Winter Crime
When cold falls, danger rises... Curl up with one of these gripping reads this Winter.
See the listCan you help Detective Clue-keko?
Join the hunt and follow the paint trail with Detective Clue-keko as the pūkeko chaos accumulates.
Out nowThe story of a young man with special powers
With his powers, Ayumi can bring back the dead to meet the living. But after years in this role, he begins questioning its meaning, and how his powers affect his own desires in the real world. Meanwhile, he’ll help various clients in moving and unexpected ways.
Tell me moreLearning for little hands
Introducing important first concepts including the alphabet, counting to 10, colours and opposites, this delightful tiny board book collection in a slipcase makes a perfect first library for the youngest fans of Hairy Maclary and his friends.
Check it outBoustany - From Ottolenghi co-founder and author of Jerusalem
In Boustany, award-winning author Sami Tamimi pays homage to Palestinian food and culture. Over 100 colourful, down-to-earth recipes will inspire you to take your cooking skills to the next level.
Take me thereJacinda Ardern’s memoir is here!
From the former prime minister, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary journey and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.
Read an extractAn epic new novel from Taylor Jenkins Reid
Set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program, the novel follows astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin who is training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Centre. As she prepares for her first flight, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined.
Out nowThe First Gentleman
From James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton comes this unputdownable read. The President of the United States is up for re-election – but her husband is on trail for murder. A pair of brilliant journalists are set to answer the burning question that the entire world is asking: did he do it?
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Got 'read more books' on your resolution list? We've some hacks to help with that.
We had a chat with bestselling local authors Gareth and Louise Ward about their new book, The Bookshop Detectives!
Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life.
Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.
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?
Keen to start your language learning journey but don't know where to begin? Scotty Morrison's bestselling series is the resource you need!
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I’ve converted countless olive haters to olive lovers with the introduction of my fave Castelvetrano, the meaty, mild Queen of Olives.
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.
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.
Nadiya Hussain's hearty tagine recipe is layered with warming spices and fragrant preserved lemon, and packed with tender chicken, potato and olives.
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.
This sandwich is my childhood all wrapped up in a beefjus-soaked Italian sub roll.
If you want to impress someone, this salad will make them want to date you-it's that good.
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.
Chawanmushi is a small Japanese side dish. Its texture is silky smooth and light with a savory umami flavour.
Switch up your breakfast game with these red lentil crepes - they're thin, protein-packed and incredibly versatile.
Fairy bread is a treat traditionally served at birthday parties in Australia, but you can make it for yourself as a snack anytime.
A delightful mixture of sweet and savoury, check out these air-fried tacos from Jamie Oliver.
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.
Live the high life with these delectable air-fried fish and chips from Jamie Oliver.
These chicken tenders are a great alternative to a takeaway.
Hairy Maclary Classics
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A fun and adventurous colouring sheet!
Download and print this free colouring-in page from Giraffe the Gardener by Kimberly Andrews.
Everything you need to throw the perfect Bluey birthday party!
Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.
A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.
Design your dream garden and be in to WIN it as an illustrated print by Kimberly Andrews
Download this colouring sheet from Kaye Julian, illustrator of the energetic and fun picture book Go, Scooter, Go!
Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!
Make the most of rainy day with these Granny McFlitter activity sheets!
Download some free sample Ms Rachel colouring sheets and grab your copy of the book for over 100 pages of fun for littles.
Rainy day? Give these activities from Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm a go!
Colour in these sheets from champion knitter Granny McFlitter's wild weather adventure: Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm!
Download a page from Bluey: Merry Christmas: A Colouring Book to get into the Bluey Christmas spirit!
Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.
Get ready for Christmas with this marvellous Granny McFlitter activity pack!
Audiobooks from New Zealand
See allThe accessible and fun guide for everyday Kiwis looking to learn and speak the Maori language around the home.
Another case to solve for the number-one bestselling Bookshop Detectives.
A shimmering, important novel. New Zealand’s first Booker winner, The Bone People, is available in an accessible digital format for the first time.
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.
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.
A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport's true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter.
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.
The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years.
Every woman’s honest, healthy guide to eating, moving and feeling your best — for the rest of your life.
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.
Witi Ihimaera’s first published book — Pounamu Pounamu — translated into te reo Māori. Published in collaboration with Kotahi Rau Pukapuka.
A number one bestseller, this favourite New Zealand novel captures a real 19th century community.
A lively story with stunning illustrations that reveals the tradition of Matariki.
A unique new history of New Zealand, told through the captivating stories behind 100 everyday objects.