Send us a book query if you cant find what youre looking for. Ten of the best independent bookshops in auckland the open book, ponsonby. But if you want a real experience visit the collectors treasury in commissioner st. The home to auckland s second hand christian books. Shop online and pay by credit card or bank deposit. Its one of the only places in the city open past 5. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. A traditional and authentic taste of vietnam available in the heart of auckland. We have one of the biggest ranges of graphic novels in munster everything from marvel, dc, image and more, as. Five of the best secondhand bookstores in auckland 1. Online shopping from book haven in wellington, new zealand where we stock new and secondhand, used, and preloved books with a strong focus on new. Bookmark is situated in devonport, auckland, with over 20000 books in stock.
Probably the best secondhand bookshop in the country. Top 5 secondhand bookstores in dunedin culture critic. Do you think the literary festival first arose out of the towns love of books, or did the bookshops come first, and the literary festival follow later. Where to find the best secondhand bookshops fashion quarterly. We have a huge range of christian books, christian music and christian video.
Auckland s busiest shopping strip in the first half of the 20th century, until motorways carved open the inner city in the 1960s, karangahape road k road to locals was for decades. Bookmark quality secondhand and antiquarian books bought. Its hard for me to walk through the central city any more without seeing the ghosts of lost bookshops on every side. Unity books is new zealands leading independent book shop with stores in the heart of wellington and auckland. Our beautiful green building is filled with books of every type. Five of the best places to shop in auckland for new. Christian bookshopchristian bookschristian music dvd and cds. A switchedon secondhand bookstore in auckland, new zealand. Where are the second hand bookstores in christchurch.
Let us know what it is and we will find it for you. Come take a wander through our seven rooms of shelves, use the wifi for book research, and enjoy your find in our sunny garden. And so i present our top 5 secondhand bookstores in dunedin, in no particular order. Formerly known as classics and suchlike, the open book is a beautifully refurbished secondhand bookshop at the heart of ponsonby. Books can act as life markers holidays, a blossoming romance, a rainy sunday in a way that technology simply cannot replicate. Many thanks to all our friends and supporters from rare and collectible books to modern 1st editions, from old hardback books to the common, cheap and cheerful paperback, the hard to find bookshop online is a treasuretrove of fascinating second hand books, a regular book depository. The 8 best book shops in auckland, new zealand culture trip. Here in auckland, we are lucky to have a plethora of independently owned bookshops that will help you treat yoshelf at every stage in. In one of auckland s top second hand bookshops you can step away from the frenetic electronic age and into a world apart.
Bookstores whats on in auckland city cbd heart of the. Hard to find books after 35 years located in a historic building in onehunga mall, this iconic book store has shifted to a catholic convent in newton. Bookmark, purveyors of quality, secondhand, used and rare books. There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books. Established for 15 years, book inn provides a refuge and meeting place from this busy world. I loved this second hand bookstore so much i came back with my whole family. With over 30000 books, we are bound to have something for you. We know youll enjoy shopping at our store as it is also our mission for our customers to. Christian bookshop for bibles, music, dvd, church resources.
Im a sucker for second hand bookshops, actually im a sucker for bookshops, period. Secondhand bookshop, book store, books secondhand, books, bookshops, second hand. So weve gone and discovered some great secondhand bookshops in jozi to satisfy the bibliophile in you. Theres a possibility we can arrange to come and see you within nz and overseas. Explore aucklands literary wonders with this handy guide to the best bookshops in new zealands largest city. Arty bees books is wellingtons largest independent seller of new and used books. In elliott street, theres the memory of vintage books, a beautiful little secondhand bookshop one floor up, in a building which was torn down and then built up again in the same place. Clarkes bookshop does not only sell secondhand books, but youll also be able to find new books and outofprint books that may no longer be readily available. A true bibliophile will tell you the allure of a physical book is its texture, how it feels in your hands and to turn the page, how it smells and the experience it gives. Bookmark is situated in historic devonport, just a short 10 minute ferry ride from downtown auckland. A book which has been well read, well loved and well enjoyed. Whether its feeling of picking up something preread and preloved or the low cost, sometimes theres no greater refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life than browsing around a second hand book shops.
St kevins arcade boasts not one but two great holeinthe wall. To many, scribes is the unofficial university secondhand bookstore. Secondhand bookshops, post details here page 2 boards. As a city of such literary prestige, its no surprise that dublin has some wonderful places to pick up a used book. The charity shop in the wine street carpark in sligo also has a small selection of second hand books. Redolent of a gentler and quieter time, bookmark s decor is rich with hues of oriental rugs and the amber lustre of time worn wooden cabinets. Five of the best secondhand bookstores in auckland. David and great king streets alright, lets ease in with a place everyone should know by now. Heart of the city is auckland s central guide for all things to do. We buy, sell and exchange used and secondhand books.
A huge selection awaits you, including crime novels, literary and genre fiction and irish interest. With over 20,000 books in stock only a fraction of our inventory is listed online, so please do drop us a. If you have a large or unique collection of books, email us. Old books, used books, antiquarian books, rare books, signed books and more. Bookmark quality secondhand and antiquarian books bought and. Second hand books auckland uni public group facebook. Another gem located in herne bay is secondhand bookshop dominion books. The largest second hand bookstore 078 360 7749 in the. The property was recently bought by hayden glass and julie fry, who are passionate about sustaining those bookish traditions that we cherish the most. Secondhand and used christian books evermore books. The liber bookshops on oconnell street in sligo used to do second hand but now sells cheap paperbacks 4.
Heart of the city is aucklands central guide for all things to do. Prices begin at just 60 pence plus postage so a bargain is never far away. B 164 balmoral rd, mt eden, auckland 1024 09 480 9010. We found 7 local businesses for secondhand books in dunedin city. Unfortunately as most good book shops tend to be in older building many of them were closed by the earthquakes. Azerbaijan culture smart the essential guide to customs and culture. The open book is a beautifully refurbished secondhand bookshop at the heart of ponsonby. We sell quality second hand books and bring people together who are interested in words and creativity. I would really like to work out what second handbook stores remain or have opened in christchurch in the last few years.
Head down to long street and check out the quaint bookstore or order a book online from the catalogues. After 30 years in the business, hard to find books is one of the largest secondhand bookshops in town. We specialise in new zealand and international literature, poetry, history, and nonfiction as well as stocking the best new releases by award winning authors of both fiction and nonfiction in all. We offer good old fashioned personal service, with a smile. Jason books buys and sells second hand, outofprint and rare books. Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the.
Collectors treasury commissioner st to get hold of collectors treasury phone 078 360 7749 and please tell them how you got hold of their details thank you. It is sad that we are losing second hand bookshops like the fantasy. Welcome to bookmark, purveyors of quality secondhand, used and rare books. A victorianstyle house is the venue of choice for this establishment, which is lined with paper lanterns on the outside, and adorned with literary wonders on the inside. We know youll enjoy shopping at our store as it is also our mission for our customers to leave happy and satisfied. From novels to compelling fiction or non fiction reads, the city centre has some excellent bookstores where you can find a huge range of publications. The top 10 second hand bookshops in dublin lovindublin. The number of second hand bookshops there is obviously related to that festival. Free shipping on all orders over 20 ireland only 10% off all orders over 100.
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