Two Random House books make the Nielsen BookData NZ Booksellers Choice Award 2011 shortlist
 
Classic: The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand by Ivor Wilkins and Rebel with a Cause by Ray Avery with Paul Little, both published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, are two of the books shortlisted for the Nielsen BookData NZ Booksellers Choice Award 2011. This award is unique in that it acknowledges the key role booksellers play in supporting New Zealand writing and publishing.

Booksellers were asked to nominate the three books they have most enjoyed reading, selling and promoting during the past twelve months. The award carries a prize of $NZ2500 for the winning author.

This year's nominations are a great representation of topics that are dear to New Zealanders' hearts.

New Zealand booksellers are now being asked to vote for their favourite book out of the four shortlisted titles, and the winner will be announced at the Industry Awards Cocktail Evening to be held in Wellington on the 17th of July during the Booksellers NZ Conference.