The KidLit Pod Interview with Lizzy
By Lizzy Lockhart
Are bookshops dead? Hardly! Book Hero in Auckland has experienced quite the opposite, achieving exponential growth over the two years they’ve been open, warranting the need to open a bricks...
Latest News
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New to NZ - Toy Story 5 VTech Toys
By Dylan Bland
The toys from the upcoming movie have arrived. We are the first NZ retailer stocking the Toy Story 5 VTech collection. These screen free gadgets help kids learn numbers and...
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Screen-Free, Built to Last - Discover Melissa & Doug
By Dylan Bland
Book Hero now stocks Melissa & Doug, a brand famous for sustainable wooden toys since 1988. Focused on open-ended play and skipping the screens, these durable pieces are built to...
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Win the Penguin Mother's Day Giftbox!
By Kevin Liao
Order from our collection of Mother's Day books from Penguin and go in the draw to win The Wonder Woman Giftbox valued at $120 from Giftbox Boutique.
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Ashley Andersen visits Book Hero
By Sacha Wackrow
Ashley Andersen visited Book Hero to celebrate her debut romantasy novel Malachite, signing copies and chatting with the team about her writing journey, characters, and the world of Valmora. As...
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What to buy for Mother’s Day?
By Lizzy Lockhart
Finding the right gift is about making Mum feel seen. From soothing poetry for new mamas to unputdownable thrillers and beautiful guided journals, this curated list offers thoughtful ways to...
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The Books Behind Christopher Nolan’s Masterpieces
By Dylan Bland
Explore the literary roots of Christopher Nolan’s greatest films. From the historical depth of American Prometheus to the ancient journey of The Odyssey, discover the essential books that shaped the...
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2026 Women's Prize shortlist announced!
By Kevin Liao
The 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist highlights six powerful novels exploring power and the female experience. Chaired by Julia Gillard, the judging panel selected four debut authors alongside established...
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Amelia’s Long Weekend Board Game Picks
By Amelia Burns
Make your downtime memorable with a handpicked selection of board games. Whether you are hosting a big crowd, traveling light, or enjoying a quiet solo afternoon, these curated picks ensure...
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Eve's Must-Read Picks From the Book Hero Counter
By Dylan Bland
Bookstore Hero Eve shares the most popular titles she discusses with customers every week. Whether you want a gritty mystery, an emotional historical drama, or a beautiful guide to local...
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The Story to Screen Report
By Sacha Wackrow
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly roundup of the biggest, buzziest, and most exciting news from the book world. From blockbuster authors to surprise releases, here is what is...
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Ian Blackwell Kiwiana Has Landed at Book Hero
By Dylan Bland
We’re proud and excited to now be stocking the Ian Blackwell Kiwiana range at Book Hero. Handcrafted in New Zealand, each piece is made from beautiful native timbers and inspired...
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Premium Chess & Backgammon Sets Have Arrived
By Dylan Bland
Book Hero is proud to welcome Dal Rossi, an Italian family brand creating world class board games. From marble finishes to walnut boxes, these 18 new sets offer incredible detail....
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Score a Free Asterix Keyring
By Dylan Bland
If you’re an Asterix fan, this one’s for you! For a limited time, receive a free Asterix keyring when you purchase select Asterix titles - while stocks last.
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha Wackrow
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly roundup of the biggest, buzziest, and most exciting news from the book world. From blockbuster authors to surprise releases, here is what is...
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Edd's Science Fiction Books Guide!
By Edward Weaver
This guide highlights essential science fiction reads for newcomers. Covering classic epics, hard science mysteries, and cozy space adventures, it provides the perfect roadmap for anyone looking to explore the...
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Andrea Eames visits Book Hero
By Tim Wackrow
We had a bit of bookshop magic this week when Andrea Eames popped in to sign copies of her beautiful new novel, A Harvest of Hearts.
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Beyond Artemis II: 5 Books to Fuel Your Space Obsession
By Lizzy Lockhart
Following the historic Artemis II journey is just the start. Whether you crave deep fiction, gripping sci-fi, or beautiful coffee table books, these five curated reads will keep your eyes...
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What has the Book Hero team been reading lately?
By Lizzy Lockhart
When the weather turns, our team hits the books. From sentient octopuses and forbidden poetry to dark rom-coms and outback mysteries, we have curated a diverse list of titles to...
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Just Arrived ✈️ New Monster High Fashion Dolls
By Dylan Bland
Fresh arrivals have landed! From the hauntingly elegant Morticia Addams to the surprise-filled Gore-geous Oasis playsets featuring Lagoona Blue and Jinafire Long, these new Monster High releases bring gothic style...
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New Releases this week that you need to add to your TBR
By Tim Wackrow
When the weather turns, our team hits the books. From sentient octopuses and forbidden poetry to dark rom-coms and outback mysteries, we have curated a diverse list of titles to...
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Calling all little artists!
By Dylan Bland
We are celebrating World Art Day by giving away three prize packs! To enter, your little artist just needs to draw a character and send it to our team. We...
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🦖 A Very Special Morning with Donovan Bixley
By Dylan Bland
Donovan Bixley brought Kiwi mythology to life at Book Hero through drawing lessons and storytelling. This special event focused on building literacy and creativity, ending with personalized book signings and...
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New! Kiwi Paint by Numbers
By Dylan Bland
Looking for a relaxing, screen-free way to unwind? Our new Kiwi Paint by Numbers range is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Each kit comes with pre-printed canvases, numbered...
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Storytime with Donovan Bixley
By Dylan Bland
Step back in time at Book Hero Auckland to explore the incredible creatures of ancient Aotearoa. Donovan Bixley reveals the secrets of monstrous flyers and living fossils in an engaging...
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How to Host a Great Game Night
By Amelia Burns
Ditch the stress of perfect hosting. Learn how to pick the right games for your crowd, handle rule explanations without the boredom, and keep the energy high with low-mess snacks....
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Introducing Tonies - screen-free storytelling for kids
By Dylan Bland
We’re incredibly proud to now be stocking Tonies at Book Hero. The Toniebox is a beautifully simple, screen-free storytelling toy for kids - a soft, durable speaker that plays stories, songs...
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International Booker Prize shortlist announced today
By Dylan Bland
Six incredible books just made the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist. Covering tales of exile, mystery, and resilience, these titles represent the best in translated fiction. Discover the finalists and...
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Begin your journey with Edd's Fantasy recommendations
By Edward Weaver
Starting fantasy can be daunting, but there is a subgenre for everyone. Whether you crave the deep themes of literary fiction, the heat of romance, or the chaos of a...
Book Hero Origin Stories...
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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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Welcome to our New Home
We’ve done it — 40,000 books moved across a single weekend to our new home just around the corner at 8/4 Rawiri Place, Hobsonville. If you know Hobsonville, we are...
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Waving goodbye to Workspace Drive
When we signed our lease at 2/6 Workspace Drive we intended to call it home for the next three years — but our growth during our first nine months has...
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Growing Pains
I’m delighted to report that things are not slowing down at Book Hero. We delivered more books to customers in May than we did over the busy Christmas period in...
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Post-Christmas Update
It’s been over four months since my last Book Hero update so I thought it was the right time to celebrate some key milestones and reflect back on the busy Christmas period…...
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So, how are things going?
As I reflect back on the first four weeks of Book Hero, I’m proud of what we’ve achieved as a team and I’m super optimistic for the future. Book Hero...
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