Schrödinger's Books

19/06/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to be the venue for the launch of educator and historian Warwick Johnston's new book 'Amandla '76: The Soweto Uprising Revisited' last night! 🇿🇦

If you missed out on the launch, fear not, signed copies of 'Amandla '76' are still available from Schrödinger's Books! ✒️

➡️ Swipe to see how PACKED the shop was! 🙀

18/06/2026

🔍️ EVERYONE DESERVES DETECTIVE BEANS 🔎

We ❤️ Beans! You ❤️ Beans! But did you know: some people haven't heard of Beans? 😲

That's why we're giving away copies of the first two 'Detective Beans' books (and a cool detective's magnifying glass 🕵️‍♀️) to those tragically lacking in Beans. 😢

How to enter:
Tell us in the comments who you would give these Detective Beans books to if you won them! 🤔 Everyone who comments between now and 12pm on Friday the 26th of June will be entered into the draw! The winner* will be drawn later that day! 🥳

Already have the first two books? Don't worry, when you buy a copy of Detective Bean's newest adventure, 'The Map of Mystery' - you'll get a free Detective Beans pencil! ✏️ (while stocks last)

*winners will be contacted through Facebook or Instagram, and must be able to collect the prize from Schrödinger's Books in Petone.

Extra Ordinary Comics Penguin Books NZ

18/06/2026

On 1 July 2026, The NZIIA Wellington Branch is delighted to host Dr Lachlan Strahan, historian, former Australian diplomat, and author of The Curious Diplomat: A Memoir from the Frontlines of Diplomacy, for a special book launch and discussion online across New Zealand.

Drawing on more than three decades of diplomatic service across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, Dr Strahan offers a rare insider's perspective on the practice of diplomacy, the making of foreign policy, and the personalities and events that have shaped Australia's engagement with the world. From postings in Germany, Korea, India, and the Solomon Islands to work on some of the most significant strategic challenges of recent decades, The Curious Diplomat provides a compelling account of life on the front lines of international affairs.

In a conversation with Chair of the NZIIA Wellington Branch, Dr Strahan will reflect on the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific, the role of diplomacy in an increasingly contested world, and the lessons he has drawn from a career spent navigating complex international relationships. The discussion will also explore the enduring importance of curiosity, judgment, and human connection in diplomatic practice.

This event offers a unique opportunity for diplomats, policymakers, academics, students, and anyone interested in international affairs to engage with one of Australasia's most experienced diplomatic practitioners and celebrate the launch of an important new contribution to the literature on diplomacy and foreign policy.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 5:30-6:40pm ONLINE (Zoom link to be sent to confirmed registrants)

Register: NZIIA members free; Non members $5 https://events.humanitix.com/curious-diplomat-nz-book-launch-with-lachlan-strahan

Please consider joining the NZIIA Wellington Branch for an annual fee of $70. We are a non profit organisation and each year host around 30 events. Please select Individual/ Wellington

https://www.nziia.org.nz/membership-form/

Schrodingers Books

NZIIA Wellington has partnered with Schrodingers Books at 137 Jackson Street, Petone and Strahan's book "The Curious Diplomat" can be purchased in store in late June or online via:

https://schrodingersbooks.co.nz/p/the-curious-diplomat-a-memoir-from-the-frontlines-of-diplomacy

18/06/2026

We have had a number of people asking this, so we thought we should make this clear:

⚠ All the books we sell *are* Booksmaxxing compliant! ⚠

They look fantastic held up in aesthetically pleasing locations 📸🌴, or being read performatively on the train 🚃, or not being read at all! Frankly once you've bought the book you can do whatever you want with it, thus is the magic of books. ✨📚✨

‘Reading is having a moment,’ according to Tinder. But do its users actually appreciate books, or just talk about them to get dates?

17/06/2026

Next month, our friends at NZIIA Wellington Branch - New Zealand Institute of International Affairs are hosting Dr Lachlan Strahan, historian, and former Australian diplomat for a special book launch and discussion online. 💻️

He'll be chatting about his new book, 'The Curious Diplomat: A Memoir from the Frontlines of Diplomacy' (Monash University Publishing), which you can buy from Schrödinger's Books! We are the only bookshop on Bookhub with copies in stock right now, so don't miss out! 📚️

https://schrodingersbooks.co.nz/p/the-curious-diplomat-a-memoir-from-the-frontlines-of-diplomacy

More info on the book launch here: https://events.humanitix.com/curious-diplomat-nz-book-launch-with-lachlan-strahan

Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

17/06/2026

Fans of the Lord of the Rings will love these beautiful notebooks from Paperblanks; celebrating 25 years since Peter Jackson's definitive film adaptations were released in cinemas 📽️

Perfect for all of your precious notes 😉

Why not pick up a map of Middle Earth jigsaw puzzle while you're at it? 🧩

17/06/2026

🇿🇦 TOMORROW 🇿🇦

Educator and historian Warwick A. Johnston visits Schrödinger's Books to launch his new book, 'Amandla '76 - The Soweto Uprising Revisited.' 📚️

After a diverse career as a teacher in New Zealand and abroad, 'Amandla '76' revisits his time in South Africa during the events of the Soweto Uprising, providing a remarkable insight into education under apartheid, more specifically urban African education: first-hand and front-line.

🌟 Thursday 18th June | 6pm | Schrödinger's Books 🌟
RSVP by emailing [email protected]!

16/06/2026

Every Reader Has A Story … What’s Yours? 🤔

That's what Kiwi Christmas Books are asking in their nationwide creative writing competition for young Kiwi readers aged 10–18! ✍️

Entrants are invited to write a true story about a book that left its mark on them, choosing from one of three prompts:

🕰️ A book that came along just at the right time
👀 A book that changed the way I saw the world
🤠 A book that took me on an adventure

The winner of each age category will receive:
📚️ $250 worth of brand-new books for themselves
📚️ $500 worth of books for their school
📚️ Publication of their winning story in The Sapling

The competition will be judged by editor, reviewer, award-winning children’s author and Schrödinger's Books children's book club runner, Claire Mabey!

For full rules and conditions, read the entry form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_POy_P4jrABcdR6rAfOxGQ4e7SULzU1ZOwW4nBMQMMGsyOQ/viewform

10/06/2026

🏆 Finalists! 🏆

Congratulations to all the finalists for this year's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - there are some incredible books in the finals this year, and we don't envy the judges who have to pick the winners before the ceremony in August! 😬

Which books do you think deserve the win? 🤔

https://schrodingersbooks.co.nz/c/nz-children-young-adults-book-awards-2026

10/06/2026

Matt Haig fans, have you picked up 'The Midnight Train' yet? 🚂

No it's not a novelisation of 'Don't Stop Believin' - it's a magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of 'The Midnight Library.' 📚

Let us know what you thought of it in the comments! 💬

https://schrodingersbooks.co.nz/p/the-midnight-train

Allen & Unwin Aotearoa NZ