Zeustian Logic — Sabrina Malcolm

This story is more fun than you would think, given that it is about a teenage boy coming to terms with his father’s death. Astronomy and mythology are two of Tuttle’s boyish hobbies; they run like threads through the stories … Continue reading →

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Auckland Writers Festival 2018

My schedule for Auckland Writers Festival 2018

I love the Auckland Writers Festival. Every year I attend a few events, miss lots of good ones, and I always say that next year I will be better organised and see more. This year I took a day off … Continue reading →

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea — Jules Verne

It’s good to finally read this famous book, starring the famous Captain Nemo and his famous ship the Nautilus, and discover that its fame is well-deserved: it’s a page-turning adventure story with drama, intrigue and nifty gadgets. The narrator, a … Continue reading →

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A reading dinner tonight… and now our…

A reading dinner tonight… and now our star is on the map. Yours could be too! bds.org.nz/booknight
#booknight2018 #readnz
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At #AWF18 — thanks to @davideagleman…

At #AWF18 — thanks to @davideagleman for a fascinating, inspiring and packed talk. Have to buy his book now…
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The New Torchlight List — Jim Flynn

Jim Flynn’s first Torchlight List book was a really interesting guide to one man’s essential reading list. This follow-up takes a different tack but is just as engrossing. Here Flynn takes a more global view, focusing on different parts of … Continue reading →

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12 Rules for Life — Jordan Peterson

This is fun to read and it may change your life. The subtitle describes it best: chaos (particularly perhaps the chaos of the modern world) is what Peterson dreads, and he offers prescriptions, strategies and even commandments for how to … Continue reading →

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Best kids’ menu EVAR at Tucks & Bao…

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Urban cricket. Motorway on one side,…

Urban cricket. Motorway on one side, bagpipe band practice on the other. A pleasant day out, but not a quiet one. #cricket #summer #fb twitter.com/bnnt/status/969696408310722560/photo/1

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New Ladytron album coming this year! I…

New Ladytron album coming this year! I just pre-ordered it at pmusic.co/lvR4oR @PledgeMusic #electronic
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