New Releases to add to your TBR this week (6th October)
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 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 Dylan
My partner Alex says I read too many self-help books, and he’s probably right. To be honest, I’ve slowed down a lot recently. I’ve packed my brain full of so...
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By Shirl
We were so honoured to have Aotearoa's own royal rock legend Jon Toogood visit Book Hero, he was our very first author signing in our new HQ in Hobsonville and...
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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 Dylan
Update: The first print run has been fully sold out across New Zealand. More books are being printed and Book Hero will have a significant allocation from the second print...
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By Shirl
When it was revealed that Jon Toogood was to release a memoir I pretty much jumped out of my seat with excitement and it definitely didn’t disappoint! My memories of Shihad began...
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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
People pleasing something you struggle with? Whether I can or can't relate is absolutely beside the point, but I have some books that might be a helpful resource!
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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
If you've seen people talking about a book about Salt and wondered what was happening - we're here to help. Welcome to the niche world of microhistories.
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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 Lizzy
Finding the task of navigating screen time and the digital world for children incredibly complex, terrifying, and overwhelming? We have some books to help!
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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
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
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
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
The Book Hero team are sharing their favourite biography or memoir - some are recent releases, others ones that are a bit older but just as impactful and important.
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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 Dylan
I've always admired Richard Branson for bringing a genuine sense of fun to business, celebrating his team, and never being afraid to be himself. Those are qualities I've tried to...
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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
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 Dylan
Whenever I see or hear about a book that interests me, I buy it straight away.The $20–$40 investment is almost always worth it, whether I finish the book or not....
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By Shirl
Thanks to Hachette Aotearoa NZ, we are super excited to let you know of this awesome pre-order for Jon Toogood's memoir 'Home Again' Anyone who pre-orders the Home Again will...
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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 Lizzy
Whether you have a small child who loves traveling to new places, or a homebody who loves reading books with lots of maps and facts in them - I've rounded...
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By Lizzy
We were so grateful to have a visit from Asher Emanual and to have the chance to ask him questions about his powerful new book, The Valley - Crime and...
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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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By Lizzy
We've rounded up this week's new releases, with a whole range of fiction options, some very helpful new non-fiction, and highly anticipated children's books!
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By Tim
Tim shares the ten personal development books he comes back to again and again, from Tim Ferriss and Naval Ravikant to timeless classics like Think and Grow Rich and How...
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By Lizzy
This week's new releases include everything from a local psychological thriller, new additions to 2 different dark romance series, beautiful cookbooks, and a couple non-fiction reads about classics and history!...
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By Lizzy
Now more than ever we need to remain connected to the planet we all belong to. One of my favourite things about reading is about how it can connect us...
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By Lizzy
Our recent non-fiction new releases have some of everything - from brand new cookbooks that are easy but full of nutrition, to spy exposes, celebrity memoirs and travelogues, and guides...
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By Lizzy
Lizzy is sharing some of her recent favourite Non-Fiction reads, ones that are on her TBR, and her tips and reasons for reading more non-fiction in general!
Read moreSwan Song is a compelling biography that delves into the life and experiences of its subject, offering an intimate look...
Fictional Selves by Kyle MacLachlan is an intriguing exploration of identity and personal growth, offering readers a deep dive into...
The Steps by Sylvester Stallone offers an intimate glimpse into his life and career, detailing pivotal moments that shaped his...
Home Again is an unflinching memoir by Jon Toogood, frontman of SHIHAD, chronicling his 37-year career that shaped New Zealand...
Dogs, Boys and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel Klee is a heartfelt exploration of the author's personal journey...
Famesick by Lena Dunham is a reflective exploration into the complexities of fame and its effects on personal identity and...
This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley delves into the turbulent and often chaotic world of creativity and the...
Stakes by Noelle McCarthy is a heartfelt memoir exploring the author's journey through personal struggles and family dynamics. McCarthy reflects...
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