Evening Books is a book shop at 418 Princes Street in central Dunedin. It has a 5.0 rating on Google and a website.
A good book shop is more than a shelf of stock. It is a place where someone has chosen what to carry and is happy to talk about it. Independent shops in a university city like Dunedin often mix new and second-hand titles, with shelves for students, local writers and readers who like to browse. When you visit, leave time to look around, and ask for a recommendation by describing the last book you loved. Regulars know that asking about new arrivals is worthwhile, that a shop's own choices are often better than a bestseller list, that staff can often order in a title they do not have and that buying locally helps keep an independent shop open. Check opening days before you go, as small shops can keep limited hours, and ask whether they hold readings or other events. The shop's website is a good place to see what is in stock.
For anyone in central Dunedin, Evening Books on Princes Street is a local place to find something to read.