Beattie & Forbes Booksellers

16/09/2026

James is stepping in for me for the next couple of weeks - he is looking forward to catching up with everyone. Madelaine and Val will still be on board on Monday’s and Friday’s, so we’ve got you covered.

15/09/2026

I may not have been in the shop, but I am still working hard reading the The Booker Prizes longlist - it just happens to be in the Alcazar Gardens in Seville. Reading The End of Everything by M.John Harrison

29/08/2026

Last day to grab a bargain from Flaxbloom and also to stock up on craft books at 25% off. 10-2 pm

30/07/2026

We are very excited to host The Knit Nook for a pop-up in August. Come and see Katie for some wooly and wild squishy treats and why not grab a craft book from our sale while you are here.

Ahuriri The Knit Nook

greeting cards, journals, contemporary fiction, whakawhetai, cavallini Puzzles, Cavallini wrap, rosie made a thing, la la land, abbey merson

26/07/2026

Beryl and Gordon are in agreement with John Connell after they had a look at his new book The Wisdom of Farmers.

And here is recent on Radio NZ with John too
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06/07/2026

World Cup fever is here, and we are loving Harry Kane’s skills on the pitch! Go England!
Little People Big Dreams have already showcased him - last copies in stock.

18/06/2026

Two favourites back in stock. Rowan the Hare and Chloe Dalton's excellent book Raising Hare.
A moment of cuteness (Rowan has some other friends you might like too)

16/06/2026

Have you been in to check out the Craft Book Sale yet - this awful weather is the perfect time to settle into some crochet, knitting stitching and more. Even I have been busy with some granny squares.