Book Releases

From one of Britain’s best-loved and bestselling writers comes an intimate yet panoramic novel about the tumult and unexpected nature of life, set in the 19th century A new “whole life” novel from William Boyd, the author of Any Human Heart. Set in the 19th century, the novel follows the

A brand new Victorian novel for younger readers from the beloved, bestselling children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson! The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her

From the bestselling author of Chernobyl An illuminating account of the war in Ukraine – its historical roots, its course, its possible outcomes – from the bestselling, award-winning author of Chernobyl On 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In the midst of checking

Bowie is a young banana who struggles to see the positive in any situation. With the help of his mum, Bowie searches for something to help him turn his frown upside down. Will Bowie ever discover the secret to happiness and learn how to be comfortable in his own skin?

A tried-and-tested guide to living better – introduced and edited by the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy and The Course of Love. Emotional intelligence affects every aspect of the way we live, from romantic to professional relationships, from our inner resilience to our social success. It is the

A stunning new novel from this acclaimed author about secrets, betrayal and the ties that bind us. You never forget your first love. 18 years ago, Olivia learned to live without Sean Kenyon. She moved on, building a life with her husband Richmond and their two children in the picturesque

The Delicate Balance of All Living Things From the bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals, a book that explores the invisible connections that maintain the balance of the entire natural world. Did you know that trees can influence the rotation of the

Dangerous Damsels Series Bk 3 A party of swashbuckingly evil pirates. Two rival spies. One fake marriage. What could possibly go wrong . . . Find out in the riotously funny and joyfully romantic third book in The Dangerous Damsels collection When rumours circulate that a group of dastardly pirates

Sold in twenty-five countries and poised to become a global literary sensation, Lara Prescott’s dazzling first novel about the women in the CIA’s typing pool and the fate of Boris Pasternak’s banned masterpiece is a sweeping page turner and the most hotly anticipated debut of the year. The September pick

She has a plan . . . Fate has other ideas There are two men in my life. But this is not a love triangle. Mara Williams reads her horoscope every day – but she wasn’t expecting to be in a whole other country when destiny finally found her. Just

The instant Sunday Times bestseller The exhilarating new literary novel from the worldwide bestseller and master storyteller A CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING When a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman’s child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences. Behind the doors

A book with an important message; suitable for early primary and includes sheet music plus a musical download perfect for a class sing along. Although they are different in that they have no skin ‘The Skeleton Family’ are just like everyone else.  Skelly-mum is an artist who paints beautiful pictures,

A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past. Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it’s magic,

A gripping historical novel set amid the New Zealand Wars in 1860. As English settlers wage war upon local iwi in colonial Taranaki, two women confront their pasts to survive the present. Frances is an unmarried Londoner newly landed in New Zealand, 1860, at the dawn of the First Taranaki

A powerful new historical novel from one of New Zealand’s best-loved YA authors An exciting new novel from the author of Alex. In September 1840, two ships arrive on the shores of the Waitematā Harbour to establish Auckland, the new capital of New Zealand. Among the settlers on board the

A true story … according to Gramps. From the animator of The Corpse Bride, Coraline and Isle of Dogs, comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps’s life as a magician. Gramps had what they call a ‘Chequered Career’ which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson. He’s been a

  An epic page-turner full of twists you won’t see coming, set on an alien planet where, under the watch of a galaxy-wide TV audience, Ammy Antares and her fellow competitors must complete a challenging quest to gain entry into an elite interplanetary academy. Three days, three clues, one hungry

In the 1850s a young midwife braves the perilous journey west to Santa Fe in this captivating epic from the international bestselling author of Into the Wilderness and The Endless Forest. Over half a million copies now sold of the WILDERNESS series in Australia and New Zealand! 1857: In a

In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? The wait is over And so I step up, into the darkness within; or else the light. When the van door slammed on Offred’s future at the end

The fifth and final title in Rick Riordan’s Trials of Apollo series – set in the funny, mythical and action-packed world of Percy Jackson. It’s time to face the final trial . . . The battle for Camp Jupiter is over. New Rome is safe. Tarquin and his army of

What to do with a tractor that keeps breaking down? Call in the farm animals: they will sort it! How do you fix a wobbly tractor wheel? Goat and pig and horse and friends have some ideas! Which one will work? Beautifully illustrated by Carla Martell, the illustrations are full

The Treaty of Waitangi/ Te Tiriti o Waitangi by Toby Morris with Ross Calman, Mark Derby and Piripi Walker. Ground-breaking full-colour graphic novel about Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi. Accessible, engaging, image-rich design. Dual-language flip book with Maori and Pakeha authors Ross Calman and Mark Derby.

Exclusive edition with extra story Percy Jackson and The Stolen Chariot included The third title in Rick Riordan’s Trials of Apollo series – set in the action-packed (and hilarious) world of Percy Jackson. Share this Lester Papadopoulos was once the glorious god Apollo, Now he’s an awkward (mortal) teenager, stuck

The amazing humour and world-building of Nevermoor meets the wisdom and warmth of Rooftoppers in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children . . . ‘Milou,’ Lotta said softly. ‘We need adoption papers to leave. And no one except that horrid merchant wants us.’ ‘Well then,’ replied Milou with

A Story of the Future A cinematic, propulsive and frightening climate tour of our near future – coming much faster than you think. The signs of climate change are unmistakable even today, but the real transformations have hardly begun. We’ve been taught that warming would be slow-but, barring very dramatic

A follow-up to the internationally successful The Mapmakers’ Race—the Santander children are drawn into a community’s rebellion against a despot and use their mapping skills to avert an environmental scam. Reading age: 8 to 12 years RRP: Paperback NZ$19.99 Published in New Zealand by Gecko Press

A beguiling, beautiful snapshot of Central Otago wine – its history, its distinction, and the people who have made it all happen. From humble beginnings in the 1980s, the Central Otago wine industry has grown into a major calling card for the region and New Zealand. Set within a magnificent

Award-winning children’s author Philippa Werry teams up with leading Turkish illustrator Burak Akbay to tell a tale that crosses the battle lines of Gallipoli. Young girl Derya and her family move from Turkey to live in New Zealand, bringing with them family treasures including the water bottle that her great-grandfather

One family in NZ. Forty years in 21 stories The Waters kids ― practical, athletic Mark; the physically beautiful dreamer Davey; and the baby of the family, Samantha ― have had to face more than their fair share of challenges. 1979 was the year their father sold up the farm

The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life. The Wealth Money Can’t Buy offers you a completely life-changing new philosophy and methodology for enjoying an honestly rich life, one filled with personal power, authenticity, exceptionally fulfilling work and a beautiful lifestyle that will cause you to feel like real

A gripping account of the ingenious minds who gathered together the greatest technological inventions of our species to create a machine that can see into our planet’s future with astonishing accuracy Shall we take an umbrella… or evacuate the city? The Weather Machine is about a miraculous-seeming invention that helps

Gripping, moving and brilliantly creepy, this is an outstanding new psychological thriller. If you leave a door half-open, soon you’ll hear the whispers spoken . . . Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of Featherbank, looking

The Final, Fateful Adventure of Captain James Cook From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration. In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was

A contemporary novel of daughterhood and motherhood, from the Booker Prize-winning Irish author. Carmel had been alone all her life. The baby knew this. They looked at each other, and all of time was there. The baby knew how vast her mother’s loneliness had been. Nell – funny, brave and

A very funny and cheerfully subversive chapter book about a monster who eats children – until one day he makes a friend. Comments by TSTNZ’s reviewer If ever there was a thrilling horror story with humour for children 7 to 10 years this is it! Teachers if you want to

Peek through the holes in the pages to see what the odd farmer swallows in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist! Kiwi kids will love this favourite nursery rhyme with witty words by Peter Millett and hilarious illustrations by Paul Beavis — and a surprise twist at

Illustrated by Nikki Slade Robinson Maori text by Ngaere Roberts Dawn McMillan and her team bring extinct NZ animals back to life in this beautifully illustrated book written in English and Maori about an inquisitive girl looking out her back window into the garden as night falls when she sees

Illustrator: Nikki Slade Robinson Māori translation by: Stephanie Huriana Fong There’s a cool crab in my castle! He’d like to be the king. He sits there on his throne, watching everything. The newest addition to Dawn McMillan’s Nature Stories series takes readers to the rocky shore, where crab meets sandhopper,

  This charming early learners’ NZ natural history book is written in rhyme in both English and Maori. The plot: Weta and friends, including beetle, centipede, stick insect and huhu, come to school with the kids for Show and Tell. In the classroom weta marches along while his friends show

The must-have guide to perimenopause and menopause for every woman: What’s happening, what you can do, and what really works. ‘This book covers everything. No snake oil, no sugar-coating and, above all, a celebration of the greatest change a woman will go through after puberty. Wish I’d read it at