For almost four decades, Boffins Books in the Perth CBD has been a haven for book lovers of every stripe, offering an unparalleled range of titles on nearly every subject imaginable. Will Yeoman talks to its owners, Bill Liddelow and Lou Pontarolo.

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4 June 2026
For almost four decades, Boffins Books in the Perth CBD has been a haven for book lovers of every stripe, offering an unparalleled range of titles on nearly every subject imaginable. Will Yeoman talks to its owners, Bill Liddelow and Lou Pontarolo.