Kia ora! I’m Anastasia — the book nerd behind The Grimoire, a New Zealand-based bookstore specialising in special and limited editions. Our goal is simple: to make stunning, special editions accessible to Kiwi readers through a local, trusted source. All of our in-stock books are held right here in NZ, and we have an ever-growing range of pre-orders, bundles, and box sets to keep collectors excited.
Even though we only launched in November 2024, we’re already lucky to have an incredible community of limited edition readers across Aotearoa. I’ve been blown away by the support and enthusiasm, and we’ve grown faster than I ever expected.
In September, we’re moving into a 185sqm custom-designed warehouse in the Wellington region. While we’ll always be an online store, this space will double as our distribution hub and a venue for author signings, book launches and community events — a place for book lovers to gather and celebrate stories.
We mostly stock romance, romantasy and fantasy, with a strong focus on female authors and women in business. I’m especially inspired by the rise of formerly indie authors now being picked up traditionally and reaching wider audiences — women writing about women’s joy, power and success. I truly believe that women supporting women changes the game.
We’re a tight-knit team of three at The Grimoire: Matthew, our creative — or as he puts it, “I make pretty things” — and Sarah; our marketing genius and General, who holds us all accountable to the ever-growing to-do lists.
Right now, I’m reading The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy, thanks to many customer recommendations — and I’m loving it! We’re also eagerly anticipating Penguin’s new special editions of the series, starting with books 1 and 2 in October. They are stunning.
It’s an exciting time here at The Grimoire, and I’m so grateful to be part of such a passionate reading community.
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