What is the Love Your Bookshop competition?
The Love Your Bookshop competition is organised by the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) and offers a chance to win a set of The Shortest History series. This competition encourages participants to purchase a book from the Summer Reading Guide at their local bookshop and engage with a creative question about historical moments.
What are the prizes for the Love Your Bookshop competition?
The prizes for the Love Your Bookshop competition include two sets of the five new books in The Shortest History series. Each set is valued at over $139, making the total prize pool value over $278. The prize is not redeemable for cash, and winners must provide an Australian postal address to receive their prize.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM on 31 December 2026. Entries must be submitted before this date to qualify for a chance to win. The winners will be selected and notified on 7 January 2027.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, purchase a book from the Summer Reading Guide at your local bookshop. Then, complete the online entry form with your personal details, including the book purchased and the store name. Additionally, answer the question: "In 25 words or less, tell us which moment in history you'd go back to and why?" Ensure your entry is submitted before the closing date.
Who is eligible to enter the Love Your Bookshop competition?
The Love Your Bookshop competition is open to Australian residents only. Entrants must purchase a book from the Summer Reading Guide from their local bookshop. There is a limit of one entry per person, ensuring fair participation among all entrants.
How is the winner selected?
The winner of the competition is selected based on their response to the creative question posed during entry. The selection process takes place on 7 January 2027, and the judge's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome.
How will the winner be notified?
The winner will be notified via email on 7 January 2027. They will be required to provide an Australian postal address within five days to claim their prize. If no address is provided within this timeframe, the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If the prize remains unclaimed because the winner does not provide an Australian postal address within five days of notification, the prize will be forfeited. In such a case, a new winner will be selected to receive the prize.