The Underground Bookstore is a bookshop in Mana, Porirua, north of Wellington. It has a 5.0 rating on Google and a website.
A good bookshop 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 bookshops often mix new and second-hand titles, local authors and gifts, and staff can usually order in a title they do not have on the shelf. When you visit, leave time to browse, 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 a shop's website is a handy way to see stock and order ahead 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. Mana is a coastal village with cafes and a marina close by.
For anyone in Mana and Porirua, The Underground Bookstore is a local place to find something to read.