SCHOOL HOLIDAYS GREAT TIME TO DROP OFF YOUR SELLABLE BOOKS - through gate 2. You can drop off at the drop off area from 7am to 6pm this week and next week Monday to Friday. Unfortunately with no school sport we have no control if the school will have gate 2 open. ONLY 39 DAYS TO GO
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The Open Book is a secondhand bookshop in a sunny villa with six rooms and a backyard.
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4.7 ★ · 343 Google ratingsFrom Google Maps · See them all
Ordered a book for my son on the website. When it arrived, the book was in excellent condition, the packaging was eco friendly and lovely. I especially loved the personal touch of the card that included the name of the person who packed the book and what they are currently reading - gorgeous! I know where to check first when I’m looking for my next purchase. Thanks team!
An adorable warren of a bookstore, with something for everybody! They have an excellent range of second-hand children's books, something that can be quite hard to find. I would definitely recommend for a book enthusiast or parent. Additional bonus, their coffee is excellent and they have a little outdoor garden area in which to enjoy it while your child runs in circles.
Really cute book store. Lovingly curated with an interesting range. It’s a little chaotic inside which ads to the charm - you’ll find a few quirky objects and some cool displays. If you head down the corridor at the back you’ll find several more rooms and a gorgeous little secret garden where you can enjoy a cup or tea or coffee - it’s very much worth a visit. This is obviously a labour of love and could use more steady custom to elevate its offering - but I’ll bet they do some cool events and I’m looking forward to checking them out. Get in there and support the local community!
A super cute bookstore! The moment you step in, it feels like Alice falling into the rabbit hole. Each room is beautifully decorated, and the staff are really friendly. Definitely a must-visit spot on Ponsonby Road!
Fantastic book store! The books are in such great condition that they look new. Several rooms, well organized, with signage to orient you through the store. In some days there is a coffee machine in the back that serves coffee and tea. My favorite part of the store is the « staff picks » shelf. There is also a little garden with some seating in the back. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this place is the parking, which can be a bit tough. I parked on a side residential street and walked a little bit. Highly recommended. One of the best used book stores I’ve ever been to.
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