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While some library shelves are emptying for an online future, bookshops are busy and bookstagram is thriving. CityMag set out to investigate the continued fascination with books, and the people and places that love them.

Amid debate over a 2500 home subdivision announced this week for south of Adelaide, a map meticulously restored by the state's last bookbinder has emerged to tell the historic story of a grand plan for the north - the never-built Town of Port Gawler.

It’s no coincidence the so-called ‘sleepy’ city just nabbed future hosting rights for the AFL Gather Round. It’s a treasure trove of surprisingly cool stuff.

1. Adelaide is playing possum The city is at peace with its sleepy reputation, safe in the knowledge that its quietly getting on with some really cool stuff. As well as the huge Riverbank redevelopment and burgeoning Laneway café/bar precinct, Adelaide is producing one of the worlds fastest road cars (the blistering Brabham BT62R), its film studios have never been busier, Succession actor Sarah Snook came whisker-close to an Emmy and old North Terrace is now home to the new Space Agency (in...