second-hand books | peace and quiet | ponsonby
Upcoming events
Welcome earthling
We sell quality second hand books and bring people together who are interested in words and creativity. Come take a wander through our seven rooms of books, or sit about and enjoy our free Wifi and sunny courtyard.
Our bookstore is a work in progress. We want to restore it to sufficient commercial success to sustain its future in the Ponsonby community. Spread the word. Come find yourself a thing or two to read. Attend our events. Snag yourself some books selected for you or for your business on subscription. Or hire out the space (non-commercial, book-related things are probably free). Keep up to date on how we are going with the wider project on the blog.
We accept good books of any sort by donation. If you are near the store, sing out and we can arrange pickup.
The 2019 Geometry | Open Book National Poetry Contest
Back again and bigger than ever.
$500 first prize plus status, glory, and books
Entries open 11 to 31 July
Winners’ reading on Sunday August 25 at The Open Book (just after National Poetry Day)
Books by the metre
We can assemble a beautiful second-hand book collection for you by subject, genre, style or colour. For sale or for rent. Check out some ideas and indicative pricing.
If you are running a business, we have a specific service to keep your reading up to date.
Ears Wide Open
Our occasional literary podcast, available here and wherever you get your podcasts. Interviews with writers, musicians and bookpeople, hosted by Anna Livesey, the Open Book's curator-at-large.
I have books to sell
We are not buying books at the moment. We do gratefully accept donations of all sorts dropped off at the store. If you are near the store and want to talk about a pickup, give us a ring.
I am looking for a particular book
Give us a call or send us email or Facebook message. If we don't have it, we can keep an eye out for it for you.
Books by subscription
Here's a few of your favourite things. A parcel of two or three books handpicked to your preferences and delivered to your door. For $35 including delivery anywhere in New Zealand. My Book Bag we call it.
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Contact details
201 ponsonby road, auckland
(opposite Prego, near the intersection with Franklin Road)
open every day 10am-5pm
except Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Good Friday, Easter Sunday
and the morning of Anzac Day
