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Shooting Stars

By Brian Falkner

3 stars

Good read for teens, with a genuinely shocking twist at the end.
Wildboy: An Epic Trek Around the Coast of New Zealand

By Brando Yelavich

3 stars

This was a real contrast to the Te Araroa book that I read earlier today. Interesting to compare two journeys at two very different stages of life. Really accessible for students to read as well.
Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa

By Naomi Arnold

4 stars

Many years ago I read 'A Walk in the Woods', and loved the description of thru-hiking, something that I would love to do myself one day. This book, set along Te Araroa, brings back the same pique of interest and yearning for adventure. Loved it.
A Different Kind of Power

By Jacinda Ardern

4 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The end section was especially interesting- looking at the tide of opinion towards the Labour Government changing 2022/2023, and her response to this.
The Library of Unfinished Business

By Patricia Bell

4 stars

Quirky and lots of fun.
The Bone Tree

By Airana Ngarewa

3 stars

I found this book harrowing. Difficult to get into because of the content, but worth sticking with. Really felt for the kids at the heart of the story.
Falling Into Rarohenga

By Steph Matuku

4 stars

Re-read for Year 9 English next year. An enjoyable story, great humour. Steph Matuku writes clever and original stories.
The Rosie Effect

By Graeme Simsion

5 stars

Highly enjoyable, knocked out in a day. Neurodiversity flows through our family, so it was nice to see a thoughtful and humourous take on it that wasn't at the expense of the main character.
Thundershock in Pummelo Station

By Pokemon

2 stars

Read this because my 7-year-old asked me to, and suggested it'd get my page count up. He did offer me two, but that's really too much Pokemon for one evening. Held my interest in so far as it helps with Pokemon conversations with him.
The Luminaries

By Eleanor Catton

5 stars

About the third time I've purchased this from a book fair, and finally opened it for this challenge. Holy mackerel, it is good! So good. Characters are fantastic and the story meanders between each of them in a constant flow.
The Mushroom Tapes

By Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper, Sarah Krasnostein

3 stars

An unusual listen for me, I don't usually get into True Crime. Selected this book after I saw it on a colleague's list and smashed it out during a day in the garden. Good listen.
The Anthropocene Reviewed

By John Green

5 stars

Very touching, thoughtful review of the human experience. Loved this so much, especially the chapter on Auld Lang Syne.
Slaughterhouse 5

By Kurt Vonnegut

4 stars

I don't know what I was expecting from Vonnegut, but this wasn't it. Unexpected, a bit difficult to stick with, but hard to put down as I kept going through it.
Bugs

By Whiti Hereaka

5 stars

Loved this, especially the ending.
A Cyclist's Guide to Crime and Croissants

By Ann Claire

3 stars

A bit slow to get into. Creative storyline, solid 'whodunnit' novel.
Hot Desk

By Laura Dickerman

4 stars

Wonderfully-formed characters and a cool glimpse into the world of publishing. Cleverly-written flashbacks as well. Loved the elements of 'show, not tell' done well.
From a Far and Lovely Country

By Alexander McCall Smith

4 stars

These books are so easy to sink into, and remind me of summer holidays at Port Jackson. A lovely story.
Troy

By Stephen Fry

5 stars

Absolutely love Stephen Fry's Greek Myths series, and this was a fantastic third volume. Can't wait to launch into Odyssey.
Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum

By Serena Terry

5 stars

A very funny, light-hearted look at being a mother in her mid-thirties trying to make sense of her own identity. I liked how it was relevant to parenthood in any country, although it's set in Derry. Fantastic book, very easy to pick up and read.

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Shooting Stars

Wildboy: An Epic Trek Around the Coast of New Zealand

Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa

A Different Kind of Power

The Library of Unfinished Business

The Bone Tree

Falling Into Rarohenga

The Rosie Effect

Thundershock in Pummelo Station

The Luminaries

The Mushroom Tapes

The Anthropocene Reviewed

Slaughterhouse 5

Bugs

A Cyclist's Guide to Crime and Croissants

Hot Desk

From a Far and Lovely Country

Troy

Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum

Katikati College

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