New Zealand's Best Selling Books

Are you looking for the perfect book to celebrate your mum? I Love You, Mummy Pig is a heart-warming story, full of love and giggles! Peppa and George want to give Mummy Pig a very special day to show her just how much they love her, but things don't always go entirely to plan! Clever, brave and resourceful Mummy Pig...

At a time of collective anxiety, injustice, and suffering, this book helps us listen with compassion to the pulse of the world and to one another. Beloved meditation teacher Jack Kornfield guides us toward our basic goodness. He encourages us to remember our loving awareness, free ourselves and others from hatred and fear, and pave a path with heart where...

Search for Eevee and friends as you travel across the regions in this ultimate Pokémon search and find! Are you a Pokémon Go fan? This book is the ultimate screen-free alternative – with several Pokémon to catch on every action-packed, full-colour page, every Pokémon enthusiast will spend hours finding all their favourite characters and identifying new ones. Did you know...

Lonely Planet's Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Vietnam Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually...

Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy/Bad Strategy, first published in 2011, captivated the business world by shedding light on the essence of real strategy, effectively separating it from the noise of popular business jargon. This seminal work explores the vital components that differentiate a well-founded strategy from a poorly constructed one. Rather than offering a simplistic, one-size-fits-all formula, Rumelt provides robust, actionable...

‘Warm and engaging with a stunning setting and fabulous characters. I look forward to the next in the series!’ Jessica Redland Cinderella meets Bake-Off in this contemporary rags-to-riches romcom. From the moment they meet, Bella and Adam know this is no ordinary holiday romance. This is the real deal. But when they find out Adam’s father has died and he...

Enter the enchanting world of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight beloved classic picture books by Jill Barklem. Explore the charming natural surroundings of the tranquil English countryside through the enchanting tales of the mice of Brambly Hedge. First introduced in 1980 with the four seasonal stories, these delightful tales have captured the hearts of readers of...

Sam Heughan’s acting career has led him on a unique journey around the world, and his love of craft spirits, history, and travel is distilled into this personal collection of cocktail recipes. The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on Sam’s Top 10 all-time favourites, ‘Simple and Timeless’ recipes for those easy crowd-pleasers, ‘Complex and Conversational’ for something a bit more sophisticated,...

A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. The story begins in Moscow where a new organisation, Stalnaya Ruska, Iron Hand - a successor to Smersh - is planning a major act of terrorism which is intended to destabilise relations between East and...

The twenty-fourth book in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. If you are the founder and Managing Director of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, you may expect complete strangers to approach you with their problems when they see you having dinner with your husband in a peri-peri restaurant. And if you are...

A stunning gift edition of the modern classic story Matilda, starring the iconic eponymous character, published to celebrate Puffin's 85th anniversary. Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Matilda. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collector's item. Part...

A must-have book for all parents, this illustrated collection of tender, funny, radically honest poems about parenthood, based on a series of popular Instagram posts, is the perfect baby shower or Mother’s Day gift. Modern parenthood can feel indescribable. This poignant collection of poetry and art chronicles the ups and downs of a rollercoaster ride that every parent will recognize....

46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946 'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'

Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch. Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to...

What if you fell in love with the one person you were sent to destroy? Discover the captivating allure of The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, a TikTok fantasy sensation that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Lara, a fierce warrior princess, has been raised with a singular purpose: to overthrow King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom. She...

Enter a magical realm like no other with the enchanting illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, brought to life by Jim Kay’s spellbinding artwork. This full-colour hardback edition adds a vivid and immersive dimension to J.K. Rowling’s beloved story, perfectly capturing the wonder and excitement that have charmed readers for decades. Meet Harry Potter, an unassuming boy...

Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir...

‘So many of us will benefit from Jess's work.’ – Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella Hormonal health is vital for both physical and mental wellbeing, as it influences every system in our bodies. Achieving optimal hormone health can feel like a bit of a minefield, but luckily, naturopathic nutritionist Jessica Shand has created this ultimate guide to achieving hormonal...

Two Can Keep a Secret, the gripping follow-up YA thriller from Karen M. McManus, author of the international bestseller One of Us is Lying, plunges readers into the seemingly idyllic town of Echo Ridge. Beneath its perfect facade, however, lurks a web of sinister secrets, the kind that someone would kill to keep buried. Ellery has never set foot in...

The go-to book on neurodivergence for anyone looking for a diagnosis, trying to make sense of one, or trying to be a better ally. In 2021, Ellie was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Although it felt like the light had finally been switched on and she wasn’t just ‘broken’, the room before her was messy from a lifetime of being...

From the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Forest is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. These are your trees. They can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest...

Deliciously healthy, time and energy saving recipes for every occasion. Air-frying is quicker, healthier and up to 80% cheaper to run than your traditional oven. This book from air-fryer expert Clare Andrews, including metric measurements for UK kitchens, will show you how to make the most of your machine with over 80 delicious recipes. The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook demonstrates...

The first novel in the bestselling Karen Pirie series. The award-winning Number One bestseller and Queen of crime fiction, Val McDermid, carves out a stunning psychological thriller. The past is behind them, but what’s still to come will tear them apart… From the creators of Line of Duty and Bodyguard, the series KAREN PIRIE is now on ITV, starring Lauren...

Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith delves deeply into the fascinating world of cephalopods, particularly the octopus, to explore what these enigmatic creatures can teach us about intelligence, consciousness, and our own place in the evolutionary tapestry. This extraordinary blend of philosophy, science, and personal adventure takes readers on a journey beneath the waves, where some of the most complex and...

A dazzling sticker book full of playful scenes and magical sparkly pony characters. Join these magnificent ponies as they fly through the sky, prance around a castle and explore a crystal cave. Little children will love adding over 170 stickers, including special sparkly stickers, to these magical scenes. Sparkly Fairy Ponies Sticker Book is sure to enchant and delight young...

Landlines by Raynor Winn is a poignant and reflective memoir, chronicling Raynor and her husband Moth’s courageous and deeply personal journey across Great Britain. After receiving the devastating news that Moth's health is rapidly deteriorating, Raynor clings to the hope that another epic walk might once more bring healing and solace. With the South West Coast Path calling them back,...

"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." This is a lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this story—a black man charged with raping a white girl in the Deep South of the 1930s. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is...

Don't miss the newest book from The Repair Shop, coming September 2025. The Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic. Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to...

Discover the bewitching, classic children’s novel The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell. WINNER of the 2010 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL and the 2009 JOHN NEWBERY MEDAL The Graveyard Book tells the story of a young boy named Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod. Raised in a graveyard by ghosts and other supernatural beings...

Discover how to harness the power of food to support your body's natural rhythms, empowering you to heal and thrive in this cookbook based on the revolutionary international bestseller, Fast Like a Girl. Do you struggle with hormonal imbalances or feel like your diet is out of sync with your body's needs? Do you find it difficult to manage your...

National Bestseller! As seen on The Today Show! How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in 5 seconds. Imagine a tool so simple yet so powerful that it could transform your life in just five seconds. The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins reveals such a tool. Through gripping personal stories, scientific insights, and lessons drawn from significant moments...

Dr William Li, pioneering medical doctor, renowned angiogenesis expert and TED speaker with over 4 million views, reveals the latest science behind the foods that really do tackle the biggest threats to our health. Is your diet feeding or defeating disease? We are at a turning point in our understanding of how to prevent and fight disease. Rates of cancer,...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Andalucía. Discover Andalucía's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from relaxing on some of the most attractive beaches in the Costa del Sol, to searching for Neolithic rock paintings inside Cueva de los Murciélagos,...

From under the water to high on the cliffs, there are hundreds of fascinating things to discover along the seashore. Visit a sandy beach, dive into rock pools, and explore the fascinating seashore in this delightful sticker book. Use the 240 stickers of interesting birds, plants, sea creatures, pebbles, and shells to bring the beautifully illustrated scenes to life in...

The Templars by Dan Jones masterfully chronicles the extraordinary history of the Knights Templar, from their humble beginnings to their dramatic downfall. This captivating narrative delves into the enigmatic and illustrious lives of the Templars, who were the wealthiest and most influential military order in the crusading era. Dan Jones takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the medieval world,...

Discover amazing stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons! Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog, Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with...

The Trial is Kafka's gripping work of psychological horror, featuring a new introduction and notes by Carolin Duttlinger. This terrifying psychological journey follows Joseph K., an ordinary man who unexpectedly finds himself accused of a crime he did not commit. The nature of this crime is never revealed to him. After his arrest, he is released but must report to...

Welcome to Buenos Aires, a place of nightmares and twisted imaginings, where missing children come back from the dead and unearthed bones carry terrible curses. Thrumming with murderous intentions, family betrayals, and morbid desires, these stories shine a light on a violent city gripped by urban madness; giving voice to the lost, the oppressed, and the forgotten. Lucid and darkly...

From two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Paladin's Strength, the perfect blend of cosy fantasy romance and classic fantasy adventure featuring an order of secretive nuns, a swashbuckling paladin and a strange hive of rabbits. He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail...

The Adventure Begins. A beautiful paperback edition of The Magician's Nephew, book one in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them....

Delicious, easy, low-calorie recipes with full nutritional breakdowns and food tracking barcodes from Niall Kirkland, founder of The Good Bite, with over 850k followers. Niall Kirkland, founder of the viral, high-protein social media account The Good Bite, is on a mission to bridge the gap between healthy and delicious. In his first book, The Good Bite’s High Protein Meal Prep...

An excellent introduction to all the football skills every fan and player needs to know. This must-have manual, written in collaboration with professional footballers, covers the main skills every player needs. It combines photographs, illustrations and instructions in a clear, concise and highly-visual format. Football fans can learn everything from perfecting their first touch to scoring the winning goal -...

[A] pulse-pounding vampire tale . . . Ryan keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of The Last of Us will be enthralled. Publishers Weekly A frenetically-paced read that will equally excite and terrify you. FanFiAddict Layla has spent her entire life in the Redoubt, one of the last bastions of humanity in a ravaged world. She's never...

Discover the transformative power of Zen with Zen: The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno, an acclaimed Zen Buddhist priest. This internationally bestselling guide offers a fresh perspective on an ancient philosophy, presenting timeless wisdom in a way that is perfectly attuned to the demands of our modern world. Shunmyo Masuno distills the essence of Zen into 100 clear...

The third instalment in Yotam Ottolenghi's bestselling and multi-award-winning PLENTY series, Ottolenghi FLAVOUR, continues to celebrate the limitless potential of vegetables, transforming them into magical dishes. Amidst vibrant flavours and innovative ingredients, this eagerly anticipated cookbook is designed to both inspire and educate, promising an elevated approach to vegetable-based cooking. Flavour-forward, plant-based recipes form the heart of Yotam Ottolenghi's culinary...

The sequel to The Last Mrs Parrish – New York Times bestseller The Next Mrs Parrish – is out now! A Reese Witherspoon book club pick! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. How far would you go to make all your dreams come true? Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody: an invisible woman...

If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on... Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights, and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know...

My First Baking Book is a beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks, written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries, and biscuits to perfection with this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes. The book features easy-to-follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of both classic and...

Little children will love hearing the woods come to life as they press the pages of this enchanting book. Each beautifully illustrated scene has simple text and cut-out shapes to discover, and a sound button to press to hear woodland sounds including an owl, cuckoo and woodpecker, rustling leaves and rippling streams. WARNING! This product contains button or coin cell...

The first novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look! At just twelve years old, Artemis Fowl is a criminal genius. No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he's just discovered that fairies are real. Poor fairies. But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are...

An indispensable guide to finding your perfect crisp and drink pairing from drinks expert and C4 Sunday Brunch presenter Neil Ridley. 'A perfect stocking-filler if ever I saw one' Nigella Lawson 'Neil is a one off. This book makes me smile, makes me happy and makes me want to eat crisps!' Simon Rimmer 'Ranging from mocktail to merlot pairings, The...

A New York Times Bestseller! This magical adventure from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as Dani and Dorian answer the question they’ve been avoiding: could one of them be the king of witches? A classic good-vs-evil struggle plays out on an epic stage in the second volume of this bestselling comic. Dani and Dorian Wytte have been through...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024 'Fascinating, witty and perspective-shifting . . . I finished it not only better informed about a captivating branch of mathematics, but with an invigorating sense of greater purchase on the world' – OLIVER BURKEMAN Thomas Bayes was an eighteenth-century Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician whose obscure life belied the profound...

The highly anticipated sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Empire of the Vampire — "Bloody brilliant" V.E. Schwab "A ripping read" Joe Abercrombie Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. After turning his back on his silversaint brothers once and for all, Gabriel and the Grail set...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Master the art of battling in Minecraft. Don your armour, pick up your sword and charge headfirst into the Minecraft Combat Handbook – the only book you need to take your game to the next level. Read how to craft the deadliest weapons and enchant them with mystical powers, discover...

Join Sparkle the unicorn and all your favourite characters from the Land of Nod in this Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library! Meet all your favourite bedtime friends in this Little Library. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And once you've enjoyed the stories, the four books...

A world-leading Harvard professor reveals how the secrets of 'intelligent failure' can make any team more resilient, successful, and happy. Winner of the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award 'Absolutely outstanding' Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist | 'A masterclass' Angela Duckworth, author of Grit | 'Excellent' Andrew Hill, Financial Times We used to think of failure...

Joan Didion’s hugely influential collection of essays which defines, for many, the America which rose from the ashes of the Sixties. We tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the sea. In this now legendary journey into the hinterland of the American psyche,...

A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Perfect for fans of Circe, A Song of Achilles, and The Silence of the Girls. Here, Ariadne takes centre stage in a lyrical, insightful re-telling that explores her motivations and emotions and the grievances caused by grumpy, cold-hearted gods and warm-blooded men, who are equally vengeful and...

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron is a delightful compilation of witty and poignant essays that explore the modern woman's experience of ageing and navigating life. As the creator of beloved films such as When Harry Met Sally, Heartburn, and Sleepless in Seattle, Ephron brings her sharp sense of humour and insightful commentary to the unavoidable tribulations...

The magical new bestseller from the author of The Night Circus 'A journey of wonder and imagination' - Stylist You are invited to join Zachary on the starless sea—the home of storytellers, story-lovers, and those who will protect our stories at all costs. Discover the enchanting, magical new bestseller from the author of The Night Circus. When Zachary Rawlins stumbles...

In Conspiracy: Legends, David Gardner delves into the world of celebrity to investigate legendary stories that continue to fascinate and intrigue to this day. If people famously remember where they were when JFK was assassinated, many also recall where they were and what they were doing when Elvis, Princess Diana and John Lennon died. As for Marilyn Monroe, the candle...

A breathtaking historical novel of revenge, persecution and loss, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse follows on from her Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers. May 1572: for ten violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the country has been torn apart over matters...

Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller. ‘Full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive’ Sunday Times. As young Thomas Peaceful looks back over his childhood from the battlefields of the First World War, his memories are full of family life deep in the...

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? A heart-warming picture book about unlikely friendship and loyalty by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the...

Find your favourite Land of Nod characters in this soothing search and find book! Search across the Land of Nod for Twinkle the Unicorn and all your favourite Ten Minutes to Bed characters. Based on the bestselling bedtime series from Rhiannon Fielding and Chris Chatterton, little readers can seek out Little Unicorn and her friends amongst iconic Land of Nod...

Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. As...

The Wild Silence is the captivating second instalment following the immense success of Raynor Winn's Costa prize-shortlisted debut, The Salt Path. This profound true story continues to chronicle the journey of Raynor and her husband Moth, who, after losing everything, find solace and resilience in the healing power of nature. Their arduous walk of 630 miles along the windswept and...

She’s stuck in a rut. Could a past love unlock her future? Cooped up in a university lab all day working towards her five-year plan, clinical scientist Laila has no time to date. So when her goal is threatened after she misses out on a big project, her friends stage an intervention – a love intervention. Their plan: remind Laila...

A special night edition to celebrate the success of The Convenience Store by the Sea. Everything you loved about the original in a stunning new companion package. Welcome to Tenderness. Our doors are always open. The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese author Sonoko Machida. A series of interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7...

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the prelude to J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition of The Silmarillion features the complete work with a unique cover design and black and red endpaper maps. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s World. It is the ancient drama to which...

From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth...

Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the How to Train Your Dragon films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very...

Perfect for dads and lovers of cheesy puns and one-liners, this pocket-sized collection offers a year's worth of mirth suitable for all ages. There's something very special about dad jokes - they're always enjoyably terrible, sometimes quite witty, and occasionally downright hilarious. So if you're a dad looking to add to your collection of funnies, or you'd like to beat...

Jedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess—all to fulfil Qui-Gon's last request. The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn's sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu's feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated, and have not been made any simpler in death. While...

Drive to Survive meets Elsie Silver and Becka Mack in a sizzling new romance perfect for fans of Lauren Asher. Brett Anderson is Revolution Racing's all-star driver. The only thing that matters more to Brett than winning championships? His best friend, and Revolution Racing's Social Media Manager, Lucie Carolan. Together, Lucie and Brett have spent 10 years travelling the world...

Prepare to be hooked by Breaking the Dark, the newest masterpiece by No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell. This gripping novel launches the Marvel Crime series with an original story centred around the enigmatic Jessica Jones, a private investigator and retired superhero living in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Jessica is renowned for her hard-living lifestyle, sardonic wit, and solitary...

Winner of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. The poignant – and at times very funny – novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Commonwealth. Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honour of the powerful businessman Mr....