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Dice by Claire BaylisFour teenage boys invent a game involving the toss of a dice. Six girls are chosen. The boys throw the dice. The number which comes up...
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Brilliant Bites by Maegan BrownI discovered Maegan Brown when her first book, Beautiful Boards was published. In her debut she shared her mindset for grazing platters,...
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The Waters by Carl NixonWritten as twenty-one stories which, together, associate, recall, link and reverberate, Carl Nixon’s novel, The Waters, takes us on an...
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Interview: Harry Boorman talks about New Zealand's Biggest YearHarry Boorman, originally from Britain, has been birding since the age of five. He lived in Auckland for nine years, where he played an active...
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The Vanishing Point by Andrea HotereThe Vanishing Point is Andrea Hotere’s debut novel about a mysterious painting and the secrets it keeps. It is the story of two women...
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Rewi, Āta haere, kia tere by Jeremy Hansen and Jade KakeA new visually stunning book, Rewi, Āta haere, kia tere is a glowing tribute to the late Māori architect Rewi Thompson. It was created by...
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Interview: Jennifer Beck talks about Bits of String Too Short to UseA former teacher and psychologist, Jennifer Beck has written a large number of educational children’s books, translated and sold...
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At the Point of Seeing by Megan KitchingMegan Kitching's debut poetry collection At the Point of Seeing offers a richly observant and nuanced perspective on the natural world....
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The Book That Wouldn't Read - Te Pukuapuka Ka Kore e Pānuihia by Tim TipeneSome people find it hard to read, the boy in The Book That Wouldn't Read is one of them. But there are books that make you read them and they...
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A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic by Tom Adams and Jasmine FloydI remember as a child, it was always a momentous TV occasion when American illusionist David Copperfield performed - he made a Learjet...
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Commune: Chasing a utopian dream in Aotearoa by Olive JonesOlive Jones was still a teenager when she joined the Graham Downs commune in the Motueka Valley near Nelson in 1979. She stayed until she was...
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Thieves Gambit by Kayvion LewisKayvion Lewis is a US-born writer now living in the Bahamas. Known for the adventurous style of writing, Lewis releases one of the bigger...
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Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short StoriesThroughout Māori history, the one constant has been the expert ability to tell stories. From mythology through to the consistent battles of...
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Interview: David Whittet talks about Goliath and the GangDavid Whittet is a family doctor, an independent filmmaker and author. Medicine is a constant source of inspiration for David’s writing. Like...
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I am homeless if this is not my home by Lorrie MooreThis distinctive book with its bright orange cover – in complete contrast to the story within – sat winking at me for some time as I worked my...
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A Natural History of Magical Beasts by Emily Hawkins and Jessica RouxThis book, to me, has everything a children’s book should have: a glorious fabric and gold-embossed cover to entice you within, exquisite...
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Interview: John Gillies talks about Skippers CanyonJohn Gillies attended the Otago University Medical School. He graduated MB, ChB in 1972 and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of...
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The Runaway Man by Kelly Tantau CranthorpeWhen New Zealand author Kelly Tantau first envisioned this novel, her inspiration was the natural world that surrounds her rural Waikato home....
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When Life Sucks - Parenting Your Teen Through Tough TimesOur young people are in crisis. Everywhere you look there are problems with young people. Some would argue there always has been, it’s no doubt...
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Beginner’s Guide to Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Susan Weis-BohlenThis is an ideal starting place for anyone who wants to take more care of their own health or is sceptical about the infallibility of Western...
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Ziggle: The Len Lye art activity book by Rebecca FawknerThere are hours of creative fun to be had, for children and their whanau, as they work their way through the activities in Ziggle! The Len Lye...
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The Lucky Taco Cookbook by Sarah & Otis FrizzellIt’s tough to think of a more portable, delicious, and tasty experience in food than the magic of the humble taco. Sarah and Otis Frizzell...
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Interview: Samantha Tidy talks about When Grandma Burnt Her BraSamantha Tidy is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for both children and adults. She seeks out stories that cultivate connection and...
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Stoic at Work by Annie LawsonIt’s fun to imagine how the pitch for this book may have gone. “Here’s a book that aligns the ancient teaching in Meditations by Marcus...
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You Don't Know How Lucky You Are by Belinda O'KeefeAccident-prone Izzy is consoled and then distracted by great-uncle Arthur's tales of the trials he encountered as a boy. When she moans about...
