Penguin's 2026 Christmas Picks

Third in a brand-new scorching contemporary romance spinoff of the fan favourite Salacious Players Club by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sara Cate. He's the love of her life...and the one man she can never have. Amelia Kade is ready to grow up. She's loved the same man since she was young, and it's time to let...

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

This new hardcover edition of the fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Never After series will have specially printed edges and an exclusive case design. He is righteousness. She is sin. Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man. Brought up in the streets of Paris, he has dedicated his life to the church. But there's a monster...

This new hardcover edition of the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Never After series will have specially printed edges and an exclusive case design. This new hardcover edition of the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Never After series will have specially printed edges and an exclusive case design. He's the prince of...

Uniquely formatted in sections for daily reading during Advent. Groundhog Day meets Miracle on 34th Street in a holiday romance where Annie Jones must repeat Christmas Eve until she finally gets it right, discovering family-through-community and love along the way. Annie Jones is stuck repeating Christmas Eve until she finds everything she's been missing in life in this heartwarming time...

The first book in a new dark, seductive and all-consuming fantasy series, in which a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond - one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. Perfect for fans of Alchemised and Samantha Shannon. Vordell was beautiful once. Beneath its...

An adventure in Singapore, family bonding, ongoing threats and... many ghosts. Josephine Eloise Thomas is off to Singapore to visit her best friend Harriet and meet her uncle, aunt and cousins for the first time. With the ghost of Louis XVII and her gorgeous boyfriend, Gabriel, accompanying her, it's bound to be the trip of a lifetime. When they encounter...

The first book in a dark, dangerous mafia romance trilogy from New York Times, USA Today, international and Amazon #1 bestselling author Rina Kent, where obsession and power collide. We shouldn't have been in the same frame or universe. But we meet under the strangest circumstances. He's my superior in the military and the man who'll introduce me to carnage....

The Finest Hotel in Kabul is described by Elif Shafak as "A book brimming with deep insight, courage and conscience. Astonishingly beautiful, subtle and simply unforgettable." The Finest Hotel in Kabul is the winner of the Women's Prize Non-Fiction Prize 2026 and has been recognised as Book of the Year by major publications including The Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer,...

Give Your Mum a Beautiful Gift of Legacy, Love, and Lasting Memories The Official Hear Your Story Collection Mum, I Want to Hear Your Story is your key to discovering everything from your mother's childhood memories to the profound turning points in her life. Each intentional section gives your mum a place to share her life with you while creating...

The Hunger Games meets Fourth Wing in this crackling debut epic fantasy about a dystopian world where birth order determines fate, and the young woman who must choose between her family and her country. The first children take up arms. The second children take up books. The third children are taken. Bryn Ruelle was never supposed to rank first. Yet...

Help Detective Beans solve the case of the missing colours! Join the Colouring Club now! Join the Detective Beans Colouring Club! Inside you'll find 40 removable colouring pages featuring scenes from all over Cat Town. Filled with all the characters you know and love from the Detective Beans graphic novels like Biscuits, Beans' mum, Mr Brickle, Bear, Detective Baby Bird...

Global bestselling colouring book artists Coco Wyo launch the next instalment in their publishing juggernaut, the perfect way to relax and unwind! Escape to another wonderful world brought to you by Coco Wyo with Cozy Cafe - 45 hand-drawn illustrations in an irresistible colouring book. Each design has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages....

Fast food is good food in 20 minutes or less with Jamie . . . 20-Minute Meals solves all your dinner dilemmas, giving you quick, tasty meals every night of the week. These incredible recipes will be on the table in just 20 minutes or less. With a maximum of ten ingredients in each recipe and 70% hitting daily nutritional...

The sequel to Mao's Last Dancer - the highly anticipated follow up to one of the world’s most beloved books. Li Cunxin captivated the world with his unforgettable memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer – the extraordinary rags-to-riches story of how a poor peasant boy, the sixth of seven sons, was plucked from his classroom to train at the Beijing Dance Academy...

From the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Sex and the City comes a candid and deeply personal memoir. In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and...

Return to a world where love defies time—and the next generation rewrites the rules, with the long-awaited sequel to the timeless, bestselling phenomenon The Time Traveler's Wife. The long-awaited sequel to the multi-million-copy bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife. Alba De Tamble is a time traveler, slipping unpredictably through decades like her father before her. But the hardest thing she carries...

The second instalment in the addictive dark romance Monster Trilogy from New York Times, USA Today, international and Amazon #1 bestselling author Rina Kent, where loyalty fractures and desire consumes. In our brutal world, there's no such thing as the truth. Lies overflow until they become a reality. But I'm determined to uncover what happened to my family. One problem,...

The gripping conclusion to the dark mafia Monster Trilogy from New York Times, USA Today, international and Amazon #1 bestselling author Rina Kent, where possession, passion and power reach their breaking point. I'm a man with no morals or feelings. The only reason I made it this far is to reign. Nothing and no one will stop me. Or that...

A Fellowship of Academics & Arts by J. Penner brings her Adenashire series to a close with this comforting tale about how the most unlikely beginnings can lead to the most extraordinary endings. In the cosy town of Adenashire, long-time orc partners Verdreth and Ervash are preparing for their biggest adventure yet: becoming grandparents. Of course, Verdreth is thrilled to...

The ultimate breakfast bible from one of the most exciting talents in New Zealand food. What makes a good morning? For celebrated chef and restaurateur Tom Hishon, it might begin with a simple fried egg, a slab of toast, a still-warm muffin or a frittata thrown together with garden greens and shared with friends. Drawing on experience and recipes collected...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series phenomena comes the first book in an alluring and addictive romantasy duology set in a world of fae and dark magic. Our world cracked open and with it, came the Banes. The powerful fae slayed them, but each left a Plague. But that's not all they left. I'm half...

Witi Ihimaera's timeless novel bound in a beautifully crafted, clothbound hardback edition for the Penguin Modern Aotearoa Classics series A stunning foil-stamped hardback cover makes this edition of Witi Ihimaera's classic novel a must have for any serious collector's library. 'As timely and as relevant as it was nearly forty years ago.' Shilo Kino In this landmark novel that won...

The 113th Assistant Librarian 3: Forbidden Pages by Stuart Wilson is the third book in the 113th Assistant Librarian series. This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Oliver Wormwood as he faces his most dangerous library quest yet. 'A thrilling, hilarious adventure, full of books, magic and surprises.' Judith Rossell, award-winning author of The Midwatch Oliver Wormwood is shocked when Library Director...

Published to coincide with the new Netflix TV series, adapted by Dolly Alderton and starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden: the nation's favourite novel, introduced by the beloved, bestselling author of Everything I Know About Love and Good Material. Pride and Prejudice begins with a timeless encounter: "No sooner had he made it clear to himself and his friends that...

From the internationally bestselling author of The Berry Pickers—a powerful, intensely moving novel of family and legacy, following one woman as she confronts buried truths and the fragile future she alone must protect. As I stood under it, looking up into the branches, listening as the wind rustled the leaves, I could hear my Kiju's voice—"This tree holds our stories."...

In this thrilling sequel to The Mask of Fear, set one year before season one of Andor, truth becomes a weapon of the Empire. Over a decade into the Empire's reign, life under imperial rule has become routine. The days of the Republic have long passed into memory—if they are remembered at all. Within the Senate, Mon Mothma and Bail...

The book we've all been waiting for, national treasure Judi Dench opens her almost inexhaustible collection of memories from life and acting. Join Judi as she lifts the curtain on cherished memories and hilarious anecdotes from seven decades of performing with some of the greatest names in theatre. Step behind the camera as she reprises her most famous roles, such...

Can you find Bluey and Bingo? Have fun spotting the kiddos, their friends and lots of other bits and bobs in this search-and-find book! Can you find Bluey and Bingo? Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies...

From the world of Percy Jackson - the fifth novel in Rick Riordan's bestselling Heroes of Olympus series - now as a graphic novel! The fifth and final book in the bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians, featuring the original hero - now in a brand-new look! Seven Heroes. One Prophecy. Destiny Calls. Percy, Annabeth and their...

Peep under the flaps to find cheeky Little Ghost before bedtime in this magical lift-the-flap adventure. The perfect Halloween treat! A brand-new lift-the-flap board book in the number-one bestselling bedtime series! It's Halloween in the Land of Nod, but little Ghost is nowhere to be found... and it's almost time for bed. Join Twinkle the unicorn on a spook-tacular search...

Help Twinkle the little unicorn find presents for her friends in this magical countdown to Christmas. A fun-filled rhyming picture book with 30 flaps to lift - the perfect Christmas treat. Far away in the Land of Nod, there are just ten more sleeps until Christmas - and Twinkle the unicorn still needs to choose presents for all her friends!...

Celebrate the stories you've loved and the ones still waiting to be discovered by documenting them in this classic reading journal. This keepsake journal invites you to capture your literary journey. From setting reading goals and building your to-be-read list to tracking genres, completing reading challenges and logging completed books, every page is designed to help you reflect on what...

Learning to get ready for school has never been more fun with Ms Rachel/Sesame Street: Get Ready for School! and Sesame Street's Elmo in this sturdy, colourful board book! Based on the viral Sesame Street collaboration with YouTube phenomenon Ms Rachel, emerging preschoolers will love learning the skills and routines that will help them have a great day at school....

A beautifully illustrated pocketbook of calm from the global bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon. From the global bestselling author-illustrator James Norbury comes Big Panda's Little Book of Calm, a collection of gentle wisdom, tender reflections and serene illustrations from beloved character Big Panda, helping readers find stillness, presence and peace amid life's everyday noise. With Big Panda...

The definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades. In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I've written a book that tracks Alice's 'evilution', how he and I became almost...

The hotly anticipated second book in Ryan Cahill's break out debut series, The Bound and The Broken. With an exclusive alternative colourway, stunning digital fore-edge, designed endpapers, sewn binding, and acid-free paper, the North American Edition is a signed, limited, special edition hardback perfect for fans new and old. Heroes will rise. Nations will fall. Behind the towering walls of...

Beloved star of Lord of the Rings, The Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Marvel's Black Panther, DC's Batman and more, invites fans behind the scenes of their favourite franchises with his first memoir. 'The characters choosing the actor ... Would they, I wonder? Would they choose me? If I told them my life story, what would they think? What...

Loathed Love by New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie is the next book in the Cobalt Empire series, perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy, Elsie Silver, and Liz Tomforde. Audrey Cobalt never expected a lie to land her between two men: the quiz bowl captain she wants and the bad-boy musician she hates. The youngest of an...

The brand-new dark academia romance from #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry. Welcome to Clarence Manor, where the secrets of the filthy rich never stay hidden for long. Prestigious Aston University is filled with students from wealthy, influential families. But on this campus, the true currency isn't money. It's secrets. And with more to hide...

Patricia Grace's timeless novel bound in a beautifully crafted, clothbound hardback edition for the Penguin Modern Aotearoa Classics series "...a book that has a simplicity that can break your heart and a complexity that can dazzle your mind and, for me, stands as Patricia Grace's towering achievement." Andy Barnes, Belletrista A stunning foil-stamped hardback cover makes this edition of Patricia Grace's...

Do you feel torn between who you are and who the world is asking you to be? Do you feel guilty for wanting peace, anxious about setting boundaries, and responsible for everyone's happiness but your own? Do you feel torn between who you are and who the world is asking you to be? Do you feel guilty about setting boundaries...

Us Defiant Few is the epic finale to the Us Dark Few series. Kahlani Kanes has survived the unthinkable again and again, but can she survive the destruction of humanity? This limited Deluxe Edition will include printed edges and a unique case design. My pen won't remember you. But my blade certainly will. All Khalani Kanes has ever known is...

What would happen if the Frog Princess met Peter Pan, and Wendy Darling had to find her own way to Neverland? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series by New York Times bestselling author Kim Bussing, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! The magical first edition paperback of The Frog Princess and Peter Pan (or, Wendy Darling...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score brings a psychic twist to Christmas in this hilarious all-new Riley Thorn adventure, the fifth in the romantic mystery series.

A unique Doctor Who Annual, packed with the very best moments of the travelling Time Lord from the last 20 years. Bringing together the very best of Doctor Who from the last 20 years, this unique official Annual is a true collector's item. The must-have companion book to the adventures of the Doctor. Featuring iconic dastardly villains, heroes and companions...

From the bestselling, Women's Prize-winning author of The Power, a wildly audacious, deeply moving new novel that follows a writer wrestling with grief even as a new species is discovered, forcing humans to reconsider what it means to share our planet. They had come from nowhere, and now they were everywhere. A few months after her mother dies, the novelist...

A definitive, exquisite collection of stories exploring class, relationships, and the beauty and banality of ordinary life by an underappreciated master of the form, with an introduction by bestselling novelist and essayist Sloane Crosley. "I was jealous of her writing. The only writing I have ever been jealous of." -Virginia Woolf In New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield's brief yet blazing...

A moving, riveting and immersive story of six Iranians who, together, lived the entire arc of modern Iranian history—the promise of the 1979 revolution, its betrayal by the Islamic mafia state and a people's undying spirit of resistance. Fuelled by Iranians' dreams of social justice and political freedom, the 1979 revolution swept aside the shah's ailing, repressive monarchy. But in...

The first book in a new post-apocalyptic fantasy romance duology from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path—defy the dusk. From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom comes...

The blockbuster new novel from the master storyteller Frederick Forsyth, bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal, now a hit TV series. One bullet is all it takes... The stranger stands in the rafters of New York's Grand Central Station, his rifle ahead of him. The President's security team are compromised, rendering the President vulnerable just as he is...

The brand new Harry Hole thriller - Harry's most explosive case yet - from the Sunday Times Bestseller. Harry Hole is soon to be a major Netflix TV series Detective Hole. Over 60 million copies sold worldwide 'A 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' - LEE CHILD 'Nesbo deploys all the key ingredients of a cracking good thriller... effortless' - Guardian 'The undisputed...

In the gripping new thriller in James Patterson's globally bestselling series, Alex Cross faces his most personal case yet as a ruthless conspiracy targets Washington's most vulnerable... and his own family. Discover the latest gripping thriller in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series - now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex...

A gripping thriller inspired by the unsolved murder of Hitler's twenty-one-year-old niece. Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth and The Rise of Evil. Munich, 1931. A young woman is found dead in Adolf Hitler's apartment. The official verdict is suicide. Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer knows it's murder. The victim is Geli Raubal - Hitler's niece, prisoner, and secret shame. Within...

Riverdale meets The Craft in this fantasy series from the Number 1 New York Times bestseller. Enter a town where secrets don't stay buried and the dead won't stay quiet... The dead chose her. Now she has to figure out why. Eighteen-year-old Thalia Cross has spent her whole life invisible in the mountain town of Wilder, Colorado, following her grandfather's...

From the bestselling 'Queen of Colouring,' an exquisite collection of imagined and real creatures and their habitats to bring to life with colour. Creatures great and small, both real and imagined, live within the pages of this book. From flying fish to enchanted dragons, delicate dragonflies to slumbering sea cows, inky wild things and their habitats are waiting to be...

Tap, slide and jiggle the pages to help Little Elf make the presents at Santa's workshop in this interactive Christmas novelty board book from bestselling children's author, Tom Fletcher. JINGLE! JINGLE! Oh look - there's a little Elf in your book! Shall we help her make some presents? Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Elf at Santa's...

Join Ms Rachel and friends for a fun-filled Christmas adventure! Little ones will love joining YouTube sensation and every toddler's favourite teacher Ms Rachel, along with Mr Aron, and their friends Herbie, Frankie and Bean as they get ready for their Christmas celebrations. With bright, colourful illustrations, this sturdy board book invites young readers to follow along and join in...

Explore the action-packed world of LEGO NINJAGO Visual Dictionary Updated Edition, complete with exclusive minifigure! Celebrate 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO with the Ninja heroes and their fearsome foes. Meet mighty dragons, explore iconic locations, and see every detail of the most awesome vehicles and mechs. Plus, get an inside look at the creation of LEGO NINJAGO as you meet...

A second hilarious - and horrifying - activity book from Adam Kay, perfect for Halloween gifting!     The multi-million bestselling Adam (Spoo-)Kay presents the funniest, goriest, and most terrifying activity book of all time!Inspired by the blood-spattered, gut-spilling, skull-drilling history of medicine, Kay’s Gruesome Games is packed to the (cauldron’s) brim with petrifying puzzles, bloodthirsty brainteasers, and eerie experiments. Featuring more...

Bluey: For Real Life – Colour in with Bluey and Bingo! This is the perfect format for Bluey fans of all ages to celebrate hilarious, cute, and cosy moments with the Heelers and their friends. The perfect gift for every Bluey fan, whether kid or adult. Get colouring with Bluey and Bingo, and enjoy these delightful moments. This fantastic new...

Enter the twisted world of The Housemaid! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes the complete, unforgettable collection—including an exciting short story that bridges books two and three—where secrets fester behind perfect facades and no one is what they seem.This stunning boxed set includes all books in series with brilliantly designed edges and printed inside covers.

Wild Pork and Watercress is a rattling good yarn that has now been adapted into a major movie: Hunt For the Wilderpeople, directed and written by Taika Waititi, and starring Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. When Social Welfare threatens to put Ricky into care, the overweight Māori boy and his cantankerous Uncle Hec flee into the remote and rugged Ureweras....

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic romance novel soon to be a major Netflix series, adapted by Dolly Alderton and starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Mr Darcy, she is repelled by his overbearing pride and prejudice towards her family. However, the Bennet girls are in need of financial security through marriage....

From USA Today bestselling author Holly Renee comes a brand new romantasy trilogy born of the tangled threads of fate and forbidden desire. From bestselling author Holly Renee comes an emotionally compelling romantasy drenched in salt and magic. A cursed sea king, a stolen bride, and a fate meant for another. They say madness dwells in the ocean's depths... and...

Arendal is a novel about impossible love and impossible life from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Death in the Family. The haunting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Death in the Family. The year is 1976. Syvert is on his way back to his wife and two sons after a work trip when his...

All the Little Secrets is the highly anticipated follow-up to All the Little Houses. From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hunting Wives (now a hit Netflix series) comes a deliciously wicked stand-alone sequel to All the Little Houses, as the fallout from an utterly unexpected death reverberates over every margarita and through every pine-lined street down in Texas....

Maurice Gee's signature novel bound in a beautifully crafted, clothbound hardback edition for the Penguin Modern Aotearoa Classics series A stunning foil-stamped hardback cover makes this edition of Maurice Gee's classic novel a must have for any serious collector's library. Long regarded as one of the finest novels ever written by a New Zealander, and introducing one of its most...

Jane Austen's classic novel with cover artwork from the major new feature film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the...

Under the Iron Sky is the first book in a new dark, seductive, and all-consuming fantasy series. It follows a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her as they are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond—one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. This series is perfect for fans of Alchemised and...

From the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the hit MrBallen Podcast and YouTube channel comes a spine-chilling graphic novel featuring nine gripping stories based on real events—including four all-new, never-before-shared tales—of the terrors that hide inside us all. Have you ever wondered what you're truly capable of? Or been afraid of what you might do when no...

For more than a decade, Maggie Beer’s recipes have been a cherished part of The Australian Women’s Weekly, featuring monthly in the magazine. Kitchen Classics celebrates this long-standing partnership, bringing together a collection of Maggie’s most-loved dishes from The Weekly pages. From nourishing everyday meals to slow-cooked favourites, desserts and festive treats, each recipe reflects Maggie’s passion for seasonal ingredients,...

Featuring five exclusive new poems, this stunning foil-embossed hardback edition is a collector's item and a gorgeous gift. The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller. Selected poems on motherhood from bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs. 'Reading Jess's poems makes me feel like she's somehow reached into my own personal reflections and articulated them in a way I never could.' –...

A hilarious new Christmas adventure in this No. 1 bestselling series. 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - not even Greg the Sausage Roll. Until... out of the fridge jumps a sprout. A VERY naughty sprout. Can Greg find a way to save the day before one bad sprout spoils Christmas...

From victim to survivor, and now thriver. 'My mission is to clear the path ahead, just a little – so that maybe you won't have to endure what I did to live the life you deserve.' Former world No. 4 tennis player, commentator and body positivity advocate Jelena Dokic shares the tools and insights that helped her reclaim her life – and...

A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about a wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki. Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, and THE HATMAKERS series by Tamzin Merchant - and anyone who likes an enchanting adventure with just a hint of mischief. Mari the Unwonderful Witch introduces us to Mari, an eleven-year-old witch who...

i had been a male model since i moved to london and initially i was making lots of money and then suddenly i wasn't making any. Xander is ageing out. A former high school jock turned model, he's spent a decade in London riding a carousel of validation and success. Now the ride is slowing down. When his much-more-successful actor...

Start your engines! Young readers can explore the busy streets of Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks in Busytown in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It's the perfect gift for curious toddlers. Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where everyone has something to do, someone to help, or a place to...

Meet the hardworking citizens of Busytown! Young readers can explore the helpful roles of everyone's favourite Richard Scarry characters in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It's the perfect gift for curious toddlers. Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where every day is filled with activity and everyone plays an important...

A silly, chunky board book for babies and toddlers from the mega-bestselling author and comic writer, B.J. Novak. What might the words in this book with no pictures make the reader say? Maybe: "BONK my nose!" or "MOO like a cow!" or "Eat the book—yum yum yum!" It might even include some actions, like bouncing and hugging and dancing. Wait—WHAT?!...