Books, Bagels & Banter 2026
Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Now one of Auckland’s best-loved book fairs, Books, Bagels & Banter returns for 2026, bringing together a stimulating programme of speaker events, a wide selection of quality second-hand and new books, and delicious bagels fresh from the café.
2026 PROGRAMME
Thursday 21 May
10:30am: Young Readers’ Storytime & Picnic Lunch with Diana Burslem Free event
5:30 to 7:00pm: Book Fair Preview Early bird fee $25
Friday 22 May
10 to 11:30am: The Author’s Morning Tea with Jenny Lynch $20 including morning tea
5:30pm to 9:00pm: Launch event with New York Times best seller, Joanne Drayton $30 suggested Koha
Saturday 23 May
9:00am to 2:00pm: Books & Bagels Free entry
Sunday 24 May
9:00 am to 2:00pm: Books & Bagels Free entry
9.30am: The Sunday Chapter with Peter Lineham Free event
See the full programme at https://books-bagels-and-banter.raiselysite.com/
Contact information: office@standrewsepsom.org.nz Phone: 09 638 8264
We are now accepting book donations.
Please ensure books are in good condition. However, we kindly ask that you do not donate: Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines, Atlases or Readers Digest.
Books can be dropped off at the church garage on a Wednesday or weekdays during office hours: Tuesday – Friday 9.30am -12.30pm. Thank you.
2025 Recap: A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s Books, Bagels & Banter such a success!
We sold more bagels, more books and welcomed more people than in our first year. Your support made all the difference – from our amazing volunteers to our generous donors and everyone who came along. Thank you!
See you all next year!
