Lawrence & Gibson Publishing

02/09/2026

Our brilliant debut novelist proves, once more, that being a deep reader is necessary to write interesting and fresh books. All hail, Fran!

'It is really embarrassing.'

14/08/2026

The third of our three new releases has just been announced! Pākehā Metaphysics by Murdoch Stephens is on our website now and will be released on 25 September at Unity Books Wellington as part of the Verb Wellington festival.

27/07/2026

A new novel, for release in September, by Brannavan Gnanalingam - U.X.O. is his first set in his country of birth, Sri Lanka, and takes on the challenge of writing of war crimes committed during the Sri Lankan Civil War. From the dedication through the conclusion this is one of his most compelling books, with early readers reporting finishing it in one or two sessions. More details in comments.

26/07/2026

Presales are out and books will be in stores 3 August for the exceptional debut from Francis Pavletich. It's our first new title since October 2024, with two other new titles in the coming three months. Find the link for last gasp presales in the comments below.

20/05/2026

Great evening with Brannavan Gnanalingam interviewing RF Kuang in Wellington.