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Why Should We Read and Promote New Zealand Stories?
So, a few weeks ago I told you why New Zealand voices are important. Now for the follow up – why should you read and promote New Zealand stories? You, who may be from the US, or France, or the Philippines, or anywhere in the world. You, who probably hasn’t been to New Zealand or…
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New Zealand Authors and Their Accomplishments
Aotearoa New Zealand maybe a small nation, but we are not short of incredible literary powerhouses and role models. In this post, I will introduce you to some (there are so many that I am struggling to choose who to mention). Knowing that, I hope you do some of your own research into New Zealand…
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Why Are NZ Voices Important?
Why should you read New Zealand books? That might be a question you’re asking yourself if you’ve a reader from outside of the country, or someone without a connection to Aotearoa New Zealand. There’s a simple answer to that: why not? Kiwi voices are just as interesting, immersive, informative, and important as voices from other…
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Aotearoa New Zealand Book Month
I’m not sure if it is officially NZ Book Month, but I sure will be preaching NZ authors, books, stories, and voices this month to support New Zealand literature. There are so many books I have read over the last few months in preparation for this event, so keep your eyes peeled for my NZ…
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My February 2025 Reading Summary
Overall mood: calm. I have done a lot this last month, from PhD work to fun reading, meetings and museum showcases, book reviews and project plans. It has been busy yet calm, almost comfortingly so. There’s just something about doing things that makes me feel relaxed and proactive. My reading has taken me through all…
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The Gentleman Bastard Sequence – The Best Adult Fantasy Series To Date
I have been reading The Gentleman Bastard Sequence by Scott Lynch over the last six months, and I honestly feel like my perception of fantasy and writing has changed thanks to his works. From the filthy Camorr origins in The Lies of Locke Lamora, to the deadly swashbuckling adventures of Red Seas Under Red Skies,…
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Preparing for my Confirmation of Candidature
It’s a very busy time for me with my PhD. I am fast approaching my confirmation of candidature presentation and the amount of work that is going into all the supporting documents and processes has turned my brain into either an academic machine or mush – still waiting to hear back which one it is.…
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Queer Book Recs to Celebrate Pride Month
It is Pride Month in New Zealand, so for today’s post I have a collection of book recommendations for you with LGBTQ+ themes and characters, some of which are also written by authors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. With so many perspectives, experiences, and voices to listen to from this community, I thought…
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My January 2025 Reading Summary
Overall mood: disbelief. 2025 feels like it has been a series of months: Holiday break, then moving back into work mode, throw in a ten-day indoor sentencing for the cat and suddenly three different months have happened in the span of 31 days. I have managed to get a fair number of books read in…
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Dealing With Reading Mood Changes
I’m sure we’ve all been there: the week has been leading up to a day off, a day to read and relax and get a book off your tbr list. Maybe it is a long weekend, or a week away, or even the big holiday break. Either way, the day arrives and you have these…