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The Penguin New Zealand AnthologySpanning 50 years of New Zealand short fiction, The Penguin New Zealand Anthology offers a vivid cross-section of stories from esteemed...
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Collectively Homegrown by Nadia and Elke Key, Husk and HoneyWith all the profits going to Women’s Refuge NZ, Collectively Homegrown is a collaboration with local chefs and home cooks from around...
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Faelan the Wolf: Odd Wolf Out by Juliette MacIverFaelan is the odd one out in his wolf clan - he would rather befriend other animals than eat them. His best friend is a skunk called Flora,...
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The Writer’s Garden by Jackie Bennett, Richard HansonThis sumptuous book features gardens from some literary greats throughout the decades, creating a visually stunning and intriguing book with a...
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I don’t believe in murder – standing up for peace in WWI Canterbury by Margaret Lovell-SmithThis is a weighty book comprising 334 pages of fine-print text. And the topic – conscientious objection at a time when going to war was seen by...
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Plated: A Lifetime Love Affair with Food by Tina DuncanCook, caterer and cooking school tutor Tina Duncan generously shares her favourite recipes in a stunning cookbook that will become your...
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Bateman New Zealand Writer’s Handbook by Tina ShawThis book is a must-have for all authors, and Tina Shaw has done an excellent job updating and revising the 7th edition. Getting Started...
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Those Magnificent Voyagers of the Pacific Andrew Crowe and Rick FisherRick Fisher’s illustrations are absolutely compelling and co-equal to the author’s writing which brings to life the story of 5,000 years of...
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Interview: Ray Salisbury talks about Epic: Adventures Across AotearoaRay Salisbury is an author and photographer with a lifelong love for backcountry New Zealand. In 1995 he completed a solo 80-day traverse of...
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Now and Then by Tessa KirosNow and Then , by beloved food writer Tessa Kiros, is filled with evocative stories of food and place and over 250 new recipes. The beautiful...
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The Anatomists’ Library by Colin SalterOur bodies are our selves … they … hold our blood and our beating hearts, our lives and (one way or another) our mortality. Whether the...
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Interview: Linda Bryder talks about The Best Country to Give Birth?Linda Bryder has taught history at the University of Auckland since 1988 and in 2008 was appointed professor. She has an extensive publication...
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New Zealand Migration by Philippa WerryWhat a gem of a book! New Zealand Migration , written by respected author Philippa Werry, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history...
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Patu: The New Zealand Wars by Gavin BishopThis long-overdue book is a stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s by the multiple-award-winning Gavin Bishop. The...
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Juja by Nino HaratischviliGeorgian author Nino Haratischvili makes her English-language debut with Juja, an atmospheric novel exploring the dark allure and dangerous...
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Interview: Tina Duncan talks about PlatedBorn and bred on a Canterbury farm, Tina Duncan's love for food started literally standing under her mother’s apron strings helping to cook for...
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Tongariro National Park: an artist’s field guide by Desmond BoveyDesmond Bovey, a talented artist and naturalist, has written Tongariro National Park, an artist’s field guide. His exquisite...
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A Feeling for Food by Lis CoweyA Feeling for Food is a heartwarming, beautifully written food memoir from a New Zealand kitchen. Lis Cowey wrote it for her two sons as they...
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Writely or Wrongly: An unstuffy guide to language stuff by Joanne AndersonWritely or Wrongly is an irreverent guide for readers and writers, challenging traditional writing norms. Whether you’re an experienced...
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Interview: Nadia Key talks about Collectively HomegrownNadia Key is one half of a mother and daughter duo that owns the social enterprise Husk and Honey, a fair-trade marketplace selling ethically...
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The Flight of My Life by Jennifer SomervellIt’s the 1970s and Margery’s brother, a topdressing pilot, lands on the farm. Eight-year-old Margery is desperate to fly, but her older sisters...
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Sword Catcher by Cassandra ClareAfter captivating legions of young adult readers with her bestselling 'Shadowhunter' series, Cassandra Clare makes a confident leap into adult...
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The Sugar Palace by Fiona McIntoshIt’s such a treat when you devour a book and then discover the author is prolific and has a substantial back catalogue! Fiona McIntosh has...
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The Crewe Murders by Kirsty Johnston and James HollingsThere would not be a household in the country where someone does not have a strong opinion about the 1970 Crewe murders - this despite the more...
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Te Awa o Kupu Edited by Vaughan Rapatahana and Kiri Piahana-WongMore than 80 contemporary Māori writers explore a vast array of issues that challenge, stimulate and intrigue in this collection of poetry and...
