Independent bookshop · Raglan

A little book shop for big discoveries.

We seek out an eclectic collection of quality second-hand, rare and collectible books—each with a story already inside it.

The Well Read Books shop in Raglan

Books and pieces

Curious shelves, carefully chosen.

Well Read is a family business tucked behind an ancient pōhutukawa at 2 Wallis Street. Our shelves wander from beloved fiction to New Zealand history, art, architecture and genuinely rare finds.

Come in, take your time, and say hello to Pumpkin, our miniature dachshund. If Raglan is a little far today, we ship throughout New Zealand and beyond.

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Worth keeping

Good books deserve another chapter.

Buying second-hand keeps remarkable books in circulation, helps collections find new readers, and makes room for unexpected discoveries.

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Find us in Raglan

Near the sea, under the pōhutukawa.

2 Wallis Street, Raglan 3225
Open for browsers, collectors and friendly dogs.

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