books

Pepper, Cherie Metcalfe’s daughter whips this up as her signature dish. Cherie says, “We go boysenberry picking around Christmas and she whips this up every time. For the rest of…

There’s something rather lovely about a new cookbook landing on the kitchen bench. Suddenly, dinner possibilities seem endless, there’s a list of recipes you simply have to try, and even…

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…

At a time when attention spans are short and reading is supposedly in crisis, tickets are flying out the door at unprecedented speed for Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki.…

From the internationally bestselling author Asako Yuzuki comes Hooked — a dark, razor-sharp novel about obsession, female friendship, and the quiet ways our lives can unravel. After the global phenomenon…

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…