Ever wondered what children's or young adult book to choose from the thousands on offer?
Ever wondered what to read in the classroom or what novels to study?
Grandparents - has buying book gifts for your grandchildren ever been tricky?
What Book Next helps with these conundrums and so much more....

The Search box has 1000's of ways to find just the right book.

What Book Next.com makes it super easy to find your next great read, or the picture book you need for a particular children's challenge.

Search by Age, Subject, A Reader's name, (to find a book with their name in it!), Publisher, Title, or just bit of the title you remember!

Search by Author or the type of books you're looking for.

Kids use different words. eg. Instead of Horror, they might search for scary, creepy, freaky, etc

Instead of Humour, they might use the words, Funny, Silly, Bonkers etc.

They can Search for a book on What Book Next? using the words they use.

Extra Hint: (If the book really Wowed me - I will add WOW to my review). Enter WOW to the Search Bar to see my favourites.

There are NO Ads on What Book Next?

Who wants annoying Ads when they're looking for a book? Not me.

There is only one pop-up inviting you to book draws every month. Who doesn't like FREE Books?

All books on What Book Next? are AVAILABLE

It's so annoying to find a book on an online site, only to discover it is unavailable or Out of Print. All titles on What Book Next? are checked twice a year to make sure they are available. If you can't find something, or your local bookseller can't find it for you - email me - [email protected].

Where to find the books on What Book Next?

Click on the Orange Button on the top right of the post (Find a Copy NZ). This will take you to the amazing Book Hub. Type the title or author into their Search Bar and it will show you all the NZ Independent Book Stores that have a copy on their shelf right now! Click on their store, and arrange for them to send you a copy.

Picture Books for just the right problem or challenge

Kids have so many challenges as they age, whether it be a new baby in the family, scared of the dark, anxiety, or first day of school. Use the What Book Next? Picture Books (By Theme) Drop down menu to find just the right book to help.

What Book should I read Next?

Posts have suggestions about what to read next at the bottom of reviews.

Specifics for Teaching

Want to highlight a time in history?

Need books written in 1st person / 3rd person etc?

Need to know whether there is violence / sex / etc in books?

(These will be added to the bottom of posts added from January 2026.) Or type a year in the Search Box to see what is already reviewed.