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Our in-store events programme will return in February 2025

31 Jan 2025

Our events are taking a break over the summer. But we will be back in 2025!

Wellington Event

Get free nationwide delivery on online orders over $99 before Dec 17

16 Dec 2024

Now on: free nationwide delivery on online orders over $99 before Dec 17

Wellington Event

Author Talk: The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat by Brannavan Gnanalingam

28 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pm

Thursday November 28th, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat by Brannavan Gnanalingam. All welcome!

Author Interview

Folly Journal - Interview with Art Director Dana Turner

27 Nov 2024

Read our interview with Art Director and co-creator of Folly Journal - a beautifully curated read "aimed at anyone who has never heard of Landfall. Or anyone who has ever been rejected by Landfall. We believe even short attention spans deserve quality, entertaining content."

Wellington Event

Author Talk: Jon Ronson's Psychopath's Night

26 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Tuesday November 26th, 7.30pm. Event held at The Opera House, Wellington. Jon Ronson's Psychopath Night.

Wellington Event

Author Talk: Wizardry to Wētā Verse by Elena de Roo

26 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pm

Tuesday November 26th, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on Wizardry to Wētā Verse by Elena de Roo, illustrated by Juliet de Roo. All welcome!

Wellington Event

Author Talk: The Twisted Chain by Jason Gurney

22 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pm

Friday November 22nd, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on The Twisted Chain by Jason Gurney. All welcome!

Wellington Event

Unity Book Club: Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu

21 Nov 2024 - 6.30pm

Thursday November 21st, 6.30pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Club: Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu. All welcome!

Wellington Event

Author Talk: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank

21 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pm

Thursday November 21st, 12.30pm-1.15pm in-store at Unity Books Wellington Author Talk on The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank All welcome!

Wellington Event

Author Talk: An Evening with Dolly Alderton in Wellington

19 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Tuesday November 19th, 7.30pm. Event held at Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. An Evening with Dolly Alderton in Wellington.

Article

A Booker Shortlist Round-Up

16 Nov 2024

This year's shortlist featured five female authors; however, the favourite to win was the only male author on the list, Percival Everett. Like others, I expected James to win this year’s prize.

Article

Highly Recommended Reading on Te Tiriti

14 Nov 2024

Interest in te Tiriti/the Treaty has been amplified recently, with tens of thousands turning up in support of Māori and our founding documents over the past few days. For those who are curious, willing and wanting to be more knowledgeable about current debates, we’ve compiled a short list of some of our favourite books on the topic. They serve as an introduction to modern te Tiriti issues.

Wellington Event

Book Launch: Bound by Maddie Ballard

14 Nov 2024 - 6pm

Thursday November 14th, 6pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Launch of Bound by Maddie Ballard. All welcome!

Wellington Event

Author Talk: An Evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington

13 Nov 2024 - 8pm

Wednesday November 13th, 8pm. Event held at St James Theatre, 87/77 Courtenay Place, Te Aro. An evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington.

Wellington Event

Author Talk: An Evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington

12 Nov 2024 - 8pm

Tuesday November 12th, 8pm. Event held at St James Theatre, 87/77 Courtenay Place, Te Aro. An evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington.