Scorpio Books and Grant Hodgson invite you to a special lunchtime author talk on Rangatiratanga and Gentlemanship: A conversation in 1825. Morrin Rout, Associate Professor Michael Grimshaw and the author will be discussing Hodgson's book, an examination of a rare piece of evidence illustrating the relationship between rangatira and missionaries at a crucial time in […]
VENUE UPDATE 28/10/25: now to be held at Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City in the TSB Space Join us for an inspiring evening with author Ben Pentreath, one of the foremost designers of new traditional buildings and country houses in the world. Ben will be joined by Vincent Holloway, and together they will […]
You are invited to the launch of How to Paint a Nude by Sam Mahon. Sam Mahon needs no introduction - Christchurch artist, activist, conservationist, writer, subversive who, using cow dung, sculpted Hon Nick Smith nude and squatting over a glass of water. This beautifully written book which he calls 'a fiction', is set within […]
Scorpio Books and Otago University Press warmly welcome you to an author talk featuring Lynley Edmeades in conversation with Kiran Dass. Lynley Edmeades is the author of Hiding Places, a compelling and beautifully written meditation on early motherhood and creativity published in September 2025. Told through a series of fragments that range from raw and troubled […]
Always wanted to join a book club? Come join ours! Share your thoughts and hear what others made of our Book of the Month at the Scorpio Books Club. This month, we will be discussing: The Last Living Cannibal by Airana Ngarewa. What does membership to our book club entail? We meet on the first […]
Scholastic New Zealand invites you to join us at Tūranga to celebrate the launch of Beneath Our Feet, by YA author Jack Hartley, on Wednesday December 3rd at 6pm. Jack's second YA novel is set in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. As the city Alfie calls home begins to tremble and in the blink of […]
Come and meet bestselling author Dr Hinemoa Elder as she introduces Ara: A Māori Guidebook of the Mind, her latest book. This special event is the perfect opportunity to say hello and get your books signed. Saturday 13th December, 10AM Scorpio Books | 120 Hereford Street For more information, please contact enquiry@scorpiobooks.co.nz Dr Hinemoa Elder […]
Always wanted to join a book club? Come join ours! Share your thoughts and hear what others made of our Book of the Month at the Scorpio Books Club. This month, we will be discussing: Hiding Places by Lynley Edmeades. What does membership to our book club entail? We meet on the first Tuesday of the […]
Nice People on Planes is a novel about finding connections that are more than skin deep in a busy and disconnected world. Join Morrin Rout and Lana Hart in conversation and hear about Lana's sharp and engaging debut work. Author talk: Lana Hart Wednesday 4 February, 6-7pm Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga […]
Scorpio Books and Penguin Random House NZ invite you to join us for an author talk and exhibition of prints by much-beloved Ōtautahi illustrator, Gavin Bishop. Come along on Thursday, February 19th at 5.30pm (6pm start) to celebrate Gavin’s latest book, Taniwha. Gavin will talk about the creation of this book and be available for […]
Scorpio Books and Influx Press (UK) warmly welcome you to an author talk with Eva Wyles, chaired by Kiran Dass, and with an introduction by Tina Makereti. Eva Wyles is the author of Deliverywoman, a stunning debut collection of thirteen short stories that dive into the complexities of human connection, the pursuit of meaning, and […]
Always wanted to join a book club? Come join ours! Share your thoughts and hear what others made of our Book of the Month at the Scorpio Books Club. This month, we will be discussing: Hood's Landing by Laura Vincent. What does membership to our book club entail? We meet on the first Tuesday of […]