Book Reviews

There’s no shortage of books promising to make us healthier, happier, slimmer and more energetic – but which ones are actually worth reading? We’ve taken a look at five recent…

Whether you’re looking for an absorbing story to escape into, a gripping thriller that keeps you guessing, or a novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into another time and place,…

If you love books that keep you guessing, these latest reads deliver plenty of suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists. From remote islands and isolated towns to shocking crimes and hidden…

If you’re in the mood for stories that linger long after the final page, this carefully curated trio delivers in very different ways. Whether you’re drawn to fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat reads…

Chris Blake, Athol McCredie, Kiri Lightfoot, Sonya Wilson and Gavin Bishop are winners in the 2026 NZ Booklovers Awards announced today. Each category winner will receive $500 from NZ Booklovers.…

If you’re looking for a few compelling reads to lose yourself in this weekend, these novels deliver the perfect mix of suspense, sharp dialogue, emotional depth and unexpected twists. From…

There’s something especially comforting about a good cookbook – the kind that inspires you to get back into the kitchen, try something new, and share it with the people you…

Looking for your next book to get completely lost in? We’ve got three you won’t want to put down. From a heartfelt story of grief, healing, and unexpected friendship, to…

From the long shadows of war to the private pain of fractured families, these four new reads each ask the same quiet question: what happens after everything changes? Whether it’s…

After reading Northbound, I was left in awe – not just from Naomi Arnold’s descriptions of wind-whipped ridgelines, muddy riverbeds and blistered feet, but by the quiet strength and honesty…