News & Events
Jax Talks - Thurs 1 March 6pm - in the bookshop
Many of you will have seen Jax Hamilton on Masterchef. Now meet this dynamic woman in person. She’s a vivid story-teller as well as a colourful cook – she’ll take you on a personal & a culinary journey from the Jamaican influences of her East London upbringing, via the Mediterranean & South East Asia, to the Kiwi heartland of Timaru! Jax will be accompanied by her partner Heidi.
A stunning opening for NEW ZEALAND BOOK MONTH
New Zealand Book Month - March
We are involved in this great promotion. The $5 vouchers will arrive in your letter box & be available at all sorts of outlets. We will be delighted to accept as many of them as you want to bring in - one per book, redeemable on all full-priced books over $10.
Heroic Gardens - Sat 18 & Sun 19 Feb
We have tickets & programmes here at the shop.
Mad March Sale
Our famous sale starts on 10am Sat 3 March - heaps of fabulous hand-picked specials.

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.