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’ll discuss our previous Book of the Month – so in November, we’ll be talking about our October book, The […]

Commune is a new biography by Olive Jones, exploring her years living at Graham Downs, an alternative community near Nelson. Join us for a conversation with Olive about the highs and lows of communal living, and what her experiences can teach us about sustainability and community today, followed by book signing. All welcome, refreshments provided. […]

Join us and Massey University Press to celebrate the launch of Artists in Antarctica, a stunning celebration of Antarctica’s power to inspire artists of all kinds. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP to rsvp@scorpiobooks.co.nz for catering purposes. – ABOUT THE BOOK: […]

Join us and Freerange Press to celebrate the launch of 'Other Stations are Shit': Student Radio in Aotearoa New Zealand, an exciting new book exploring the history and future of student radio across Aotearoa. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP to […]

In a first for Scorpio Books, join us and Cheeky Parrot Games for an in-store game night! We'll be joined by Andy Bell, creator of the new game Ulterior Design, who'll talk briefly about the game design process, and introduce us to Ulterior Design as well as some other great games from Cheeky Parrot. Tables […]

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’ll discuss our previous Book of the Month – so in December, we’ll be talking about our November book, Dice […]

Join Niva & Yotam Kay of Pākaraka Permaculture for an inspiring discussion on growing, fermenting, and preserving seasonal foods that will elevate your culinary skills, nourish your body, and fill your pantry with goodness. Engage in a lively Q&A with the authors, where you can ask burning questions and glean personalized advice, and get your […]

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 – however, the first Tuesday in February is Waitangi Day, so […]

Join us and Allen & Unwin NZ to celebrate the launch of The Grimmelings, the long-awaited new adventure for younger readers by award-winning writer and former WORD festival director Rachael King. Launched by Tania Roxborogh, don’t miss this celebration of a new NZ classic! All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This […]

Join us and Piwaiwaka Press to celebrate the launch of Not Swinging, Swooning, an autobiographical novel about growing up in 1960's Ōtautahi Christchurch by best-selling author and historian Stevan Eldred-Grigg. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP to rsvp@scorpiobooks.co.nz for catering purposes. - […]