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Top 10 bestselling NZ books: January 10

The local books NZers have been buying over the Christmas break.

Short story: Crossed with the cat by Anthony Lapwood

This year's theme in our summer collection of short stories is distraction.

Book of the day: Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer

A story of a dying woman who banishes her husband falls short on emotional impact.

Short story: Maia and the Sparrow by Nat Baker

This year's theme in our summer collection of short stories is distraction.

Book of the day: Service by John Tottenham

Story about a failed-novelist bookseller who hates the world fails to entertain.

Short story: Driving Alice by Emma Martin

This year's theme in our summer collection of short stories is distraction.

Book of the day: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai

Masterful, continent-spanning novel from a Booker prize winner draws readers in.

Short story: Driven to distraction by Vanda Symon

This year's theme in our summer collection of short stories is 'distraction'.

Book of the day: Helm by Sarah Hall

Startlingly original tale of a wind in Cumbria and its power over the people.

AI cover ban reversed, 'brilliant story collection' Obligate Carnivore roars back into book awards contention

The spotlight can return to Stephanie Johnson’s exceptional storytelling as AI ban lifts.

The best books for lovers of biographies, memoirs and life stories

Books to buy for readers who love life stories.

Book of the day: Dark Renaissance by Stephen Greenblat

Renaissance expert paints a vivid portrait of Christopher Marlowe as a risk-taking genius.

Who's New Zealand's undisputed cookbook queen of 2025?

Kiwi cooks' books among the year's bestsellers.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: December 6

As Christmas gets ever closer, the local books Kiwis have been buying this week.

Top poetry books of 2025

This year's best New Zealand verse.

The best books for lovers of science, philosophy and nature

Top picks for bookish gifts for lovers of non-fiction.