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It is our eighth birthday

Happy birthday to us!
On the 1st of October …
We made it to eight!!!

Thank you to our wonderful customers and supporters for being part of this idea to showcase the many amazing books created by authors and publishers in New Zealand.
We have been privileged to provide a place where these talented Kiwis are recognised.

To mark this milestone we are offering you: 25% off everything in the store from Thursday 28 September to Thursday 5 November 2023 The opportunity to go in the draw to win the book of your choice from the store up to the value of $30. How do I get this offer?

By using the coupon code 8thbirthday at checkout, you’ll get 25% off the total of your order. Every book, including fiction, non-fiction, books on sale, and even gift cards! In other words – everything in the shop!

Just make sure to use the coupon code 8thbirthday when you check out. Simple!
Using the code puts you in the draw – this will be announced on Friday October 20th.

Hop on in and view our books selections, and other products that can be purchased online at Writers Plot Bookshop.

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Writers Plot Readers Read Inc Soc 2023 AGM

This is notification for the Annual General Meeting of Writers Plot Readers Read Inc Soc.
Date to be held: Saturday 9 September 2023.
Time: 2 pm to 3.30 pm
Venue: Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Central.

All welcome.
Join us as we discuss the future of the Writers Plot Bookshop, and if you want to help us to keep the shop open, join the committee and share your ideas on how the organisation can move forward.
We need candidates for the position of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
To join the committee you need to be a member of the Writers Plot Readers Read Inc. Soc. – see the application form on the membership page under ‘Support Us’.

Further details are on the website about the our organisation are on the ‘About us page – https://writersplot.org.nz/about/
Contact email: writersplotreadersread@outlook.com

Annual General Meeting sign
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2023 New Year’s Sale

Writers Plot Bookshop New Year’s Sale is now on!

Online sale for the New Year at https://writersplot.org.nz/tag/new-year-sale/

Discounts on books showing on the ‘On Sale’ page are reduced until further notice or until stocks run out. 😍
https://writersplot.org.nz/tag/new-year-sale/
The discount is applied at checkout and no special code is needed. ❤️

Pickup from shop, tracked parcel post, courier and standard worldwide postage available.
Books will be ready for pickup or posted out once we have received payment either directly to our account (NZ Only) or by PayPal. 

If you have any questions please contact us via –
Email: writersplotreadersread@outlook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writersplotbookshop
Phone: 04-5284549 (The shop is closed until 11 January 2023 but we will check for voicemail on a regular basis)

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Writers Plot Readers Read Inc Soc 2022 AGM

The Writers Plot Readers Read Inc Soc AGM for 2022 will be held on Saturday 24 September 2022.

Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Date: Saturday 24th September 2022
Location: Writers Plot Bookshop, 893 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt

For more information about the AGM or to become involved in the day to day running of the shop, please contact us via email [writersplotreadersread@outlook.com] or phone [04-5284549].
Come in and share your ideas on how the organisation can move forward and grow.

To join the Writers Plot Readers Read Inc. Soc. – see the application form on the membership page under ‘Support Us’.

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Stacey Broadbent is this week’s ‘Author in Focus’

Our Author In Focus This Week is Stacey Broadbent
Our ‘Author in Focus’ this week is Stacey Broadbent

Stacey resides in Ashburton with her husband and three children. She is a qualified proofreader, author, wife, mother, and self-proclaimed culinary goddess. When she’s not busy writing or editing books, she enjoys reading and procrastinating on TikTok.

You can find Stacey Broadbent’s books in our shop.
Read more about our authors in focus and their work.

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Our author in focus this week: CB Landy

Author of the Nettie’s Knit Shop cozy mystery series, CB Landy has released book three in the series this year, which includes two seasonal stories set in the same fictional town.

CB also writes under the name of Mary-Catherine Downes,
with feel-good novellas and an upcoming novel about growing up and the challenges we face as adults.

You can find CB Landy’s books in our shop.
Read more about our authors in focus and their work.

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Reporting back from Featherston Booktown Festival 2022

Ian and Caro at Featherston Booktown

Once again, we had a fabulous time at this annual event, just over the Remutuka hill from our little shop in Upper Hutt. So many amazing authors, events and all workshops over an intense weekend.

Ian and Caro would like to thank the volunteers who look after us booksellers in the ANZAC Hall (especially Gary for the coffees). It is the little things that make the Booktown festival weekend so special.

It is always wonderful to meet and catch up with other booksellers; to chat with readers and authors, both regulars and newcomers alike. The events were outstanding, as usual.

Hope to see you in 2023 when Booktown will be back in May.

If you want to know more about Booktowns and in particular, the only Booktown in New Zealand (Featherston) – visit their website – https://www.booktown.org.nz/

Writers Plot Bookshop stall
Musical entertainment during the day
https://www.booktown.org.nz/
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We are a finalist in the Wellington Airport 2022 Regional Community Awards

We are thrilled to have been announced as a finalist in the Wellington Airport 2022 Regional Community Awards. So proud and humbled by all the amazing volunteers and organisations they represent.

Thank you to the Wellington Airport, the Wellington Community Trust and Upper Hutt Council.

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Our author in focus this week: Bruce Melrose

Bruce Melrose is the author of five novels following the exploits of John Kelly, an aspiring middle-distance runner, then unwitting coach, to a new generation of athletes who bring a whole raft of altogether different problems.

Recently, Bruce finished two action-adventure/thriller stories set in the South Pacific. His first novel, For Past Sins is due later this year, while Coconut Milk Run, is scheduled for 2023.

Bruce is currently penning another story, also set in the South Pacific, this one with a working title of Smuggler.

You can find Bruce’s books in our shop. Read more about our authors in focus and their work.

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Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2022

Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2022

8 – 12 June 2022
We will attend Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival again this year to mix with authors, readers and other booksellers. It’s always an extremely busy and fun-filled event.

Find out more about the programme of events on their website.

Come and find us at our bookstall in Anzac Hall over the weekend. View the Booktown map.