Christmas is the perfect time for thoughtful gifting, and nothing beats a book under the tree. Whether you’re wrapping up something gripping for the thriller-lover in your life, a picture book for the littlest reader, or a fresh new release for someone who’s impossible to buy for, books make foolproof gifts for the whānau. And with the year winding down, you might even find a moment to sneak in a few chapters yourself.
Luckily, Penguin Books has your Christmas gifting sorted with a bumper prize-pack of mixed-genre bestsellers, the ultimate haul to share, gift on, or keep for your own summer reading stack.
In a prize pack worth over $400, the stellar line-up includes the latest Lee Child thriller, an inspiring release from #1 New York Times best-selling author Brené Brown, and the long-awaited new novel from globally bestselling author Dan Brown. Perspective by Shaun Johnson offers insight into the man behind the rugby league magic, while Dr Hinemoa Elder’s new book Ara offers a unique exploration of how to think about thinking, rooted in the wisdom of Māori culture.
The full list of books in the Penguin prize pack
- Exit Strategy, Lee Child (RRP: $38)
- Taniwha, Gavin Bishop (RRP: $40)
- Ara, Hinemoa Elder (RRP: $30)
- Perspective, Shaun Johnson (RRP: $40)
- Partypooper: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney (RRP: $17.99)
- The Secret of Secrets, Dan Brown (RRP: $60)
- Always Remember, Charlie Mackesy (RRP: $55)
- The Impossible Fortune, Richard Osman (RRP: $38)
- Strong Ground, Brené Brown (RRP: $55)
- Alchemised, SenLinYu (RRP: $40)
Total prize value: $413.99
To be in to win, enter your details below and you’re in the draw!
Entries close 11.59pm, 17 December 2025. Good luck!
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