Why I Started Reading Cosy Romance
By Siobhan
For years, my sister-in-law and I have joked that I need to fall in love with a Christmas tree farmer so we can get cheap Christmas trees every year, and...
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas follows the journey of Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin given a chance to...
By Siobhan
For years, my sister-in-law and I have joked that I need to fall in love with a Christmas tree farmer so we can get cheap Christmas trees every year, and...
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By Shirl
Have you ever finished a historical novel and immediately looked up the real events behind it? I've found myself doing this a number of times this year. I've been drawn...
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By Lizzy
Freida McFadden is a powerhouse of a thriller writer, with over 30 books to her name (including novellas). Lizzy is here to explain who she is, why people love her,...
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is rounding up the new releases of the week featuring the books on her own TBR and the ones you need on yours!
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By Lizzy
Fiction and Non Fiction are both pulling some big punches this week with a number of books I'd rather like to bring home.
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By Lizzy
We may be lacking in castles and moors, but we more than make up for it here in Aotearoa with atmospheric small towns, dysfunctional families and excellent writers.
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By Lizzy
Hannah and I were both incredibly excited to go along to the movie premiere. Hannah is much more well-read than I am when it comes to those classics, but we...
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By Lizzy
With the long weekend upon us, the team is hopefully getting some time in the sunshine or cozying up at home to do some reading, or puzzling! Here's what they're...
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By Lizzy
Liam and Lizzy went along to an evening with Alice Oseman of Heartstopper! Here are some of the things they learned from the artist and writer who gave us Nick...
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By Lizzy
We all love arguing in a mostly good-natured way about which adaptations of our favourite books hit and miss. We thought we'd gather together some hot takes to share with...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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By Lizzy
With some huge new novels for Fiction, some incredible memoirs and cookbooks, plus some new reads for the kids too - here's what you need to know about this week's...
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By Shirl
September was an especially busy month for the Book Hero team as we did the big move to our brand new HQ in Hobsonville! Despite being so busy we all...
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By Lizzy
From celebrity memoirs to a brand new follow up to The Whale Rider, here is everything you need on your radar this week, and the books Lizzy is excited for!
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By Lizzy
Honestly this week my bank account balance is in so much trouble because the new releases that arrived in our warehouse are all SO GOOD. Best of luck to you.
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is sharing her crime and thriller reads for 2026 so far and giving you the run down so you can find a couple new ones to add to your...
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By Lizzy
We had some exciting new releases arrive with some huge names in fiction, a highly anticipated health guide, and possibly the biggest children's book of 2026.
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By Lizzy
Taipei Story is the newest novel by RF Kuang, and another example of her exploring genres. The Book Hero team shares their reviews of this language exploring story.
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By Lizzy
Roald Dahl day takes place on September 13th and the Book Hero team is reflecting on his books and stories that have stuck with them since childhood.
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By Amelia
After months of being stuck in a reading slump, Serena set herself one simple goal for August: just read. From finally starting the Throne of Glass series to rediscovering the...
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By Lizzy
Dungeon Crawler Carl is the latest series that everyone has been reading and talking about. Need more info? Lizzy is here to explain all (with some help).
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is rounding up the newest arrivals across fiction, non-fiction, and children's books! Check out all the titles you need to add to your TBR!
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By Lizzy
Paranormal Romance is a sub-genre of the romance world that I love in all it's varied forms - Lizzy is sharing what it is and where to start if you're...
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By Shirl
While reading Ordinary People Like Us by Kelly Ana Morey (Ngāti Kurī, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri) I could feel the mauri from each character coming off the pages, the author created a...
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By Lizzy
Book Hero team member Lizzy is rounding up her reads for August! Check out what she's been reading last month and let us know what you've been reading too.
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By Shirl
We’ve been noticing our customers really loving our Penguin Classics range so Dylan thought why don’t we just offer our customers the biggest and best range in NZ? Then HUZZAH!...
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By Shirl
I recently spent a couple of weeks road-tripping with whānau visiting Aotearoa from overseas showing them around and doing tourist activities that I don't normally get to do. I forget...
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is sharing her top picks for Spring reads in the romance and romantasy genre - with plenty of cozy cottagecore vibes, fresh flowers, and new starts.
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By Lizzy
Books about books, bookshops, and booksellers - it's my favourite thing. Here's a small selection across most genres for those who loving reading about bookshops as well as shopping at...
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By Lizzy
We were so happy to have Ben Sanders pop in to Book Hero HQ this week to chat with Lizzy about his newest book, No Prisoners, written under penname Ellis...
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By Lizzy
There's a new release for everyone this week - here's your TBR roundup! Lizzy shares her picks from the newest in fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks and children's books!
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By Lizzy
I love a niche genre and discovering a range of books that have things in common that I love. Solarpunk is a new one for me, and maybe for you...
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By Lizzy
Check out this week's new release round up with loads of local new non-fiction, some amazing new fantasy reads, and books for the tamariki too!
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is sharing some of her favourite fiction reads for people who love food as well as escaping into delicious stories. From fantasy, to thrillers, to some romance!
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By Lizzy
Lizzy's TBR was already out of control and now there are 11 more books she needs to read thanks to the announcement of the Booker Prize Longlist.
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By Dylan
The Longlist for the 2026 Booker Prize has been announced consisting of 13 novels also known as "the booker's dozen". The selection was determined by a judging panel chaired by author...
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is here with everything you need to know about the new releases this week - featuring local non-fiction, spectacular picture books, and a whole range of fiction!
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By Lizzy
Lizzy rounds up 10 books that have been published this year that she feels are deserving of more hype!
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By Lizzy
The best novels are those ones that transport us somewhere different. Here are three countries and the books that took me there while I was reading them.
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is here with the weekly round up of all the brand new releases you need on your radar! This week there's a lot of amazing new fiction to get...
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By Eve
Eve has collated a list of books below that take you through stories that go beyond the screen - whether this being through the life of an influencer to a...
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is breaking down what healing fiction is (especially Japanese Healing Fiction!) , how to spot it, and why you need to buy yourself some to try.
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is here sharing the books she thinks you should pick up this Winter - with everything from fiction novels to get lost in, non-fiction books to help you thrive...
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By Lizzy
The new week brings a new load of amazing stories to get lost in! Lizzy has rounded up the new releases this week and the titles she is adding to...
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By Edward
Wanting to dip your toes into reading fantasy? We got out resident fantasy fan, Edd, to share his picks for the best fantasy novels to start with.
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By Lizzy
The new week brings a new load of amazing stories to get lost in! Here are the new releases this week and the titles we are adding to our own...
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