Looking for something new to read? This collection of recent releases offers something for all tastes – from local stories from Tina Makereti, Samuel Whitelock and Polly Markus , to international fiction that spans the cloisters of Cambridge to Cape Cod, and some inspiring cookbooks. These are NZ Booklovers’ favourite reads from the past month. Fascinating fiction Home Truths by Charity Norman, $36.
99, published by Allen & Unwin A suspense-filled thriller exploring family dynamics and the impact of conspiracy theories on personal relationships. Set against the backdrop of a courtroom drama where Livia is on trial for attempted murder, the tension is palpable. The family’s unravelling and the events that led to the courtroom are realistically portrayed.
Home Truths explores multiple themes including grief, guilt and family protection. Guilty or not guilty?.