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Unity Best Sellers

Three Aotearoa nonfiction books on the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 5

Great big huge history books for the win.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 5th December, 2025
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Poetry in the top ten!

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending November 28

A poetic week for Wellington.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 28th November, 2025
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Three of the new Aoteaora books on this week’s charts.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending November 21

The groundbreaking book about a first period hits the charts.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 21st November, 2025
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This year’s Booker Prize winner is Auckland’s favourite, while a local science story is Wellington’s.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending November 14

The Booker Prize winner and homeopathy take out the top spots.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 14th November, 2025
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The top sellers in Wellington (left) and Auckland (right) for this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending November 7

Some well-timed new releases to carry our frazzled brains through to the holiday season.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 7th November, 2025
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The number one books in Wellington (left) and Auckland (right) this week could not be more different.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 31

A local debut perfect for Halloween, and Lyra's story comes to an end.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 31st October, 2025
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Books by Tāme Iti, Rebecca Macfie and Airana Ngarewa are all on the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 24

A classic cat versus dog situation takes it out in Wellington.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 24th October, 2025
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Three new books hit the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 17

Brand new Aotearoa fiction, and flowers.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 17th October, 2025
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The late Nigel Latta’s final book has been released.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 10

Welcoming the late, great Nigel Latta's last book.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 10th October, 2025
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International fiction including Booker Prize shortlisted novels is popular this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 3

Robertson and Ardern return to the charts, just.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 3rd October, 2025
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Lots of new Aotearoa releases this week!

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 26

An eclectic week in the charts.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 26th September, 2025
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Four new Aotearoa releases on the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 19

Serious books for serious times.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 19th September, 2025
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Four new Aotearoa releases are in the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 12

Four new nonfiction releases, and lots of crime novels.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 12th September, 2025
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Mike McRoberts’ memoir has entered the charts.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 5

Mike McRoberts' memoir bookends the charts.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 5th September, 2025
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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 29

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 29

Revealed: Wellington loves birds way more than Auckland does.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 29th August, 2025
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Grant Robertson’s memoir hits the charts alongside a debut poetry collection by Sophie van Waardenberg.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 22

Grant Robertson's memoir hits the charts.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 22nd August, 2025
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Historical fiction, short stories, and a photography book with a fresh angle.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 15

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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 15th August, 2025
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Nina Mingya Powles’ second collection of poetry tops the charts.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 8

New poetry, memoir and some blasts from the past.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 8th August, 2025
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Nonfiction is up top this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 1

Fresh fiction, sequels and art powers.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 1st August, 2025
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Some new, and some not so new books on the charts this week.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending July 25

Some oldies but goodies return to the charts.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 25th July, 2025
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