Round-ups

Bestsellers for November 2017 /  by Time Out Bookstore

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TOP 5 BOOKS

 

TOP 5 KID'S BOOKS

Bestsellers for October 2017 /  by Time Out Bookstore

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TOP 5 BOOKS

TOP 5 KID'S BOOKS

NZ BOOKSHOP DAY: Ten reasons you should visit Time Out this Saturday /  by Time Out Bookstore

#1. It's Howl-O-Ween!

You may see some dogs, you may see some dogs IN COSTUMES! (This is what we're hoping for anyway.) You may also see some dressed up staff...!

 

#2. PURINA DOG TREATS

If you bring your dog to visit, they will receive a packet of Purina Dentalife treats.

 

#3. A GECKO PRESS WOLFY PACK IS TO BE WON!

To celebrate the NZ release of Grégoire Solotareff's Wolfy, we will give the best dressed dog this wonderful book prize from our friends Gecko Press. 

 

#4. Giselle Draws Tote Bags

We have a very limited number of Bookshop Day Tote Bags to give away with your book purchases. Get in early for these.

 

#5. Free 2 for 1 Movie Tickets!

Thanks to Trigger Marketing, we have a bunch of movie tickets to give away. Choose from one of these 3 films:

 

#6. COOKIES

Our magical Katie, will be whipping up some of her famous ginger cookies. (Here's a peek at what she created last year.)

 

 

#7. BOOK REVIEW WINNERS!

We will announce the winners of our book review competition at 5pm. YOU CAN STILL ENTER! 

 

#8. LONELY PLANET SPOT PRIZES

Once the NZ Bookshop Day totes are gone, we've got Lonely Planet totes to give away with your book purchases. These ones might have an extra book or two in them(!)

 

#9. ALL THE BOOKS

There are so many new books in stock, we can barely fit them in. You can get signed copies of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, check our Lucinda in The New Zealand Cat,  put your name down for the incoming Man Booker Winner Lincoln in the Bardo and perhaps start on on Christmas shopping?

 

#10. SAY GOODBYE TO SURI

This isn't actually very good news, but Saturday will be our wonderful Suri's last day before she travels to distant shores. Come in and say farewell.

School Holiday Picks: Week Two /  by Time Out Bookstore

1) Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (Illustrated Edition) by J.K. Rowling

Wendy's Grandson Jacob has been spending the holidays with us and his top pick is the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban.

If you haven't yet read one of the illustrated editions of Harry Potter, you're missing out! It's a wonderful way to experience the series.

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2) Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

John Green's first novel in six years is here. With a beautiful cover and incredible reviews from The Guardian and the New York Times, Turtles All the Way Down is a must read for 2018.

3) Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend

Nevermoor is here! Does it live up to the hype? We had 12 year old Rata write a special review for us.

Come in and check out our special Hachette NZ Nevermoor window, it will be up until next week.

4) Competition time for National Bookshop Day

In celebration of our Howl-O-Ween NZ Bookshop Day, we are giving away TWO bespoke bi monthly book bundles for 2018. All you need to do is create a review for us! See details below...
Another GREAT competition to check out is the Booksellers NZ 'Love Letter to your Bookshop' here: 

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5) The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane & Jackie Morris

All we have to say is that this is one of the most beautiful books in the kid's room right now. From the author of Landmarks and The Wild Places with tender and rich illustrations, The Lost Words is a book for every age.

School Holiday Picks: Week One /  by Time Out Bookstore

Here is a round up of our picks for week one of the school holidays.

1) The Traitor and the Thief by Gareth Ward.
Listen to our youngest bookseller Eli speak with Mikey Havoc on 95bFM's Loose Reads about what he's reading at the moment, plus a review of Gareth Ward's steampunk novel.

2) Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop
This incredible book follows suit of popular, sophisticated non fiction titles such as Timeline & Maps. Check out this interview on RNZ's Standing Room Only.

3) The Dragon Defenders by James Russell
We had a visit from James and the real life Dragon Defenders, Flynn & Paddy. This book is great chapter book for those 7+ readers who love the Treehouse series, Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates..

4) Annual 2 edited by Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris
Annual is BACK and it is just amazing as ever. A collection of stories, games, poetry, comics & illustrations from some of New Zealand's most talented creatives. 

5) The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
Did you know Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train your Dragon, has released the first book of a new series? The Wizards of Once is a GREAT read for fans of magic, adventure and friendship. We would recommend this for young readers 8+.