Books A Plenty Blog
The Library of Heartbeats
I have a love for all things Japanese, when I heard that Laura Imai Messina had a new book coming out I couldn't wait to...
Release Date Brought Forward for Earth by John Boyne
For those that have read John Boyne’s Water, the next in this series Earth is being released in April.
The Diabetes Code
My first inspiring read for 2024 has been The Diabetes Code by Dr Jason Fung
Hannah and Huia
"Hannah and Huia" by Charlotte Lobb is a poignant and emotionally charged story that delves deep into the lives of two women dealing with unspeakable...
NZ Books Awards 2023
What a lineup! Some of our favourite New Zealand titles won across several categories this year. Check out all the winners...
The Overstory
"The Overstory" by Richard Powers is an ambitious novel that explores the relationship between humans and nature. The novel is divided into nine different interconnected...
A Man Called Ove
"A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman is a charming novel that tells the story of a grumpy old man named Ove who, at first...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
"Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi explores the themes of time, regret, and the power of human connection. The story takes place in...
Daisy Jones and the Six
This book is a masterpiece. Uniquely written in an interview-type format, not only was the story easy to follow, but hilariously entertaining as each character...
Summer Reading Guide 22
The 2022 Summer Reading Guide is now available to download. We will have printed copies in-store in the coming weeks.
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are the country’s premier literary honours for books written by New Zealanders.
Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman
It's not often I come across a book series that I would read in one sitting. But of the very few on that list, Heartstopper...
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Born and raised in a small town called Mallard, twin sisters Stella and Desiree grow up in a community consisting of primarily coloured people.
Coffee + Music + Books: Vol 1
Welcome to volume one of coffee + music + books. The name says it all really, this will be a monthly look into what I’m...
self/less by Aviva
A world where self-expression is banned. A world where survival is everything. A girl who will be heard.
Damon Galgut wins the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction with The Promise
It’s third time lucky for Damon Galgut as, after being shortlisted in 2003 and 2010, he finally wins the Booker Prize with The Promise.
Kiwi Christmas Book Donations
We are collecting brand new books to gift to kids in need this Christmas.
Summer Reading Guide
The Summer Reading Guide is out now! Grab a copy in-store or download it here.