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Love, Just In by Natalie MurrayBest friends since high school, Josie and Zac’s comfortable relationship was abruptly shattered when Zac’s fiancée died in a car accident. Zac...
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Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!The NZ Booklovers team wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are now taking a break and will be back on deck again on 29...
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The Seventh Son by Sebastian FaulksSebastian Faulks’ latest novel, The Seventh Son, takes us to the near future, 2030, wherein IVF is used to create an experimental form of...
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Question 7 by Richard FlanaganWith his latest genre-bending book, Richard Flanagan has crafted a profound meditation on personal and collective history that stands alone in...
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Year of the Locust by Terry HayesA full decade after his smash-hit debut thriller I Am Pilgrim captivated readers worldwide, Terry Hayes finally delivers the much-anticipated...
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Simple Suppers by Rick SteinIn his latest cookbook filled with cosy inspiration, beloved British chef Rick Stein delivers over 100 fuss-free yet scrumptious recipes for...
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Water by John BoyneJohn Boyne makes a compelling departure from his bestselling novels with 'Water', the first in an ambitious quartet of elemental-themed...
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Daisy McCray and the Wave of the Day by Nicole MillerWhen Daisy McCray wandered down to the bay, she carried her surfboard, expecting a wave. But the wind was offshore and the ocean was flat, so...
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Harry The Hermit Crab by Danni RaeHarry the hermit crab has outgrown his shell. But on his quest to the beach to find a new one, he discovers an unexpected challenge. Will he...
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Artists’ Letters: Leonardo da Vinci to David Hockney by Michael BirdThis intriguing collection of letters offers a glimpse into the personal lives of around 90 artists, across many centuries. Many of the artists...
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When Grandpa Wore a Tutu by Dawn McMillanBack in the day, Grandpa was a dairy farmer. When the local farmers are wrangled into putting on a performance of Swan Lake for the village...
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Mia and Leo Go Wild by Gillian CandlerMia and her younger brother Leo can't wait to explore the wild. An outdoor adventure awaits, with their first family overnight tramp to...
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Interview: Azariah Alfante talks about Making Modern SpainAzariah Alfante is a writer, book reviewer and doctoral candidate who is deeply interested in all things culture, politics and history. She...
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Trevor the Daring Duck by Lynda FinnTrevor the Duck, named after New Zealand Parliamentary speaker Trevor Mallard, was blown to the South Pacific Island of Niue in a 2018 storm....
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The PARA Method by Tiago ForteIn his latest work, productivity guru Tiago Forte expands upon his PARA method for organising information across projects, responsibilities,...
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Once Upon A Wickedness by Fleur BealeTen-year-old orphan Dance Violet might have had a short and troubled history, but it hasn’t dampened her warrior spirit – not in the slightest....
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Big Little Blue: Rockybottoms by Raymond McGrathDelightful Big Blue and Little Blue are back, showcasing another important aspect of wellbeing. This time around the three simply illustrated...
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Win one of four double passes to The HoldoversTHE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a prestigious American school who is forced to remain on campus during...
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Wot Knot You Got? Mophead’s Guide to Life by Selina Tusitala MarshSelina wakes up one morning with a tangling knotty problem that ends up taking over all aspects of her life. How can she get out of a knot so...
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Secret Gardens of Aotearoa: Field Notes & Practical Wisdom by Jane Mahoney and Sophie BannanIn Secret Gardens of Aotearoa mother-and-daughter team Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan have collaborated with other gardeners to share their...
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Sun Shower by Melinda SzymanikThe Clouds think Sun and Rain would get along well, but Rain thinks Sun doesn't want to know her. Sun always vanishes whenever Rain turns up...
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Pacific Arts Aotearoa edited by Lana LopesiPacific Arts Aotearoa, edited by renowned Pacific writer and scholar Lana Lopesi captures the powerful and dynamic legacy of Pacific Arts in...
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Enjoy by Kelly GibneyKelly Gibney is an Auckland-based cook, food stylist, photographer and mother of two who loves to chat, slurp noodles and make friends with...
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Rapture: An Anthology of Performance PoetryBursting with vibrancy, defiance and heart, Rapture captures the intense and electric energy of contemporary performance poetry in Aotearoa....
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Interview: Lynda Finn talks about Trevor the Daring DuckSometimes writing as Rina Taramutu, Lynda Finn has authored a number of books, including Largely Happy: Changing your mind about your body,...
