railway Road, Mudgeeraba Qld and is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Comply with their journey on Instagram @ivyandinkbookshop
