The Penguin New Zealand Anthology: 50 Stories for 50 Years in Aotearoa

by Harriet Allan

To celebrate 50 years of publishing in Aotearoa New Zealand, this anthology brings together 50 enthralling stories from some of the country’s finest writers. From established authors to new, emerging names, these stories track the changing styles, voices and preoccupations explored through the short story over the past five decades.

Genres: Short Stories, Anthologies, Fiction

448 pages, Hardcover

Published October 13, 2023

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great selection

[Nishanth Chakkere Ramesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

An eclectic range of short stories by New Zealand authors. Some are straightforward, some are bizarre, some are heartwarming, and some are heart wrenching. All in all, a great taster of New Zealand fiction.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

In truth I read about 75% of the stories - which for me is a miracle. I’m not really one for short stories. This was a book club read. It was my intention to read every single story, that’s not going to happen.

So I’ve essentially finished it, grateful to have the hard copy because now it will look great on the coffee table of our wee Airbnb!

I enjoyed of 60% of those I read - win.