To be read to as a child is to be introduced to the power of your own mind.

Maurice Gee's genius can be traced through his appearances in the pages of the Listener.

After a scandalous incident, parents rally behind their kids.

Life decisions are revisited as a middle-aged woman acts on the wishes of her dead friend.

As she releases her latest book, Anna Jackson on the one skill she'd love to have.

Australian author’s second novel investigates the fallout of a holiday threesome.

NZ TV journalist's memoir on unexpectedly finding herself reporting from global hotspots.

Book of the day: The Scientist Who Wasn’t There by Joanne Briggs.

A writer’s second memoir on the unparalleled joy of books.

Former scientist’s account of our nation’s wildlife contains fascinating stories.

Novel about a clairvoyant doctor is enjoyably lightweight.

Writer’s relentless search for toxic truth behind his German-Jewish family's WWII survival

Ages and stages of romantic love are explored in a tale of two women who meet at school.

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

Four new releases reviewed.

Drugs, gangs and missing persons feature in latest crime fiction.

Skies on fire: Mass bombing rather than atomic weapons defeated Japan.

Romance and intrigue at a posh hotel accommodating enemy diplomats during World War II.

Former PM's memoir shoots straight into top spot.

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

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

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

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

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

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

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

Fires literal and metaphorical take centre stage in author’s tale of reflection.

Veteran Press Gallery journalist reviews former PM’s A Different Kind of Power.

Final novel in Boyne’s elements series reflects on a broken marriage from 10,000 miles up.

Damning picture of declining President surrounded by insiders insisting he’s fit and well.