Book news & newsletters
Giveaway — Gracehopper by Mandy Hager
This week’s giveaway is a copy of Mandy Hager’s new YA novel Gracehopper. Our two teen reviewers said it’s a thoughtful book that gives you insight into other people’s lives. We also announce the winner of our last giveaway.
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — to 11 May
View this week’s bestselling Aotearoa NZ adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s books (5 to 11 May 2024).
Be in to win a kete of books!
An exciting, new-look Kete Books website is coming soon! To celebrate, we’re giving away a beautiful kete whakairo woven by Riperata McMath (Ngāti Awa, Te Rarawa) using harakeke, plus a prize pack of 20 of the very latest books by authors from Aotearoa.
Behind the scenes: a reader at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Have you ever wondered what happens ‘behind the scenes’ of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards?
‘Disturbing, smart, and funny as hell’ novel wins country’s richest writing prize — Ockham New Zealand Book Awards announced
The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced at a ceremony at Auckland’s Aotea Centre last night. Take a look at the list of winners here.
Seven writers on the sessions they’re most looking forward to at Auckland Writers Festival
What are you looking forward to at the Auckland Writers Festival? We interviewed seven festival authors from Aotearoa on their sessions and the sessions that they’re most looking forward to. Read what they had to say!
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — 21 to 27 April
What do Take Two, The Last Secret Agent and Nine Girls have in common? They’re all topping this week’s Aotearoa NZ bestsellers list for their category! Find out what else is on this week’s list (21 to 27 April 2024)!
The Aotearoa Children's Junior Fiction and Young Adult Bestseller List — April
Nine Girls takes the lead for April! Take a look at the ten bestselling Aotearoa junior fiction and young adult books for 24 March to 20 April 2024.
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — 14 to 20 April
View this week’s bestselling Aotearoa NZ adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s books (14 to 20 April 2024).
Introducing the new Kete Books team
We’re delighted to announce that writer, reviewer and WORD Festival Programme Director Kiran Dass is set to join Kete as Editor in Chief in September. We’re also excited to announce that writer and reviewer Erica Stretton, fresh from running National Poetry Day, has taken on Kete’s interim editorship.
Giveaway — two book prize pack
This week’s giveaway is a two-book prize pack for outdoor enthusiasts: a copy of Tramping in New Zealand and Tongariro National Park: an artist’s field guide ! We also announce the winner of last week’s giveaway: Amma.
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — 7 to 13 April
Here they are the this week’s bestselling Aotearoa NZ adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s books (7 to 13 April 2024).
Giveaway — Amma by Saraid de Silva
This week’s giveaway is the ‘evocative’ and ‘lush’ Amma by Saraid de Silva! We also announce the winner of last week’s giveaway: The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna.
HUIA named 2024 Best Children’s Publishers, Oceania at Bologna Book Fair
Māori owned, independent publisher HUIA was named the Children’s Publisher of the Year for Oceania at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this week. The award is in recognition of a publisher whose books stand out for their creativity, innovation and the quality of their editorial choices.
2024 Storylines Award Winners announced
The 2024 Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day was held on Sunday and included the presentation of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal to Elizabeth Jones and the announcement of the winners of the 2024 Storylines manuscript and illustration awards.
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — 31 March to 6 April
View the week’s bestselling Aotearoa NZ adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s books (31 March to 6 April 2024).
Aotearoa NZ Bestseller List — 24 to 30 March
Take a look at the week’s bestselling Aotearoa NZ adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s books (24 to 30 March 2024).
The Aotearoa Children's Junior Fiction and Young Adult Bestseller List — March
The March list is in! Take a look at the ten bestselling Aotearoa junior fiction and young adult books for 25 February to 23 March 2024.
Giveaway — The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna
This week’s giveaway would make a great read for the long weekend! We have a copy of The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna to giveaway. We also announce the winners of last fortnight’s prize draw for a copy of Ngā Kaihanga Uku: Māori Clay Artists.
It’s time to register for Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2024!
Mark your calendars! This year’s nationwide celebration of poetry is scheduled for Friday 23 August. Registrations and seed funding applications are now open, and event organisers across the motu are encouraged to get involved!