Book Club

Review: Alienation and hidden histories: ‘unsettling’ new stories reveal a distorted world

Three new Australian short-story collections are very different in their style and approach to short-form fiction.

Book Review: Everything’s Fine explores the impact of political differences in a relationship

What’s wrong with a love story between a Black progressive woman and a white conservative man?

How BookTok trends influence what you read – whether you use TikTok or not

If you’ve been in a bookshop recently, you may have seen references to BookTok – whether it’s stickers on books or whole tables dedicated to “BookTok favourites”.

Book Review: The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright the work of a writer at the height of her power

The question of how different characters judge, navigate and offset one another’s shared reality is at the centre of Anne Enright’s eighth novel, The Wren, The Wren.

Kiwi classic cookbook, Edmonds, releases their first-ever te reo Māori cookbook

Learning the beautiful language of te reo Māori just got a whole lot tastier and more accessible, thanks to a delightful new addition to the culinary world.

Book Review: The Fraud by Zadie Smith a dazzling depiction of Victorian colonial England

Zadie Smith’s latest novel, The Fraud, is her first foray into the world of historical fiction. The result is a stunning, well-studied examination of Victorian colonial England and some of its inhabitants.

Book Review: Emily Perkins’ ‘Lioness’ interrogates our obsession with wellbeing

The protagonist of Emily Perkins’ new book Lioness is instantly recognisable – and her story will engage readers who like to soak up a good psychological drama.

Six must-read new fiction books – reviewed by our experts

Taking a holiday or have a long commute each day? Pick up one of these new books to help pass the time.

5 books to add to your reading list this winter

There’s truly nothing better than curling up on the couch with a good book and a cosy blanket, especially when it’s getting a bit chilly outside.

Atlas: Pa Salt Book – The End of an Era

The release of “Atlas: Pa Salt Book,” the final instalment of the popular Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley, has sparked a wave of anticipation and reflection among avid readers.

International Booker Prize 2023: our experts review the six shortlisted books

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 23.

Final Seven Sisters book penned by Lucinda Riley’s son finally released

The highly anticipated eighth book in the magical Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley has finally been released.

Stress and anxiety in kids: How parents can help them navigate tough emotions

Trace Moroney is an author who is passionate about creating quality children’s books that help build social and emotional intelligence. She has published over 70 books, the most recent being ‘Stress Anxiety, and Me’, a well-researched children’s book that helps children and parents navigate stress with effective techniques. She sits down to share her tips.

‘Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt’: Author answers questions about the final ‘Seven Sisters’ book

Harry Whittaker, the son of bestselling author Lucinda Riley was tasked with finishing the final ‘Seven Sisters’ book after his mother’s passing. He sits down to answer fan questions about the soon-to-be-released book.

Inside the ‘Emily in Paris’ cookbook: From ratatouille to crème brûlée

The Netflix hit series ‘Emily in Paris’ is stuffed full of clichés. And fans adore it. Now they’re being served up a cookbook of French cuisine classics just in time for the start of the third season.

Dive into the best beach reads for summer 2023

From one of the most anticipated memoirs of the year, to page-turning tales of love, sex and murder, we bring you the best reach reads to enjoy this summer.

New Scrabble Dictionary features over 500 new words

Scrabble is launching their new dictionary next week, expanding the list of playable words.

Lucinda Riley’s son speaks about the ‘monumental pressure’ of finishing her Seven Sisters series

In 2021, just after the release of the seventh Seven Sisters book, author Lucinda Riley tragically passed away at the age of 56. The job of finishing her epic series was left to her son, Harry Whittaker.

Everything we know about the last ‘Seven Sisters’ book

Lucinda Riley’s son, who has been tasked with finishing the final Seven Sisters book after his mother’s passing, has given fans a hint of what’s to come in the highly-anticipated eighth book.

Suzie de Jonge dissects the dynamics of past relationships in her first book ‘The Untangling’

It takes bravery and resolve to put oneself under the microscope and dissect the dynamics of past relationships, particularly those of the parental kind, which are often fraught with resentment and disappointment.

Gillian McAllister’s new crime novel has been selected as Reese Witherspoon’s latest book club pick

Gillian McAllister’s new crime novel Wrong Place, Wrong Time has been selected as Reese Witherspoon’s latest book club pick.

5 books you should read if you loved Where The Crawdads Sing

After it was published in 2018, Delia Owen’s breakout novel Where The Crawdads Sing has garnered worldwide acclaim, topping numerous bestseller lists […]

New memoir from Downton’s Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville has announced details of his upcoming memoir and an accompanying book tour.

Onemata head chef Rob Hope-Ede shares his 10 all-time favourite cookbooks

Having recently curated an all-new homegrown menu at Auckland’s fantastic Onemata restaurant, Head Chef Rob Hope-Ede has deep passion for simple, yet sensational flavours. Also a self-confessed cookbook addict, he has amassed an impressive library of culinary titles. Here, he shares his top 10 cookbooks of all time.

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