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These books will help you start 2026 off on the right foot

If you’re curious about fresh starts, whether that means a little inner calm, joy, or a story that lifts you up, we’ve gathered books to help you step into 2026 with intention. Power up the new year with Penguin.

 

Make small changes for big results

The Atomic Habits Workbook

An interactive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the 25-million-copy #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits.

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Atomic Habits

A revolutionary guide to using tiny changes in behaviour to transform your life

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Micro-Habits

What if you could change your life in less than five minutes?

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Master your mindset

Become Unstoppable

Master your winning mindset with lessons from the life and career of All Blacks coaching legend Gilbert Enoka

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Big Trust

'This book will change the way you lead yourself and others.' Sahil Bloom, bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth

'Science-backed and easy to put into practice, this book hands you a game-plan that actually works.' Jefferson Fisher, bestselling author of The Next Conversation

'Practical, powerful, memorable and deeply human.' Vinh Giang

THE GROUNDBREAKING, RESEARCH-BACKED BLUEPRINT CHANGING LIVES AND CAREERS AROUND THE WORLD.

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Read Your Mind

‘I have always said that your mind is the most powerful weapon. Oz has learned to master it and is now sharing his tools to help you do the same.’
– David Goggins

‘Oz Pearlman is truly a master of his craft.’
– Tony Robbins

From one of the most sought-after entertainers today, a powerful, modern twist on How To Win Friends and Influence People that blends the intrigue of mentalism with practical strategies for success.

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Put away the ice cream

Eat Yourself Healthy

Kickstart your good life with Jamie's first healthy-eating cookbook. It's about more not less: more taste, more joy, more energy, more sleep . . .

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Next Level

A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to performance nutrition for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims

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Filling Meals

A revolutionary diet cookbook and weight-loss plan -by eating filling meals you take back control of your hunger and your weight

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Sort your finances

Māori Millionaire

Money makes the world go round, but what happens when you have none?

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How They Get You

Have you ever felt like your wallet has a slow leak you can’t find?

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Your Money, Your Future

A real-life handbook to finding financial freedom on any income, from the creator of New Zealand’s leading finance podcast Cooking the Books and author of Tales from a Financial Hot Mess.

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Succeed at work

The Diary of a CEO

Runaway No.1 Bestseller by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon's Den star

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The Next Conversation

MAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION THE ONE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

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Surrounded by Idiots

The bestselling global phenomenon, now fully revised and updated

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Heal mind and body

Glimmers

Glimmers are the opposite of triggers - tiny moments that bring you a sense of peace, calm and safety

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The Myth of Normal

A book that changes everything – from the legendary Dr Gabor Maté

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The Body Keeps the Score

A world expert presents a sympathetic exploration of the causes of trauma and the new treatments making it possible for sufferers to reclaim their lives

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Strengthen your foundation

Strong Ground

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership

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Ikigai

The international phenomenon: discover ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life from the world’s longest living people.

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Waitohu

From the best-selling author of Aroha and Wawata comes a new and inspiring journal to help you make deeper connections using the energies of Hina the Māori moon goddess and the power of aroha.

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Help the young people in your life

The Anxious Generation

A powerful argument for reclaiming childhood - and all human relationships - from the online world, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author

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The Amazing Generation

A children's version of the global bestseller The Anxious Generation

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My Journey Starts Here

A pretty yet practical guided journal for personal reflection and working on your mental well-being.

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Live longer

Outlive

A groundbreaking manifesto on living better from the world's top longevity expert.

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Breath

No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly.

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This is Vital Information

The new taboo-busting medical guide from the #1 bestselling author and social media phenomenon, Dr Karan Rajan

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