Beattie & Forbes Booksellers

08/06/2026

I love these pavement signs from Muir's bookshop up in Gisborne - it's a great shop and worth a visit if you are up that way.

28/05/2026

Getting our craft book sale extravaganza together with 25% off all craft books - don’t miss out on inspiration for stitching and knitting and crocheting and patchwork and paper craft and more…

27/05/2026

Sorry we aren't open all weekend - but we are having some family time in Nelson.
Val will be in on Saturday to help you out and then back to normal hours on Tuesday.

Enjoy your weekend what ever you get up to. 👑 😀

22/05/2026

The fabulous Jane Barr dropped some more of her books off to us in this splendid bag - the power of reading wins every time.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day. It is an Ahuriri inspired Mothers Day I feel. It is warm and sunny - the cafes are busy and the shops are open, come for a wander. We are open until 2 for last minute gifts and cards and I will be enjoying my Crazy Good coffee and a pastry then joining my Mother later to go out for dinner at Sri Thai in Ahuriri.

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07/05/2026

Dust off those manuscipts you have in the drawer and get them sent away ! Be great to have a HB winner as I know there is so much talent out there. Good Luck

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18fGQwZrYC/

Enter New Zealand’s richest short story competition. Open to emerging and published writers. Celebrate the legacy of Frank Sargeson.

05/05/2026

A customer just dropped this off to say thanks. I love being part of our local community and being able to help out with book selections, finding just the right card and getting away important post. Locals enjoy the convenience of our Nespresso recycling too!

Have a fabulous morning everyone and thanks for shopping local.

30/04/2026

Mother's Day is coming up - and we have lots of treats for special mother's.
There is still time to send a card or a present too.

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

There's a long weekend coming up - perfect for getting some reading in.

I'll be reading one of these - still trying to decide which one (or more!)
What about you?

We are shut Saturday due to ANZAC trading hours - so get organised before then - otherwise we will see on Sunday or Monday 10-2pm