The Open Book
opens at 10:00 today
Book shop Vintage Store
A curious secondhand bookshop in Ponsonby. Six rooms, a sunny backyard, a delightful old villa. Update description
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Pat M. 2015-01-08
We turned up 10 mins before listed closing time and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. Went in for a browse around and came out later...
We turned up 10 mins before listed closing time and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. Went in for a browse around and came out later...
Mallory K. 2018-07-22
Thanks for my amazing book subscription
Thanks for my amazing book subscription
Mel C. 2018-04-11
Great book selection, amazing atmosphere and friendly staff.
Great book selection, amazing atmosphere and friendly staff.
Nannie N. 2017-11-30
the most wonderful place in Auckland to buy second-hand books. Not only the place is gorgeous: their collection is impressive.
the most wonderful place in Auckland to buy second-hand books. Not only the place is gorgeous: their collection is impressive.
Kamal H. 2017-10-28
Really nice place, with excellent varied collection.
Really nice place, with excellent varied collection.
Michelle D. 2017-08-20
Amazing place filled with literary treasures where you can sit in the garden and read, use the wifi, and surround yourself with that amazing book...
Amazing place filled with literary treasures where you can sit in the garden and read, use the wifi, and surround yourself with that amazing book...
Eddie J. 2017-01-15
The sign says it all - step off Ponsonby Road and out of this world. Difficult to leave without a book or three.
The sign says it all - step off Ponsonby Road and out of this world. Difficult to leave without a book or three.
Hazel P. 2016-12-15
The Open Book is one of my favourite ever bookstores, room after room of books to get lost in, really smart staff and I hear good coffee is on its...
The Open Book is one of my favourite ever bookstores, room after room of books to get lost in, really smart staff and I hear good coffee is on its...
Nicola I. 2016-09-18
Just received my very first My Book Bag. So exciting to have a mystery parcel arrive, and to discover a wonderful selection of books inside. My only...
Just received my very first My Book Bag. So exciting to have a mystery parcel arrive, and to discover a wonderful selection of books inside. My only...
Ali S. 2016-09-05
Fav bookstore / lovely lady (staff)
Fav bookstore / lovely lady (staff)
Eu-Jin L. 2016-03-15
Friendly Staff and a fun maze of rooms to rummage in and right on the green link bus route for convenience. :)
Friendly Staff and a fun maze of rooms to rummage in and right on the green link bus route for convenience. :)
Flo-Flynn N. 2015-06-13
LOVE this treasure of a bookstore. All book lovers must pop in when passing by!
LOVE this treasure of a bookstore. All book lovers must pop in when passing by!
Maria M. 2015-06-08
so quiet and peaceful :) and great bargains out there too!!! :D
so quiet and peaceful :) and great bargains out there too!!! :D
Samara J. 2015-02-17
``°°°•• fantastic book store,worth a look ••°°°```
``°°°•• fantastic book store,worth a look ••°°°```
Kathy A. 2014-05-18
Massive collection!! Especially loved seeing all the new current Architectural books today!!
Massive collection!! Especially loved seeing all the new current Architectural books today!!
Charmaine le R. 2014-03-22
I loved this place! So many books and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
I loved this place! So many books and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
Joel N. 2013-10-18
A big thank you to Classics and Such Like Books for taking the time to send jpegs of the volumes in which I was interested, as I am in the US. The...
A big thank you to Classics and Such Like Books for taking the time to send jpegs of the volumes in which I was interested, as I am in the US. The...
Christopher D. 2013-09-07
Great bookstore, very good quality stock. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Worth a visit!
Great bookstore, very good quality stock. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Worth a visit!
Leon C. 2013-08-08
A great book shop to visit and browse, as it is well organised and well stocked.
A great book shop to visit and browse, as it is well organised and well stocked.
Updates from The Open Book
The Open B. 2018-01-04
Notebook - Sex and revolution https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/notebook-sex-and-revolution
Notebook - Sex and revolution https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/notebook-sex-and-revolution
The Open B. 2018-01-04
Note book - Lord Macauley https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/note-book-lord-macauley
Note book - Lord Macauley https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/note-book-lord-macauley
The Open B. 2018-01-04
Notebook - Queen Victoria https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/notebook-queen-victoria
Notebook - Queen Victoria https://theopenbook.co.nz/products/notebook-queen-victoria
The Open B. 2018-01-03
Book of the day: A memoir of famed British writer Iris Murdoch, by her widowed husband. Cheaper than seeing the movie. $7
Book of the day: A memoir of famed British writer Iris Murdoch, by her widowed husband. Cheaper than seeing the movie. $7
The Open B. 2018-01-02
Book of the day: The one that helped make him a celebrity. Tasty. $12
Book of the day: The one that helped make him a celebrity. Tasty. $12
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The Open Book has a total of 306 visitors (checkins) and 2356 likes.
19 reviews of The Open Book.
Average grade
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av 5.