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Review: Historian Mary Beard draws on ancient sources and educated guesswork to define what it took to be a Caesar

One of the Romans' greatest biographers separates fact from fiction to get her man.

Top 10 best-selling New Zealand books: November 11th

A new title makes its way into the top 10.

Review: Girls on the edge at the heart of three new novels

Trent Dalton, Sally Hepworth and Olivia Spooner write of women at various life stages.

Review: Fear comes in many distinct flavours

British historian explores fear as a fundamental driver in society.

Review: Celebrated author continues her exploration of loneliness

"Human connection pulls our protagonist back from the brink."

Review: Two outstanding books from decendents of Holocaust survivors blend harrowing family stories

Harrowing family reads with newly released historical documents are detailed.

Top 10 best-selling New Zealand books: November 4th

The Topp Twins, Wayne Smith and Jared Savage make it to the podium again.

Reviews: Three new Kiwi releases with panache

"A literal train can remind us of trains of thought, which can wander everywhere."

Review: Far Right rule, poisonous plants and a country club killing make for thrilling reads

"She knows she looks odd but she doesn’t care. And there is nobody to look at her."

Review: US general on changing warfare in the nuclear age

This is high-level military analysis of 70 years of war.

Review: NZ’s small towns are gone but not forgotten

They're places to linger in or pass through without a backward glance.

Top 10 best-selling New Zealand books: October 20

A few new titles made their way into this week's list.

Review: That was then, this is now

A Covid-times roadtrip was the catalyst for reflections on past lives.

Review: Relationships take centre stage in Irish writer’s eighth novel

Anne Enright does a fine line in scrutinising malfunctioning families.

Review: Historical events weave seamlessly through this elegant novel

Set during challenging times in France and Morocco, this novel opens up an entire world.

Review: The life of one of NZ’s foremost composers

Norman Meehan succeeds in capturing Jenny McLeod's eloquent voice.