Reviews of Piggery Secondhand Book Shop. (Shop) in Whangārei (Northland).

Piggery Secondhand Book Shop

179 Reviews

90 Comments

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Book store

42 Walton Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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Information of Piggery Secondhand Book Shop, Shop in Whangārei (Northland)

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Reviews of Piggery Secondhand Book Shop

R. R.

Huge selection of books, beautifully organised, a fun shop to browse. There is a budget room for those after a cheap holiday read under $5.

W. S.

A lovely place with a huge amount of books to choose from. There's a children's section with some toys where my 1 year old could play. The staff entertained her inbetween business, so I could browse. Great service! Worth to pay a visit.

T. H.

Lectiophiles and Bibliophiles probably already know about The Piggery, but if you like books and don't know about it you can't go wrong by visiting here.

T. S.

Huge selection of second hand books but at least 3/4 I could go buy a BRAND NEW book for that price - was shocked at the prices

T. T.

This bookshop is so great! I went in and the guy there was so friendly and helpful, I told him what I liked and he reccomended a couple of books he thought I might like. I just finished one and am onto the next! This was one of my favourite things about Whangarei, if you love books then definately stop by 💖

C. G.

Found the books I was after. Kids also found heaps of books they wanted.

J.

My absolute favourite place to buy & exchange books. Excellent value & so much to choose from. And they know what genres I read so recommend new authors. My son asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year and I asked for vouchers for the Piggery. He'd never been in there but as soon as he did, he knew why it's my absolute favourite bookshop. I even found a first edition Winnie the Pooh for my grandchildren.

L. S.

Best book shop I've ever been to. Absolutely love this place and the owner is just so sweet and helpful. Definitly recommend!!

S. M.

Best old bookshop I have been in. Had the smell of a library, wonderful memories

M. P.

First time visiting as from out of town n lost an hr in there. Gd thing is I got a book collection I have been after 4 ages n was in excellent condition, will visit again next time in town 🙂

V. T.

A pleasingly large selection of books, in a wide range of categories. The staff member there knew his stuff!

N. H.

Wow! What an absolute Treasure!! That rarest of rare shop in NZ, a used book store. After 7 years in Auckland I had forgotten the smell of real books. You must come to Whangarei just for this alone. The selections are great and the prices reasonable.

P. B.

I must admit I've been spoilt with what's available in Auckland. This place is pretty decent and we did find books to buy but theres much better in Auckland. I think a rebranding and a new story, maybe something personal to the owners people can relate to. Better labeling and window displays would help too.

R. H.

A wonderful cornucopia of books. It's exactly like you expect a secondhand bookshop to be. A huge selection and friendly staff.

A. Z.

If you like reading or you want to smell a light sweet scent of the past just pop into the store and enjoy the wide variety of old and not that old books, magazines and more. You can find real pearls of the classics literature for almost no money. Bought 1938 Arthur Conan Doyle complete adventures of Sherlock Holmes for only $11. The lady, I suppose the owner of the book store was very nice and friendly. When in Whangarei will definitely pop in again.

S. M.

The very BEST book store ever! Huge selection, knowledgeable, friendly staff.

M. M.

Books for Africa but not the one I wanted, however I'm sure you will find something to please.

R. S.

Beautiful place, if you want to hide way from the town, get yourself in another place or world. Haven't been there for a long time. Check it out next time.

C. M.

Best second hand books in Whangarei. Always a highlight of my trips up North.

S.

Here are the books I bought last Friday with one hour visit: "Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell; "History of New Zealand" by Michael King; Beautiful Losers by Leonard Cohen (Yes, the legendary Canadian Songwriter, Musician and Poet); "Winston Churchill's Speeches" selected and edited by his Grandson Winston. S Churchill; "Life is so good" by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. Absolutely loved the shop. I used to go to the Strand in New York quite often. Piggery is just the right size. Sometimes bigger does not necessarily mean better.

R. A.

Just the smell of the bookshop when you enter sends you back in time! Loved the place. Mary, who steps in to assist is very sweet. There are these little sections with reading nooks.

M.

As a newbie in a bookshop ( online reader) it was a bit overwhelming and confusing. However there are books galore of every and any genre. Happy reading.

C. B.

We always visit when we travel up north. Never leave without at least one more book for the collection. Maybe could have been a bit warmer last time we visited in winter...would've stayed longer!

D. D.

A place worth visiting. A awe range of books.

A. D.

I love this place. Great range of books. Fun to just emerse yourself. For those that like books that might not be readily available this is worth a visit.

F. M.

Fantastic selection!! Really great bookshop

S. H.

BEST second hand book store ever! So sad I did not have more room in my Backpack! Super fair prices!!!!

C. G.

This is a fantastic second hand bookshop: well organized with appropriately helpful staff.

C. S.

It had books of all sorts i highly recommended it.

L. O.

Amazing selection of second hand books. Owner has a great recall on where specific books/subject material is and is happy to help at the drop of a hat.

A. J.

Excellent service. The staff member helped us find books we might like and provided cheerful, fun banter.

M. M.

I could very easily spend an entire day here...if you love books the "piggery" lol is like a dream come true, lots of nooks and crannies you can squirrel yourself away in and forget the tribulations of the modern world

G. M.

Excellent book shop, fantastic friendly and helpful staff

D. R.

Friendly staff. Great range of books. I got what I wanted. The staff person even offered a 50% discount as few pages were damaged.

T. H.

Fantastic... beautifully curated collection of books for lovers of the feel that turning the pages brings.....

D. D.

A vast range of books for every type of reader

M. W.

Loved it found an old book missing from my collection shame it was closing for the day could have spent hours in here.

D. M.

Scored some great music dvd's!! Tumeke!!!

L. N.

Nice secondhand bookshop with a great range of books. Very friendly lady in the shop. She helped me to find a book I was looking for

V. N.

Lovely, friendly welcoming 😄

K.

Lovely staff, loads of books all ordered by category and then alphabetically. Bargain section too. Chairs to sit and read, toilet too.

K. L.

I love all second hand book shops. They know exactly where to find books and are happy to help.

D. K.

I loved this bookshop. Every payday it was very difficult for me to not drop in, explore and come out with an armful.

D. V.

Great selection of books, nostalgic feel :)

G. W.

Huge range, nice ambience and helpful service. Free parking out the back, straight off Walton St. Regular specials as well.

N. D.

Definitely a hidden gem if you like reading. Loads of books and very well priced.

W. W.

Magic happens at The Piggery. All your money disappears and turns into books!

E. M.

Great place to get your book fix. My daughter loves the place

D. S.

Wow. A book lovers paradise. Worth a visit.

K. S.

Lots of secondhand books, about half the price of new, and for those browsing for a long time, there is a customer toilet.

M. L.

Always a good place to visit when I'm up there, you will be hard pressed to find a better second-hand book shop in NZ.

p. &. i. A.

Extensive books on every subject. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

R. S.

Best place in Whangarei to get the books you need. Highly recommend.

N.

What a gorgeous book shop!

A. G.

Excellent place. Well re sourced 2nd hand books

J. S.

Always nice service and lots to choose from

D. S.

A great local bookstore. Mog shall be missed by my kids!

R. S.

Great store, nice teacher discount

B. M.

Great selection of books.

C. M.

Great range of 2nd hand books

S. H.

Always helpful, large inventory!

p. g. i.

Awesome shop, and awesome personal. Very nice.

D. S.

Excellent service and very happy with my purchase..

T. C. (. c.

Best book shop in the world!!

W. M.

Great selection, and alphabetized too!

S. S.

Wonderful shop with a huge range of books

C. A.

Great store, plenty to choose from and friendly staff

D. C.

Huge range of books. Something for everyone

M. C. (. B.

Best second hand bookshop i Nothland

C. N.

Really helpful service. Lovely staff.

A. W.

Always love coming here.

S. C.

I could live there!

M. A.

Excellent range and service

L. P.

Lots of books 📚

M. a. N. T.

Went looking for a cat

J.

Big Range, friendly staff

P. I.

Amazing owner amazing staff amazing store!!!

T. D.

Amazing book store

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Great selection

A. C.

It was great

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