New Releases to add to your TBR (10th November)
By Lizzy
Lizzy is here with her weekly wrap up of all the new books that have arrived that she wants to buy as her TBR grows wildly out of control.
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Kane Williamson visits Book Hero
By Shirl
Calling all cricket fans! We were so excited to have one of Aotearoa's greatest cricketers, Kane Williamson visit the team at Book Hero. He popped in to sign copies of...
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Which Cookbook Would You Give Them?
By Lizzy
Looking to buy a cookbook for someone? We've got you covered!
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Your Guide to Yuval Noah Harari
By Tim
Yuval Noah Harari is a best selling history author as well as a philosopher, and professor in the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Tim has put...
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Books for the Person Who Dreams Big
By Dylan
I've always been a dreamer. I've always been drawn to people who take an idea, have the courage to give it a go, and work hard to turn it into...
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Liv Sisson visits Book Hero
By Shirl
We were so lucky to have geologist and author Liv Sisson visit us at Book Hero to celebrate the release of her new book Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa! She...
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Suzanne Paul visits Book Hero
By Shirl
We were so excited to have THE iconic Suzanne Paul visit Book Hero last week to sign her new book Your Time is Now and do a Q&A. Known to...
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New Releases to add to your TBR (3rd November)
By Lizzy
Lizzy is rounding up the new releases of the week featuring the books on her own TBR and the ones you need on yours!
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New Reads to add to your TBR
By Lizzy
Fiction and Non Fiction are both pulling some big punches this week with a number of books I'd rather like to bring home.
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New Zealand Gothic and Some Wonderfully Atmospheric Novels from Aotearoa
By Lizzy
We may be lacking in castles and moors, but we more than make up for it here in Aotearoa with atmospheric small towns, dysfunctional families and excellent writers.
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The Team's Long Weekend Reading
By Lizzy
With the long weekend upon us, the team is hopefully getting some time in the sunshine or cozying up at home to do some reading, or puzzling! Here's what they're...
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The Book Hero Team's Wins and Misses in Film and TV Adaptations
By Lizzy
We all love arguing in a mostly good-natured way about which adaptations of our favourite books hit and miss. We thought we'd gather together some hot takes to share with...
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (19th October)
By Lizzy
One of my favourite sci-fi authors has a new book that I cannot wait to read, Jack Reacher is back and it's excellent, and there's a new Diary of a...
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An Evening with Ryan Holiday: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
By Dylan
I was lucky enough to see Ryan Holiday speak in Auckland on Tuesday night. I've been inspired by his work for over 15 years, and his book Courage Is Calling...
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Emma Galloway visits Book Hero
By Lizzy
We we delighted to have chef and author, Emma Galloway, visit Hero HQ to promote her newest gorgeous book, Thyme to Cook, and to answer our quickfire questions!
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Marnie shares her tips for Spring!
By Marnie
Marnie is our garden expert and Lizzy kills every plant she brings home. We're getting Marnie's spring tips and updates to help us embrace the season!
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (12th October)
By Lizzy
There's new dark romance from one of our favourites, the brand new US edition of Threshing Day in stock, the book every Heated Rivalry fan needs, and SO much more.
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (6th October)
By Lizzy
With some huge new novels for Fiction, some incredible memoirs and cookbooks, plus some new reads for the kids too - here's what you need to know about this week's...
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The Book Hero Team's September Reads
By Shirl
September was an especially busy month for the Book Hero team as we did the big move to our brand new HQ in Hobsonville! Despite being so busy we all...
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (29th September)
By Lizzy
From celebrity memoirs to a brand new follow up to The Whale Rider, here is everything you need on your radar this week, and the books Lizzy is excited for!
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Self-Help Advice I Actually Use
By Dylan
My partner Alex says I read too many self-help books, and he’s probably right. To be honest, I’ve slowed down a lot recently. I’ve packed my brain full of so...
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Jon Toogood visits Book Hero
By Shirl
We were so honoured to have Aotearoa's own royal rock legend Jon Toogood visit Book Hero, he was our very first author signing in our new HQ in Hobsonville and...
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (22nd September)
By Lizzy
Honestly this week my bank account balance is in so much trouble because the new releases that arrived in our warehouse are all SO GOOD. Best of luck to you.
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Nicky Hager publishers new book on the Tax Payers Union
By Dylan
Update: The first print run has been fully sold out across New Zealand. More books are being printed and Book Hero will have a significant allocation from the second print...
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Review of Home Again by Jon Toogood
By Shirl
When it was revealed that Jon Toogood was to release a memoir I pretty much jumped out of my seat with excitement and it definitely didn’t disappoint! My memories of Shihad began...
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (16th September)
By Lizzy
We had some exciting new releases arrive with some huge names in fiction, a highly anticipated health guide, and possibly the biggest children's book of 2026.
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Self-Help for People Pleasers (Yes you!)
By Lizzy
People pleasing something you struggle with? Whether I can or can't relate is absolutely beside the point, but I have some books that might be a helpful resource!
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New Releases to add to your TBR this week (9th September)
By Lizzy
Lizzy is rounding up the newest arrivals across fiction, non-fiction, and children's books! Check out all the titles you need to add to your TBR!
Book Hero Origin Stories...
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Two Years of Book Hero: What I've Learned
On Tuesday next week, Book Hero will celebrate its second birthday! I still remember driving home from our very first warehouse late one evening, then sitting on the couch while...
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We Did It! Book Hero Has Officially Moved 🎉
We did it! 🎉 After a huge weekend moving more than 100,000 books, Book Hero is officially settled into our brand-new HQ in Hobsonville. Take a look behind the scenes...
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Book Hero is moving! Here’s what you need to know.
Book Hero is moving! This weekend, we’re relocating 120,000 books, puzzles, board games and toys to our brand-new warehouse and bookstore at 112B Hobsonville Road. Find out what the move...
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Book Hero has won the 2026 Spark People’s Choice Award
Book Hero has won the Spark People’s Choice Award at the 2026 Retail NZ Awards! Book Hero is not even two years old, so hearing our name called as the...
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Two Years. Three Warehouses. One Wild Ride.
I can’t believe I’m already sitting down to write this blog post. Book Hero isn’t even two years old and we’ve already moved once before, which means we’re now onto...
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The Next Chapter in our Story
Today we’re incredibly excited to share the next chapter in our story. Later this month, we’ll be launching Toy Hero - a brand-new home for toys, imagination and play.
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Little Heroes, and an Easter to Remember
Even though we’re an online business, our physical bookstore feels like the heart of everything we do. There’s something special about stepping away from the screen and being around people...
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Another big year ahead
If we thought 2025 was a busy year, 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger. Before we get started, I’d like to be cheeky and acknowledge a small personal...
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Reflecting on 2025
Looking back on 2025, it has been without doubt the most challenging year of my life — and also the most rewarding. For a long time, I’ve held two competing...
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Fresh off the back of our Christmas Bookshop Day (only our second ever in-person event) it’s fair to say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Book...
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One year on - and we’re just getting started
Exactly one year ago today, the Book Hero website went live, and a hopeful but fragile idea transformed into a fully functional business with real people, real shelves, real books...
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What Does a Modern Bookshop Look Like? Celebrating NZ Bookshop Day
Tomorrow is New Zealand Bookshop Day, an event championed by the Booksellers Association of New Zealand to encourage book lovers to celebrate their local bookshop. Having not quite achieved the...
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