Words — Karen McMillan, bestselling author
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Exit Party
Emily St. John Mandel
From the author of Station Eleven comes a mind-bending novel that starts with a party in Los Angeles in 2031 and fragments into different characters living altered lives in alternative realities. Ari is newly released from prison, and some people at the party shouldn’t be there. A tale about freedom, surveillance, survival, art, love and loss, spanning time and space. Unforgettable and compelling.
Picador, RRP $38
Hush
Anna Scaife
This collection of short stories by talented Kiwi writer Anna Scaife keenly observes the lives of everyday New Zealanders. From rage and unexpected tragedies to fear and the macabre, these carefully crafted stories will make you smile with delight or nod in recognition. Hush is a nuanced and compelling collection. A slim, elegant production, each story is accompanied by an illustration by the author’s son, Elliott Collins.
Ugly Hill Press, RRP $40
Wholesome Made Easy
Sarah Pound
Sarah is a nutritionist and mother of three, and her latest cookbook focuses on simple meals and good food that fit busy lives. Tray bakes, one-pot dishes and slow-cooker gems, her style is not fancy or preachy – just simple, wholesome food for home cooks. Anyone for coriander lime chicken bowls, spiced salmon with sweet potato, chickpeas and greens, or Greek lamb meatball and roasted vegetable tray bake?
Plum, RRP $49
Heal Better, Heal Faster
Lynn Slovak
This practical guide is for anyone recovering from surgery who wants to eat well and support their recovery. The book blends the latest nutritional science with decades of clinical insight as a holistic nutritionist. Learn how to feed your body what it needs to heal wounds, reduce inflammation, support your immune system, and rebuild strength. Also includes easy meal ideas and recipes.
Mary Egan Publishing, RRP $55
