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Palestinian writer Samah Sabawi on Gaza’s devastation and the strength of enduring spirit

Now in NZ, Samah Sabawi brings a message of hope and resilience amid chaos.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: February 15

A small book is making a big impact.

Two new crime reads for the weekend

Aussie domestic drama and a crime story from Sheffield zero in on class, race and history.

Book of the day: Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey

Love is found in the most surprising circumstances, suggests this folklore-inspired novel.

Book of the day: My Year of Psychedelics by Sarah Napthali

When it comes to psychedelics, Sarah Napthali has sampled what the world has to offer.

Book of the day: Life Hacks For A Little Alien by Alice Franklin

The neurodivergent are often caricatured but this insightful novel is more understanding.

Book of the day: Star Gazers by Duncan Sarkies

Alarming allegory about a bunch of alpaca fanciers recalls Barry Crump.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: February 8

The NZ books the country has been buying.

Book of the day: Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

A tale of building a new life after an abusive relationship makes for an impressive debut.

Book of the day: The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading by Sam Leith

This charming survey of children’s literature through the centuries should be treasured.

Summer reads: Best new pictures books and fiction for young readers

Local and international books for our youngest bookworms.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: January 25

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

Book of the day: Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer

A welcome addition that goes back to the start of Jeff VanderMeer's dystopian trilogy.

Book of the day: The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Highly enjoyable debut novel set in the manipulative worlds of publishing and Hollywood.

Book of the day: Homeseeking

Sprawling epic follows fortunes of couple destined to be together but thwarted by history.

Teen dreams: What famous people were thinking at 18

Young historian brings early lives of the great and the good to vivid life.