This is the pile of books that needs to be beside your bed
The Broken Book Carole’s ‘Book of the Year.’ Sublime prose & poetry about walking through life on shaky ground. $35
There But For The Dinner guest locks himself in upstairs bedroom; hilarious, painful, wise, stunning word-play. Brilliant. $32
State of Wonder Atmospheric adventure about an elusive woman doctor ‘experimenting’ in the depths of the Amazon. Stunning. $37
The Dovekeepers Extraordinary epic about the fall of Masada in ancient Israel
A Visit from the Goon Squad Winner 2011 Pulitzer Prize; bizarre, marvellous, edgy satire on Western society. $25
A Train in Winter French Resistance women taken to Auschwitz ; gut-wrenching, gripping, inspiring. $43
The Cookbook Collector Delightful novel with quirky characters, IT geeks, antique books & romance. $37
The Forgotten Waltz An adulterous affair, warts & all, from the gritty Booker Prize winner. $38
From Under the Overcoat Brilliant original NZ short stories inspired by famous classic stories. $30
Shadow Tag Irene keeps two diaries; one for her husband to read, the other containing the truth. Erdrich at her finest. $27
Hokitika Town Plucky young Halfie tells all about life in an 1880s NZ gold mining town. Beguiling. $30
When God was a Rabbit Lovely family, strong brother-sister bond, quirky characters & dark humour. $37
The Night Circus Magical black & white circus captures your imagination. Enchanting. $38
All That I Am Gripping novel based on real writers & political activists escaping Nazi Germany. $40
The Conductor Stunning novel about Shostakovich during the siege of Leningrad
The Language of Flowers Heartwarming but realistic story of a troubled girl who gains self-worth through flowers. $40
The Submission Memorial for 9/11 victims causes controversy & soul-searching. $38
The Song of Achilles ‘Broke Back Mountain ’ meets Troy
Penguin NZ Independent Bookseller of the Year 2011
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