Love a true story, an inspirational motivator, a gripping dose of the real world? Check out the non-fiction books from Aotearoa that hit the top spot on 2025's bestseller lists. We've even popped some of our reviews below to help you decide! You might just find your next read, or a perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas...

Kete reviews

• Hastings: A boy's own adventure by Dick Frizzell

• No Words for This by Ali Mau

• Full Circle: A personal story of reconnection to te ao Māori by Jenny-May Clarkson

• A Different Kind of Power: A memoir by Jacinda Ardern

• Lessons on Living by Nigel Latta