New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - July 2025Like this list

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• A Different Kind of Power

  a Memoir

  Ardern, Jacinda, 1980-

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  It's finally here! Follow Jacinda Ardern's journey to the top office in this riveting read on kindness.

• Full Circle

  Clarkson, Jenny-May, 1974-

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  Read all about Jenny-May's story of finding strength, self-confidence and connection with te ao Māori.

• No Words for This

  a Memoir

  Mau, Alison, 1965-

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  An inspiring, honest and intimate memoir about family, love and rising from the ashes.

• The Book of Guilt

  Chidgey, Catherine, 1970-

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  One of the most anticipated NZ fiction titles has arrived! In a sinisterly skewed version of England in 1979, thirteen-year-old triplets Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a New Forest home, part of the government's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Carved in Blood

  Bennett, Michael, 1964-

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  The gripping new thriller from the award-winning author of Better the Blood and Return to Blood.

• A Beautiful Family

  Trevelyan, Jennifer

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  Jennifer Trevelyan magnificently captures the confusion and frustration of childhood, the fraught but unshakeable bond between sisters, and the dangers that lurk in the white lies we tell-especially about the people we love most.

• The Cornish Castle Murder

  Leitch, Fiona

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  A brand-new for 2025 cozy mystery perfect for fans of when marriage and murder start to mix...

• Against the Odds

  New Zealand's First Women Doctors

  Farquhar, Cynthia, 1956-

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  This book traces the paths of the women who, between the 1880s and 1967 (when the Auckland medical school opened), battled indifference and chauvinism and, later, many of the other challenges that faced women in the professions, to become New…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Physician's Journey

  a Memoir : Chasing Hormones You Never Knew You Had and Why You Need Them

  Espiner, Eric, 1934-2026

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  Written with the wisdom and insights borne of more than 90 years of life, Eric Espiner's memoir offers an engaging account of curious and dedicated physicians working alongside like-minded scientists, across disciplines, in a community hospital…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Familiar Foods

  Treats of Aotearoa

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  Familiar Foods: Treats of Aotearoa is a collection of 43 recipes from 30 cultures, each translated into its language of origin and accompanied by a story from the contributor. It takes a wide view of the word ‘treat’ and how food makes people feel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• See How They Fall

  Perfect Family, Perfect Weekend, Perfect Crime...

  Paris, Rachel

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  Perfect Family. Perfect Weekend. Perfect Crime. A gripping thriller with sumptuous settings, breathless plotting and twists you won't see coming - you'll stay up all night to race to the end.

• Fire & Ice

  Secrets, Histories, Treasures and Mysteries of Tongariro National Park

  Phillips, Hazel, 1978-

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  What lies off-track in Tongariro National Park? This engrossing book contains stories of ghosts, fires, avalanches, plane wrecks, sly grogging, secret spots and more from around Ngāuruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu — a place of wild and chaotic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Food for Sharing

  Love and Spices From An Immigrant Kitchen

  Ismail-Singer, Ashia

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  Offers simple yet flavorful recipes inspired by the author's Memon Indian heritage and global family journey, blending spices and cultures from India, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and New Zealand to elevate your entertaining year-round.

• Lore Olympus. Volume Eight

  Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist)

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  Witness what the gods do after dark in the eighth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.

• Dominion

  Memoh

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  memoh. (yes, all lowercase with the full stop) is an award-winning digital artist and comiker based in Auckland, New Zealand. This is her webcomic turned real comic, and is perfect for those who love fantasy adventure.

• The Best Is Yet to Come

  a Cool Change for the Mental Health of All New Zealanders

  Curtis, Grace

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  In this inspiring book, Grace Curtis shares her personal journey through her immense pain and grief following her father's suicide, and the resilience it took to find a path to healing.

• Smart Bites + Cool Drinks

  Easy Platters for Laid-back Feasts

  Kitchen, Leanne

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  Smart Bites + Cool Drinks is your shortcut to hosting like you mean it - big platters, chilled drinks, zero drama.

• Easy Week Night Meals

  Simple, Healthy, Delicious Recipes

  Lim, Nadia, 1985-

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  A new and updated edition of the beloved go-to cookbook is here, with recipes ranked by popularity.

• Fix Iron First

  the One Thing That Changes Everything

  Weaver, Libby, 1974-

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  In Fix Iron First, Dr Libby helps readers understand why addressing low iron is key - not just for overcoming fatigue but for resolving a wide range of health challenges.

• This Compulsion in Us

  Makereti, Tina, 1973-

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  In her first book of nonfiction, prizewinning author Tina Makereti writes from inside her many intersecting lives as a wahine Māori – teacher, daughter, traveller, parent – and into a past that is as alive and changeful as the present moment.