XO Book Co.

book shop — Te Aro · Wellington

About XO Book Co.

A bookshop in Te Aro, Wellington, that sells romance and nothing else, which makes it a rare place for readers of the genre. Its shelves cover romantasy, dark romance, historical romance and the other subgenres, and the shop says every shelf is curated by its owner, Juliet Gengenbach, who has read romance since her teens.

The range shown on the website includes romantasy series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses and the Hades x Persephone books, along with graphic novel editions of Fourth Wing and deluxe editions, including an ANZ exclusive hardcover of Heated Rivalry. The site also sells audiobooks through Libro.fm, and offers online ordering with in-store pickup.

The shop is at 140 Willis Street in Te Aro. Come in to browse, and the team is happy to recommend a next read. Our pick in Te Aro for a romance reader who wants a recommendation from people who know the genre.