Events

Discover all the exciting bookish events happening in your community, from literary festivals and author talks to book launches, bookshop events, and more. Please contact us on [email protected] to list your event.
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    • Book Launch
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    Sing to Me of Home

     29 October 2026 Join us to celebrate Keith Westwater’s latest poetry collection, Sing to Me of Home. Poets Harry Ricketts, Dinah Hawken & Tim Jones will be reading alongside Keith, with some of their own poems too. All welcome.
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    • Author Talk
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    • Ticketed

    Catherine Chidgey @ Time Out Bookstore

     19 November 2026 Catherine will be in conversation with Jenna Todd discussing her latest novel, The Starving Bride. Hosted by Time Out Bookstore in the hall at the Mount Eden Village Centre. Books will be available for purchase, with Catherine signing afterwards.
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    • Literary Festival
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    • Ticketed

    VerbCrawl

     Saturday 14 November Verb’s beloved, one-night-only, high-energy literary festival, VerbCrawl, will take over the streets of inner-city Wellington. With 26 untamed events unfolding across bars, fabric stores, galleries, bookshops and more, expect a joyous celebration of writing and books in unexpected ways and unexpected places. Tickets: $10
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    • Reading Party
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    • Ticketed

    The Big Read

     14 November 2026 Let Barewood provide the backdrop for your story and join us in the garden for a day with your favourite characters. Immerse in your favourite books whilst enjoying the garden in full bloom. Bring a rug, find your perfect spot and spend the day relaxing in great company.
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