Events at XO

At XO we love to party with fellow romance readers. We always have heaps happening at the shop - check out our upcoming events below.

ACOTAR Quiz Night

Test your knowledge of all things ACOTAR with our first-ever quiz night. If you missed your chance to go head-to-head, come in and pick up your copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony. 

27 October, 7pm

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Late Night at XO

As part of our ACOTAR Week celebrations, we'll be open late for the first time. Come grab your copy of the hottest new book from Sarah J Maas, or browse our lovingly curated collection until 9pm.

28 October, 5pm - 9pm

Book Club: The Sweetest Fiend

Read the latest from bestselling author of Gild, Raven Kennedy, with us!

29 October, 7pm

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ACOTAR PowerPoint Night

Come tell us about your dream fancast for ACOTAR at our ever-popular PowerPoint Night. Presenters get a chance to have a rummage in our box of advance copies! 

30 October, 7pm

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Fae Halloween at XO

Strap on your pointed ears, channel your inner Feyre, and come party with us! We'll have tarot readers, a free fae-inspired mocktail, a costume contest, and more treats from Griffin's Biscuits. 

31 October, 7pm

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XO Cat Cafe!

Pōneke Ngeru Rescue are coming back! This time the kittens will get the run of the shop, and Cafe Neo will bring some sweet treats and drinks. Cuddle up with a kitten, a cuppa and a book for a perfect Sunday afternoon.

8 November, 4pm - 6pm

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Book Launch: At the Mercy of Midnight

Join us as we launch Kiwi author Chloe Cullen's debut romantasy, perfect for fans of The Mummy and Indiana Jones. We'll also have special guests from Capricorn Spirit crystals and Tory + Ko. jewellery, temporary tattoos, and more!

13 November, 7pm

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Verb Crawl

XO will be part of the citywide Verb Crawl. We're hosting a workshop on how to write spice, led by Isabelle Taylor, and a fun panel discussion with Ashley Andersen, Marie Cardno, and Chloe Cullen. 

14 November, 7.15pm - late

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XO Book Club: Bad Words

Read this contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance that gets 4.21 from GoodReads reviewers and 1,000 stars from our bookseller Bayleigh. 

19 November, 7pm

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