Keeping the kids entertained over Summer can be tough, make life easier and gift a story (or two!) to keep them enthralled this Christmas.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series/ Jeff Kinney (8+)
Wrecking Ball, the newest book in Jeff Kinney's hilarious best-selling series, is out now! With 14 books in the series, if your children haven't been introduced to the Heffleys yet, there's plenty to keep them laughing over the summer holidays.
Showtym Adventure series/ Kelly Wilson (7+)
Inspired by true stories from the Wilson sister's childhoods, the Showtym Adventure series is all about friendship, sisterhood, learning lessons and of course, horses!
Roald Dahl Boxed Set (7+)
This gorgeous boxed set features ten of the most beloved stories from master storyteller, Roald Dahl. The perfect gift for the imaginative little human bean in your life.
Inspire your little kiwi this Christmas with these treasuries featuring the amazing true stories of some local legends.
Max Einstein series/ James Patterson (9+)
James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children – with the first and only kids' book series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. Awesome adventures, spy antics with a fun sciencey twist!
Trials of Apollo series/ Rick Riordan (10+)
After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour.
A Wrinkle in Time/ Madeleine L'Engle (11+)
An iconic novel and an empowering story about the battle between good and evil and the power of love. Perfect for readers 11+ and fantasy fans.
Discover the best crime books to gift this Christmas. From chilling thrillers to clever mysteries, these six page-turners will keep readers hooked.
As summer arrives, so does the joy of good food, great company, and time outdoors. To help you make the most of it, we’re giving away Eat Wild by Sophie Merkens (RRP $55) and an Ironclad 28cm Olive Leaf Satin Enamel Legacy Pan (RRP $250).
Check out the most anticipated YA books hitting shelves in 2026.
Everything you need to know about the Jack Reacher books. Learn about Lee and Andrew Child, figure out which order to read them and quiz your Reacher knowledge.
In the mood for some romance this holiday season? Reach for one (or more) of these 21 Christmas romance books.
Preparation is key before bringing your kitten home. I recommend doing this preparation at least a couple of weeks before you get your kitten.
Take this quiz to find out what type of mullet you are, in honour of Nick Sharratt’s book, Mullets.
The shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize has been announced, with four Penguin Random House titles named this year.
Here’s what you need to know about Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon series – including which order to read the books!
Becky, our Penguin NZ Director, shares 5 ways to use 5 edible weeds she found in her garden with the help of Andrew Crowe's Edible Weeds Handbook!
It’s official: the internet has dubbed Conrad Fisher a ‘black cat boyfriend’. Here are a few other black cat book boyfriends to keep you swooning.
Kōrerotia te reo this Māori Language Week 2025 with our selection of Māori Language books.