Lawrence & Gibson Publishing

24/09/2026

Launch tonight of our three new books at Unity Books Wellington. Come for the literature stay for the snacks with 100 (!!!) Sri Lankan rolls sure to disappear quick and a healthy selection of w**e, b**r and non-alcoholic options. Arrive from 6, speeches begin from 6.20, Mudgoose on from 7ish, depending on hubbub.

22/09/2026

Thumpingly in-depth portrait of Brannavan Gnanalingam in Newsroom today. Books flying out to stores now for a Friday release when you too, can get your hands on his quiet masterpiece.

NZ's best literary profilist interviews Wellington writer, lawyer and cultural critic Brannavan Gnanalingam

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.