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Top 10 bestselling NZ books: June 14

Former PM's memoir shoots straight into top spot.

Book of the day: New Skin by Miranda Nation

Nation's first novel about med school lovers owes a sizeable debt to Sally Rooney.

Buster, biology and hormones: Why Dr Eric Espiner is still in the lab at 91

At 91, endocrinologist Eric Espiner remains fascinated by how the body works.

Book of the day: Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

Debut novel is an inventive exploration of grief, memory and the power of food.

Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk

New bio charts Musk’s trip from brilliant but benign tech bro to right-wing influencer.

War and wonder: The best new YA and intermediate fiction

Plus the NZ Book Awards for Children and YA shortlists are out.

Top 10 bestselling books: June 7

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

Book of the day: A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan

Skilful narrative control and vivid authenticity help make local debut novel a winner.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: May 24

Writers festival sales keep The Book of Guilt in poll position.

Three new crime books to cosy up with this weekend

Three crime authors plough fresh fields.

Book of the day: Speak To Me Of Home by Jeanine Cummins

Place and identity are central to American Dirt author’s latest.

Book of the day: The Book Of Records by Madeleine Thien

Philosophy, science and history swirl together in engrossing latest from Canadian author.

Book of the day: The Names by Florence Knapp

Debut a restrained and compelling exploration of alternative lives.

Book of the day: Ignorance and Bliss by Mark Lilla

Political scientist Mark Lilla tries to get to the bottom of why we prefer not to know.

Book of the day: The Good Mistress by Anne Tiernan

A husband’s death brings together three school friends.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: May 17

Catherine Chidgey's latest takes top spot after just one week on sale.