Picking up a new thriller to read while on holiday was a case of deja vu all over again … two books by different authors share a common title. No Way Back, by Matthew Klein (Allen & Unwin, RRP $30):…
Month: March 2014
Farmers’ heritage: gritty determination
Carse Head & Crichton Park Farms: A story of the land and its people By Margaret Pullar (Wrights Hill Press, $49.50) Intergenerational histories are treasures for local communities, telling the stories of the people who built the present. In this…
Drama, strife and a TV life
A Life in Three Acts, by Tina Grenville (HarperCollins, RRP $40): Apart from all the info telling me what a great book this is, the back cover also tells me that during her career Tina became one of the most…
A big, interesting history
Illustrated History of New Zealand, by Matthew Wright, illustrations fom the Alexander Turnbull Library (Bateman Publishing, RRP $50): It could be said that it’s something of a surprise that a book on the history of a country as small and…
Advice from skin care to intuition
Self-help books available now include: Emotional First Aid, by Dr Guy Winch (Exisle Publishing, RRP $30): We have methods of treatment for all our physical injuries but most of us have no idea how to treat day-to-day emotional injuries such…
Futuristic and a little unbelievable
Crystal Venom By Steve Wheeler (HarperCollins, RRP $30) This is the second in the “Fury of Aces” series by New Zealand writer Steve Wheeler. The crew of Basalt are continuing their adventures. Their success so far has brought both blessings…
Highly recommended collection
Huia Short Stories 10: Contemporary Maori Fiction (Huia, RRP $30) This collection of stories kept me thinking and eager to read on. It made me look forward to the 11th collection and want to read the previous nine too. It’s…
All things collectable
Kiwi Collectors: Curious and Unusual Kiwi Hobbies, by Matt Elliott (HarperCollins, RRP $37): The things collected by Kiwis are as many and varied as the collectors themselves and this book offers a fascinating glimpse into just a tiny portion of…
Cute – but plenty of sound advice
How to Sail A Boat, by Matt Vance (Awa Press, RRP $26): The latest in the Awa Press Ginger Series tackles the topic of sailing. The “Ginger” books are guides to a variety of subjects, from art to birdwatching. They…
Whole-patient care is vital
Time to Care, by Dr Robin Youngson (RebelHeart Publishers, RRP $35): For most of us, dealing with sickness is something that happens occasionally and on a very personal level. However, for health care professionals, dealing with illness – minor and…