March 2014

■ REVIEW: Bad Pharma
Drug companies’ tactics in spotlight

General non-fiction

This latest book by British doctor and science writer Ben Goldacre takes an often uncomfortably close look at what is happening in the global pharmaceutical industry. I’m not anti-medication by any means – without the heart, blood pressure and diabetes drugs I swallow every day I have no doubt I wouldn’t be feeling anywhere near […]

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■ REVIEWS: Cockroaches | Police
Popular hero is perfectly flawed

Mysteries & thrillers

This recent release to the New Zealand market from Norwegian musician, economist and author Jo Nesbo is actually one of the earlier Harry Hole novels that has finally been translated for his English-speaking fans. This time around, the troubled detective has been sent to Bangkok after the Norwegian ambassador is found dead in a motel

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■ REVIEW: Mothers Cry Too
Understanding postnatal depression

Advice, guides & self-help

Subtitled “recognising and coping with postnatal depression”, this is a handy guide for all new mothers and their families. It discusses the whole range of conditions from the fairly innocuous three day blues to manic psychosis and bipolar disorder. The first part gives an understanding of postnatal depression. This is followed by risk factors and

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■ REVIEWS: Wild Flowers of NZ | Landmarks of NZ | A Photographic Guide to the Fossils of NZ
Trio of quick Kiwi reference books

NZ books

Wild Flowers of New Zealand, photography by Rob Suisted (New Holland Publishers, RRP $20) Wellington-based photographer and conservationist Rob Suisted has produced a book packed with shining and colourful examples of the wildflowers of New Zealand. Early botanists were amazed by the plants they found in New Zealand, many of which are unique to our

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■ REVIEW: Private No 1 Suspect
Formulaic? Yes … but still entertaining

Mysteries & thrillers

Another easy-to-read collaboration from the king of quick reads: James Patterson. Former United States Marine Jack Morgan owns Private, what has become the world’s foremost investigation firm. It is used by the rich and famous, and by the infamous, to handle indiscretions as discreetly as possible. In this story, Jack himself becomes the prime suspect

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