second-hand books | peace and quiet | ponsonby

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Readings from the Geometry | Open Book National Poetry Contest
Aug 25
Readings from the Geometry | Open Book National Poetry Contest

Celebrate National Poetry Day with Geometry and The Open Book.

Come along to hear the winner and the judges’ selection from submissions to our poetry competition. Plus snacks and maybe a glass of wine if you are lucky.

Sunday August 25, 3pm

In the future
Sep 15
In the future

This month, readings from soon-to-be-published Masters of Creative Writing graduates at Auckland University.

* Rosetta Allan
* Caroline Barron
* Amy McDaid
* Heidi North-Bailey
* Ruby Porter

Free entry. Plus snacks and maybe even a glass of wine. Incredible.

Sunday 15 September, 3pm.

Welcome earthling

We sell quality second hand books. Come take a wander through our 20,000 volume collection, or sit about and enjoy our free Wifi and sunny courtyard.

We offer books by subscription (selected for you and sent by post, or in bulk for your business, hotel or home), we run micro-concerts and host events in store. You can hire our delightful space for your event (and non-commercial book-related events might even be free).

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Contact details

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

open every day 10am-5pm

info@ponsonbybooks.co.nz
09 360 1741

I have books to sell

We are not buying books at the moment (because we have too many ourselves!). We do accept donations of all sorts dropped off at the store.

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.