Sydney, Australia, is The Emerald City. There are other cities claiming the same title (I’m looking at you, Seattle) but none of them cast a twinkle compared to the sparkle of Sydney.
I mean, Sydney is green; like, really green. We’ve also had a number of bananas male leaders who originated from Sydney (Howard, Abbot, Turnbull, current Prime Minister Morrison). And it IS the largest city in the Land of Oz. All it needs is a bunch of reading nooks to discover your favourite Oz characters.
Oh, wait. We have that too. *wicked grin*
Welcome to the Wonderful Reading of Oz: Emerald City edition.
DOROTHY GALE – KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORE, LEVEL 2, 500 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY CBD
Located in The Galleries, high above the busy George Street, Kinokuniya Bookstore is The Bookstore worth battling through a city. It has all the favourite genres on offer but the real attraction is the extensive range of Japanese and Chinese books. It’s the largest collection in Australia. It is easy to imagine Dorothy enamoured with so many books that can’t be found anywhere else. Of course, you can always sit in the cafe after your purchase but if you can withhold on the drinkies, the best place to read up on Dorothy is in the Kids Section on the naturally lit bay-window seat, overlooking the busy street below.
TOTO – COOK+PHILLIP PARK, CNR COLLEGE AND WILLIAM STREET, SYDNEY CBD
For those of us who can empathise with Dorothy’s love for her little dog, Toto, the Cook+Phillip Park has a nice open area AND allows dogs to be off their leash. This is one of the few places very close to the city where you can catch some rays, play with your dog, and still have the quiet space for reading. And if the weather is less accommodating, you can always duck into the St Mary’s Cathedral next door. Stunning architecture with the peace and tranquillity to rival a library. Although, you won’t be able to bring Toto into this one.
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