Contact Us
Unit 2, 1 - 3 Lawry Place, Macquarie ACT 2614, AustraliaPhone: 02 62515191
Email: Books@AsiaBookroom.com
Lawry Place is approximately 10kms from Canberra city, and is adjacent to the Jamison Centre in suburban Belconnen. Buses run from Civic and Belconnen to Jamison and we are within a very short walk from Jamison.
Free parking is available just outside the door.
Business Hours
Our hours can be found in the side bar of the home page. Usually we are open 5 days a week - Tuesday - Saturday and quite often on Mondays too, but on occasion our hours vary if we are away at a book fair for example. Please contact us or phone us on 02 62515191 if you are coming especially to see us to be sure we are here, otherwise just drop in and if we are here you are welcome. Please check the front page of our website for hours in the coming week.
Information about Ordering from Asia Bookroom
We offer multiple convenient methods for placing orders:
1. Website: Secure ordering is available online through our website at www.AsiaBookroom.com . Clicking on any item link in our emails will direct you to the detailed listing with an option to order securely
2. WhatsApp: In addition to ordering via our web site, secure transmission of your credit card details, using end-to-end encryption, can be achieved over WhatsApp: - 0494 342 325 (within Australia) and +61 494 342 325 (Overseas).
3. Telephone: To place your order over the phone, you can reach us at:
Landline: Within Australia: 02 6251 5191 International: +61 2 6251 5191
Mobile: Within Australia: 0494 342 325 International: +61 494 342 325
If calling outside business hours, you may leave your details on our answering machine.
4. Email: You may email your order to us at books@AsiaBookroom.com. For security reasons please do not include your credit card details in the email. Once we receive your order, we will send you a secure payment link to complete the transaction.
Order Consolidation Service
To assist our customers in reducing postage costs, we offer a consolidation service. With this option, you can pay for items at the time of ordering, and we will hold them for an agreed period. This allows you to add more items to your order over time, effectively lowering the postage cost per item when they are shipped together. If you're interested in utilizing this service, please inform us when placing your initial order, and we will provide the necessary details.
For Libraries and Institutions
Please include your purchase order number with your order where applicable. We accept orders via our Website, by Phone, by WhatsApp, via email, or mail. We recommend contacting us to reserve books promptly, as they often sell quickly and in general we have only one copy. We will confirm availability and hold the item until your purchase order arrives.
Accounts for Institutions
We are pleased to offer a 30 day account to libraries and other institutions. Please inquire for details.
Postal Charges
Within Australia: We offer a flat postage charge of AU$9.90 for any size parcel anywhere in Australia.
Outside Australia: Postage is charged at cost.
Payment methods
We accept payments by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Paypal. Direct bank transfers (T/T payments) are also welcome. Please be aware that international transfers may incur additional charges to cover bank fees. Domestic bank transfers within Australia are free. Please inquire for our bank account details.
Order Processing
In-stock items: Orders for items currently in stock are typically processed and dispatched within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation.
Out of stock items: For items not in stock, we will inform you of the estimated availability and shipping date. You may choose to wait for all items to be available for a single shipment or receive partial shipments as items become available.
International Orders
Customs and Import Duties: International customers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, or import fees that may apply upon arrival in the destination country.
Shipping Restrictions: Some items may be restricted or prohibited in certain countries. Please ensure that the items you order comply with your local regulations.
Returns and Refunds
Return Policy: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, provided items are returned in original condition. Please contact us before returning.
Refund Process: Refunds will be processed using the original payment method within 7 business days after receiving the returned item.
Return Shipping Costs: Unless the return is due to our error, customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
Privacy and Data Protection
Information Collection: We collect personal information necessary to process your order, including your name, shipping address, and contact details.
Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
We buy Books, Collections, Ephemera, Maps
We are always interested in purchasing high-quality items of Asian interest in very good condition, including books, ephemera, maps, and other related materials. If you have items to sell, please contact us to discuss further.
Tuesday - Friday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday & Monday closed but appointments are available on Monday
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Specialists in books and related materials on Asia, past and present.
Established in 1969
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Supporting Education in Nepal
Each year Asia Bookroom raises funds to support education in Nepal through Classrooms in the Clouds, a charity working in remote Himalayan communities where access to schooling can be limited.
Thanks to the generosity of Asia Bookroom’s customers, friends and staff, our most recent appeal raised $22,450 to support the salary of Nepalese teacher Satyakala Nachhiring in Lukla. This was the largest amount we have raised to date. The funds will cover Satyakala's salary for 2026 and also allow for teacher training and the purchase of much-needed classroom supplies.
All of this money was raised through donations from Asia Bookroom customers, friends and staff. Some contributions were made as direct financial donations, while others came from the sale of books to us, with proceeds donated in the donor’s name. Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed.
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Flat Rate Postage Within Australia
Asia Bookroom charges a flat rate postage of $9.90 per parcel to any address in Australia.
For overseas customers we charge postage at cost which is generally considerably cheaper than post office rates as we pass on the discount we receive from Australia Post.
Personal Virtual Visits to Asia Bookroom
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