Exhibitor | The Christchurch Food Show

Wolfbrook Arena 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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 […]

Book Launch | ‘Alpine Panorama’ by Andy Buchanan

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us and Quentin Wilson Publishing to celebrate Alpine Panorama by Andy Buchanan, launched by Colin Monteath. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP by filling in this Google Form here or by going to tinyurl.com/ScorpioBooksRSVP. – ABOUT THE BOOK: For lovers […]

School Holiday Fun at Telling Tales

Telling Tales 101-111 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Come visit us at Telling Tales these school holidays! From April 13th - 28th, we will have these activities happening in store: Telling Tales Scavenger Hunt - find the letters hidden around the shop, unscramble the name of a famous book character and enter to win great prizes! Book Giveaway - Go in the draw […]

Book Launch | ‘Foraging New Zealand’ by Peter Langlands

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us and Penguin Random House to celebrate the launch of Foraging New Zealand by Peter Langlands, the ultimate guide to unearthing more than 250 of our tastiest wild plants. Packed with stunning photography, up-to-date information and helpful tips, this book will have you venturing into the countryside, viewing urban weeds with fresh eyes, and […]

Event Series Scorpio Books Club

Scorpio Books Club | May | ‘Amma’ by Saraid de Silva

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 Scorpio Books Club. On the first Tuesday of each month, we meet discuss our previous Book of the Month – so in May, we'll be talking about our April book, […]

Author Talk | ‘The Back Fix’ by Antony Bush

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us, author Antony Bush and specialist Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon Kris Dalzell to discuss The Back Fix, a comprehensive and research-based self-help book for back pain. Audience Q&A time included. All welcome, light refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP by filling in […]

Meet the Author | Jacqueline Harvey

Telling Tales 101-111 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

We are so excited to host Jacqueline Harvey, best-selling Australian children's author, at Telling Tales! Come along on Wednesday 16th May at 4pm. Meet Jacquie, get your books signed, and find your next reading treasure! This event is free to attend, all welcome. Thanks to our friends at Penguin Random House.

*EVENT CANCELLED* Author Talk | Natalie Haynes

Tūranga 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch

*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 […]

Free

Annual Sale

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Terms and conditions Our Annual Sale runs from Friday 31st May until Sunday 9th June. Selected titles from all departments are marked down by 50-70% In-store only No holds, returns or exchanges available on sale items Loyalty card stamps apply to full-priced items only, not sale items

Book Launch | ‘Ans Westra: A Life in Photography’ by Paul Moon

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Massey University Press and Scorpio Books invite you to the launch of Paul Moon's new book, Ans Westra: A Life in Photography. All welcome, light refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP here. – ABOUT THE BOOK: The photographer Ans Westra, who died in […]

Book Launch | ‘The End of the Beginning’ by Jenna Heller

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU and Scorpio Books invite you to the launch of Jenna Heller's new book, The End of the Beginning. All welcome, light refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP by filling in this Google Form here or by […]