Book Loving Kiwis discussion

http://www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealan...

At a casual glance, I'm not feeling as excited as usual.

I do want to read
This Mortal Boy
Poūkahangatus (who could resist that gorgeous cover?)
Fight for the Forest (such an important issue)
Down the Bay

& depending on reviews maybe the Hudson & Halls one?

Anyone got any other recommendations?

I'll link the other books when I get home.

This Mortal Boy and Poūkahangatus are exceptional. I've read a lot from this list. The Imaginary Lives of James Pōneke is on my to read list though.

I'm reading James Poneke now. Wonderful writing. I've heard good things about Mazarine too.

I've only read This Mortal Boy which I really enjoyed. Started Mazarine but wasn't in the mood for it.

The one I'm most keen to read is:

Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Erica wrote: "I've only read This Mortal Boy which I really enjoyed. Started Mazarine but wasn't in the mood for it.

The one I'm most keen to read is:

Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Completely hashed up my post.

The shortlist is out & Birdstories made the cut.

http://www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealan...

I loved This Mortal Boy, and passed it on to my mum who also thoroughly enjoyed it. I have James Poneke on my bedside table waiting to be read.

I'm very slow this year, but I have just started The cover is every bit as gorgeous when in my hot, little hands as it looks on Goodreads.

I have only just started, but even though the cover also says "poems" it starts with fragments of prose. I'm not a fan of fragments (although these are really good) but will press on.

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "I'm very slow this year, but I have just started The cover is every bit as gorgeous when in my hot, little hands as it looks on Goodreads.

I have only just start..."

I could appreciate the ability, but I think I'm the wrong age group for this one. 3.5★

Meanwhile the winners have been announced

https://www.noted.co.nz/culture/books...

Oh my word, Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand I'm really keen to hunt out the other Ockhams in this category, as this is one exceptional book. Easy 5★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Loved birdstories too. Haven't got to any of the others yet.

P.D.R. wrote: "Loved birdstories too. Haven't got to any of the others yet."

P.D.R! Good to see you!