This was the second novel for Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Harding, and was published near the end of 2104. His debut novel is called Tinkers and, if this story is anything to go by, it is not surprising that it’s an…
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Post tale a stylish debut
Wake By Anna Hope (Random House, RRP $37): This incredible debut novel from author Anna Hope weaves together the tales of three extraordinary women, Hettie, Evelyn and Ada. Hettie spends her nights at Hammersmith Palais, dancing for a nickel with…
True story is gripping reading
Hanns and Rudolf, by Thomas Harding (Random House, RRP $38): Subtitled “the extraordinary true story of the Jewish investigator who pursued and captured one of Nazi Germany’s most notorious war criminals”, Hanns and Rudolf shows that a true story can…
Harrowing and heartbreaking
The Road Between Us, by Nigel Farndale (Random House, RRP $38): In 1939, two young men in a Picadilly Circus hotel are unaware that their lives are about to change in drastic and unforseen ways. Charles and Anselm are arrested…
Family secret unleashes punishment
The Son, by Jo Nesbo (Random House, RRP $38): Set in sunny summertime Oslo, a prison-cell confession to a fellow inmate reveals a hidden secret about his father and spirals Sonny Lofthaus’ life out of control. For years Sonny had…
Light-hearted love story a good read
The Perfect Match, by Katie Fforde (Random House, RRP $37): This is Katie Fforde’s 20th novel and is a Sunday Times bestseller. One doesn’t have to read too many pages to discover why. It’s basically a light-hearted love story with…
Celebrating Starship’s first 21 years
Starship: Inside Our National Children’s Hospital, edited by Lochie Teague (Random House, RRP $50): For a generation of young Kiwis, Starship hospital has always been there: the place the the very young and very sick can rely on to provide…
Exploring NZ at ground level
Wild About New Zealand: A Guide to our National Parks, by Gus Roxburgh with Matt Philip and Peter Hayden; photographs by Jason Hosking (Random House NZ, RRP $55): This comprehensive guide is based on the Natural History New Zealand-produced TV…
Tasty and healthy go hand-in-hand
Nadia Lim’s Good Food Cookbook, by Nadia Lim (Random House, RRP $50): Nadia Lim’s Good Food Cookbook is simple, easy and packed full of healthy and nutritious recipes to cater for everyone. As a dietician, you can trust Nadia to…
Wealth of information on the great outdoors
The Beginners Guide To Hunting and Fishing in New Zealand, by Paul Adamson (Random House NZ, RRP $35): Southland’s all-aged army of hunters and fishermen will prosper from a wealth of useful information in this commendable textbook on recreational pursuits…