Stories Closer To You
WA's Newest Mobile Bookstore
Maesons Soapbox is a mobile bookstore travelling to bring books and storytelling to communities.
From selling secondhand books to hosting engaging events, it's all about creating connections through stories. Worn-out books are given a second life too, turned into art, crafts, and upcycled creations for a sustainable future.
What You'll Find on the Trailer...
Books! Books! And more books!
Carefully Curated Selection of the best Second-hand Books (and maybe new titles too!)
Arts & Crafts Sustainably-made
Bookmarks and other crafts handmade from repurposed books, with linocut prints by Maeson
A Soapbox for Your Voice!
A place to share stories, connect with others, and be part of a growing community of storytellers.
What the Soapbox can bring to your community:
More than a Bookstore
Maesons Soapbox isn’t just a place to buy books — it’s a mobile hub for reading, creativity, and storytelling. From hand-picked titles to interactive workshops and platforms for new voices, we bring stories closer to communities across the Pilbara and beyond.
Curious to see everything we offer in one place? Download our flyer.
Books &
Bookstore-On-Wheels
A hand-picked selection of fiction, nonfiction, zines, and youth voices, delivered straight to your community.
Storytelling Activities and Workshops
Creative programs designed for all ages, where participants can explore and share their own stories.
Platform for
Voices
Opportunities for young and regional storytellers to have their work published, shared, and celebrated.
Our Story
Maesons' Soapbox began with a simple idea: to make books and storytelling more accessible while fostering creativity and sustainability.
Maesons Soapbox was inspired by my love of books and the sense of connection found in traveling bookstores. As an avid visitor of bookstores, I knew I would be giving something up when I made the move to a remote town in Western Australia, but the lack of access to books and diverse and relatable stories in regional towns, and really across the country, inspired me to start the Soapbox.
This is my way of sharing the joy of reading, making stories accessible, and supporting local literary culture.
Rave ReviewS
Explore what our community is saying about Maesons' Soapbox and the experiences they've had. Your feedback is what keeps us inspired to bring you the best of the literary world.
Coming Soon!
Recent events
Pannawonica School Open Night
Pannawonica School, Wednesday 30 July 2025
