"With its diverse edit of books, magazines, locally designed gifts, art prints and other ephemera, I think he’s totally nailed what a bookshop really needs to be these days.

Chris’ single minded vision for Happy Valley is no accident – it comes from a lifetime of experience in the record industry and independent retail.-"

"Melbourne’s Chris Crouch has made his mark on the city in more ways than one. He’s the former owner of Fitzroy North’s Tramway Hotel, cult shop Polyester Records & music label Candle Records. These days he runs Happy Valley: a collection of carefully selected books, vinyl, art & gifts. You’d be hard-pressed to find some of these products elsewhere, which is always a good thing when it comes to choosing a gift."

"Happy Valley is a store to get lost in. Featuring a carefully chosen range of new fiction, art and design, and quirky gift books, it also sells hard-to-find homewares and accessories from local and international makers. Owner Chris Crouch previously owned music store Polyester Records, and brings a similar ethos to bear here. The store is the perfect mix of cool and fun – a stylish and interesting space that offers plenty of food for thought and never feels pretentious."