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 Classic books for children |
87 Victoria Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 5274 http://www.childrensbookshop.c... |
From firstborn books to young adult novels, there is something here to intrigue every young mind, and many an adult as well. The store stocks childhood favorites like Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Beatrix Potter, Dr Seuss and Enid Blyton as well as contemporary authors, including award-winning New Zealand scribe Margaret Mahy. There is a large selection of educational books, science kits, toys and games, and a range of audio tapes and CD ROMs. Parenting books are available and to keep the younger ones occupied while you browse, children's play area is a welcome diversion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best book deal in town |
236 High Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 377 0197 http://www.eastsbooks.com |
Centrally located, this independent bookshop has a wide selection of books and magazines. With a standing discount of 10 percent off the regular price of all New Zealand books and 20 percent of all other books, Easts offers one of the best book deals in town. They also have an excellent bargain specials table. Easts has recently added a coffee bar (with indoor and outdoor seating) where you can enjoy a café latte and read the latest magazine, or one of the new release proof copies. You will find many regulars bookmark their copy and appear daily for coffee and the next installment of the story. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 General Stationary and Bookstore |
140 Hereford Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 1120 |
With branches throughout Christchurch and the rest of New Zealand, this stationer and bookseller is a convenient place to go for your stationery needs. From a refill for your favourite pen to writing paper and envelopes, you can find it at Paper Plus. This shop also stocks art and school supplies, paints, permanent markers and crayons. Greeting cards, stationery sets, novelty gifts, and wrapping paper are available. In addition, they have a large selection of books and magazines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A book lover's paradise |
79 Hereford Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 379 2882 |
Established for 28 years, this independent bookshop is a Christchurch institution. It is the place to go to browse and buy books. With old-fashioned leather library chairs strategically placed around the shop, it is easy to spend hours here. Scorpio Books' collection ranges from the latest best sellers to such obscure and diverse topics as the occult and tarot. They also have the largest selection of fantasy and science fiction in New Zealand. With a computer database containing over a million titles, what they do not have they can get for you--provided its still in print. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of pre-loved books |
133 Manchester Street Central City Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3 379 7976 http://smiths.bookshop.co.nz/ |
Smiths is a true book lover's goldmine, boasting one of the largest selections of quality second-hand books in New Zealand; three floors containing over 90,000 books. A family-owned business, Smiths has bought and sold books for nearly 40 years. Specialists in New Zealand out-of-print books, they also have a tremendous collection of non-New Zealand books covering subjects such as politics, war, sports, travel and fiction. For specific needs, check out Smiths' web site where you can search and browse their online catalogue. A selection of their antique and collectable books can also be found at the Antique Print Gallery on Worcester Boulevard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Non Fiction books from A to Z |
20 Windmill Centre 184 Clarence Street, Riccarton Christchurch 8004 New Zealand +64 (0)3 348 0220 |
Opened in the 1950s, Technical Books is a small, privately owned bookshop that provides books on all subjects from A to Z. If they do not have it in stock, they will order it for you. The only books they do not sell are fiction titles. There is a diverse collection of books, with subjects including quilting, cooking, farming and military wars. The most popular sections, however, are tractors and trucks. Also available are documentary videos on subjects such as travel, military wars, and tractors, trucks and trains. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books, music and stationery |
University Drive Ilam Christchurch New Zealand +64 (0)3 348 8579 |
While the University Bookshop is the main provider of textbooks for Canterbury University courses, it is by no means a shop exclusively for students. Besides supplying heavy-duty "brain" books, it also has extensive stock in magazines, paperback fiction, CDs, stationery, cards, games and novelty gifts. This is the place to go for hard-to-find and obscure books--if the Bookshop does not have it, they will order it for you. They also buy and sell second hand textbooks. There is another University Bookshop outlet at the Christchurch Public Hospital in central city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Zealand budget chain store |
South City Mall City Central Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3 366 6013 |
The budget-goods chain, The Warehouse, is regarded in New Zealand with a certain affection, somehow it manages to provide people with items they need, before they realise they need them. Stacked high in rows throughout this cavernous store you will find a mind-boggling range of New Zealand-made and imported goods. There are toys, home wares, grocery items, garden equipment, furniture, through to compact discs, computer software and cellular phones. The quality can be surprisingly good for the price. Other Christchurch branches are at Barrington, Bush Inn, Hornby, Linwood, and Papanui. Review © 2007, Wcities |