King pulls of a Covid-era, post-Trump horror fest

From epic adventures to the history of women's rugby, there's a book for everyone.

Summer Favourites, by Vanya Insull, is again one of the top best-sellers

Australian writer Emily Spurr writes a multi-layered book rippling with mystery.

Kate Atkinson is at her oddest, darkest and funniest best.

This inventive, exhilarating novel deserves every accolade that comes its way.

Women struggle for better lives in new novels from female authors.

Natasha Solomons imagines the thorny dilemmas of Rosaline - the girl before Juliet.

Author Doug Gold and tramper Victoria Bruce make their way onto the list.

So much explicit information, but the story’s weight lies between the lines.

Gordon Walters' perfectionism drove him to destroy half his work.

Taupō chef Vanya Insull and journalist Gregor Paul make their way on to the list.

Elizabeth Winkler asks how he crafted mighty works when he could barely spell his name.

Catherine Lacey's character doesn’t feel beholden to normal expectations of behaviour.

Good As Gold provides a stroll back through life in New Zealand during the decade.

Pain of author's labours sets tone for book and her shocks continue to mount after birth.

Steven Joyce keeps the top spot, with Dan Carter and Al Brown remaining on the list.

Ever wanted to know what your brain does when you read poetry or listen to music?

"People say that in grief you learn who your friends really are."

Author charts changing social attitudes, clash of cultures and catches in history book.

Hadley Freeman recounts her teenage experience of anorexia more than 25 years ago.

Roger Simpson details how “terrifying” it was going deeper inside the head of a character.

Forgotten Warriors and Period show the ways in which women’s lives have been diminished.

Steven Joyce and Far North make it to the top 10 list.

Writing about natural disaster's aftermath presents a problem. Author explains her tales.

The Modern will appeal to readers who have an interest in the queer millennial experience.

There's an unassuming hero in ­Patrick deWitt’s sweet, beguiling novel.

The novel follows a nuanced portrait of a fractious father-son relationship.

A master and two debut authors deliver brand new tales.

A book showing NZ in colour and Al Brown’s cookbook make it to the top 10 list.