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Whether you're looking for transformation, inner wellness, new experiences or simply an inspirational story, use these fantastic books to kick-start your 2025 with Penguin.

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Dr Julie Smith

Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments

The Myth of Normal

Gabor Mate, Daniel Maté

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

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel Van Der Kolk

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

The Art of Winning

Dan Carter

A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport's true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter.

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett

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

Start With Values

Bradley Hook

Embark on a journey of self-discovery—and lead a life of purpose—with practical tools and thought-experiments that reveal how collective and personal values shape our lives.

Ikigai

Héctor García, Francesc Miralles

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

Waitohu

Dr Hinemoa Elder

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.

Meditations for Mortals

Oliver Burkeman

From the author of the global bestseller Four Thousand Weeks, a liberating four-week journey towards a saner, freer, more meaningful, more enchantment-filled life.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

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

Outlive

Peter Attia

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

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A Guide to Waitohu Journal

Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.

Q&A

A conversation with James Clear

Learn from James Clear about starting over after a serious injury, the margin between success and failure, and why it’s totally okay (encouraged, even!) to spend just five minutes at the gym.

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