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Bee Gees: Children of the World by Bob StanleyFor someone trying to enlist the reader in the notion that the Bee Gees have been unjustifiably overlooked by history, Bob Stanley spends a...
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The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey BurgesMyra Malone is thirty-four years old, and she very rarely ventures out of her attic in the Arizona mountains. She spends her days working on a...
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Wild Places by Katherine Mansfield – selected stories by Claire HarmanClaire Harman is an expert on all things Katherine Mansfield and the author of the recently published biography about the lauded writer, All...
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Interview: Jessica Hinerangi talks about ĀriaJessica Hinerangi connects to Te Ao Marama through her toi practice, and is motivated by aroha and reconnecting with her whakapapa. Jessica...
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Build Your Immunity for Life by Dr Roderick MulganWritten by a medical doctor, Build Your Immunity for Life is all about building your immunity to help fight against infection. Yes, vaccines...
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The Antique Chef by Kayleen M. HazlehurstThis was not a book I expected to enjoy. I’m one of those readers who is motivated to pick up a book by the design of the cover; and this...
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The Boy Who Cried Poo! by Alessandra RequenaI, illustrated by Guilherme KarstenWhat kid can resist a book that has ‘poo’ in the title? Just reading the title aloud elicited merry farting sound effects from my 10-year-old....
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Interview: Steven Loveridge talks about Secret HistorySteven Loveridge is a historian whose research focuses on governance, security intelligence and war and society. The author of several books,...
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Whitcoulls Top 100 Books List 2023Historical fiction series takes top spot – even more popular with Kiwi readers than Harry Potter! Thousands of Kiwi readers vote for a...
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom HanksTom Hanks, as a film star, is a household name. The man is an incredible talent and has an ability to portray a huge range of characters with...
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Interview: Katie Furze talks about Tuatara: A Living TreasureKatie Furze writes children’s fiction and non-fiction, including picture books, short stories, articles, plays, readers, and novels. This is...
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The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly PammentThis gorgeous hardback features 52 seasonal cakes to enjoy each week of the year. The cakes are simple but delicious, and Tilly Pamment has...
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Aria by Jessica HinerangiReading Aria is like opening ones eyes for the first time. Being able to experience the world fresh and new again, to ‘see’ past what is...
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Interview: Tania Norfolk talks about Look! said the Little GirlThe written word has long been a part of Tania Norfolk’s professional life, working in research and education, but it’s through creative...
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Jack & Sandy by Bob KerrJack & Sandy is a remarkable feat of effort and focus for author Bob Kerr. Sitting at over 100 beautifully presented pages, this story is...
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Why We Sing by Julia HollanderDid you know that when people sing together in a group, their hearts start beating at the same time? Or that singing actively stimulates the...
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The Secret Life of You by Kerri SackvilleFor many people, their twenty-first-century lives are filled with busyness, noise and connection. Smartphones, social media, streaming and...
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Tōku Whānau Rerehua - My Beautiful Family by Rauhina CooperHuia feels too shy to talk to her classmates because she has two mums. As school she learns that some whānau have a step-parent or one parent,...
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Hannah & Huia by Charlotte LobbWe first encounter Hannah in a psychiatric ward after suffering a devastating loss, her world ripped apart by a savage, unthinkable event. She...
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Remainders of the Day by Shaun BythellBeloved bookseller Shaun Bythell returns with more! Shaun is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, known for its annual book festival ,...
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Kererū by Glenda Kane and Lisa AllenKererū by Glenda Kane and Lisa Allen is the tragic story of how two kererū chicks are killed by a stoat. But when some children set a trap in...
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Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike by Chris Naylor-BallesterosI absolutely loved the first Frank and Bert book, so I had high expectations when I saw there was a sequel. This follow-up to the adorable yet...
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Rings on Water by Madeleine EskedahlThis thrilling crime novel starts with a man being lost overboard when a narcotics pick-up at sea goes wrong. Then a young woman is found dead...
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Flower Philosophy by Anna PotterFlower Philosophy is a beautiful collection of floral arrangements, encouraging readers to create their own unique designs. Anna Potter...
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Interview: Kristina Mand-Lakhiani talks about Becoming FlawesomeKristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of two kids. As a co-founder of...
