Scorpio Books

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. - […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us and Otago University Press to celebrate the launch of Bob Crowder: A New Zealand organics pioneer by Matt Morris, launched by Andreas Wesener. 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: Bob Crowder: […]

Join us and Penguin Random House New Zealand to celebrate the launch of BBQ Economics by Liam Dann. All welcome, refreshments provided. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. This event is free to attend – please RSVP by emailing rsvp@scorpiobooks.co.nz or by filling in this Google Form here. – ABOUT THE BOOK: From interest […]

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 April, we'll be talking about our March book, […]

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 […]

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 […]