GOOD BOOKS Round-up
UNTOUCHABLE GIRLS: THE TOPP TWINS’ STORY Jools and Lynda Topp, Allen & Unwin NZ, $50
An in-depth memoir from the iconic Kiwi entertainers in their own words. This is a story of New Zealand’s beloved country music stars and comedians with never-before-told stories or seen images, heart-warming tales and laugh-out-loud anecdotes.
SWORD CATCHER
Cassandra Clare, MacMillan Publishers, $38
If you’re partial to a great fantasy novel, this riveting book is an absolute page turner. It centres around Kel, an orphan stolen from the life he knew to become a prince’s body double / sword catcher, and Lin, one of a small community who still possess magical abilities. Hours of happy reading here!
DON BINNEY: FLIGHT PATH
Greg O’Brien, Auckland University Press, $90
The first full-length monograph on one of New Zealand’s most important 20th century artists. This beautiful book is richly illustrated with Don Binney’s paintings, drawings and prints and also includes photographs and documentary materials. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, it provides an engaging account of his art and life.
THE KETO CHEF’S KITCHEN II
Nerys Whelan, Mary Egan Publishing, $70
Wholesome as well as delicious and easy-to-follow recipes to keep you inspired on your health journey. Despite appearances, all recipes are keto, low-carb, sugar-free and gluten-free. Includes nutritional information for each recipe, in-depth information on sweeteners and tips on starting a ketogenic lifestyle.
AT THE BACH
Joy Cowley, Gecko Press, $30
A delightful bedtime picture book illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper and poem by Joy Cowley, about summer days spent at the beach. This is the perfect summer book to share with babies, toddlers and the whole family and signs o “good day, good sea, good sand, good night”.
MEET YOU AT THE MAIN DIVIDE
Justine Ross with Geo Ross, HarperCollins New Zealand, $50
The story of co-founders of vodka brand 42 Below and environmental activists who leave their Herne Bay mansion to farm 10,000 merino sheep and 280 Angus cattle on 6,500 hectares beneath the peaks of Te Waipounamu and their journey to establish a climate positive farm.
THE ABUNDANT KITCHEN
Yotam & Niva Kay, Allen & Unwin NZ, $50
Whether you are a seasoned fermenter or taking your first steps into the world of live cultures, this book will appeal. It’s filled with helpful tips, step-by-step instructions and timeless techniques for making ferments, pickles, preserves, sourdough, koji, cured meat, ginger beer, yoghurt, vinegar and kombucha.
REMEMBER ME: POEMS TO LEARN BY HEART FROM AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Jane Mahoney & Sophie Bannan, $50
A selection of over
200 poems from Aotearoa to learn by heart – whakatauki and odes, poems of love and of nature, of whanau, history and politics. For weddings and funerals, or evenings at home, this book will be a lively companion for years to come.
THE FORGOTTEN FOREST
Robert Vennell, HarperCollins NZ, $55
Join bestselling author Robert
Vennell on a walk through New Zealand’s forests with tales from history, science and spirtuality. This hardback is also filled with historical artworks and illustrations and is a celebration of the little things that pass us by and will forever transform a simple walk in the bush.