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New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - March 2026

Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Non-Fiction, and more.

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  • How Will I Ever Get Through This?

    A Practical Guide to Navigating Life's Toughest Times

    Hone, Lucy, 1968-
    From bestselling author and TED speaker Dr Lucy Hone comes a timely and much-needed guide to surviving the silent epidemic of living loss -- the kind that follows divorce, illness, estrangement, redundancy, infertility or any other life upheaval.
    Book, 2026Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2026. — 155.93 HON
  • From the award-winning author of Marlborough Man and Doom Creek, this atmospheric thriller plunges readers into a bloodsoaked crevasse of natural disasters, international intrigue and calculated murder.
    Book, 2025North Fremantle, W.A. : Fremantle Press, 2025. — MYSTERY CAR
  • Hilarious and wise, this new novel from the publishers of Marian Keyes and Dolly Alderton asks the question- how far would you go to get a life?
    Book, 2026Auckland : Penguin Random House New Zealand, 2026. — FICTION EAS
  • A transformational new book about mindset, from rugby and league icon Brad Thorn.
    Book, 2026Auckland, New Zealand : HarperCollins Publishers NZ Limited, 2026. — 796.333 THO
  • The ‘Retired Assassin’s Guide to Orchid Hunting’ is a cosy paranormal mystery with found family, ghosts, a grumpy assassin and a sunshine gardener.
    Book, 2025[New Zealand] : Inkblot Publishing, 2025. — MYSTERY KUT
  • The brand-new, heart-breaking and heart-mending small-town romance from international bestselling author Tammy Robinson.
    Book, 2026London : Boldwood Books, 2026. — ROMANCE
  • Mountains to Climb

    The Canterbury Mountaineering Club, 1925-2025

    A well-informed, lively history of a Club that has played a major role in the history of New Zealand mountaineering. The book is profusely illustrated with historical photographs as well as spectacular photographs of members’ daring ascents in New…
    Book, 2025Christchurch, New Zealand : Canterbury Mountaineering Club, 2025. — 796.522 MOU
  • Family Cooking

    a Cookbook for Families

    McHardy, Di
    In her debut book, Di brings together her practical knowledge and nourishing recipes to make mealtimes easier and help you feel more confident in the kitchen.
    Book, 2025Hawkes Bay, New Zealand : Mama's Meals Ltd, 2025. — 641.5 MCH
  • An uplifting, big-hearted memoir from one of Aotearoa’s most recognisable business and community leaders.
    Book, 2025Nelson, New Zealand : Dick Hubbard, 2025. — 338.76166 HUB
  • Vampires who were once lovers, a meddling book club, a compelling murder mystery and endless cups of tea, from the bestselling author of Fangs for Nothing.
    Book, 2026Sydney, NSW : Atria Australia, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Australia, 2026. — ROMANCE
  • This collection is a kind of lyrical word-map of the South Pacific, built up through a lush epic catalog of flora, fauna, and artifacts. The poems are frequently infused with a wry humor - and while they often eschew both narrative and personal…
    Book, 2025Pasadena, CA : Red Hen Press, 2025. — 821.914 EGG
  • Bill McLeod

    Mountaineering Legend

    Cullen, Ross, 1948-
    This remarkable story of Bill McLeod, legendary New Zealand mountaineer, is written by Ross Cullen with Pip Lynch.
    Book, 2025Nelson, New Zealand : Potton & Burton, 2025. — 796.522 MCL
  • A warm, witty, and wonderfully real story about family, friendship, and finding happiness on your own terms.
    Book, 2025[London] : Next Chapter, 2025. — FICTION
  • Empathy is a gripping exploration of technology, emotion, and the human need to feel understood.
    Book, 2025Wellington, New Zealand : Mākaro Press, and imprint of the Cuba Press, [2025]. — FICTION WAL
  • The Master Weaver

    Where the Dark Threads Make the Gold Shine Brighter

    Ashwood, Natalie
    The Master Weaver is a chilling psychological thriller sharing an incredible life journey that becomes entwined in manipulation, deceit, and fear.
    Book, 2025Cambridge, England : Vanguard Press, 2025. — THRILLER