News & Events

Tino Glam
Check out the stunning garment on display in our window. 'Tino Glam' by Shona Tawhiao. Also featured in Doris De Pont's magnificent book Black:The History of Black in Fashion, Society & Culture in New Zealand ($60)
The Auckland Writers Festival was fantastic!
Everyone was fabulous but we especially loved Caroline Moorehead chaired by Carole Beu (the audience was in tears); Jesmyn Ward describing Hurricane Katrina in Salvage the Bones; Oliver Jeffers with kids up on stage drawing; Emily Perkins chairing Charlotte Wood, Roddy Doyle & AD Miller, & the wonderful Woman who Changed Her Brain - Barbara Arrowsmith-Young.

The Orange Prize Shortlist 2012 has been announced
We are thrilled that some of our Faves 'n Raves made the list!
Don't forget - we are an ONLINE BOOKSTORE as well. If you can't come in, order your book online (or by phone or email) and we will Courier Post them out to you - you'll receive them the next day.

Penguin NZ Independent Bookseller of the Year 2011.
Wooo Hooo!!! We are delighted that our hard work, good service & extensive book knowledge has been recognised in this way by such a major publisher.
Book Group Evenings
Many book groups are holding their meetings in the shop in the evenings, with Carole speaking about all the new fiction - great if your group needs some inspiration. Wine, nibbles, lively discussion, & discounts! Phone or email to book a date.