Tag: nz non fiction
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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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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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James Renwick’s Under the Weather Will Shock You Into Action
With the wild weather New Zealand has faced over the last two years, I have grown interested in learning more about why, and it is a great thing I found this book on a fellow kiwi bookstagrammers page. Under the Weather by James Renwick is educational, interesting, and shocking, creating the most impactful book I…
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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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