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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Is the newest Jack Reacher one of the best?
By Lizzy
Our favourite crime solving, bad guy beating nomad is back and Lizzy and Edd were both incredibly excited to see what he gets up to in Chain Reaction.
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Heartstopper's Alice Oseman visits Book Hero
By Lizzy
We were so excited to have Alice come to visit Hero HQ, as huge fans of her books and graphic novels, and the incredible TV adaptation of Heartstopper. We were...
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Shirl and Lizzy Review The Starving Bride
By Shirl
Catherine Chidgey does it again with another incredible novel that will have people talking for a long time. Book Heroes Shirl and Lizzy are sharing their reviews below!
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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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Hiking, Reading and Going for Walks
By Tim
Tim talks about his recent hiking experiences and why reading and walking are two of his favourite things to do!
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reads for the Spooky Season
By Lizzy
We asked our Sci-Fi and Fantasy reader, Edd, to share his recs for Spooky Season if you don't want a straight up horror but still after something a little scary!
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Review: In the Room
By Dylan
An emotional and authentic retelling of an extraordinary chapter in our country’s history. Andrew Campbell’s behind-the-scenes account of Jacinda Ardern’s time as Prime Minister offers the insight, details and vulnerability...
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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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The Play to Screen Report - 15/10/2026
By Sacha
Sacha has rounded up all the latest news from the world of toys, games, movies and television in this week's 'Play to Screen Report'! From exciting new adaptations and superhero...
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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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Movie Review on Street Fighter (2026)
By Kevin
Tim's Street Fighter Movie Review Disclaimer - I am a massive Street Fighter fan…. Love the games, got the toys & have a Street Fighter ‘shrine’ in my garage… I...
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My Favourite Thing About Bookish Puzzles
By Amelia
There's something special about seeing your favourite fictional worlds brought to life through beautiful artwork. From the dragons of Fourth Wing to the streets of Velaris, I'm sharing why I...
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The Cultural Renaissance of Reading
By Sacha
There's something rather wonderful happening in the world of books at the moment. Reading is having a resurgence, and it's not just happening in bookshops and libraries. It's taking over...
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Story to Screen - 15/10/2026
By Sacha
It's been another big week in the world of book-to-screen adaptations! From exciting casting announcements and returning favourites to first-look trailers and brand-new projects, there's a lot for book lovers...
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Bookshop Day (Gluten Free) Baking
By Lizzy
For Bookshop Day the Book Hero team, family, and friends got baking up a storm. Here's some of the recipes we highlighted from our fave cookbooks (that happen to also...
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100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
By Lizzy
100 years ago the Hundred Acre Wood and a cast of beloved friends was published in the first Winnie the Pooh book. Lizzy reflects on what makes these stories so...
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The Book Briefing - 14/10/2026
By Sacha
It's time for another edition of 'The Book Briefing'! Sacha's back with all the latest happenings in the book world, from exciting new releases and gorgeous cover reveals to literary...
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A Little Bit Spooky: Board Games for Halloween
By Amelia
Halloween is the perfect excuse for a spooky board game night! From adorable ghost cats and chaotic card games to haunted mansions, murder mysteries and terrifying alien encounters, Amelia shares...
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TV Show Review on: Carrie
By Dylan
Liam's Review Carrie 26’Carrie has been on my radar for a while now, probably my most anticipated release of the year alongside Obsession. That’s saying something, considering how long I...
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The Struggle of Working Somewhere That Sells Beautiful Books
By Siobhan
The problem is…I work in the cutest little (I said what I said) bookshop and have a direct line of sight to the gorgeous special editions that come through the...
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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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Recent Releases I Would Add to My Classroom Library
By Lizzy
Lizzy is rounding up a bunch of the recent children's releases that she thinks would make a great addition to her classroom library, if she still had one!
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Anthony Byrt visits Book Hero
By Shirl
We were lucky enough to hear from author Anthony Byrt as he was going to be visiting Aotearoa to promote his spy thriller book Dying Days as well as his...
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Celebrating Aotearoa NZ Bookshop Day at Book Hero!
By Sacha
It's one of our favourite days of the year! Aotearoa NZ Bookshop Day is a day when independent bookshops, big and small, right across the country come together to celebrate...
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What Does Your Favourite Puzzle Say About You?
By Amelia
What does your favourite jigsaw puzzle say about you? Discover what your love of cosy bookshops, gardens, fantasy, Wasgij, and more might reveal!
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The Play to Screen Report - 8th October 2026
By Sacha
From iconic toys and games heading to the big screen to comics getting the TV treatment, there’s plenty happening in the world of play and pop culture this week. Sacha...
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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