Bookshelf

Reads to inform and inspire.

Human Kindness

Renée Hollis, Exisle Publishing, $30 A collection of stories from writers over the age of 60 about kindness-themed moments in their lives, from the mundane to the magnificent. Quotes about kindness are interwoven between the stories to inspire positive thought.

Nourishing You

Caralee Fontenele, $40 This collection of more than 100 delicious recipes contains a personal self-love section that is perfect for those who lead busy lives. The recipes are all gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free and are set to bring passion to your kitchen.

A Māori Phrase a Day

Hēmi Kelly, Penguin, $30 A trip around the sun will give you 365 Māori phrases to learn from this book. Language expert Kelly has made it easier to kick-start your te reo journey with translations, facts and word lists to help implement phrases in everyday life.

Puppy Zen

Mark Vette, Penguin, $45 Mark Vette covers new cognitive science and modern training techniques for dogs along with information on dog history and evolution. Rachael McKenna took the heart-warming photos.

The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!

Gloria Steinem, Murdoch Books, $28 A book of one-liners to inspire and entertain. Steinem is a writer and feminist activist with a world of experience, which shows in this collection of her thoughts on topics of importance to women.

Southern Nights

Naomi Arnold, HarperCollins Publishers, $65 Explore the sky above New Zealand with a look into the history and new development of astronomy in New Zealand, the cultural importance of the skies and dark-sky conservation.

Toddler Whispering

Sharlene Pool, Penguin, $38 The goal with this book is to figure out what works for your child’s own personality as each person is unique. The format splits the toddler years into two phases and deals with common questions, routines, and significant changes that occur in little ones.

Still: The Slow Home

Natalie Walton, Hardie Grant Books, $65 This book talks about the SLOW movement and how our homes can reflect this way of life. It focuses on how to create a welcoming space while thinking of the environment.