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A spectacular novel inspired by true events

During World War II, two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard find hope in the power of storytelling. To maintain normalcy during the war, they start a book club – which quickly becomes a lifeline for women on the island.

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Outrageous Fortune meets The Goonies

Best-selling author Dominic Hoey's much anticipated third novel, 1985 is an adventure story with a local flavour, a coming-of-age story for the underdogs, the disenfranchised and the dreamers.

A contemplative story from a bestselling author

From John Boyne comes this novel about a man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father. At a crossroads in life, he embarks on a trip with his son – one that will either bring them closer or tear them apart.

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A new instalment in the Nero trilogy

Ancient Rome, AD 50. Nero’s mother, Agrippina, has married her way to power, tangling the Emperor Claudius in her skirts. With a son and heir of his own, he has the world of his feet. But Agrippina sees no obstacles to her ambition.

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Dreamslinger

Enter a world of secrets and spells, dragons and phoenixes; a place where your wildest dreams — or your darkest nightmares — come to life . . .

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The guidebook for being alive

From the best-selling author of Untamed comes this book of life-saving answers to 20 questions we confront in life.

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The Mighty Kiwi Mama

The true story of one big, fierce māmā kiwi, two caring communities, three conscientious kiwi dads, over 60 thriving chicks, and a wild kiwi population restored after 150 years!

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Another case to solve for the number-one bestselling Bookshop Detectives

In this rollicking new adventure, Garth and Eloise (and Stevie) must sniff out a prolific poisoner ahead of a vital fundraising event, the Battle of the Book Clubs.

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What if your favourite cult beauty brand was actually a cult?

Marnie Sellick is adrift when she lands a job at the coveted, mysterious beauty brand rytuał cosmetica. But not all is what it seems . . . will she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

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Fourth Wing meets Divergent

In this propulsive, dystopian romance, Wren must conceal her psychic powers as she is forced to train with the very people looking to kill her. Fast-paced, high-stakes and utterly-addictive – it’s a must read for any fantasy fan.

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Features

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Penguin Random House New Zealand to publish Jacinda Ardern's Memoir

A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir by Jacinda Ardern is set for international release on June 3, 2025.

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How to read more this year

Got 'read more books' on your resolution list? We've some hacks to help with that.

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Meet The Real Life Bookshop Detectives

We had a chat with bestselling local authors Gareth and Louise Ward about their new book, The Bookshop Detectives!

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Pick a Patterson

Find your next thrill with these new James Patterson books!

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Orbital by Samantha Harvey wins the Booker Prize 2024

Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life.

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A Guide to Waitohu Journal

Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.

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The New Zealand Popular Penguin Line-up

To celebrate 50 years of publishing in Aotearoa, we are excited to re-issue eleven New Zealand classics in the Popular Penguin format. Have you read them all? 

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Where to start with: Māori Made Easy

Keen to start your language learning journey but don't know where to begin? Scotty Morrison's bestselling series is the resource you need!

Brand new recipes

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Grated Tomato Linguine

A delicious pasta sauce made with the freshest in-season tomatoes.

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Buttermilk Pie

Here in Texas, the land of cattle and roughly 130 million acres of ranchland, buttermilk flows thick and heavy-not from their livestock (Texans are in the beef business), but rather into their mixing bowls.

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Beignets

It's hard to fathom it, but the loud and proud thrumming of the Louisiana we walk today is but a fraction of what came before.

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Tagine de Poulet: Chicken Tagine served with Beid Hamine and Rice

Nadiya Hussain's hearty tagine recipe is layered with warming spices and fragrant preserved lemon, and packed with tender chicken, potato and olives.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

The beauty of the Reverse Creaming Method is the fine and velvety texture it helps create. The way that it is able to accomplish this plush interior is by minimizing gluten formation.

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Chicago-Style Braised Italian Beef Sandwiches

This sandwich is my childhood all wrapped up in a beefjus-soaked Italian sub roll.

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Pizza Night Salad

Everyone loves a good pizza night.

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Date-Me Salad

If you want to impress someone, this salad will make them want to date you-it's that good.

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Spring Roll Salad

Meet the spring roll salad: a deconstructed spring roll in a bowl.

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Mini Chocolate Egg Cookie Pots

If you love your cookies soft and gooey, you'll love Fitwaffle's Easter cookie pots. Studded with Mini Eggs and baked in the air fryer, they couldn't be easier to make.

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Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi is a small Japanese side dish. Its texture is silky smooth and light with a savory umami flavour.

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Red Lentil Crepes

Switch up your breakfast game with these red lentil crepes - they're thin, protein-packed and incredibly versatile.

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Spanakopita

Greek spinach and cheese pie that hits the spot

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Greek Lamb Burgers

Two favourites in one!

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Okonomiyaki

Japanese fritters that are all about the toppings.

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Fairy Bread

Fairy bread is a treat traditionally served at birthday parties in Australia, but you can make it for yourself as a snack anytime.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tortillas

A delightful mixture of sweet and savoury, check out these air-fried tacos from Jamie Oliver.

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Pear & Blackberry Crumble

The perfect easy dessert to serve after a roast, Jamie's air fryer crumble has a base of tender apples, pears and blackberries gently spiced with ginger and orange, and finished with a buttery oat topping.

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Posh Fish & Chips

Live the high life with these delectable air-fried fish and chips from Jamie Oliver.

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Fitwaffle's Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders are a great alternative to a takeaway.

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Fitwaffle's Air Fryer Choc Chip Cookie Baked Oats

If you're a fan of porridge for breakfast, you'll love this recipe for chocolate chip baked oats from Fitwaffle. Cooked in the air fryer, this recipe comes together so easily for a delicious start to the day that will keep you fuelled until lunch.

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Tomato and Herby Cheese Gnocchi

This clever recipe from The Batch Lady uses a garlic and herb soft cream cheese (such as Boursin) as a shortcut to a deliciously creamy and flavourful tomato sauce for gnocchi.

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Blueberry Muffins

Perhaps my very favorite muffin is blueberry. This has been the case since I owned a little cottage in the Berkshires with my then-husband, Andy.

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Tomato Tart

The tart is a very good alternative to the ubiquitous quiche and a wonderful way to add tomatoes to a menu. 

Activities

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Anahera colouring-in

Colour in these free sheets of legendary kiwi mama, Anahera!

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Giraffe The Gardener Colouring-In

Download and print this free colouring-in page from Giraffe the Gardener by Kimberly Andrews.

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How to throw the perfect Bluey birthday party

Everything you need to throw the perfect Bluey birthday party!

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Xtraordinary People: Unlock your extraordinary dyslexic thinking skills

Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.

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Cosy Calm colouring-in

Print this free colouring-in page from Cosy Calm by Cherry Lam.

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The 113th Assistant Librarian activity pack

A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.

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Bluey Hip Hip Hooray Activity Pack

Download a free 4-page Bluey activity pack!

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Bluey Birthday Card

Download your free Bluey birthday card.

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Bluey Birthday Invite

Download this super fun Bluey party invitation.

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Milestones with Ms Rachel Potty Chart

Have fun potty training with Ms Rachel!

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Design your dream garden with Giraffe the Gardener!

Design your dream garden and be in to WIN it as an illustrated print by Kimberly Andrews

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Go, Scooter, Go! Colouring-in

Download this colouring sheet from Kaye Julian, illustrator of the energetic and fun picture book Go, Scooter, Go!

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Bluey Easter Basket Activity

Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!

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Bluey Easter Colouring-in

Celebrate Easter with Bluey!

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Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm Activity Pack

Make the most of rainy day with these Granny McFlitter activity sheets!

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Download some Ms Rachel colouring sheets!

Download some free sample Ms Rachel colouring sheets and grab your copy of the book for over 100 pages of fun for littles.

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Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm Activity Sheets

Rainy day? Give these activities from Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm a go!

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Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm Colouring Pages

Colour in these sheets from champion knitter Granny McFlitter's wild weather adventure: Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm!

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Colour in Bluey at Christmas!

Download a page from Bluey: Merry Christmas: A Colouring Book to get into the Bluey Christmas spirit!

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Ms Rachel's tips for language and brain development

Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.

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Granny McFlitter's Christmas Activity Pack

Get ready for Christmas with this marvellous Granny McFlitter activity pack!

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Bluey: Let's Get Spooky Bunting

Download this free super-fun Bluey Halloween bunting.

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Bluey Heelerween Colouring-in

Download this free Bluey Halloween colouring-in activity.

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Colour in The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra!

Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honking of horns, a slither of scales and a bumbling buzz in the air.

Audiobooks from New Zealand

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Maori at Home

The accessible and fun guide for everyday Kiwis looking to learn and speak the Maori language around the home.

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The Bookshop Detectives 2: Tea and Cake and Death

Another case to solve for the number-one bestselling Bookshop Detectives.

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The Bone People

A shimmering, important novel. New Zealand’s first Booker winner, The Bone People, is available in an accessible digital format for the first time.

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The Bookshop Detectives 1: Dead Girl Gone

Two small-town booksellers (and their cowardly dog) solve a decades-old murder-mystery in this witty debut novel, full of literary clues, sparkling dialogue, and comedic insights into the world of bookshops.

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The Gavin Bishop Treasury

A very special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure, written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop.

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All Out

An inspiring and revealing memoir about the relentless pursuit of dreams, and the highs and lows along the way, from one of the Black Caps' finest test cricketers.

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Dear Moko

Māori child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has shaped her beloved book Aroha into this special collection of whakataukī and whakatauakī for mokopuna of all ages.

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The Art of Winning

A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport's true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter.

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Aroha

The top-selling New Zealand non-fiction title of 2021! The timeless wisdom of Māori proverbs - 52 traditional Māori sayings explained by respected Māori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder, showing us how we can live better lives, in harmony with the planet.

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Hairy Maclary Treasury

A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal’s 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book.

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Grand

The astonishing debut memoir about mothers and daughters, drinking, birth and loss, running away and homecoming from prize-winning writer and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy.

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The Penguin History of New Zealand

The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years.

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The Everything Guide

Every woman’s honest, healthy guide to eating, moving and feeling your best — for the rest of your life.

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Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide

Everything you need to speak te reo Māori with confidence.

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I Am Not Esther

A classic bestseller that's been in print for over 20 years, this gripping YA thriller follows a teenage girl caught in a religious cult.

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Pounamu Pounamu - Te reo Māori edition

Witi Ihimaera’s first published book — Pounamu Pounamu — translated into te reo Māori. Published in collaboration with Kotahi Rau Pukapuka.

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Bite Back

A compassionate guide to navigating eating disorders, for those experiencing them and their loved ones, from someone who has been there.

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The Denniston Rose

A number one bestseller, this favourite New Zealand novel captures a real 19th century community.

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The Astromancer

A lively story with stunning illustrations that reveals the tradition of Matariki.

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The Whale Rider

A classic novel that became a classic film.

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A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects

A unique new history of New Zealand, told through the captivating stories behind 100 everyday objects.

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