Frequently asked questions
Do you do gift cards?
We offer in-store gift cards only for now. They last up to three years and have a minimum purchase limit of $25.
OMG can I please work for you?
It is every book nerd's dream to work in a bookstore, so we completely
understand why we have been inundated with requests to come and work at
Astoria. While we have grand visions of what this place can become,
there is a lot of growing and learning to go before then! When we are
ready to expand the team, we will post on social media regarding
positions and how to apply.
How long will it take to receive my online order?
We aim to get your orders to you as soon as possible. We dispatch orders
once a week, so it may take 1-3 weeks for order to arrive. If you have
any questions about your order, please reach out to us via email or on
Instagram.
Do you ship international?
We only ship across Australia at the moment as we are still a small business, and postage can be quite expensive. Keep an eye on our socials to be the first to know of any changes to the online store.
I'm an indie author, would you like to stock my books?
Absolutely, we would! Connecting authors with new and existing readers
is one of our missions at the store! That being said, we are a brand new
business and cannot yet afford to stock every author who
reaches out. If you are interested in Astoria stocking your books or
partnering with us for an in-store event, please contact us. We will
check you out and review if it is a good fit for right now, or in the
future!
Would you like to stock my bookish merch?
Thank you for your interest in selling at Astoria! We already have a few
collaborations in the works to provide our customers with unique and
quality bookish merch. But you never know what new and exciting idea is
around the corner! Feel free to message us your pitch, but please be
patient with our responses as we are a small team of two.
Will you be doing pre-launch events for upcoming releases?
We hope to be hosting lots of events like this in the future! These
events are completely dependent on our relationship with the publishers
of various popular releases. So make sure you come and support us in
store when we open so we can build those relationships and bring YOU
more specialised bookish events!