The prolific James Patterson never seems to run out of ideas for novel. Sure, most of them involved murder, but it’s nice to see he can produce a bit of romantic fluff, too. Sure, he has his critics — mainly…
Month: July 2014
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Author brews up a good read
The Tea Chest, by Josephine Moon (Allen & Unwin, RRP $37) Kate Fullerton is the co-owner of The Tea Chest in Brisbane – a boutique tea store that focuses on creating perfect blends. When an opportunity comes up for Kate to…
Rich vein of humour uncovered
Crazy Rich Asians, by Kevin Kwan (Allen & Unwin, RRP $37): We all enjoy a sneaky peek into the lives of the fabulously rich and, over the years, those financially blessed citizens have copped more than their fair share of sniggers…
Book promises to put end to itch
The Eczema Diet, by Karen Fischer (Exisle Publishing, RRP $35): Aussie nutritionist and award-winning author Karen Fischer has drawn on her experience of being the mum of a child with eczema to produce a book that promises to change the…
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Twenty Good Summers
Common sense money advice to baby boomers: Martin Hawes is a man with a track record of writing sensible books on what to do with your money and with the current state of the economy, that is something most of…
NZ crime novel an edge-of-seat thriller
The Laughterhouse, by Paul Cleave (Penguin, RRP $38): Christchurch-born author Paul Cleave has turned out another cracking read in the latest book in the private investigator Theodore Tate series. Tate is an ex-cop now working as a private investigator who…
No second-guessing in book of firsts
Great Kiwi Firsts, by Astral Sligo (Allen & Unwin, RRP $25): Us Kiwis like being claiming firsts, and let’s be honest, there are plenty we can claim: first to scale Mt Everest, first to have to good sense to give…