Scorpio Books

Scorpio Books We're an independent book store in Ōtautahi Christchurch, full of good reads and passionate staff. Your independent bookstore since 1976.
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www.scorpiobooks.co.nz

Kia ora Romance Readers! After a short break during our big Annual Sale, Sunday Swoon is back! This week we are excited ...
13/06/2026

Kia ora Romance Readers! After a short break during our big Annual Sale, Sunday Swoon is back! This week we are excited for the highly anticipated sequel, Harvest Season, the second in Brynne Weaver's Seasons of Courage trilogy. Cape Carnage teeters on the brink of chaos, and the harder Nolan tries to keep it together, the closer Harper comes to unravelling.

We also have the dark academia murder mystery romantasy, Deathbringer, which follows Viola and Sylas, drawn together by grief, magic and a growing attraction.

Both are available in-store or online!

Thanks to , we have some shiny Shadow Reaper bookmarks to giveaway with any purchase of the book! We currently have 2 in...
12/06/2026

Thanks to , we have some shiny Shadow Reaper bookmarks to giveaway with any purchase of the book! We currently have 2 in stock, but when those copies are sold, the book will be available for pre order through our website, and the first 7 pre orders will include a beautiful bookmark.

As we settle into winter it becomes harder and harder to venture outside into the cold, so why not turn to a book for in...
11/06/2026

As we settle into winter it becomes harder and harder to venture outside into the cold, so why not turn to a book for inspiration! We have a lovely collection of books on outdoor recreation, mountaineering, walks and hikes, and the vast history of New Zealanders chilly achievements.

Visit us in-store to browse the full range.

The finalists for several of the Aotearoa NZ Book Industry Awards have been announced! One of these awards includes the ...
10/06/2026

The finalists for several of the Aotearoa NZ Book Industry Awards have been announced! One of these awards includes the Libro.fm NZ Audiobook of the year, with a variety of beautiful local stories making up the shortlist. We love Libro.fm as it gives busy bookworms a chance to support independent bookshops in their listening. Have a look at the shortlist, and our audiobook staff recommendations on their website!

For more information on the Book Industry Awards head to booksellers.co.nz

Staff Pick: JoJo found Well Woman greatly informative and fascinating, insisting that it made her think about her own he...
09/06/2026

Staff Pick: Jo
Jo found Well Woman greatly informative and fascinating, insisting that it made her think about her own health in ways she hadn't before. This book interweaves mainstream medicine with holistic solutions to empower women to live a full, vital life. Available in-store and online!

We are very often asked if we have Scorpio Books tote bags, and we are so thrilled to finally say, yes! Starring art by...
04/06/2026

We are very often asked if we have Scorpio Books tote bags, and we are so thrilled to finally say, yes! Starring art by the wonderful , the design marks our recent 50 year milestone, and the wide straps make it comfortable to lug around heavy stacks of books.

We've also been lucky to collaborate with C4 Coffee Co. to create our very own coffee blend, The Browser, available as whole beans or espresso. We can all vouch for how delicious this blend is, and how well it pairs with your morning read.

Both available for purchase in-store and online. See you all this weekend for the last couple days of our Annual Sale!

You're invited! Scorpio Books and warmly welcome you to the launch of Have This Heart by Lawrence Patchett. Have This H...
04/06/2026

You're invited! Scorpio Books and warmly welcome you to the launch of Have This Heart by Lawrence Patchett.
Have This Heart is a compulsively readable story collection about men who are trying to do better. Whether training a rescue dog, starting a bucket chain to put out a raging fire, raising a marquee beside a line of Ferraris, or reporting on a sensitive workplace accident, the men in Have This Heart are striving for more. For connection, for humour, for a way back into the world.

Thursday 25th June @ Scorpio Books
All welcome, Free event
Drinks and nibbles provided
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BWyxMHfTq/

Thank you to all those who attended our 50th Birthday Party last week! We had a wonderful night of celebration with frie...
03/06/2026

Thank you to all those who attended our 50th Birthday Party last week! We had a wonderful night of celebration with friends of the shop, who have each in their own way made this milestone possible.

We would like to thank some major sponsors who made the night extra special. Thank you to Libro.fm, Canterbury University Press and Bridget Williams Books who each gifted contributions to our Party Bag giveaways, and to Te Herenga Waka University Press, Penguin Random House NZ, Harper Collins, Hachette, Bateman Books, Scholastic, Nationwide Books and Lana Hart who provided giveaways for our birthday and sale celebration!

Thank you again to Mieke and Emma for getting us all inked

June's Book of the Month: Land by Maggie O'FarrellThe latest release by the beloved O'Farrell was adored by Bryony, who ...
03/06/2026

June's Book of the Month: Land by Maggie O'Farrell
The latest release by the beloved O'Farrell was adored by Bryony, who insists this book is "beautifully written, the story is striking, interesting and full of human depth, following many different characters as they each have their own moment as the protagonist."

Read the full review and join our book club through our website!

We have 5 days left of our Annual Sale and we still have boxes and boxes of beautiful books waiting for a home. Here are...
02/06/2026

We have 5 days left of our Annual Sale and we still have boxes and boxes of beautiful books waiting for a home. Here are some $10 and under picks that are available now!!

Address

Five Lanes At The BNZ Centre. 120 Hereford Street
Christchurch
8011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6433792882

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