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You are warmly invited to join author Louise Maich at the TSB Space at Tūranga to celebrate the launch of her new book, Finding Frank. Scorpio Books will be in attendance so that you can get a signed copy! More information about this event can be found on the Christchurch City Libraries website. Please register […]

Come and see us at our stall, Stand J6, at this year's Food Show. Our staff are friendly, knowledgeable, eclectic readers ready with recommendations. Browse the best in cookbooks and food writing! We will be stocking several authors appearing in the NEFF Cooking Theatre, including Annabelle White, Silvia Colloca and Tina Duncan. Special Offers exclusively […]

*EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS* Renowned author, broadcaster and Classicist Natalie Haynes will join Patrick O'Sullivan (Classics Department, University of Canterbury) to discuss her recent work on the goddesses and women of Greek myth, and what the ancient Greeks and Romans - in all the richness and complexity of their cultures - can offer us […]

Come along and meet bestselling writer Sam Smith, author of Don't Scare the Dentist and Miles and Jones, in the school holidays at Tūranga Library. Sam Smith will be doing two shows. The first is at 11.00am and will focus on his picture books for younger children, and the second is at 1.00pm and will […]

Join us for a wonderful and warming early evening event. Amanda Cropp speaks to author Ruth Shaw about her latest projects and her life after international bestseller The Bookseller at the End of The World, and her new book Bookshop Dogs, already a NZ bestseller. 4.30pm Meet the author, book sales, signing and refreshments. 5-6pm Ruth Shaw […]

Nau mai, haere mai Nau piki mai ki tēnei hui whakanui pukapuka Massey University Press invites you to the launch of: The Ones That Bit Me! Camels, cows and other young-vet stories by Marcus Taylor Friday 9 August 2024, 6.30pm GM Hair Design 300 Cashel Street Central City, Christchurch Facebook Event here If you’d like […]

Some of the Scorpio team are hitting the road in September to support the launch of Kataraina by Becky Manawatu, the much-anticipated sequel to instant classic Auē (2019). Do you have friends on the West Coast? Let them know we’re on our way, for one night only! Saturday 28th September, 5.30pm VENUE UPDATE: now at […]

DAYS OF ICE You are warmly invited to join Days of Ice at Tūranga to celebrate the opening of the Antarctic science season. Come celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch's connection to Antarctica with interactive activities, speakers, film, Explore Antarctica and more. What transformation happens when writers, musicians and artists stand in the vast, cold spaces of Antarctica? […]

New Zealand’s first cult conference gathers cult survivors, academic experts, advocates and activists – in person and live-streamed. Join us at DECULT 2024 to raise awareness, build networks and educate professionals who want to minimise harm. Are you concerned about cults and want to understand their dynamics? Have you come out of a harmful group or are […]

You are warmly invited to the launch of Wiremu Niania and Dr. Allister Bush's second book, Ngā Kūaha: Voices and Visions in Māori Healing and Psychiatry, also authored by David Epston. This is a free event and is open for all to attend. We ask that you register your attendance for catering. EFTpos is available […]

Bridget Williams Books invites you to a Christchurch event with Mike Joy, discussing his new memoir, The Fight for Freshwater! Wednesday 6 NovemberTautoru/TSB Space, Tūranga Level 1, 60 Cathedral Square Christchurch Central Doors open from 5.30pm, event starts 6.00pm Speakers include Mike Joy and Rebecca Macfie. Nau mai, haere mai. Public event, no RVSP needed. […]

My Story, Your Issues. Paddy G, live on stage. Now this really is The F#$%ing News. Paddy has written a book and he’s taking it on the road, from Stewart Island to Waitangi. The F#$%ing News is coming to a stage near you! He will crack you up with his ripper yarns from a crazy […]