Baka Books

31/07/2026

Don't forget we are celebrating our 2nd birthday with 'Reading in the Park' tomorrow. Join us for stories, craft, cupcakes and cosy places to read. See you there from 10-1pm at the Thurston Gardens rotunda!

21/07/2026

Have you seen The Odyssey yet? Has it whetted your appetite to learn more about Greek mythology? Check out Stephen Fry's accessible takes on Troy et al. In store now.

19/07/2026

Also in store at Baka Books now!

Cook Islands Māori Language Week is coming up soon:
Sunday 2 August – Saturday 8 August

Moana Oceania: Cook Islands – Kūki ‘Airani
by Jean Tekura Mason, sets out the seven interconnected pillars that guide Cook Islands life, such as kauraro (respect and obedience to elders) and ‘aka’aka (humility and dignity). There are also sections on education, language, history, environment, art, sport and celebrations — and an exploration of how Cook Islanders in Aotearoa maintain and adapt their culture.

Written in Cook Islands Māori and English:
https://oratia.co.nz/product/moana-oceania-cook-islands-kuki-airani/

Ministry for Pacific Peoples Centre for Pacific Languages Cook Islands Development Agency NZ

16/07/2026

Our new favourite 'I'm a Submarine' is a funny, informative great to read aloud picture book from Aotearoa! Now in our kid's room!

14/07/2026

We have a new drop of Lomana Tale books and matching toys in story. Making storytime cuter and cuddly today!

14/07/2026

Our next book club will look at the art of the biography and focus on two local books: biographies of the remarkable Susan Parkinson and rugby legend Pio Bosco. DM or email us to book your spot.

08/07/2026

The Private Island is a Pacific thriller set on the fictional Fijian island of Loloma.

The scene: At one of the most exclusive island resorts in the Pacific Ocean, the countdown to New Year is juat beginning. And then a body washes up on the shore.

It's a pacy thriller told through the voice of multiple narrators and is in store now!

08/07/2026

You can also pick.up adult tickets for this event at Baka Books!