Meet the Illustrator | Hilary Jean Tapper

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

Hilary Jean Tapper is coming to visit us at Telling Tales! Illustrator of Joy Cowley’s latest picture book At the Bach, Hilary is also the artist behind A Stick and A Stone, a longstanding staff favourite. Come say hello and get your books signed at Telling Tales, on Wednesday November 21st at 4pm!

Book Launch | ‘Other Stations are Shit’: Student Radio in Aotearoa New Zealand by Matt Mollgaard & Karen Neill

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Game Night | with Cheeky Parrot Games

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Author Talk | ‘Finding Frank’ by Louise Maich

Tūranga 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch

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 […]

Event Series Scorpio Books Club

Scorpio Books Club | December | ‘Dice’ by Claire Baylis

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

Author Talk | ‘The Abundant Kitchen’ by Niva & Yotam Kay

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Event Series Scorpio Books Club

Scorpio Books Club | January/February | ‘Land of Milk and Honey’ by C Pam Zhang

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

Book Launch | ‘The Grimmelings’ by Rachael King

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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 […]

Book Launch | ‘Not Swinging, Swooning’ by Stevan Eldred-Grigg

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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. - […]

Book Launch | ‘Avis and the Call of the Kraken’ by Heather McQuillan

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

Join us and The Cuba Press to celebrate the launch of Avis and the Call of the Kraken (the follow-up to the magical kiwi adventure Avis and the Promise of Dragons) by award-winning writer and teacher Heather McQuillan. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – […]

Book Launch | ‘Creating Connected Communities’ by Margot Korhonen

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join Margot and Scorpio Books to celebrate the launch of Creating Connected Communities, a practical, easy to use guide to harnessing the magic of connection to achieving your goals by Ōtautahi local, muralist and all round creative, Margot Korhonen. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to […]

Author Talk | ‘Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand’ by Jared Davidson, with Kiran Dass

Scorpio Books 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us and Bridget Williams Books as we host an author talk on Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand by Jared Davidson. Jared Davidson will appear in conversation with literary critic and WORD Christchurch Programme Director Kiran Dass, who named Blood and Dirt in her top 3 books of 2023. The […]