Tom RoseJournalist·NZ Herald·30 May, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Mandy Myles founded the online-only independent bookstore Bookety Book Books in 2020.An online independent book store is winding down sales, with its founder saying the future of small businesses like hers “isn’t looking particularly bright”.Mandy Myles announced the closure of her retail website Bookety Book Books yesterday, citing ongoing economic pressures, changing consumer habits and increasing competition.

Wānaka-based Myles founded