Hi, my name is Genevieve and I have been collecting ‘old’ books since the 90’s. Many around here may know me as a regular attendee at auctions, and a cheeky bidder. The tactile experience of a book from 1700, potentially bearing the names of its previous owners, is truly unparalleled.

This is my first time sharing some of the books in my extensive home library, which boasts over 4,000 volumes – not all antiquarian but certainly very valuable. I’m passionate about them and can easily lose myself in them for days on end.  Cleaning, sorting and loving them is my favourite pastime.

I’d love to hear about your love of books. As this website grows I’ll add more pages and share details about my upcoming workshops.

I’m planning my first in-person workshop on Basic Book Repair, possibly at the Great Southern Art Trail or Southern Treasures Bloom Festival. Please message me if you’d like to attend or learn more. I live in Kendenup in the Great Southern of Western Australia.

Genevieve Milnes