Unity Books Auckland

A gorgeous bookstore with the best range of books in Auckland! There are so many great queer, philosophy, and Japanese contemporary fiction for me, and there’s always something new to check out. Whatever you’re into - they should have at least a few books for it! The atmosphere of the store is fantastic. It’s very peaceful, but still very inspiring. I also love their loyalty card system.

A wonderful selection, extremely helpful staff. The children's selection is extraordinary. Lots of local authors, Maori culture. I always buy more than expected. Books make great gifts. Get gift certificates online or can get paper ones to use in store. Buy more books!

A haven for all bookworms could spend hours in the shop. Staff are courteous and efficient, and the selection of books is vast and captivating... priced reasonably; last purchase was Paul Sedir Occult Botany for $100. Love this shop

This is my first book store in Auckland and my favorite one too. Love the ambience, the books, the categories, the service, everything about it. Made a few purchases and will be back again!

It's the king of the Auckland inner-city bookshops for a reason! Too small for all the books and ideas packed inside, but at the same time an absolute treasure trove of interesting, well-curated titles in every topic under the sun with helpful staff and there is no way I can get out without collecting another haul. So good. Go support physical local shops! Amazon can't curate like these guys, and the chain stores don't cater for how smart you are.

4 February 2025. From personal experience I ordered a book in store here and it arrived recently. I went with intention to pick it up today. The staff gave me the wrong quote but wouldn’t allow loyalty stamps for the book I ordered, which is the main reason why I purchased here. I was also told loyalty card was usable. Even though they were nice enough to sell me at the original price that has been communicated to me, the business should take full responsibility for the mistake on their end and also allow the loyalty card as well. I have been buying books here and been using the loyalty card as an incentive to buy here and only Unity Books. This was a problem on their end. Interestingly the book was about advertising maybe since the book is with them they perhaps could give it a read through themselves. I unfortunately find this very misleading and I am wasting my time. Do not recommend this place anymore based on unfair trade practices, misleading, and an inconvenience. Unprofessional. True and honest opinion however I did get a refund though :)… However all the purchases, effort, and waiting to me felt wasted. If you value honest trade and professionalism then this is a place based on personal experience I wouldn’t recommend anymore unfortunately. Thank you. Andy.

I love this store. I can wander around and find all kinds of gems. I've also ordered books at several times. They came fairly quickly and got a call they'd arrived.

The book selection is pretty good. Unfortunately, the experience is seriously let down by the staff. From the moment you walk in, you're met with cold stares, as if your presence is suspicious. Questions are met with short, dismissive answers, and the whole attitude feels more like you're being monitored than welcomed.