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A treasure trove for booklovers
Scorpio Books is an independent bookstore with the best range of carefully curated books in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our staff are friendly, knowledgeable, eclectic readers ready with recommendations. Shop our online store, or come in and browse the shelves where you can settle into a comfy chair, discover our staff favourites, the best new releases in fiction and non-fiction, and all manner of bookish delights.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know and if it’s still in print we will order it in for you especially.
Scorpio Books is an independent bookstore with the best range of carefully curated books in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Ockham NZ Book Award Longlists 2026
Featured Fiction
International Booker Prize 2026 Longlist
Featured Nonfiction
Women’s Prize Nonfiction 2026
Featured Biography
Featured Pictorial
Featured Young Adult
Coming Soon
Featured Deluxe Gifts
NZ Listener Best Books of 2025
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Gift Vouchers
The perfect gift for book lovers! Choose from physical vouchers to use in store, or a digital gift card to use in our online store.
