New Zealand author Olivia Spooner’s first historical novel The Girl from London quickly became a NZ bestseller, as did her second novel The Songbirds of Florence. Both were inspired by people and events in World War 2 – the sinking of the MS Rangitane, and the experiences of members of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corp (the Tuis) who worked […]
🧶Come along for a very special Story Time!🧶 Heather Haylock, author of the Granny McFlitter books, is visiting us on Saturday 29th March to celebrate her latest release, 'Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm'. Come along for story time and get your books signed! Story Time starts at 10am. See you there! […]
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. At this meeting, we will be discussing The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich. What does membership to our book club entail? We meet on the first Tuesday […]
‘Welcome to the land of Aotearoa, where waterfalls cascade from mountains that touch the clouds, ancient trees whisper, and wild, untamed wilderness lies.’ Join well known environmentalist and author-illustrator Lily Duval in conversation with the author of Wild Walks Aotearoa Hannah-Rose Watt, for an evening of shared experience, joy and exploration of the richness of […]
Matt Heath is a well-known broadcaster, producer, actor, podcaster, TV personality and sports commentator. He is the author of A Life Less Punishing: 13 Ways to Love the Life You’ve Got. This witty, wise, irreverent and eminently readable book may lead us to live a happier, better life. Join adventurer and explorer Matty Jordan in […]
Are you ready to reignite your passion for cooking and get inspired with new flavours? Then look no further than The Food Show, New Zealand’s biggest foodie extravaganza! This isn’t your ordinary day at the market – it’s a full-blown immersive experience that’s a feast for your senses. Find out more here at The Food […]
Scorpio Books and Penguin Books New Zealand warmly invite you to the Ōtautahi Christchurch launch of The Bookshop Detectives 2: Tea and Cake and Death by Gareth and Louise Ward. All welcome, refreshments provided. Please send in your RSVP. Pre-order your copy today! ABOUT THE BOOK In this rollicking new adventure, Garth and Eloise (and Stevie) […]
Scorpio Books and Quentin Wilson Publishing warmly invite you to the Ōtautahi Christchurch launch of The Girl from Sarajevo: Two Novellas by Stef Harris. All welcome, refreshments provided. Pre-order your copy today! Please send in your RSVP. ABOUT THE BOOK THE GIRL FROM SARAJEVO Young and self-assured immigrant Katia will do anything to become a […]
Come visit Telling Tales these school holidays! We have lots of fun activities running in the shop. Telling Tales Holiday Treasure Hunt Our traditional treasure hunt is on again these holidays! Pick up an entry form at the front counter, find the letters hidden around the shop, and unscramble the name of a famous book […]
You're invited! Come along on Saturday, April 12th at 1pm to celebrate Rachael King's latest release, 'Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Missing Stuff', a new middle-grade series about girls forming a rock band together. Rachael will be signing books and there are giveaways and spot prizes on the day! We are […]
Calling all divas! Join us for the launch of Cadence Chung’s stunning debut full-length poetry collection, Mad Diva. Featuring guest poet Claudia Jardine and guest singer Emily-Jane Stockman, it promises to be an unforgettable evening! ABOUT THE BOOK In Mad Diva, poet Cadence Chung takes us wheeling and diving through a scintillating whirl of ideas, […]
Scorpio Books and The Mahjong Project warmly welcome you to the Ōtautahi Christchurch launch of Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora by Nicole Wong. All welcome, refreshments provided. Please send in your RSVP. Please note the earlier time of 4.30pm for a 5pm start. Pre-order your copy today! ABOUT THE BOOK For many third-culture […]