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Looking for ways into Witi Ihimaera's works?

Writing about the Māori world, both rural and urban, often knocking into the Pākehā status quo, Witi Ihimaera’s writing has always offered a broader view of what New Zealand literature could be – should be – about.

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Where I Write: Shelley Read - In The Wilderness

Discover one of the locations where Shelley Read wrote her soaring novel Go as a River

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Books For International Women's Day 2023

Celebrate and embrace equity this International Women's Day with these books for, by, and about inspirational wāhine.

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Where I Write: Shelley Read's Little Attic Office

Discover one of the locations where Shelley Read wrote her sensational novel Go as a River... her charming attic office.

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Staff review: Are You Happy Now?

Are You Happy Now manages to be both extremely zeitgeisty but also timeless. It’s the story of four people, all of whom attend the same wedding in New York, al

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12 of the best non-fiction audiobooks narrated by authors

Here are some of the best-non fiction audiobooks read aloud by the authors themselves.

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Real readers review: Amazing Grace Adams

What do NZ fans really think of Fran Littlewood's debut novel?

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Everything you need to know before watching Lockwood & Co on Netflix

Learn about the Netflix adaptation of Lockwood & Co, who the key cast members are, and when the show drops in Australia.

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Win a Queenstown Trip for Two

Win big with the brand-new novel from the International No 1 Bestselling phenomenon and author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars

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Start your Summer Reads!

Check out our list of summer reading recommendations to help you find your perfect summer page turner.

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Empowering books for the New Year

If you're looking for some fresh inspiration and insight as you ring in the new year, look no further! These books could be just what you're after.

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Feeling lost and overwhelmed this holiday season? Read this book

How finding your ikigai can give you a new perspective on stress.

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QUIZ: Are you the boy, the mole, the fox or the horse?

Find out which character you’re most like from Charlie Mackesy’s ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story’ you’re most like.

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Staff summer reading recs!

Want some insider intel on the best books to read this summer? Read on for recommendations from the Penguin Random House New Zealand team!

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Scorching summer reads

Whether you’re chasing shade on the beach, or sheltering in a bach during a surprise rainstorm, a good book is a summer holiday essential. On this list you’ll find some 2022 scorchers that you may have missed the first time around, and some awesome new releases which we highly recommend.

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More on the objects in A New Zealand History in 100 Objects

Learn more about the objects in A New Zealand History in 100 Objects

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3 unexpected ways to eat peanut butter!

Discover inventive new ways of cooking with peanut butter with these three recipes from Pic's Really Good Recipe Book

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A look inside: The Deep South by Andris Apse

Explore the breath-taking deep south, from the South Island to Antarctica, with these stunning images from Andris Apse's latest book

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A Note From Ruby

A beautiful and kind note from Ruby Jones, introducing her new book In This Body, & providing insights into her motivation for its creation.

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7 surprising facts about The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Learn about Donna Tartt's beloved book, The Secret History. Currently trending on TikTok and with over 5 million copies sold, it's the modern classic that you don't want to miss.

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5 Fascinating Objects from A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects

Gripping, inclusive and deeply human, this is New Zealand history through a new lens – get a sneak peek at 5 objects offering 5 entry points into the powerful, captivating stories of our shared past.

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A deep-dive into the 3 Percy Jackson series and their books

Brush up on the three Percy Jackson series. Learn about the mythologies of each, the main characters and the correct order to read the books.

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5 incredible aquatic creatures you didn't know existed

Discover some of the incredible creatures from the aquatic world.

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