Mary Egan Publishing

12/08/2026

Delving into our much-loved backlist for and one of the most candid and raw real life stories you'll ever read: Double-Edged Sword - The Simonne Butler story as told to Andra Jenkin.

“It’s got the sword attack, it’s got the real story on Antoine Dixon, it’s got blood and tears and truth – it’s got everything. This is a powerful book by one of New Zealand’s greatest survivors.” – Steve Braunias, Author, columnist, journalist and editor

Simonne shared her message of hope and healing to reach out to every New Zealander who has known suffering, shame, humiliation, violence, hopelessness. She says, “This book is dedicated to you. To you who is still finding your voice. You who had to fight to take your power back. You who was made to feel fear by another. You who feels trapped and too afraid to leave. For you who was shamed, bullied, beaten, r***d, humiliated or belittled. You are not alone. You are not forgotten. You are stronger than you think you are. Fight for your right to be you, because you are good enough. Don’t let the actions and words of others ruin your life or your wellbeing. You are worthy of love, respect and happiness.”

Find out more - https://www.maryegan.co.nz/books/2016/11/28/the-woman-behind-the-gruesome-headlines-in-her-own-words

Your local bookshop can order "Double-Edged Sword" in for you. Ask one of the booksellers on BookHub.

11/08/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to our bébé, Sophia! 🎂

Despite a challenging few years, the youngest of our team somehow manages to run the entire company, working her little derrière off behind the scenes to keep our family business going.

Her design briefs are brief – mostly because we share a brain. A look, a gesture or a few words and I know exactly what she’s thinking (usually because I’m thinking the same thing) 😆 What a gift it is to work with your sister and best friend 🎁 💖

She’s clever, hilarious, endlessly kind, occasionally dramatic, and we’re incredibly lucky to have her at the helm – although she will always be the bébé of the family 🥹

So today: no deadlines, emails or spreadsheets. Just cake, champagne and perhaps a little fruit wine 🥂🍷 Because we love that for you 🥰 Now go fold in the cheese and enjoy your day! 🧀 xx

10/08/2026

Karen McMillan's review of "Uncomfortable Economics" on NZ Booklovers ~ He urges people to care about the economy. He argues that people need to care as much about having a winning economy as they do about their favourite sports team winning. And it’s also a call for politicians to make the hard calls and look at things in the long term, rather than focusing on election cycles and short-term fixes.

Thanks for the review.

Thinking of his grandchildren and believing we can do better for them has prompted this retired lawyer to pen a book calling for action ahead of the New Zealand general election. The overriding concern is that New Zealand once ranked among the world’s most prosperous nations, but that is no longer...

09/08/2026

"Sunrise Over Whitford Hills" by Everett Thorburn is in stores now!

For 113 years, one family farmed eighty acres on what is now Ormiston Road in East Tāmaki. This illustrated memoir traces that history, and the very different path that later took Everett to London, the world of opera and international agriculture.

For more info and where to buy: www.maryegan.co.nz/books/everettthorburn

20/07/2026

It's publication day! 🎉

Bold, readable and politically independent, "Uncomfortable Economics" by David Schnauer is officially out in the world today.

New Zealand once ranked among the most prosperous nations on earth. Not any longer. David, a retired lawyer with a background in law and economics, has spent much of his life frustrated by our country's economic underperformance, and this book is his answer: a clear-eyed, independent look at the hard policy decisions our politicians can no longer avoid.

Savings. Housing. Public debt. Productivity. This is the conversation New Zealand needs to be having, especially in an election year.

Available now: https://bookhub.co.nz/p/uncomfortable-economics

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14/07/2026

Grant, you continue to inspire and amaze with your real life stories. We love that we could help bring your inspiring book, No Pit Stops, to life.
Thanks to Dom Harvey for the awesome, candid chat with Grant B. Love it!

23/06/2026

Another great review for 'Calum the Chameleon' released by Danni Rae and illustrated by Evan Heasman late last year.

A colourful, interactive book that explains the concept of ecosystems for younger readers aged 4-7.

Find out where to buy - https://www.maryegan.co.nz/books/calum-the-chameleon

23/06/2026

Delighted to see this review for "I Am You, Papatūānuku" by Kate Parker and students from New Lynn School on the School Library review section at Read NZ, which is a great resources if you're looking for book reviews to help decide which NZ books to buy for children and teens.

Find where to buy this beautiful and insightful book - https://www.maryegan.co.nz/books/i-am-you-papatuanuku

22/06/2026

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18/06/2026

Talk about going all in... Grant Baker's book "No Pit Stops" has been in the top ten bestsellers at Unity Books Auckland for the past three weeks! It was also in the top ten at Unity Books Wellington for two weeks since launch.
Plus, we've just ordered a reprint.
Go Grant!

One reviewer says: He unapologetically does not promise that this book is a wealth guide. It's not a personal development manual. It's not a business template. It's a personal business story where the reader is invited to take their own learnings.

Have you got your copy yet???