Thanks to Penguin Randomhouse, we got the opportunity to ask Gregg Hurwitz, author of the Orphan x series some questions! Read on to see what he had to say :D

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2023 has already been a big year for memoirs, and there is more to come! Memoirs are a powerful way for individuals to share their unique life experiences and perspectives with the world. We are exploring some of the most captivating memoirs released or releasing this year, each providing a glimpse into the lives of individuals who have overcome challenges, achieved great success, or experienced extraordinary adventures.

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Hello readers! Have you ever wondered what sort of books the team at Mighty Ape read? In fact, we're as curious as you are too. So we ran a Book Recommendation competition internally to find out more. And here are some of the must-read titles our monkeys highly suggested you to give a try!

Top Pick #1 – Dune by Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert's Dune (1965)Just as Lord of the Rings pushed forward the entire genre of Fantasy writing. Dune sits as the defining centerpiece for Science-Fiction. Even today, Dune stands out for its rich mix of political, spiritual, and futuristic themes. Dune featured: – Dark tech fantasy before Warhammer 40k- It was a bleak post-apocalypse before Terminator- It had deep political intrigue before GOTsI gush a lot about this book but the key novel in my all-time favourite series :P – Allan

Top Pick #2 – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R Corey

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Love is in the air! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we’ve got you sorted with the perfect Valentine's Day gifts and experiences. Check out our top 10 ideas for a romantic and memorable way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Enjoy a romantic picnic
With gorgeous late summer evenings now upon us, why not embrace the warm and cosy weather with a romantic outdoor picnic? A delightful yet inexpensive option, simply pack all your favourite snacks and wine and head to a beautiful, private spot for an intimate evening. Our Wine Picnic Table is the perfect companion, with a polished wood platform and space for a wine bottle as well as two wine glasses!

If you’re wanting something a little more intricate, check out our Classic Wine and Cheese Basket – a sophisticated and practical basket fully loaded with two wine glasses, premium corkscrew, cheese board, and knife!

Top tip: find the perfect picnic spot by simply visiting your local council’s website for a list of locations – from regional parks to botanic gardens and hidden beaches!

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Do you have a Dad, Step-Dad, Pop, Grandad or fatherly figure who is a legend? We're celebrating Father's Day with a book pack worth $300 to give away to a legend in your family.

To enter the draw, find your favourite book from our Father's Day Book Collection then swing by our Facebook post and tell us which book is your pick this year.

I might be biased but I think a good book is the best gift you can receive and we've got a book for every interest. Sports, music biographies, great Fiction reads and even books for Dad and the kids to enjoy together are just some fo the great reads we have in stock right now. Check out the full range.

Pack includes:

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Hey Book Lovers,

Did you know…

From humble beginnings, Mighty Ape Books is now one of the largest online booksellers (and we think the best) in the New Zealand market. To get to this point has been lots of hard work, late nights, tons of bananas, rallying publishers both big and small to bring you the best books from all over the world.

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Competition now closed. Congratulations to our winners Matthew Miller, Kris Mason, Jordan Tai-Rakena, Ruby Jenkins, and Tracy Old!

Hi book monkeys,

I trust many of you will have been swinging through the Mighty Ape jungle to get your Christmas shopping done. We've been collecting some awesome books for you to take home or gift to loved ones, including these extra special books from Penguin Random House.

Until the 18th of December Mighty Ape will be giving away an awesome prize to 5 lucky monkeys! If you purchase any one of these books over 14–18th December you are in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 Mighty Ape Vouchers. So go bananas, complete your Christmas shopping and don't forget to grab a book for yourself.

Happy shopping

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Competition now closed. Congratulations to our winner Natasha Belle!

This Christmas one lucky monkey will win their height in books!

To enter, just buy any one of these books from our promotion and you're automatically in the draw.

Every book you purchase is one entry into the competition so go bananas and get all your Christmas shopping done!

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Competition now closed. Congratulations to our winner Melanie Watkinson!

This year we have some fantastic Children's books available for Christmas and one lucky little monkey will win a super pack valued at $500! It's the perfect way to keep them busy over the school holidays!

Simply purchase any one of these books from our promotion and you will automatically be in the draw!

Every book you purchase is another entry into the competition, so go bananas and get all your Christmas shopping done!

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Imagine yourself jetting off to France for an epic travel experience. Thanks to Annabel Langbein and her friends at L’Occitane en Provence one lucky winner and a travel companion will be doing just that!

To enter, simply purchase a copy of Annabel's new book Essential Vol 2: Sweet Treats for Every Occassion and enter your details here.

Official details can be found on Annabel Langbein's web­site:

Annabel’s new book comes with a sweetener
Buy Annabel Langbein’s be­autiful new book and you won’t just get hundreds of her best-ever sweet recipes – you could also win a trip for two to France with L'Occitane en Provence!
Everyone who buys ESSENTIAL Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion before the end of December 2018 can enter to win this trip of a lifetime.

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