If you’re looking for a list of the best bookshops in Auckland, New Zealand, we’ve put together the following compilation for you.
1. Evermore Books
Evermore Books is a private bookshop selling Christian books. Owner Ross founded the bookshop under the name “Christian Books (Second Hand)” in 1992, and it was rebranded as Evermore Books in 2007. The bookshop is located on Ellis Avenue in Auckland, New Zealand and continues to sell everything from Christian fiction and gift books to non-fiction books on theology, Christian history and Christian living.
If you’re unable to find the Christian book you’re looking for, Evermore Books also has a request page on their website, where you can request the title that you’re looking for. Some of the titles Evermore Books sell are “Systematic Theology” by Wayne Grudem, “The Death of the Messiah” by Raymond E. Brown and “Sons of Thunder” by Susan May Warren.
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2. Jason Books
Located on O’Connell Street in Auckland, New Zealand, Jason Books is an independent, private bookshop that sells second-hand books. The bookshop was founded in 1969 and has moved to several different locations, before opening its current store in 2011.
Visitors will enjoy going through Jason Books’ collection of literature, children’s books and books on arts, including their great selection of specialist books on Maori culture and New Zealand. Check out some of the books that are available through Jason Books, such as “Nearly Out of Heart & Hope” by Miles Fairburn, “Waitangi” by Peter Shaw and “Talking History” by Megan Hutching.
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3. The Women’s Bookshop
Open seven days a week, The Women’s Bookshop is a bookshop that promotes books on a wide variety of subject matter, including LGBTQI+, house and home, feminism, education, economics and much more. Launched in 1989, The Women’s Bookshop is based in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand. Online payment for book orders can be done by credit, debit or even PayPal.
Visitors to The Women’s Bookshop will want to subscribe to the bookshop’s newsletter which contains useful information. The Women’s Bookshop’s selection of books includes “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus, “Woman, Eating” by Claire Kohda, and “The Avoidable War” by Kevin Rudd.
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4. The Open Book
At The Open Book, visitors to this Auckland, New Zealand-based bookshop will enjoy browsing through seven themed rooms of books, including cook books, non-fiction books about New Zealand and history, fiction and books about self-help and business. Whether it is “Fifty Years Adrift” by Derek Taylor, “Debrett’s Etiquette for Girls” by Fleur Britten, or “Dear Susan” by Ben Hartley, The Open Book is sure to have something that you will love to read.
Gift your friends one of The Open Book’s book bundles or a mystery parcel, packaged books that make the perfect gift for any occasion. The Open Book also has gift vouchers available to allow friends to choose the books that they would like to read, as well as branded tote books for sale.
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5. Bookmark
Situated in Devonport, in Auckland, New Zealand, Bookmark is a well-known local bookshop that is famous for buying and selling interesting second-hand and rare books. Open seven days a week, Bookmark also offers lounging space with chairs and couches to make visiting Bookmark a relaxing experience for visitors and guests.
Bookmark’s inventory of books available is upwards of 20,000, including offerings about art, aviation, military, Maori and New Zealand. Guests who are unable to visit Bookmark in person should also look online to see what they offer through the online ordering platform. Check out titles that Bookmark sells such as “Whitianga” by A.L. Lee, “The Story of Silverdale” by Robin Grover, and “Unquiet Earth: A History of the Bolton Street Cemetery” by Margaret H. Alington.
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6. Rare Books: Anah Dunsheath Antiquarian Booksellers
Commonly known to locals and visitors as Rare Books, Anah Dunsheath Antiquarian Booksellers is a bookshop that is one of New Zealand’s top antiquarian booksellers. Members of ANA and ANZAAB & ILAB, the book shop offers books about natural history, early military, sports and New Zealand, among others.
In addition to books, Rare Books also sells maps and autographs. Some of the featured books available at Rare Books include “Letters and Dispatches of John Churchill the First Duke of Malborough from 1702-1712” by George Murray, “A Topographical Dictionary of Great Britain and Ireland” by John Gorton, and “A Handbook for Travellers in Central Italy.”
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7. Paradox Books
Paradox Books is a bookshop with a store location in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand. The independent bookshop carries a great range of books and other related products, including cards, children’s activities, stationery and colouring books.
Readers will enjoy browsing through Paradox Books’ fiction and non-fiction selection of books. Some of the books on offer at Paradox Books include “The Murders at Fleat House” by Lucinda Riley, “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman, and “Run Rose Run” by James Patterson.
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8. The Booklover
The team of Brea, Olivia and Rachel are responsible for the founding of The Booklover, a local bookshop in Milford, Auckland. The unique combination of talent and interest between the three owners has culminated in The Booklover, a store that features a great range of books and stationery, within a comfortable instore atmosphere.
Check out The Booklover’s blog for information about featured books and interviews with writers. The Booklover is proud to be able to sell their books onsite at their location, and also online through their website. “The Language of Food” by Annabel Abbs, “The Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn, and “A Way Back to Happy” by Olivia Spooner are a few titles that The Booklover has been happy to promote and offer their readers.
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9. The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop
Open from Monday to Friday in Ponsonby, Auckland, The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop is a reputable bookshop that focuses on promoting reading material for young readers. Co-owners Helen and Mary helped put together The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop and continue to be integral members of staff to this day.
From fiction for 5-year-olds all the way up to teens, to books of poetry, fairy tales, and activity books, The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop has everything parents and teachers will need to provide children with high-quality reading material. Some of their offerings include “Squawk! Donovan Bixley’s Forest Birds of Aotearoa” by Donovan Bixley, “Remarkably Ruby” by Terri Libenson and “The Astromancer” by Witi Ihimaera.
More information about The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop can be found here.
10. Lamp Light Books
Parnell, Auckland is home to Lamp Light Books, a local bookshop that offers a wide range of books. Open seven days a week, Lamp Light Books provides both fiction and non-fiction books to readers and prospective shoppers. Go to them for fiction novels, poetry, non-fiction books on cooking, biography and media, as well as children’s fiction.
Originally launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lamp Light Books quickly became an important fixture in the local community and a passion project of co-founders Melanie and Courtney. Lamp Light Books sells and promotes books like “The Netanyahus” by Joshua Cohen, “The Bread the Devil Knead” by Lisa Allen-Agostini, and “The Lost Summers of Newport” by Beatriz Williams, et al.
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