Books & Book Reviews

We are very pleased to be giving away a copy of Trisha Hanifin's book 'The Time Lizard's Archaeologist' to our GrownUps members.

Danger, passion and bravery in nineteenth century Australia, Europe and the battlefields of Kandahar. As the son of 'The Colonial', legendary Queen's Captain Ian Steele, Josiah Steele has big shoes to fill. Although his home in New South Wales is a world away, he dreams of one day travelling to England to study to be a commissioned officer in the Scottish Regiment.

A groundbreaking bilingual English and Te Reo publication that considers the role of the artist within creative communities and art education.

The latest thrilling read from one of the world’s bestselling authors, David Baldacci.

The significance of any age depends entirely on how you look at it. Reaching 21, 50 and 65 celebrate important stages of our lives just as much as reaching 100.

The One Impossible Labyrinth is Matthew Reilly's seventeenth novel, and the seventh story to feature Jack West as the main protagonist. It is the final novel in the bestselling Jack West series.

This long-awaited novel demonstrates Hannah Kent's sublime ability with language that creates an immersive, transformative experience for the reader. Devotion is a book to savour.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Mother-in-Law comes a new novel of family drama and long-buried secrets.

A landmark publication that focuses solely on the architecture of Christ’s College. The campus in Christchurch is unquestionably one of the most remarkable collections of buildings in New Zealand, but there are few publications which focus solely on its architecture.

A compelling contemporary novel filled with hope, renewal and a touch of magic – after ten years of writing, this debut novel from New Zealander Christopher Parker will enchant readers everywhere.