Struggling to come up with ideas this Christmas? Whether they’re a total foodie, a history buff or just love getting stuck into a good novel, we’ve got just the thing!
Give the gift that comes alive this Christmas, and visit www.penguingifts.co.nz for your personalised gift recommendation. Just tell us who you’re buying for and what they like, and we’ll pick the perfect book!
High-speed chases and non-stop action float their boat? Night School is the latest book in the Jack Reacher series, by bestselling author Lee Child. The stats don’t lie, and with over 100 million books sold (and a Jack Reacher thriller bought somewhere in the world every 20 seconds!) this’ll be a sure-fire winner!
Night School takes Reacher back to his army days, but this time he’s not in uniform. With trusted sergeant Frances Neagley at his side, he must carry the fate of the world on his shoulders, in a wired, fiendishly clever new adventure that will make the cold sweat trickle down your spine.
Ladybirds for Grown Ups series
Remember the original Ladybird books you used to read as a child? Think those, but a hilarious and ironically insightful version, rewritten especially for adults!
From bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, each book in the phenomenally successful Ladybirds for Grown Ups series is its own little nugget of wisdom, featuring original Ladybird artwork and brilliantly funny, brand new text. The large clear script, careful choice of words, and the thoughtful matching of text with picture all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope.
Covering topics from the mid-life crisis and mindfulness, to the meeting, the hangover and the hipster, there are also titles for each member of the family, including: How it Works: The Husband, The Wife, The Mum, The Dad, The Grandparent and even The Student. These are the perfect laugh-inducing stocking fillers!
New Zealand cooking sensation Chelsea Winter is back with her eagerly anticipated follow-up to Homemade Happiness, Everyday Delicious and At My Table, with her latest bestselling cookbook Scrumptious.
Chelsea Winter has become a saviour in the kitchen, with recipes that are irresistible, simple and nothing short of delicious. Packed with irresistible recipes for mouthwatering lunches and dinners, indulgent baking and wickedly good desserts, Chelsea Winter’s fourth cookbook is sure to become your new go-to for any occasion. There’s even a section on Chelsea’s festive favourites just in time for Christmas!
If the recipient of your Christmas gift is into a good tearjerker look no further than Me Before You by bestselling author Jojo Moyes. This heart-wrenching love story demands a full day on the sofa with a box of tissues.
Now a smash hit at the box office starring Emilia Clarke, Vanessa Kirby and Sam Claflin. Me Before You is an emotional rollercoaster of life, laughter and enduring love, sure to pull on your heartstrings.
The Great kiwi Pub Crawl is an intriguing, hilariously funny and quintessential crawl around 50 of New Zealand's tried and true Kiwi pubs.
From Whangamomona to Tolaga Bay, the Puhoi to the South Seas Hotel, this is a collection of stories about those bastions of community we hold dear, the good old Kiwi pub.
Featuring pubs from: Waipu, Kaihu, Russell, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, Thames, East Cape, Tolaga Bay, Katikati, Rotorua, Napier, Gladstone, Lake Ferry, Wellington, Motueka, Onekaka, Moutere, Christchurch, Waihao, Dunedin, Winton, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Arrowtown, Blackball, Hurunui and Nelson.
Need some help choosing the perfect gift? Visit www.penguingifts.co.nz, tell us who you're buying for and we'll pick the perfect book!
There is nothing kids love more than a big old belly-laugh, and when it comes to reading, a book full of laugh-out-loud moments can unlock a joy of reading for life!
Treat Mum to an amazing meal at home this Mother’s Day! We’ve curated the perfect Mother’s Day brunch using some of our most popular recipes.
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