by Sue Reid | Jan 31, 2024 | Book Reviews
“Powerful, raw and confronting, The Storm We Made exposes betrayals that are driven by ideals and the indigenous victims of power play in Malaya 1935-1945…” Born and raised in Malaysia, author Vanessa Chan draws from her direct family history and...
by Sue Reid | Nov 23, 2023 | Book Reviews
Artist, illustrator and storyteller extraordinaire Donovan Bixley has earned the title of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best with his range of children’s books. His art is distinct, clear and colourful and his newest tale in the ‘spot-me’ Looky...
by Sue Reid | Nov 23, 2023 | Book Reviews
Educational fact-books have never been so fun with Dave Gunson’s combination of info-text and a vast variety of illustrations. A complete and comprehensive range of chapters from formation and Maori tribal lands through to settlement and the how Aotearoa New...
by Sue Reid | Nov 20, 2023 | Book Reviews
Drawing from her own medical knowledge as a doctor, Joanna Nell always brings humour, reflective thoughts and positive ageing themes – I have read all of her books and she’s never missed a beat. Dr and Dr Winterbottom have lived their married lives...
by Sue Reid | Nov 14, 2023 | Book Reviews
Blending not only flour, eggs, butter and sugar with their exacting baker’s hands, A Bakery In Paris also combines the key ingredients of drama, romance and courage that make this historical tale a success Paris, 1870 and the Prussians are on the move to...
by Sue Reid | Nov 6, 2023 | Book Reviews
From the pages of New Zealand history, The German raider attack on Rangitane in 1940 is woven into this wartime drama by Olivia Spooner. From the bomb blitz of London, to Sydney, then Auckland and a tiny Pacific Island. Emirau Island, New Zealand author Olivia Spooner...
