The 2026 Booksellers Choice Award finalists are out — and what a list!

By BookHub | Posted: Friday May 29, 2026

This award is voted by the people who know books best: the indie booksellers of Aotearoa. These are the NZ titles they've been pressing into customers' hands over the past year — the ones they just can't stop talking about.

In short: if you haven't read these yet, you're missing out. Head to the link below to discover all 12 finalists across the Adult's Choice and Children's Choice shortlists. You might just find your next great read!

2026 Booksellers Choice Finalists - BookHub - Booksellers Aotearoa