Explore literature written by New Zealand-based authors with some of the most-anticipated books by Kiwis for Kiwis, this month.
Head On by Carl Hayman
All Black’s star player, Carl Hayman, was once the world’s most highly prized rugby player, respected and feared by all. Head On is his memoir diving into rugby, dementia, and the hidden cost of success.
Down South by Bruce Ansley
Bruce Ansley sets off on a vast expedition across New Zealand’s South Island, visiting the places and people who hold clues to the south’s famous character, uncovering the past of its rich and glorious days and trying to predict the region’s future.
One Of Them by Shaneel Lal
Fiji-born Shaneel Lal knew they were different from the age of five. After escaping condemnation in their home country, they moved to New Zealand for a better future, only to find out that the same practices were also being legally operated in Auckland. This memoir is a story of Lal’s fight for the right to live and their extraordinary work to protect other young New Zealanders, which led the government to ban conversion therapy in 2022.
DICE by Claire Baylis
Four teenage boys were charged for inventing a sex game based on the toss of a dice. Dice is a courtroom drama told from the perspective of a diverse jury group who decides whether consent was given or crimes were committed.
Your Name Is Not Anxious by Stephanie Dowrick
Writing from her personal and professional experience, best-selling author Stephanie Dowrick, PhD, challenges how anxiety is perceived and the profound relationships between mind, body and the world while also providing proven emergency strategies and tips for lasting self-care.
