Discover the books everyone is talking about, from internationally celebrated literary prizes to the best of New Zealand storytelling. Browse shortlisted titles, award winners, and standout reads from the world’s most prestigious book awards, all in one place.
Awards
The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2026
Celebrating the very best in New Zealand writing, the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards spotlight exceptional local fiction, poetry, illustrated non-fiction, and literary storytelling from Aotearoa.
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Signed CopyA Different Kind of Power
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Ockham ShortlistNorthbound: Four seasons of solitude on Te Araroa
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The Last Living Cannibal
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Everything But the Medicine
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The 2026 Pulitzer Prize
From literary fiction to groundbreaking journalism and unforgettable memoirs, the Pulitzer Prize honours some of the most influential writing published each year.
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Pre-orderWinner 2026 PulitzerThings in Nature Merely Grow
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The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford
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The 2026 Women's Prize
The Women’s Prize celebrates outstanding writing by women from around the world, championing bold storytelling, unforgettable characters, and powerful literary voices.
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Mother Mary Comes To Me
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A Guardian and a Thief
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The Genius of Trees
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Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
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The International Booker Prize 2026
The International Booker Prize showcases the very best fiction translated into English, bringing global stories and remarkable international voices to readers everywhere.
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The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran
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We Are Green and Trembling
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The Remembered Soldier
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NZ Booklovers Awards 2026
The NZ Booklovers Awards celebrate books that readers genuinely love; from gripping fiction and beautiful children’s books to inspiring non-fiction from New Zealand authors.
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A Beautiful Family
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Softly Calls the Devil
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Kings of This World
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Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town
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The Fate of Dragons
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Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm
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The Case of the Missing Stuff: Violet and the Velvets Book 1
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The 2026 Stella Prize
The Stella Prize highlights exceptional writing by Australian women and non-binary authors, celebrating stories that are thought-provoking, moving, and culturally significant.
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