The Best Places to Buy Books Online in New Zealand
Compare Amazon, Book Depository, Mighty Ape and many other booksellers shipping to New Zealand. Our guide covers shipping costs, return policies and specialist selections
Updated 6 October 2020
Online book stores have exploded in New Zealand, with tens of thousands of titles stocked. Whether you’re looking for the hottest bestsellers, the newest releases (before they’re even released) or old classics from a secondhand store, our guide lists the ten best online booksellers. We also outline the shipping costs, return policies and standout features of each retailer.
Disclaimer: The online booksellers listed below are included based on their selection, pricing and delivery reliability. MoneyHub has no affiliation or business relationship with any of these companies, and no one listed below has paid for inclusion.
Disclaimer: The online booksellers listed below are included based on their selection, pricing and delivery reliability. MoneyHub has no affiliation or business relationship with any of these companies, and no one listed below has paid for inclusion.
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AmazonEveryone knows and loves Amazon, especially for their incredible book selection. You can buy physical books (new and used) as well as Kindle downloads (digital books) getting access to your favourite titles instantly.
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Book DepositoryBook Depository sells books internationally online. They have an inventory of over 20 million books at amazing prices. They work in more than 130 countries and sell books from all genres, including art, biographies, children, fiction, food & drink, nonfiction, poetry, sports, and much more.
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Mighty ApeMighty Ape has been in business for over 20 years, creating one of New Zealand’s hottest eCommerce sites. As a New Zealand owned company, Mighty Ape offers fast delivery (typically overnight in NZ) and serves more than 250,000 customers a year. Mighty Ape offers books from all genres for children and adults.
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FishpondGet your hands on the hottest books at Fishpond. With more than 25 million products on its site from worldwide suppliers, Fishpond offers an amazing selection of books from all genres.
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Paper PlusPaper Plus is passionate about spreading the love of literacy and learning. They have a large selection of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children, including new bestsellers and tried-and-true favourites.
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Kiwi Best BuyIf you’d rather not pay full price for books, check out the amazing selection of secondhand books at Kiwi Best Buy. Operating completely online Kiwi Best Buy offers an extensive collection of traditional books as well as new releases.
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Book HavenBook lovers have been enjoying Book Haven’s selection of secondhand books since 2003.
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Petronella Gallery & BookstorePetronella Gallery & Bookstore is an independent bookstore that provides quaint service, helping book lovers find the perfect book in their large selection. They welcome phone calls to talk about their selections and so their members can help you find the book that’s just right for you.
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Jason BooksJason Books is an independent book shop selling secondhand books. They receive new books every day and carry a large selection of fiction, nonfiction, crime, classics, and independent topics.
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The Children’s BookshopThe name says it all – The Children’s Bookshop has the widest selection of children’s book in New Zealand. They sell a selective number of children’s books that are carefully selected for their quality and value, so you know every book you choose from there will be good.
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