A Lawrence & Gibson Triple Book Launch

By Verb Wellington | Posted: Tuesday Sep 08, 2026

Including our very own Frances Pavletich launching That Was Not My Intention

Friday, 25 September, 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Unity Books, 57 Willis Street, Wellington Central

This event is free to attend – no tickets required.

In their 21st year of publishing, local legends, Lawrence & Gibson are celebrating three new titles: Brannavan Gnanalingam’s ninth novel, U.X.O.; the work of speculative anthropological, Pākehā Metaphysics by Murdoch Stephens; debut novel from ex-book shop owner and festival director, Frances Pavletich, That Was Not My Intention. With live music from Mudgoose (solo).

Pre-order and purchase these new titles at Unity Books Wellington, Verb’s Official Festival Bookselling Partner.