New books from independent and self-published kiwi authors.
Unique kiwi books
for every reader.
Indie Books showcases new books from the diverse and talented community of independent authors here in New Zealand.
Indie Books sends updates to retailers, shops, libraries and schools across the country. Featuring titles across a wide range of genres – from historical fiction to young adult to children’s books, we showcase books with a unique kiwi flavour for every reader.
Featured Books
Zoe & Mila
Jodie Shelley
Contemporary Fiction
In a comical Kiwi adventure, a group of bad-ass women band together to reclaim stolen property, confront societal beauty standards, and navigate the chaos of drugs and gangs they are exposed to by their next-to-useless receptionist.
Release date 4 August 2025.
Available from Wheelers or direct from the author – read more
Of Greenstone and Violins
Donna Goodacre
Historical Fiction
Victorian New Zealand sets the stage for an extraordinary story of two brothers bound by blood but divided by empire. Their unlikely bond challenges the rigid social boundaries of their era, proving that the heart knows no borders. The story began with ‘Finding Miriama’, and explores how the choices of our ancestors echo through time.
Available from Wheelers or DIRECT FROM THE AUTHOR. • Read More
The Colour of Her Magic
Caro Geelen
YA Fantasy
Princess Daphne of Undersunne has been imprisoned by the High Sorcerer for ten years. While he drains the kingdom of its magical resources, the druids search for a hero – someone brave and bold – who can rescue the Princess and save the kingdom.
Available from Wheelers or direct from the author
The Sava Chair
Josephine Carson-Barr
children
Nicholas and his cousin Chantelle are on holiday at Aunty Em’s house at the beach. On their last day they notice a mysterious object in the river. Join them as they discover what it is and what they will do with it. Such fun.
Available from Wheelers or direct from Veritas Aotearoa
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Forgiven
Geoff Lawson
Arapu Toi
Moira Wairama
Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna
Moira Wairama
Treble Death
K M Jackways
Comet Goes to the Beach
Christopher Candy
The Abandoned Wives Handbook
Pat Backley
Featured Author
Geoff Lawson
HISTORICAL FICTION
Captivated by history from a young age, Geoff Lawson began writing while restoring New Zealand’s last surviving paddle vessel. He later authored a book on the Krupp Number Four artillery gun and the novel Forgiven. Geoff loves bringing history to life through his writing.
Meet more of our authors
Geoff Lawson
Historical
Jodie Shelley
Contemporary Fiction
Donna Goodacre
Historical Fiction
Jo Carson-Barr
Children
Caro Geelen
YA Fantasy
Catherine Mede
Women's Fiction
K M Jackaways
Fantasy
Moira Wairama
Te Reo Childrens
Pat Backley
Historical Fiction • Memoir
Christopher Candy
Children
Are you a book seller, library or school who loves unique Kiwi books?
Our authors bring you a range of wonderful books not published by the traditional houses. They are just as professional, captivating and marketable. Most have a very Kiwi flavour to appeal to your readers.
These independent Kiwi authors write across many genres: from children’s books to adult fiction and non-fiction, and go to considerable lengths to publish their titles with the assistance of great editors, illustrators, and printers.
Indie Books offers you the opportunity to stock titles not readily available elsewhere.
Are you an independent or self-published Kiwi author?
Indie Books provides book buyers across New Zealand up to date information about new books published by independent Kiwi authors.
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