Pure Books Blog

When did I stop reading?

By Andrew Stirling / October 3, 2026

I Read a Lot as a Child My mother often tells a humorous anecdote from when I was a child. One day she was looking for me but couldn’t find…

New Shop Hours

By Shing Stirling / October 3, 2026

Our shop hours are changing – effective from Saturday 10th October 2026. New Shop Hours at 14 Station Street, Timaru: Monday 10am-4pmTuesday 10am-4pmWednesday 10am-4pmThursday 10am-4pmFriday 10am-3pmSaturday 10am-1pmSunday CLOSED See you…

Andrew Explains Controversy Regarding Old NIV and New NIV

By Shing Stirling / September 25, 2026

In this video, Andrew explains the difference between the old and new NIV Bible versions as there has been some controversies regarding the two. Quick summary: The new NIV uses…

Just a little note about Car Parking at Pure Books Store

By Shing Stirling / September 21, 2026

Where can you park when you visit our store in Timaru? Quick summary of video: You are allowed to park at #3 and either of the two long carparks to…

Support Genevieve On Her Mission Trip to Reach Young Souls

By Shing Stirling / September 4, 2026

Our dear young friend, Genevieve, is on a mission to reach out to high school leavers in Australia. She is on her way to Gold Coast to attend the biggest…

Help Baden Raise $1M for CMCT Charity!

By Shing Stirling / February 9, 2026

Baden Brown has already set off on his journey of riding his motorbike all the way to Ireland. 100% of funds raised will go to Bethany CMCT which is the NZ entity promoting…