Time Out Bookstore

OPEN 9 AM - 9 PM 7 DAYS

Metro Best Bookshop 2009

Penguin NZ Independent Bookshop 2008 and 2009

Thorpe-Bowker NZ Independent Bookshop 2004 and 2010 (Runner up)

Can't find the book you are looking for? Email us and we'll find it for you!

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EVENTS UPSTAIRS AT TIME OUT:

Our events are free, everyone is welcome, and they are held upstairs in our cosy lounge. RSVP is appreciated for catering to 630-3331 or books@timeout.co.nz.

BEST OF 2011

The baker's dozen we fell in love with in 2011 includes the following great books: 1Q84, Haruki Murakami (fiction), A Visit From the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan (fiction), Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke (NZ Music), Caribou Island, David Vann (fiction), Ed King, David Guterson (fiction), The Hare With Amber Eyes, Edmund De Waal (memoir), I Want My Hat Back, Jon Klaasen (Picture book), New Zealand's Native Trees, John Dawson & Rob Lucas (NZ Non-fiction), Once Upon A River, Bonnie Jo Campbell (fiction), State of Wonder, Ann Patchett (fiction), The Sense of an Ending, Julian Barnes (fiction), The Tiger's Wife, Tea Obreht (fiction), Volcanoes of Auckland, Bruce Hayward, Graeme Murdoch & Gordon Maitland (NZ Non-fiction).

NZ POST CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2012
For a complete list of all the winning titles in each category (picture book, non-fiction, best first book, junior fiction, young adult fiction) click here or come and see us in Time Out's children's room.

NZ POST BOOK AWARD WINNERS FOR 2011
Chris Bourke's stunning Kiwi music history Blue Smoke won three of the top awards, while Laurence Fearnley's The Hut Builder won for Fiction. For a complete list of winners and judge's comments click here.

2011 MAN BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION - winner announced
It's fourth time lucky for...
Julian Barnes, The Sense of an Ending (Jonathan Cape - Random House)
For more information click here.

ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The Orange Prize for Fiction, the UK's only annual book award for fiction written by a woman, announces the 2012 shortlist. For further information on the six shortlisted titles click here.


SPECIAL ORDERS
Can't find the book you are looking for? If it's on our website (or even if it isn't!) we can track it down and order it in for you. Don't be shy... we are known for our great customer service. Email us or call on (09) 630 3331 and we'll find it for you.


TIME OUT & GEORGE FM
We are super pleased to be the sponsors of Bookish and Awkward, George FM's weekly book review show hosted by the very lovely Michelle Langstone. Tune in to Nick D's breakfast show on Monday mornings at 8.40am to catch the review and be in to win a copy of that week's book. Click here to see a list of previous reviews.


REGULAR EVENTS UPSTAIRS AT TIME OUT:
PHILOSOPHY DISCUSSION GROUP: 7:00 PM, LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
With Dr Bill Cooke

May 29: Mary Wollstonecraft’s Vindication of the Rights of Woman

June 26: The Uses of Pessimism by Roger Scruton

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY
We regret to inform you that The Guardian Weekly is no longer available in-store due to distribution issues beyond our control. You might like to consider a subscription (how great to find it in your letterbox weekly!) or to look for an alternative agent.

USE OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM
Book clubs, writing groups and any other book-related gatherings are welcome to meet in our upstairs room. We don't charge hireage, and we even offer a 10% discount off any books purchased on the day! Call us to make a booking.

LOYALTY CLUB

Purchase any full-priced book and receive a stamp on our loyalty card. Once you have made 10 purchases we will credit you 10% of the value towards your next purchase. Ask at the counter for your card.

MAILING LIST AND NEWSLETTER
If you'd like to join our mailing list email us your details (name, postal address and email) to receive our seasonal newsletter in your letterbox or via PDF to your email address (please specify which way you would like to receive it). Like us on Facebook to access the newsletter hot off the press! For a PDF of the latest Autumn 2012 newsletter click here.

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Check out the books we're recommending at the moment - as featured in our Autumn 2012 Newsletter.