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Look inside Blank Spaces

Sneak a peek into the unofficial Taylor Swift fan journal.

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Our Favourite Literary Relationships

From trad-romance to machine love, here's a rundown of some of our favourite romances, relationships and couplings in literature.

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What you should read in February and why

Thrills, romance, fantasy and a novel collaboratively written by a collection of literary legends; check out our top reads for February!

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Real Readers Review: The Book of Doors

What do fans really think of The Book of Doors?

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Ali Abdaal’s best tips for goal-setting in 2024

We caught up with productivity expert Ali Abdaal to get his best advice for smashing our 2024 goals, overcoming challenges and enjoying each step of the process.

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Books to read after Atomic Habits

Love Atomic Habits but don’t know what to read next? Never fear, we’ve got the perfect guide for you.

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4 books that will immerse you in the world of Willy Wonka

Four books featuring the master chocolatier to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Staff recommends: Summer Reads

It's been a fantastic year in books for Penguin HQ! Here are some of our favourite reads from 2023 which we think would be perfect for kicking back with this summer.

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Get ready to meet a whole new side of Willy Wonka

Everything you need to know about the new Willy Wonka movie and book.

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The Penguin Summer Reading Club Chapter Sampler

Dive into our summer reading picks to decide which Penguin (or Penguins) you want to escape with this summer!

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Real readers review: Water

What do NZ fans really think of John Boyne's latest novel?

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Music from My Name Is Barbra

Did you know there's a Spotify playlist with music from My Name is Barbra?

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Who are you voting for in New Zealand Bird of the Century?

Now at Penguin Random House we may be biased towards a particular penguin alliance... but that doesn't mean that there aren't some wonderful other birds to vote for.

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What we're reading this long weeked!

Are you after a book for this long weekend? Why not try one of these books that our Penguin Random House NZ team loved!

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Spring gardening: Inspiration and advice

PRHNZ staffer, Becky, is a passionate gardener and now spring is here she's turning to her bookshelf for inspiration and advice. Here are her three go-to books for gardening in Aotearoa.

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Everything you need to know about the Inheritance Cycle

An Inheritance Cycle summary, covering everything from the Ancient Language to the new book.

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Spooky stories to read this Halloween!

All young ghouls and boils need for a hauntingly good celebration this year is a comfy reading spot and one of these spooky stories (costumes and sweet treats optional).

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Why kids should be reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Encourage a love of reading, critical-thinking skills and self-expression with The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

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Where to start reading James Patterson

If you haven’t yet ventured into the high-stakes world of James Patterson’s fiction, here are the novels to get you started

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How to write a short story

Penning short stories is a great way to improve your writing. The form demands your idea be delivered with clarity and be structured tightly. We asked our authors for their best tips on writing short fiction to help you with your next story.

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How to read a horse's body language

Understand your horse or pony better by learning these common body language cues

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How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

If you're spending all your waking time thinking about the Roman Empire (as many of us are), why not read about it too?

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An ultimate guide to Zadie Smith

Learn about Zadie Smith's incredible books. You're sure to find a new favourite on this list!

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Teacher notes for Witi Ihimaera's Works

Beloved novelist Witi Ihimaera has been in New Zealand classrooms for years and we have created some new teacher notes to celebrate 50+ years of Witi being a published author.

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