Reviews of University Book Shop. (Shop) in Dunedin (Otago).

University Book Shop

486 Reviews

204 Comments

Shop

Book store

378 Great King Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Reviews of University Book Shop

S. H.

Only the best bookshop in Dunedin. It’s really as simple as that. Wonderful, caring, literary staff add to serious aggravation of tsundoku whenever one visits. And for me, that’s quite often.

C. C.

Usually really friendly service with purchasing books and postage. Had a few frosty experiences w a particular clerk doing postage. Maybe caught them on a bad day? It isn't hard to be nice is it?

L. C.

Fabulous bookshop with a literary heart and a moral spine. Always a pleasure.

M. S.

Billed as Dunedin's finest bookstore, I have to agree. Beautifully organized. An exceptional stock. A knowledgeable, helpful staff.

R. W.

Such a lovely bookshop! Unlike other university bookshops that are non-fiction academic-focused, this bookshop has a great array of fiction books and interesting reads. There is also a heavily discounted section for books that haven’t sold or are a little damaged. Staff are very friendly. We spent a good hour wandering around and left with a number of “wants to reads” on our list. Highly recommended.

B. O.

This has always been a great bookshop in Dunedin. Something for everyone. There was even a children's storytime happening when we popped in. A really good selection of books, for reading, for studying or just for entertainment. Plus other interesting gift ideas.

V. A.

Another great book buying treat, and extra special being my first visit to the charming new premises.

C. D.

Such a lovely well stocked bookshop. Not just for the uni students needing textbooks but everything else as well. If they don't have it they are more than willing to order it in for you. The staff there are friendly, approachable & very willing to help. A group of us attended a book launch there the other week & it was amazing how they set it up. Very well done & professional.

J. P.

The perfect bookshop for all your bookworm needs. The staff always have helpful suggestions. Great gift options. Excellent wide selection of books in all shapes, sizes and genres.

P. O.

I have always loved this bookshop, one of my favorite places. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, they have a wide range of books, some excellent cards and quite a few quirky gifts. Great place to buy Christmas presents.

R.

The bookshop many Otago uni students will visit to find course books. But not just that, there is a wide variety of different books including fictional and kids books. A must visit if you are in Dunedin and you like books!

R. F.

This place. Oh my goodness. A book lover's dream. I could spend hours here. Bit of a misnomer with the name - this isn't just for those affiliated or attending the uni. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Fantastic story times three times a week for kids, book clubs and discussions, wonderful events. The shop also buys back good condition text books from the uni students so keep that in mind. I love that you can ring them up, or flick an email and they'll find you the book you're after. Free shipping online too which is great for those of us that live out of town. An absolute bookophile heaven.

M. v. H.

It must be the best bookshop in the city. The range is vast, from children's books through to adult reading, text books for varsity of every description and stationary of all types. It is a great store for finding gifts, and gift cards are available from the counter for whatever value you want, with a two year expiry. I highly recommend a visit to the University Book Shop.

P. M.

I love this place. Bought 3 children's books and love the range they have. Feels awesome inside as well.

V. G.

My favorite bookshop. Friendly staff, good prices and you feel like you're in another world

M. T.

Best bookshop in town. Fantastic kids section with plenty of variety for all ages. It's the sort of bookshop you can spend a lot of time in rummaging through the countless number of books there.

J. M.

Amazing bookstore. The associates are always friendly and willing to help find the book in question. While they're a university bookstore, the have way more than just books for courses and there's a post shop as well

J. L.

A very good bookshop. I would give it 5 stars if it had a bigger selection of science fiction and fantasy. The selection of both is sparse. However, the non-fiction range is outstanding. They can order books in for you.

C. M.

Books galore. Friendly relaxed place to find a great read or just have a browse. The friendly staff will help you to find that book you've been looking for if it's either on the shelf or not even been released yet to where you could find a out of print title for second hand. Great kids section to let the little ones sit and read while you browse. Make sure to check out the upstairs sale room for that bargain.

M. S.

My favorite bookshop in Dunedin. It has a good selection of books. University and Polytechnic students buy most of their books from here. They have a long running book sale in the second floor which stocks awesome books at really good prices. These books are of high quality and some are still sold at normal prices elsewhere. This is a gem! Go the this bookshop before going anywhere else. There might just be something waiting for you!

M. S.

This is a good bookshop but only for new and academic books. Not the same as a second hand book shop. However, because they are an academic shop, they can order in anything. They stock stationary, too, but the way.

F. K.

What a fantastic book shop. Could spend hours here. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic to help. A must visit store when in Dunedin.

N. R.

Favourite book shop. Looking forward to them moving back into their original site

J. A.

I love this place: it's a great place to let your mind wander. I've spent many an afternoon persusing their shelves and exploring their titles. They often have little events on 'Blind date with a book', and the merchandise they have for sale adds to the atmosphere. As they provide textbooks for university students, they have a wide range of subjects available (including plenty of books for leisure), and sale room upstairs.

H. H.

One my favourite bookstores in the world. Great staff, beautiful store, great selection of books. So good, I find it difficult to leave.

A. C.

One of the best selections in a bookshop that I have ever seen. The travel section is HUGE and great for abyone looking for their next lonely planet!

N. S.

I like the fact that this book shop has a range of books for meeting the needs of university students and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Although the textbooks are a bit expensive, they quite often keep the books updated with latest editions which is a bonus!

J. M.

Excellent shop with the most helpful and knowledgeable staff. The best place to go for a good read.

J. D.

Love this little cultural palace next to the University of Otago. Also discovered their on-campus outlet (mostly text books but some others too). Such a great range of books

J. W.

The greatest range for all interests. So nice to go Into a store and get great customer service and free gift wrapping. There’s not enough of this in today’s digital world. Thanks team.

L. W.

Amazing people and help, super friendly and knowledgeable about their stock and able to help identify appropriate purchases as gifts. Highly recommended, they are brilliant!!!

C. M.

The best book store in town. The kids section is wonderful and diverse.

M. D.

Fantastic range of books, stationery & gifts. Extremely helpful staff.

M.

What great service and attention,literally did not spend more than 5 min inside, books were found for me, paid for it and I was out, gigantic thumbs up!!!

T. S.

So many fabulous books and friendly helpful staff.

A.

BEST BOOK SELECTION, REALLY NICE STATIONARY AND IT'S VERY QUAINT. STAFF VERY FRIENDLY. GOOD FOR LITTLE GIFTS FOR EXAMPLE THEY SELL GROOVY AND FUNKY SOCKS

K. D.

The best place. Never enough time. Staff lovely, helpful and know their stuff. Big ups

M. M.

Ah the books! One of the best bookshops in the country with a massive number of hard to find titles. They also stock awesome gifts - some RUDE socks! ❤

L. C.

Fantastic service. Thank you Greig. I purchased three of the books by Ian Dougherty.

i.

Excellent collection. Supplies all of campus, but general books are also in abundance. Has a standing sale upstairs, with some brilliant deals.

N. W.

For that special book.....great selection of books and there is facility to order books in of they do not have stock, also a port of call for specialises gift wrapping paper a novelty greeting cards.

T. D.

Great selection of text books, kids books and others. Charming environment. A proper bookshop. They also do events like readings and talks about books.

A. W.

This is my favourite book shop in Dunedin, they have a good selection of textbooks and popular science books. Students can also get a 10% discount for all books except for textbooks.

D.

Love this shop. Great selection of all types of books and very helpful staff

X.

Amazing service and very friendly staff, I will be shopping with them again!

J. N.

Good for a quick visit or a leisurely browse of the wide selection of literature. Excellent kids book area with story times during the week.

M. N.

Hands down the best bookshop in Dunedin. Amazing selection, knowledgeable staff and every concievble niche is covered.

A. J.

Practically tge best book shpp ever. Great staff. Huge range of books and if they dont have it they will get it. Really impressive

R.

I was unaware that the postal service had moved into UBS and was asked very politely by staff while I was outside if I was looking to post a parcel. They then sorted everything out for me.

S. E.

My favourite place to buy gifts, especially for babies and kids as there is a great selection of beautiful and educational books and toys for children.

A. T.

Had a delightful visit to this bookshop. It has heaps of interesting books, and is very well laid out, and comfortble.

J. W.

Love the variety in the shop. Not only text books but also posters, wide range of books and general scope.

S. P.

Nice shop close to main university area. Prices are little high. But good shop to visit. They have very good collections.

j. w.

Brilliantly helpful and knowledgeable staff. The shop is beautifully laid out and just makes me happy

E. C.

Excellent range of books in a beautiful shop with friendly and helpful staff

S. B.

Good local bookshop that doesnt just stock university texts. Always helpful and will always try to source the book you really want.

J. L.

Very good bookshop. It’s a good place to top up bus cards and unlike on buses, they accept credit cards.

H.

So much bigger than it looks from the outside! Amazing selection of books and other related knick knacks.

T. S.

Lovely book shop with lots of books and beautiful postcards. Love it there.

S. a. J. C.

Great selection of books and very helpful knowledgeable staff.

c. r.

I asked the lady at the counter if they had any books on turtles, she replied "hard back?" I said "yes! They have shells"

J. J. K.

This is a fantastic book shop, with a lot of character. It is a bit pricey, however.

A. P.

Spend hours there worth the visit. Should brought some books.

T. R. L.

Neat little book store and post office, fun to browse

B. D.

One of Dunedin’s great retail assets. Love it just not enough money or time to more fully appreciate it!!

H. S.

It's a calming beautiful environment that makes you want to spend your money and that's coming from someone that doesn't spend much money

S. S.

Very convenient place to buy books, top up bus card, get IRD or Kiwi access card

E. J.

It is one of the best bookshops in town. Great atmosphere

D. H.

Great bookshop with am excellent range of books.

J. W.

A real Dunedin institution, best bookshop for students and intellectuals, great ambience and staff.

M. M.

Not as good as it once was, but still Dunedin's premiere book shop.

S. M. H.

So unique and various collection of books and stationery items. Nice decoration

D. A.

As a lover of books, I love this place. If you are studying at Otago uni or at the Otago Polytechnic, you get a 20% discount :)

G. R.

Incredibly helpful staff. A great scope and variety of titles. Worth visiting.

L. G.

Great staff and wonderful books.

M. D.

Great selection of books and helpful knowledgeable staff

B. W.

Great staff, super helpful with all my questions and awesome range. Including Rhodia books!!!!

S. C.

Wonderful and different variety of books, and well set out.

C. H.

This is a wonderful bookshop and we need to keep it going. Buy from UBS not Amazon or Book Deposiitory.

A. J.

Best place for books in Dunedin. Knowledgeable and passionate staff. Perfect for kids books!

K. W.

Favourite bookshop. Great stock, nice staff.

E. G.

Amazing selection, wonderful bookstore.

J. H.

Dunedin Public Library members get a discount. They're also a NZPost agent.

D. S.

Great books, lovely vibe and extremely helpful staff

T. E.

Always the number 1 bookshop to visit. Staff very helpful as usual.

J. C.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great range of stock.

G. G.

Calm, silent and serene place. Probably you can sit and read the books

C.

Post Office service good and great selection of children's books

M. C.

Great selection of top quality books!

R. N.

They have a good selection and great service.

L. C.

You can get lost for hours in here. Wonderful bookshop.

A. F.

The staff who helped us was very friendly and helpful. Will visit again soon.

C. C.

What a wonderful place to visit, an excellent selection of books

m. j.

Excellent bookshop unlike any other

T. M.

Good selection of books, text books etc but to expensive for me...

I. M.

One of the best bookshops in the South Island.

S.

Loved the new NZpost counter , lovely folks with efficient service

S. C.

This must be the best bookshop in New Zealand its just so hard to leave and go home

L. B.

Great selection one of the best places for books in Dunedin

G. R.

So good it has a post shop, great for browsing

C. G.

A well curated selection of quality books.

C. J.

Great selection and with a University of Otago staff discount.

G. D.

Lovely helpful staff. Always a pleasure to go in.

D. M.

I like the shop. Very expensive though.

s. c.

The best bookshop you will ever go to

J. D.

Great place, fantastic selection and service

P. C.

Fantastic bookshop friendly innovative and quirky

P. O.

Always good service and great books

N. F.

Love this place go in for one thing come out 2 hours later with many things

A. H.

Best bookshop in Dunedin, and quite likely all of NZ!

g. s.

Hreat place to buy books. Friendly.

M. F.

Excellent service and great assistance from Phillippa.

S. M.

Best little bookshop in Dunedin by far!

S. H.

Friendly staff love going there

a. f.

Helpful staff, wonderful stock.

M. K.

Ok for selective interests. Expensive for new books.

J.

My favourite bookshop.

W. H.

Great selection, helpful staff.

M.

Found what I was looking for easily and friendly service

M. A.

Brilliant bookshop, great service!

S.

Bookshops are awesome and this one of the very best

E. S.

The best bookstore in town.

D. P.

Great selection and interested & knowledgeable staff

K.

I like your a various books in your shop.

J. W.

The best selection of books in Dunedin.

A. P.

Best bookshop in dunedin I think

O. C.

Best bookshop in South Island

B. M.

Great to browse and get good books

S. O.

Wonderful service with cheerful staff

l. h.

The best bookshop ever!

J. T.

Best bookshop in Dunners.

T. S.

Incredible selection of books!

M. W.

Yes enjoyed the experience.

J.

Excellent range-helpful staff

C. K.

Great midwinter sale night

C. D.

Exceptional shop and fantastic experience

A. H.

The best bookshop I know.

L. D. B.

Really friendly and helpful staff

D. P.

Love the look and feel of the books

R. C.

Incredible selection however more on the expensive side.

D. O.

Very friendly staff.

P. B.

Book out of stock but could get it for me

R. J. B.

Very pleasant bookshop

K. O.

Great selection of books.

S. O.

Best place for books in Dunedin!

K. P.

Good for geting books for courses

D. H.

Very friendly and helpful staff

K. S.

Best ever book shop

B.

Awesome selection.

J. N.

Terrific children s section.

R.

It's book heaven 😎

U. M.

Best bookshop in Dunedin

S.

Very helpful friendly staff

G. C.

Loved it. Full of treasures.

J.

Great friendly service

A. S.

Delightful. Great range, quiet.

A.

Wide choice, friendly staff!

C. L.

Now with NZ post agency.

G. L.

Awesome range of stuff

J. C.

Friendly and helpful service.

M.

Not many places like this any more

P. S.

Great bookshop.

M.

Friendly helpful staff

R. N. J.

I received good service

F. W.

Excellent and friendly service@

P. O.

Got the book I was looking for

J.

Really helpful staff

G. W.

Love this bookshop

A. S.

Really helpful staff.

K. R.

helpful

M.

Excellent bookshop

C.

Great range and atmosphere

A.

Great range

S. W.

Excellent bookstore

y.

Also Post Office .

K.

Atmosphere bookish

R.

Great selection

R.

Still a highlight of being in Dunedin.

D. H.

Very helpful staff

D. V.

The best bookshop.

c.

Comforting place, lovely

J. W.

Get place , very helpful

K. K.

Straight forward transaction

M. A. H. E.

A good bookshop..

K. H.

helpful friendly staff

C.

A nice bookshop.

M.

Great, absolutely great

J. S.

Awesome service.

K.

Great

K. H. (.

Great

N.

Proper bookshop!

L. Q.

Awesome place

C.

Great place

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