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bookish events in the wairarapa

Wairarapa is full of tempting book based events this Spring
In October, we kick off with Train Tracks to Featherston, an epic story of 33 trains over 19 countries! This is followed by Yarns in Barns, that only comes around every two years - so don't miss out on the chance to hear a yarn in a local woolshed and much more. Then the popular Bookshop Hop, including 12 of Wairarapa's new and used bookshops, all located within a short distance of one another - perfect to visit in one day!

Train Tracks to Featherston

Train Tracks to Featherston

Train Tracks to Featherston

Sunday 6 October
Featherston Booktown is delighted to bring author of The Antipodean Express, Gregory Hill to Featherston to share his epic train journey from Wellington to Spain, as part of a day of celebration of trains and railway in Featherston.
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Book talk in a woolshed

Yarns in Barns

Yarns in Barns

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 26 October
Running every 2 years, Yarns in Barns features author talks on subjects from farming to fiction, art to cooking, and true crime to children’s stories. Yarns in Barns is hosted in an eclectic range of venues from Masterton to Martinborough, including bookstores, libraries, courthouses and of course, a barn! 
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A couple browsing bookstore shelves

Wairarapa Bookshop Hop

Wairarapa Bookshop Hop

Saturday 12 October
Wairarapa Bookshop Hop is back for its third year, with 12 participating Wairarapa Bookshops, meaning you'll be able enjoy a range of bookish events all day long. Plus be in for a chance to win bookshop vouchers and special prizes, along with fun events at stores along the way, all in celebration of NZ Bookshop Day.
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