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Unity Books
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Unity Books

Renowned independent bookseller in the city centre
Opening hours
Currently open!
Monday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

What's in here? Something that argues, sings, seduces, enrages, engages and transforms. Unity Books is an independent bookseller located in the trendy High Street precinct. It has numerous awards to its name, including being awarded the prestigious international prize of the 2020 Bookstore of the Year Award. 

Renowned for stocking obscure and interesting books mainly overseas titles, Unity Books has one of the best collections of books in Auckland.

The friendly and helpful staff are more than happy to help you with your requests or queries and are great with recommendations for gifts or something for yourself.

Special offers at Unity Books

  • Buy 2 Penguin Books & Receive a Penguin Statue

    11 OCT, 2025

    Penguin book lovers, this one’s for you! Treat yourself to two Penguin titles and take home a charming Penguin statue.

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  • Spend Over $50 & Win a Goody Bag Worth $90+

    11 OCT, 2025

    This Bookshop Day, spend over $50 and go in the draw to win 1 of 10 goody bags valued at $90+! Winners will be picked and contacted at the end of the day. 

    A free coffee at Fitzroy Deli on Shortland Street  | A $10 voucher to spend at the new Cahn’s Wines and Spirits wine bar + an extra bonus surprise! | A voucher to spend at Unity Books | A Unity Books tote bag, pencil and stickers | A Blind Date with a Book

    Customers looking through books

Park for $2.50 per hour, to a maximum of $10.50 on evenings and weekends at the Victoria St car park. Find out more.

Last updated: 26 August 2025

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