Paige's Book Gallery

Paige's Book Gallery Independent, award-winning bookstore. Indulge in bibliotherapy amidst armchairs & delightful service.

See you booklovers tonight. Doors actually open at 6pm
06/05/2026

See you booklovers tonight. Doors actually open at 6pm

Two big releases in-store today: The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett – The long-awaited new story from the author of T...
05/05/2026

Two big releases in-store today:

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett – The long-awaited new story from the author of The Help.

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout – A beautiful, quiet meditation on family and secrets from a master storyteller.

Either would make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day this Sunday, and we offer free gift wrapping in-store.

ANZAC Weekend Hours:Saturday, April 25: ClosedMonday, April 27: Open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMWe will be closed this Saturday t...
24/04/2026

ANZAC Weekend Hours:
Saturday, April 25: Closed
Monday, April 27: Open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We will be closed this Saturday to observe ANZAC Day.

While we are closed, our neighbours .gallery.nz are hosting a special event. Artist Tom Turner () will be performing a live poetry reading at 2:00 PM on ANZAC Day.

Tom will be reading his poem, Lay Down Your Arms, which is part of the "Strange Relationships" exhibition.

We look forward to seeing you back in the bookshop on Monday!

With the air turning cold, it’s the perfect time to grab a blanket and settle in with a treasury.There is a lovely nosta...
22/04/2026

With the air turning cold, it’s the perfect time to grab a blanket and settle in with a treasury.

There is a lovely nostalgia in passing down the stories we loved to a new generation. Whether you are revisiting the world of Beatrix Potter, the mishaps of Paddington Bear, or the quiet wisdom of Frog and Toad, these collections are made for snuggling up.

We’ve also been leafing through the Judith Kerr and Gavin Bishop treasuries—timeless additions to any home library and perfect for sharing on a chilly day.

Pop in and find a classic to keep you company.

Protecting our planet, one page at a time. 🌍We are so proud to stock ‘Because We Love. Our Planet. Our Wildlife. Our Fut...
08/04/2026

Protecting our planet, one page at a time. 🌍

We are so proud to stock ‘Because We Love. Our Planet. Our Wildlife. Our Future.’ by local Whanganui author and artist Fiona Goulding. This beautiful book inspires kids to protect our wildlife, with support going to WWF-New Zealand. 🐾

Available in-store now! 📚

We are taking a little time over the long weekend to catch up with family and get through our "to-read" piles! Here is w...
02/04/2026

We are taking a little time over the long weekend to catch up with family and get through our "to-read" piles! Here is what the team is diving into over the break:

Tanya is reading Bread of Angels by Patti Smith.
Rochelle has her hands on an advanced copy of The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (mark your calendars—this arrives in-store on May 5th!).
Lesley is reading Heist in the Hutt by local author, Rob Rattenbury.

Speaking of Rob: We are hosting a celebration for his new book right here in the shop on May 2nd. We’d love to see you there!

Our Easter Hours are:
Friday, April 3: Closed
Saturday, April 4: Open
Sunday, April 5: Closed
Monday, April 6: Closed

Wishing you all a relaxing break with plenty of good food and even better books. Happy Easter!

Fresh in this week at Paige's Book Gallery:Strange Buildings by Uketsu – From the author of Strange Houses and Strange P...
16/03/2026

Fresh in this week at Paige's Book Gallery:

Strange Buildings by Uketsu – From the author of Strange Houses and Strange Pictures. This latest puzzle-mystery uses eleven chilling floor plans to uncover a secret connecting everything from a lonely hut to a nightmarish prison.

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki – A sharp, unsettling story of obsession and female friendship from the celebrated author of the Butter.

Pop in for a browse soon—we’d love to see you.

Fresh to our shelves at Paige's Book Gallery:Kin by Tayari Jones, from the author of An American Marriage, is now featur...
03/03/2026

Fresh to our shelves at Paige's Book Gallery:

Kin by Tayari Jones, from the author of An American Marriage, is now featured on Rochelle’s Recommendations shelf.

For younger readers (or the young at heart), we have Phoenix by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. It’s the first book of the Ride On series from the author of The War That Saved My Life.

We also have Lionel Shriver’s latest book, A Better Life, ready for you to pick up.

Pop in for a browse soon—we’d love to see you.

Kia ora! Paige’s Book Gallery will be closed on Waitangi Day (Feb 6) for the public holiday. We look forward to seeing y...
04/02/2026

Kia ora! Paige’s Book Gallery will be closed on Waitangi Day (Feb 6) for the public holiday. We look forward to seeing you again on Saturday, 10am–4pm.

Enjoy the day with your whānau!

👹 Monsters get a bad rap… but here at Paige’s, we’ve found they’re mostly just big softies looking for friends! 💙From la...
21/01/2026

👹 Monsters get a bad rap… but here at Paige’s, we’ve found they’re mostly just big softies looking for friends! 💙

From lake lurkers to silly jokesters and class clowns, these monsters are here to prove reading is monstrously fun!

Come meet your new favourite friendly monster in:
The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers
The Monster Joke Book by Lisa Regan (Arcturus)
School of Monsters: Class Party Vol. 1 by Sally Rippen — a brilliant early reader full of fun school adventures!

All available now at Paige’s 😊

🌞 Let’s hope the sun is shining this weekend! 🌞Here are our opening hours for Anniversary Weekend:🕒 Saturday: 10 AM – 4 ...
16/01/2026

🌞 Let’s hope the sun is shining this weekend! 🌞
Here are our opening hours for Anniversary Weekend:

🕒 Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
🕒 Sunday: 12 PM – 3 PM
🕒 Monday: Closed

Feel free to pop in and say hello — we’d love to see you! 😊

Address

60 Guyton Street
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6463489095

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