Books Worth Keeping is a second-hand bookshop on Kenepuru Drive in Kenepuru, Porirua, with a focus on New Zealand writing. Its online catalogue lists second-hand books, rare and vintage titles, and New Zealand books, and it describes itself as a curated NZ bookshop for readers who value lasting stories. The shop ships across New Zealand, with free shipping on orders over $50 as at 2026. The range suits readers looking for local authors and older New Zealand titles that are hard to find in new bookshops. Second-hand shops like this one depend on books that people bring in or sell after a house clearance, so the stock changes with what comes through the door. Our pick in Porirua for a reader who wants New Zealand books that have already had a life.