James Patterson and Harlan Coben are two of my favourite authors in the murder/thriller/ mystery/general mayhem genre, so when they have good things to say about another author, I take notice. And they certainly have plenty of good things to say about Swedish crime writer Liza Marklund, who co-wrote Postcard Killers with Patterson last year. […]
Patterson’s praise well deserved Read Post »
Like much of our country, Wanaka is an incredibly photogenic town, with the lake and the light combining to create a natural masterpiece. It could be said that Gilbert van Reenen had a pretty easy task, putting together a book of photos of Wanaka because it would be pretty difficult to take a bad shot
Stunning view of natural masterpiece Read Post »
The title of the book 25 Years of Edendale Vintage Machinery Club might not grab the immediate interest of the average punter but when you realise that this is a history of the popular annual Crank-Up at Edendale, you might find you interest growing. The 2011 Crank-Up in January was the 25th to be held
Southland might not be as big, or as flash, or even as cosmopolitan as some other provinces but our lovely little green corner of the world is a pretty awesome place. And no one knows this better than the author Lloyd Esler: teacher, historian, tour guide and proud Southlander. Esler knows a thing or two
With the high price of red meat and the knowledge that too much of it isn’t good for us, more of us are opting to eat chicken more often. And now New Zealand’s first family of food — mother-and-son partnership Alison and Simon Holst — have reworked their original chicken cookbook to give us their 100 favourite
Old favourite back with new favourites Read Post »
It’s always a treat when you get your hands on one of Jo Seager’s cookbooks and this latest offering from her is every bit as good as all her others. What I love most about her style of cooking is that it is so accessible: the recipes are do-able for everyone, from the foodies with
Cookbook lives up to its name Read Post »
Perth based romance novelist Loretta Hill has degrees in Civil Engineering and in Commerce. She has also worked in the Australian outback on engineering projects. This is her third major novel based on her experiences as an engineer in out of the way places. The setting is a huge wharf project near the Great Barrier Reef.
A recommended light read Read Post »
Have you ever noticed how that whole “older and wiser” is more often than not true? I was the youngest of a large family so by the time I arrived on the scene both of my grandads were gone and I missed out on getting to hear any words of wisdom they may have wanted
Useful stuff from another generation Read Post »
Ian Mune is something of the elder statesman of acting here in New Zealand, with a pedigree that covers film, television and theatre. In this autobiography, the actor, writer and director tells the story of his career, which is also pretty much the story of New Zealand’s entertainment industry ever since the 1960s. Tauranga-born Mune
Sleeping Dogs and other fine stories Read Post »
New Zealand Truth was a force to be reckoned with in its hey-day, breaking the juiciest of stories and keeping the dodgy and depraved quaking in their boots. I suppose there is a whole generation of young Kiwis who aren’t aware New Zealand once had a stroppy wee tabloid newspaper, delivering a weekly dose of
A fascinating insight Read Post »
