Below is a list of the top and leading Bookstores in Wellington. To help you find the best Bookstores located near you in Wellington we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Bookstores:
The top rated Bookstores in Wellington are:
- Unity Books – extensive book collection
- Arty Bees Books Ltd – a treasured spot by book lovers
- Pegasus Books – with classic and modern book selections
- Marsden Books – amazing publications inventory
- Vic Books Kelburn – the capital city’s book expert
Unity Books
Unity Books is a capital city-based bookshop that caters to bookworms and students in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It was established in 1967 by Alan Preston and mainly focused on academic books during that time. Throughout their years of operations, they have successfully expanded to other book categories from fiction, politics, and spirituality to culinary, nature and even electronic books which are popular to the present generation. Unity Books can also search for books not available at their shop.
Products/Services:
Books: NZ Fiction, NZ Non-Fiction, Art, Photography And Design, Biography And True Stories, Business, Social Sciences, And Economics, Children’s And Young Adult, Feminism, Gender Studies, And Glbtii, Fiction And Poetry, Film, Music And Theatre, Food And Drink, History And Politics, Philosophy And Spirituality, Reference, Travel And Sport, Science, Health And Nature, E-Books
LOCATION:
Address: 57 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 994-245
Website: www.unitybooksonline.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Such a nice bookshop to go to, they have a wide selection of books, friendly staff, overall has such good vibes that lead to me spending a lot of time here lol.” –Marlo Jayne
Arty Bees Books Ltd
Arty Bees Books Ltd is a family-owned bookstore in Wellington, New Zealand that is home to more than 100,000 books. These impressive numbers would surely bring delight to book lovers. Their business commenced in 1988 through the efforts of Bob Burch, a 60-year old instructor and worker during the WWII period. He purchased a quaint bookshop located in Cuba Street and named it Arty Bees Books which is a clever form of his initials -RTB. Today, the shop is run by his daughter Pippa and has the best book collections in the country.
Products/Services:
Books: New Zealand, Fiction, Children’s Books, Arts, Philosophy/Religion, History / War, Cooking / Craft, Travel, Sale, Antiquarian
LOCATION:
Address: 106 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (443) 845-339
Website: www.artybees.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Lovely bookshop! The staff are friendly and amazing. One told me a joke about distinguishing Grizzly bears and Brown bears.” –Billy Joshi
Pegasus Books
Pegasus Books offers an impressive inventory of various book genres ranging from academic subjects like Eastern Religions, Sociology and Anthropology, Criticism, Maori Books, Travel, and Christianity to classic favourites like Art, Music, Poetry, Mythology, Philosophy, Classics (Greek and Roman), and Architecture and Design. Aside from the mentioned genres, the bookshop also has modern publications focused on Crafts, Food and Wine, Sports, Women’s Issues, Gardening, Gay and Lesbian, Jewish interests, Medieval, and Foreign languages. The independently-owned business can be found in the capital city region of New Zealand.
Products/Services:
Astrology, Astrology / Divination, Biography, Business / Management, Children’s Literature, Christianity, Clans, Classics, Conspiracy / Spying, Crafts, Crime Fiction, Criticism, African / Black Issues, Ancient Worlds, Animals, Anthologies, Antiques & Collectibles, Archaeology, Sciences, Sex & Love, Sheet Music, Shipping & Sailing, Sociology & Anthropology, Spiritual Paths / New Age, Sport, Travel, True Crime, TV & Film, War, Women’s Issues, Yellow Jackets, Yoga & Tai Chi, Young Adult
LOCATION:
Address: Cuba Mall, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (443) 844-733
Website: www.pegasusbooksnz.com
REVIEWS:
“The vibe is immaculate, the book selection is diverse, would definitely recommend stopping in here! My #1 favourite book shop. 😌” –Sebastian Walker
Marsden Books
Marsden Books is a locally-owned bookstore serving the Wellington community of New Zealand. It is touted as a lovely oasis for book enthusiasts and art lovers in the capital city region of the country. They have fiction and non-fiction publications as well as children’s books and have been around for over 40 years now. The team behind Marsden Books wants people to appreciate the wonders and amazement a book lover feels whenever they get immersed into a book’s story. Coupled with a customer-focused attitude they aim to provide a wide selection of book choices for all ages.
Products/Services:
Children’s, Diaries and Calendars, Fiction, Journals, Non-Fiction, Notecards, Puzzles
LOCATION:
Address: 159 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington 6012
Phone: (444) 768-066
Website: www.marsdenbooks.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“We’ve used Marsden Books for years – and each time it has changed ownership it seems to have attracted new owners who are real “book people”, always very helpful. It’s great to have an independent bookseller in our suburb!” –Tom Lumb
Vic Books Kelburn
Vic Books Kelburn houses book genres like children’s, Māori & Pacific stories, pride, women’s, race politics, sustainability, poetry, non-fiction, young adults, fiction, and cooking. Aside from their books, the local bookstore stationed in Wellington, New Zealand also has a stationery and giftware section as well as a memorabilia, textbook and journal aisle. The memorabilia section has Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington’s branded merchandise and clothing while the textbooks department is home to lecturer resources, SLALS Publications, Victoria University Trimester Two, and Open Polytechnic Trimester Two modules.
Products/Services:
Books, Memorabilia, Textbooks, Events, Journal
LOCATION:
Address: Easterfield Building 21 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Phone: (442) 806-200
Website: www.vicbooks.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“A great and wide range of books as well as texts. Nice cafe. Staff always friendly and VUW staff discount is a bonus.” –John Barrow