A unique book store, gallery and event space in Auckland

Tēnā koutou katoa!!

COME SEE US DURING GLOBAL BOOK CRAWL WEEK - WE ARE OPEN 21 TO 24 APRIL AND GET 10% OFF.

Sorry Closed ANZAC Weekend. We Will Remember Them.

BUY ANY BOOK IN OUR STORE IN BOOK CRAWL WEEK, GET A STAMP ON YOUR PASSPORT AND BE IN TO WIN PRIZES! WE HAVE PASSPORTS IN STORE AND EVEN BETTER NEWS....10% OFF FOR ALL CRAWLERS BUYING AT ANEC.DOTE!!

GET OUT AND ABOUT TO VISIT SOME STUNNING AUCKLAND BOOKSHOPS THIS AUTUMN.

We have plenty of unique books and ephemera to celebrate this brilliant little country of ours!

Thanks to everyone who is offering us second hand stock. Whilst we appreciate your support we are alittle over whelmed with offers at present....and we are only sourcing selective pieces, so please review our buying policies

Come see us at 587a Mt Eden Road Auckland! Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am.

Where stories come alive.

From rare finds to timeless tales, with books, ephemera, art, maps and more, anec•dote is a unique, cosy space where New Zealand’s heritage comes to life.

Our Shopify Store is Open 24/7! Better still though, why not drop in to see the real thing. We love meeting new customers and friends..

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Celebrating Stories, Heritage, & Connection

Come in and see us at anec•dote! Discover our unique book shop, gallery and new event space at 587a Mt Eden Road, Auckland!

Now you can see, touch and purchase treasures, both new and pre-loved, that connect the past and present.

And our on line store is open too with a diverse selection of some of our unique stock!

Our carefully curated collections of books—both rare and new—along with meaningful objects, maps and art, are steeped in history and rich with connection.

From newly published works celebrating New Zealand’s people, places, and stories, to rare finds and timeless artifacts, we have crafted a unique space where our heritage comes to life.

And.. if nothing else its just a cosy, fun place to be!