A Lawrence & Gibson Triple Book Launch

Friday, 25 September, 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Unity Books, 57 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011 (map)

This event is free to attend – no tickets required.

In their 21st year of publishing, local legends, Lawrence & Gibson are celebrating three new titles: Brannavan Gnanalingam’s ninth novel, U.X.O.; the work of speculative anthropological, Pākehā Metaphysics by Murdoch Stephens; debut novel from ex-book shop owner and festival director, Frances Pavletich, That Was Not My Intention. With live music from Mudgoose (solo).

Pre-order and purchase these new titles at Unity Books Wellington, Verb’s Official Festival Bookselling Partner.

Many thanks to our generous funders, sponsors and members of Verb Community in supporting Verb Readers & Writers Festival 2026.