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 In the city's cultural heart |
65 Victoria Street Central Library Mezzanine Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 1730 |
Situated on the mezzanine floor of the Central Library, BAM specialises in publications from New Zealand and overseas authors. The range includes travel, design, art and literary books as well as a quality children's selection. Also sells jazz, classical and world music, and sponsors literary and art events. There is often a sale table out the front that is worth looking out for. And do not overlook the great magazine collection - you will find one that would be a perfect accompaniment to a latte in the neighbouring cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Government bookshop |
Corner Bowen Street & Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 3433 http://www.bennetts.co.nz/cont... |
Bennetts stock a healthy range of books, with a special emphasis on non fiction, and stationery. They are also the only place in town where you can purchase legislation, electorate maps and other parliamentary or political related information. Though not the most extensive of selections, the fiction shelves are well stocked, particularly with contemporary literature and there is an excellent section on New Zealand publications. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comics, computer games and more |
55 Cuba Street James Smith Building Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 4089 |
You will find comics, computer games and the largest range of basketball cards in Wellington at this fascinating store located on the first floor of the James Smith Market. The store imports regular shipments of the latest comics including Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, DC and Vertigo. There is also a vast assortment of figurines of all the popular games heroes, including boxed, carded and loose models priced from NZD36. A must to see is the retro games display, which offers a ride through history with Atari, Nintendo and Sega games such as Spiderman and Avengers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-loved literature |
The Oaks Manners Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 5339 http://www.artybees.co.nz |
One of several second hand bookshops on Cuba Street, Bizy Bee's, along with its companion store, Arty Bee's on 17 Courtenay Place (+64 04 385 1819), promotes itself as 'the friendliest little bookshop in Wellington'. Both shops have something of a quirky character and the shelves are full of interesting tales with over 70,000 titles. Quality pre-loved books in an extensive catalogue of subjects are bought and sold on the premises. A large selection of sheet music is also available at the Arty Bee's branch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just books! |
280 Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 9694 |
Not just a post office, providing full postal services, and more than a bookshop, Books & More stocks a wide range of literature and stationery including bestsellers and an extensive selection of fiction and non-fiction works. Frequently, sale tables pop up, making this a great place to buy early Christmas and birthday presents. The Lambton Quay store also incorporates a tourist information centre and markets itself as a one-stop-shop for travellers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Non-fiction book specialist |
110 Featherston Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 9358 http://www.capitalbooks.co.nz/ |
This is Wellington's specialist non-fiction book shop and what they do not have in store, their experienced staff are more than happy to locate via their global computerised book search system. Conveniently located only minutes from Lambton Quay, they offer competitive prices and an impressive range of specialist practical and technical topics from aviation to zoology and everything in between. Mail orders are welcome. Support this independently owned family business! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books for kids |
26 Kilbirnie Plaza Kilbirnie Wellington 6003 New Zealand +64 4 387 3905 http://childrensbookshop.netst... |
Who ever said the best shops are found in the central city? Despite its suburban location, this little establishment has become a firm favourite with families, thanks to its extensive selection of children's literature and its child-friendly atmosphere. If the kids are looking for somewhere to spend their birthday money, they will be spoilt for choice here. They also stock a select range of educational toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Heavenly bookshop |
110 Featherston Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 5212 |
Crossroads is arguably the largest stockist of quality second-hand books in Wellington. Try this spacious shop for out of print books on almost any topic. Books are bought and sold here and the management boast that "good books and people meet" under their roof. It is certainly a pleasant store and there is a gallery on site, displaying work of local artists, for those who like to mix art and literature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major Australian chain |
360-366 Lambton Quay Stewart Dawsons Corner Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 2080 http://www.dymocks.com.au |
Dymocks, established as a retailer in Australia since 1879, is a favourite with bookworms on this side of the Tasman also. The beauty of Dymocks is the attention to the customer, especially with respect to the provision of comfy sofas on which the avid literature lover can easily while away a cold winter's afternoon. The range is phenomenal and if you do not find what you are looking for at first glance, it can probably be ordered through their service counter. The travel section is particularly good, and there are many local books and guides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For young radicals |
272 Cuba Street P. O. Box 9263 Wellington 6001 New Zealand |
Cuba Street is renowned for its character most of which is provided by speciality shops, of the offbeat variety, such as this anarchist bookshop. It is tiny and fiery yellow like the radical spirits that work here and will provide, if you give it a chance, an on going diet of literature, pamphlets, exposés and activist treatises that will help you avoid slipping into complacent old age. Poke your head in for something different on your next tour of upper Cuba. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Service with a smile |
Midland Park Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 2820 |
Magnetix is the best place in town to buy the morning paper - you are unlikely to get a warmer welcome anywhere. As well as the friendly staff, there is a wonderful array of magazines, attractively laid out on wall and free-standing shelves. Other services are also provided. You can buy your stamps and phone cards here, pick up a postcard or an airport read and even grab an early morning coffee to get the day under way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ailments galore |
173 Riddiford Street P. O. Box 7389, Newtown Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 389 7592 http://www.medical-books.co.nz/ |
This speciality shop has people visiting from all over the country for it's vast collection of books that cover a multitude of subjects associated with ailments - and keeping healthy - of the human body. If you need a detailed book on childbirth, cancer, general medical information, dictionaries or anything else try here first. If it is not in stock the friendly staff will be able to point you in the right direction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stationery and more |
Lambton Square 180 Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0088 / +64 4 262 2486 (National Office) http://www.paperplus.co.nz/ |
This busy downtown stationers and book store lives up to its name. As well as paper, pens, diaries and an assortment of stationery items, there are magazines, books, toys and lots of bric-a-brac, which makes for interesting browsing. You will also find a huge range of cards for every occasion. Located on the ground floor of Wellington's modern Lambton Square arcade with five other stores throughout the Wellington region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books for body and mind |
142 Willis Street Willis Street Village Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 4563 http://www.pinnaclebooks.co.nz/ |
If it is the spiritual element that interests you, this central city book shop is the place to rest your mind and body. Pinnacles boasts a phenomenal selection of books, with topics ranging from management and mind power to sunseals, and incorporating every health and sprituality concern in between. As their own publicity boasts, this store sells books 'as far as the mind can reach'. Take advantage of their free book lists and special order service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rare books |
110 Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 2767 |
One of the smaller second hand establishments, Quilters specialises in rare and historic books and, despite its size, is a veritable treasure trove for the specialist collector. The staff are enthusiasts in their field and if you are looking for a first edition, this may very well be the place to find it. Make this a regular destination, but be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to browse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialising in feminist literature |
57 Willis Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 4245 |
Unity books, operating from a spacious central location, are a popular bookshop with a wide range of books and magazines. The store is particularly strong on feminist and women's literature, self help books, history, politics, cookery, and boasts of its good literature and quality children's selection. If you are interested in books on Wellington and New Zealand this is not a bad place to start. The well read staff are always happy to assist and advise on your purchase. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University texts and more |
Kelburn Parade Student Union Building Wellington 6005 New Zealand +64 4 463 5515 http://www.bookcentre.co.nz |
Victoria University's book shop is by no means exclusive to students, though it is run by students. It is situated on campus and mainly stocks textbooks required for university courses. According to their own website, they also stock 'books for brains and anything hard to find' so if that obscure title you are seeking does exist, the staff here will do their best to find it. They also buy and sell second-hand books and will take orders by phone, fax or e-mail from anywhere in the world. Students can collect notes between 8a-5p from Monday to Friday on the ground floor of the Student Union building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
