Tag: NZ book recs
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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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Airana Ngawera’s Pātea Boys – One of the Best Maori Short Story Collections
A truly breathtaking collection of short stories, Pātea Boys by Airana Ngawera is an incredible glimpse into small-town Aotearoa New Zealand, sharing the essence of being an average kid in profound and heart-warming stories you can’t help but love. There is no dull moment, and the characters will keep you entertained from cover to cover.…
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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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A Powerful Search for Identity in Shilo Kino’s All That We Know
Long-listed for the New Zealand Ockhams Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction, Shilo Kino’s All The We Know grabbed my attention and interest. Then I started reading it and I couldn’t put it down. It is the perfect book for young readers, readers exploring their identity, and those wanting to connect or reconnect with their…
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Paula Morris’ Exceptional Essay On Coming Home
Don’t underestimate On Coming Home by Paula Morris. This short yet punchy essay-style story brings to question the meaning of returning home, belonging to a place, and where a traveller fits in their own country. Full of references to academics, novelists, and philosophers the world over, On Coming Home is a thought-provoking read that will…
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Michael Bennett’s Better the Blood is an Addictive, Intense Read
Better the Blood has been on my radar for a while now, and finally, after months – probably a year at this point – I have finally picked it up. The first thing I need to say is this: I am sorry Michael Bennett, for taking this long to read your immersive, incredible, and inspirational…
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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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