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  • The Midnight Plane

    By Fiona Kidman
    5 stars

    A collection of poetry by Fiona Kidman. It spans half a century of her writing, and includes a chapter of her new poems. The theme is human relationships, connection and disconnection, life, loss and renewal. Thought provoking and moving in a simple, direct style.

  • Essential NZ Poems

    By Selected by Siobhan Harvey, James Norcliffe & Harry Ricketts
    5 stars

    An interesting anthology of NZ poetry from the past and the present. The poems deliver a broad insight into what makes poetry New Zealand's lyrical voice, showing what makes us distinct, joyous, challenging, moving, surprising and intimate. A true discovery of writing styles, thought and emotions. I can recommend it.

  • Killing Moon

    By Jo Nesbo
    5 stars

    A typical Scandinavian thriller, with the lovable Harry Hole as its main character. Jo Nesbo is one of those interesting authors, whose books you just have to read to appreciate. A dark but well-written plot, with a range of familiar characters and their stories, written cleverly into a new case each time. A good read over summer, to relax by. Wholly recommend it.

  • Makeshift Seasons

    By Kate Camp
    5 stars

    A poet to revisit time and again. Camp writes from the soul, this collection looks inward and follows thoughts around us and inside our own bodies. There is a sense of hope and looking forward. Observations of life and sharpness of detail are standing out. Overall, there is that incredible dry wit, which colours the words. I loved the poem, 'I think I'll remember where the cleaning eye is but I know I won't'. A collection to pick up, when you need a 'pick-me-up.'

  • Snow White's Coffin

    By Kate Camp
    5 stars

    Written while on a Creative NZ Berlin Residency 1956, this collection of poems looks at the memory of war and holocaust. Some very haunting poems, discovering Berlin, its people and understanding suffering. The final poem, Berlin, is particularly moving in its simplicity. Amazing writing.

  • Tightrope

    By Selina Tusitala Marsh
    5 stars

    Another wonderful collection of Marsh's poetry. Playful, full of humour, an ongoing dialogue with memory, life and death. As most of her work, I love her use of language, the inclusion of Samoan, and the weaving of cultures. A wholesome, and wholly enjoyable read.

  • Dark Sparring

    By Tusitala Marsh
    5 stars

    Fantastic poems by our own Selina T Marsh, a refreshing look at Pasifika literature. Her work is moving, direct, and extremely skilful. Every poem is a little diamond. A must read for poetry lovers. Reading her work makes you appreciate life in all its little facets.I can't pick favourite poems, as they are all special, but particularly moved by the poem A formal dinner, about the passing of her mother.

  • You probably think this song is about you

    By Kate Camp
    5 stars

    I like Kate Camp's poetry already, but discovered she writes short stories as well. This is a delightful collection of stories about her life, a memoir, dating back to the 70s. Full of humour and disarmingly true. A pure delight, as well as research for possible material for my AASB Speech & Drama students next year.

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