second-hand books | peace and quiet | ponsonby

Welcome, discerning visitor!


If you’re looking for second-hand books in Auckland, well gosh, you should come and visit us! Six rooms of books spread about a character-filled villa make The Open Book a dream for book lovers and thrifters. With a sunny backyard to boot!

From vintage to contemporary. mathematics to music, curiosities to cookbooks and all types of fiction. We stock a wide range of genres and delight in organising them so you can easily find your way around.

Discover what we have in stock

Visit our online store to see our entire second hand book inventory. Every book listed! Choose to pick up your order from the store or we can post it anywhere within New Zealand.

Gift ideas

Merchandise & Support
The Open Book Limited Edition Embroidered Cap
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The Open Book Limited Edition Embroidered Cap
$45.00

Show your support for The Open Book, come rain or sunshine!

These limited edition caps are embroidered with cream stitching on a deep pine green brimmed cap made from lightweight 100% cotton convas. This low-profile, six-panel cap features a curved peak and includes an adjustable fastener with a metal clasp and tonal under-peak lining for optimal comfort and fit.

Thanks so much for supporting your favourite local bookshop-in-a-house!

(Cap style is the Access Canvas Cap from AS Colour in Pine Green)

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The Open Book Tote Bag
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The Open Book Tote Bag
$15.00

A fabulous way to carry books or anything else around and to show your good taste in supporting your local secondhand bookstore.

Quite big (42cm x 37cm, not counting the handles) and roomy, with a decent gusset. Comes with a handmade fabric book tied with string for extra charm.

Postage is $12 anywhere in Aotearoa/New Zealand, or choose click-and-collect to pick-up in store.

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The Open Book Gift Voucher
The Open Book Gift Voucher
from $20.00

Get the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life. Featuring a dashing photo of the store, you can add a personalised message during checkout. Each gift card is valid for two years from the date of purchase.

Unfortunately, NZ Post won’t post gift cards due to scams, so physical gift cards are for pick up only. If you would like to be emailed a digital gift voucher, please choose that option at check out.

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Contact Us

201 ponsonby road, auckland
(opposite Prego, near the intersection with Franklin Road)

open wednesday to sunday, 10am-5pm
(currently operating winter hours)

info@theopenbook.co.nz
021 0808 1773