Zodiac Books and Vinyl

Zodiac Books and Vinyl is a gloriously full-to-the-rafters South Dunedin institution where books, records, CDs, cassettes and DVDs compete for shelf space - and your attention. Behind the bright “Book Exchange” and “Zodiac Records” signs is a treasure hunt of popular reads, classics, science fiction, cult films, westerns and musical discoveries. The book exchange is at the heart of the shop: readers can bring in books and swap them for fresh ones with a small exchange fee. There are no membership forms, no deadlines and no fuss - just a steady circulation of stories passing through the local community. DVDs can be exchanged too. Vinyl, CDs and cassettes are for sale, with stock spanning all kinds of music and plenty of scope for unexpected finds. Whether you are a dedicated collector, a nostalgic browser or simply someone who still believes books and music are better when they take up physical space, Zodiac is well worth a wander. Zodiac is generally open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturday, 9am–1pm. Cash is advisable.