How does GONE WEST BOOKS differ from the thousands of second-hand book shops around the world that you can access on the internet? Well, for one thing, because of the relationship we have with the famous Going West Books and Writers Festival!

 

Because of this close connection there is a continuing relationship with the country's leading writers.

 

When Going West began 14 years ago, it was the Auckland region's first writers' festival. Its focus is on writers, thinkers and performers from New Zealand and the Pacific - past and present, established and emerging. Since its inception in 1996 it has attracted over 350 writers and performers to take part.

Going West takes place in August and September over a 3-4 week period across various venues in Waitakere City.

The events include a literary weekend, the family day Storyfest, a theatre season, poetry slam and rare books market.