{"title":"Nick Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eNick Newman\u003c\/em\u003e, an author celebrated for his engaging storytelling and rich depictions of life’s multifaceted experiences. Best known for his novel \u003cstrong\u003eThe Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, Newman crafts narratives that resonate with readers, offering a blend of insight, emotion, and depth that characterises his writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick Newman’s works fall under the \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e category, showcasing his versatility in exploring a wide range of themes and characters. His books often delve into the complexities of human relationships, the beauty and challenges of nature, and the search for meaning and belonging in a changing world. Each novel provides a fresh perspective and invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an avid fiction reader or new to Nick Newman’s storytelling magic, you’ll find his novels both thought-provoking and heartwarming. Explore our selection and immerse yourself in the imaginative and eloquent worlds that Newman so expertly creates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-garden-by-nick-newman-9781529923940","title":"The Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Costa shortlisted children's author and Daunts bookseller, \u003cem\u003eThe Garden\u003c\/em\u003e is like \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e with an otherworldly twist – perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eUnsettled Ground\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePiranesi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeave the World Behind\u003c\/em\u003e, and the speculative edge of Margaret Atwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA haunting, ethereal and beautiful twist on \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, ideal for fans of Shirley Jackson, \u003cem\u003ePiranesi\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eUnsettled Ground\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Extraordinary... it already feels like a classic'\u003c\/em\u003e – Emerald Fennell, Oscar-winning director of \u003cem\u003ePROMISING YOUNG WOMAN\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSALTBURN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A seductive modern fairytale'\u003c\/em\u003e – Emma Stonex, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lamplighters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. For as long as they can remember, Evelyn and Lily have only had each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach day is spent in languid service to their home – tending the bees, planting the crops, and dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother. So, when a nameless boy is found hiding in the boarded house at the centre of this new Eden, the reality of their existence is irrevocably shattered. Who is he? And where did he come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader's Responses to \u003cem\u003eThe Garden\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Definitely one of the most original books I've ever read and I loved every moment of the reading experience’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘LOVED this. Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson's \u003cem\u003eWe Have Always Lived In The Castle\u003c\/em\u003e and Susanna Clarke's \u003cem\u003ePiranesi\u003c\/em\u003e’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Newman's writing style and world-building are poetic and evocative, yet also eerie and suspenseful.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘WOW! I was absolutely engrossed in this genre-bender for two days straight.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Fans of Emily St. John Mandel, Lily Brooks-Dalton, and Charlotte McConaghy will enjoy this book.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Part \u003cem\u003eWhatever Happened to Baby Jane\u003c\/em\u003e, part \u003cem\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/em\u003e, part Shirley Jackson - all itself’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Nick Newman's distinctly creepy, quirky, mountingly tense post-apocalyptic Gothic Garden of Eden novel is definitely weird, and remarkably wonderful.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Gave me a mixture of \u003cem\u003eWe Have Always Lived in the Castle\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI Capture the Castle\u003c\/em\u003e vibes’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Outstanding. I was hooked on the story from the beginning. It had such a weird, evocative vibe from the beginning.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Whatever else I read in 2025, it's definitely going to be one of my top ten.’ – 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671967617260,"sku":"9781529923940","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19661123482732.jpg?v=1752829861"},{"product_id":"the-garden-by-nick-newman-9781804993750","title":"The Garden","description":"From a Costa shortlisted children's author and Daunts bookseller, The Secret Garden with an otherworldly twist - for fans of Unsettled Ground, Piranesi, Leave the World Behind and the speculative edge of Margaret Atwood.\n\nA literary twist on The Secret Garden for fans of Shirley Jackson, Piranesi and Unsettled Ground\n\n'Extraordinary... it already feels like a classic' Emerald Fennell, Oscar-winning director of SALTBURN\n\n'Glitters with menace and mystery' Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters\n\n'An intriguing mix of psychological mystery and dystopian gothic' Guardian\n \n'Part fable, part literary thriller...The Garden may be the elusive inheritor to Susanna Clarke's Piranesi' Vulture\n \n____\n\nNothing had come over the wall for a very long time. ....\n\nIn a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. For as long as they can remember, Evelyn and Lily have only had each other.\n\nWhat came before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know.\n\nEach day is spent tending the bees, planting the crops, dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother.\n\nBut then one of them makes a startling discovery.\n\nWhat if their carefully curated life is an illusion? What if the walls no longer keep them safe?\n \n'Reminiscent of John Wyndham....absolutely exquisite' Daily Mail\n\n'Darkly beautiful... a Gothic, dystopian inversion of The Secret Garden' Good Housekeeping \n\n'A brilliantly drawn folie   deux ... like Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived In The Castle - SFX\n\nREADER'S RESPONSES to THE GARDEN-\n\n'Definitely one of the most original books I've ever read and I loved every moment of the reading experience' 5-star reader review\n\n'LOVED this. Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson's \\\"We Have Always Lived In The Castle\\\" and Susanna Clarke's \\\"Piranesi\\\"' 5-star reader review\n\n'Newman's writing style and world-building are poetic and evocative, yet also eerie and suspenseful.' 5-star reader review\n\n'WOW! I was absolutely engrossed in this genre-bender for two days straight.' 5-star reader review\n\n'Fans of Emily St. John Mandel, Lily Brooks-Dalton, and Charlotte McConaghy will enjoy this book.' 5-star reader review\n\n'Part Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, part Lord of the Flies, part Shirley Jackson - all itself' 5-star reader review\n\n'Nick Newman's distinctly creepy, quirky, mountingly tense post apocalyptic Gothic Garden of Eden novel is definitely weird, and remarkably wonderful.' 5-star reader review\n\n'Gave me a mixture of We Have Always Lived in the Castle and I Capture the Castle vibes' 5-star reader review\n\n'Outstanding. I was hooked on the story from the beginning. 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