The Open Book

This is a really cute, welcoming second-hand bookstore on Ponsonby Rd. It's got a huge selection of books dispersed through several cozy rooms in an old doctors house (according to the owner). It's a bit tucked back from the street, so it's easy to walk past, but well worth a stop in. There are many spaces to sit and read, and free wifi, so I like to come here and relax and enjoy the beginning of a book before I buy it. There are also beanbags out front, and a lovely garden with a hammock out back, so plenty of spaces to sit and relax. Recently, they had Sunday afternoon event with a book and poetry reading, and a chorale ensemble, that you would never find in the library or any other bookstores. I highly recommend stopping in on this hidden gem and conversing with the owner and staff, who are all lovely people.

Good little book store. They offered too order in The book u was looking for. Nice kind staff

Great range of books you will struggle to find elsewhere. Charming store

A really cute wee bookstore full of cool reads. Lovely selection of both fiction, non-fiction, and there is a really good recommended reads if requested. Great location near to other shops in the district as well.