Ever wondered what your favourite people behind some of your favourite books loved reading this year?
The Hachette Aotearoa team was tasked with finding their *Top 3* books of 2024, and clearly, some of us struggled with this more than others 😂 (*cough* Alison and Dom *cough*)
Can you blame us though? There are too many good books to choose from! So, scroll down and let us know which ones you’re adding to your holiday TBR 📚

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Presenting our authors attending Auckland Writers Festival 2026 📚
Ever wondered what your favourite people behind some of your favourite books read?
The story of two brothers, born and raised in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, by 'one of Aotearoa's finest writers' (NZ Listener).
On a perilous voyage, she fell in love. But will a devastating attack tear them apart?
Download discussion questions for Pātea Boys/Ngāti Pātea in English and te reo Māori