Book of the day: Emperor of the Seas - Kublai Khan and the Making of China
China’s rising naval confidence echoes maritime daring of Yuan dynasty’s Kublai Khan.
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After months at the top, Chelsea Winter's Tasty is usurped.
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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.
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Local and international books for our youngest bookworms.
Book of the day: Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer
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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
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Young historian brings early lives of the great and the good to vivid life.
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New thrillers explore racially charged Texas, political intrigue & a locked-room mystery.
Planning an outdoor adventure? How being in nature improves health and mood
The latest research on how nature reduces stress and boosts brain power.
Success of TV’s Rivals brings fresh attention to bawdy, bouncing, bed-breaking books
In praise of bonkbuster fiction + the 'dirty books' which started the fiction trend.
Top 10 best-selling NZ books: January 11
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Why Wellington is New Zealand’s wildest city
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How to boost mood, health & energy by harnessing your body’s feel-good chemicals
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The power list: NZ’s most successful authors of the last decade
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The must-read NZ books to look out for this year
Listener books editor Mark Broatch casts a discerning eye over 2025's local releases.
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Listener books editor Mark Broatch casts a discerning eye over 2025's new releases.
Will the real Jesus please stand up?
After 2000 years, there are as many questions around Jesus and who he really was as ever.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson: ‘My charm has catastrophically worn off with lots of people'
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Top 10 best-selling NZ books: December 21
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Book of the day: The Scent of Oranges
Oliver Twist’s Nancy takes centre stage in perfect novel to read at Christmas.
Book of the day: Why Are We Like This? An evolutionary search for answers to life’s big questions
Answers to how life evolved aren’t readily forthcoming but the discussions are compelling.
Book of the day: AI Morality
A sobering look at what could happen as AI continues its rapid advance into our lives.
Book of the day: The Unfinished Harauld Hughes
UK comedian’s shot at a literary hoax lands wide of the mark.
Top 10 best-selling NZ books: December 14
This week's favourite NZ books by sale - and a surprise entry into the top three.
Book of the day: A Land of Two Halves
Returning to places he visited 20 years ago, Joe Bennett hasn't seemed to notice changes.