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Our first Curiously Good Book Club event

Curiously Good Book Club events

On May 25 we had our first Curiously Good Book Club event! With our partners at Space Place, we launched Sabrina Malcolm’s Zeustian Logic and gazed at the stars.  The planetarium was filled with old and new friends, with booksellers, authors, teachers and readers. We would love to organise more events like this one. But for that,… Read more »

Houston, we have a book launch

Zeustian Logic Sabrina Malcolm Young Adult novel

Gecko Press and Space Place warmly invite you to celebrate the release of Zeustian Logic. To join us under the stars, RSVP essential to faustine@geckopress.com Thursday 25 May, 5:30pm Space Place, 40 Salamanca Road

Hot Chocolate Club 2017

Pauline Martin Gecko Press

On the first Wednesday of the month at 10.00 am, Publisher Julia Marshall invites a group of eight children to visit Gecko Press for a glass of chocolate milk and discussion about books, blurbs, pictures, words… If you would like to bring a group of eight  8-11 year olds (through your school or a group of friends) please email info@geckopress.com to… Read more »

Pizza out loud!

Join us for lunch on the waterfront for stories out loud and pizza – now early January Alexandra and Chris of the fantastic Havelock North Pipi Restaurant are bringing their Pipi Pizza Truck to Wellington for a read-aloud session. Join authors Alexandra Tylee, Juliette MacIver, Paul Beavis and illustrator Kieran Rynhart for an hour of storytelling!… Read more »

Enjoy a wander in the garden, a cup of tea and a book

The Ridges Garden & Nursery invites you for a wander in the garden and a  cup of tea on Sunday 20 November 10 am to 6 pm with Gecko Press books, Gecko&Co Stationery, The Ridges plants, Paeonies, all on sale. Bring family and friends – all welcome! The Ridges #2299 State Highway 1, Rata Straights, Marton… Read more »