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My New Zealand Book Recs
What better way to wrap up my New Zealand book discussions than with a book recommendations list. Unfortunately, I can not add every novel, short story, poem, or collection written by a New Zealander to this list as there would be far to many to note. Instead, I have listed the ones I have read…
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The Penguin New Zealand Anthology – Why Choose Just One NZ Story?
Over the past few weeks, I have reviewed several novels and authors, and I have discussed the importance of New Zealand litetature and why reading diversly is important. I have something different for you for my last post in New Zealand Book Month – an anthology. Curated by Penguin Random House fiction publisher Harriet Allan,…
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Before You Knew My Name by Jacquiline Bublitz – A Unique Twist on the Whodunit?
Jacquiline Bublitz’s debut novel, Before You Knew My Name, has been on my tbr for years. Praised for its unique reinterpretation of the whodunit crime novel, Before You Knew My Name tells the story of the life of the deceased and the lead up to her death, introducing the reader to the life of the…
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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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Tangi by Witi Ihimaera – An Emotional Tale of Loss and Life
Tangi by Witi Ihimaera stands as a powerhouse in New Zealand literature. A marker of Māori literature, of Maori life depicted in media written by Māori. It stands as a classic piece of New Zealand literature and showcases the long literary life of national icon Witi Ihimaera. Tangi is the first novel to be published…
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Leave Your Big Boots At The Door Is A Must-Read For Pākehā
If you want a good book to shake you into action, shed your biases, and open your eyes to the world around you, Leave Your Big Boots at the Door is the book for you. Scratch that – everyone needs to read Leave Your Big Boots at the Door. Edited by Lorraine McLeod, Leave Your…
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Patricia Grace’s Cousins is A Stunning Kiwi Classic
Cousins is one of Patricia Grace’s most well known novels (though she has several and a half dozen short story collections, all of which you should have a look at). Reminiscent of the work of Toni Morrison, Cousins carries an undeniable Māori essence at its core, and introduces the reader to not only life as…
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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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