Where to Buy Kirsten McKenzie Books: A Complete Guide for Readers Worldwide
Looking for where to purchase Kirsten McKenzie's time travel novels and paranormal thrillers? This guide covers every option—from ChatGPT's new shopping feature to local bookstores and libraries.
As a New Zealand author, one of the most common questions I get asked is: "Where can I buy your books?". It's a question that deserves a comprehensive answer, because the world of book distribution is more varied than you might think!
Recently, while listening to Joanna Penn's podcast, she mentioned that you can now buy products directly through ChatGPT, including books from Walmart.
ChatGPT Instant Checkout: The New Way to Buy Books Online
Here's what's happening:
In late September 2025, ChatGPT launched "Instant Checkout" – a feature that allows users to shop and purchase products without leaving their conversation. It started with Etsy, and just two weeks later, Walmart announced a partnership to bring their entire catalog into this new shopping experience.
This means that readers could potentially ask ChatGPT conversational questions like "recommend me a time slip novel set in New Zealand" or "find me paranormal thriller books" and discover my books, purchase them directly, and have them delivered – all without visiting multiple websites.
What does this mean for you as a reader?
Since my books are already available through Walmart, you might discover them through this new conversational shopping feature. It's like having a knowledgeable bookseller you can chat with about what you're in the mood to read, who can then place the order for you immediately.
Regardless of your views on emerging technology, it is quite scary (and remarkable) how book discovery is evolving. The genie is out of the bottle, there's no denying that, but I certainly don't want to forget all the wonderful traditional ways to find and buy books!
Where to Buy Kirsten McKenzie Books: All Your Options
Buy Books Online: Major Digital Retailers
My books are available worldwide through all major online retailers:
Amazon (ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks via Audible)
Apple Books (ebooks and audiobooks)
Kobo (ebooks for Kobo e-readers)
Google Play Books (ebooks and audiobooks)
Barnes & Noble (ebooks and paperbacks)
Walmart (print books and ebooks)
And many more online book retailers globally
How to Order Books from Your Local Bookshop
This is really important: Even if you don't see my books on the shelves of your local bookshop, they can order them for you!
Every brick-and-mortar bookstore has access to order books through wholesale distributors. Simply give them my name (Kirsten McKenzie) and the title of the book you're after, and they can have it delivered to the store for you to collect.
Supporting independent bookshops and local bookstores is vital for our communities, and special orders are a regular part of how they operate. Don't be shy about asking – booksellers love helping readers find their next great read!
You can find my complete book list here: www.kirstenmckenzie.com/books
How to Request Books at Your Library
Libraries are wonderful – and they're not just for borrowing books anymore.
If your local library doesn't have my books in their collection, you can request that they purchase them. Libraries regularly buy books based on patron requests because it helps them understand what their community wants to read. Many libraries have online forms or suggestion boxes specifically for this purpose.
The same goes for digital library services like OverDrive, Libby, or BorrowBox. You can suggest titles through these platforms too.
Want to find libraries that carry my books? Search WorldCat, the world's largest library catalog. WorldCat will show you which libraries worldwide hold my titles, and you can then request an inter-library loan if your local branch doesn't have them. It's a fantastic resource!
Click the button below to search WorldCat for Kirsten McKenzie’s books
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying My Books
Can I buy Kirsten McKenzie books at Walmart? Yes! My books are available through Walmart both online and potentially in-store through special order.
Are Kirsten McKenzie books available as audiobooks? Yes, many of my titles are available as audiobooks through Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play Books.
Can I request Kirsten McKenzie books at my local library? Absolutely! You can request any of my titles through your library's acquisition request process, or check WorldCat to see which libraries already have them.
Where can I find all of Kirsten McKenzie's books in one place? Visit www.kirstenmckenzie.com/books for the complete catalog with descriptions and direct purchase links.
What genres does Kirsten McKenzie write? I write time travel fiction and paranormal thrillers, often featuring historical settings, dual timelines, and mystery elements set in locations like New Zealand, England, India and ancient Rome.
The Evolution of Book Discovery
The way readers discover books continues to evolve. We've gone from bookshop browsing to online searching to social media recommendations to subscription services – and now, conversational shopping platforms. Each new method offers different advantages, and I'm grateful that readers have so many options for finding stories they'll love.
But here's what remains constant: great stories will always find their readers. Whether you discover my books through a new shopping feature, a recommendation from a friend, browsing your local bookshop, or a serendipitous find at your library – I'm just thrilled my stories are finding their way into your hands.
For the complete list with descriptions and buy links, visit: www.kirstenmckenzie.com/books
Why Traditional Book Shopping Still Matters
While technology offers convenience, there's something irreplaceable about:
Walking into a bookshop and having a staff member recommend something based on a brief chat
Discovering a hidden gem while browsing library shelves
The satisfaction of requesting a book at your local shop and collecting it a few days later
Finding a book through a friend's enthusiastic recommendation
These human connections are at the heart of reading communities, and I hope they never disappear, no matter how convenient technology becomes.
Final Thoughts
However you choose to get my books, thank you. Thank you for reading, for sharing your thoughts, for recommending them to friends, and for being part of this incredible journey with me.
And if you do end up trying the new ChatGPT shopping feature to buy books? I'd be genuinely curious to hear about that experience!
Happy reading,
Kirsten McKenzie
How do you prefer to discover and buy books? Are you a die-hard bookshop browser, a library devotee, or do you love the convenience of online shopping? Leave a comment below – I'd love to hear your thoughts!
P.S. Although I’ve put a current list of all my books below, you can always find the complete list of where to buy my books, along with descriptions and direct links, at www.kirstenmckenzie.com/books.
The Old Curiosity Shop Time Travel Trilogy
FIFTEEN POSTCARDS
THE LAST LETTER
TELEGRAM HOME
The Ithaca Time Travel Trilogy
ITHACA BOUND
ITHACA LOST
ITHACA FOUND
The Cheviot Hills Time Travel Series
THE DEADLY LIFE OF DIANA PENN
Standalone Paranormal Thrillers
PAINTED
DOCTOR PERRY
THE FORGER AND THE THIEF
THE VAMPIRES OF YORK TOWER
Short Story Anthologies
LANDMARKS
NOIR FROM THE BAR
REMAINS TO BE TOLD