The Short History of Nearly Everything 2
Bill Bryson’s motivation for writing The Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 was simply that so much had changed in scientific fields in 20 years that he needed to do an update.
Books
The Forgotten Master Who Made C S Lewis
He died in 1905. Lewis called him the closest writer to the Spirit of Christ. The church buried him anyway.
The Rarest Act in Human History
What happens when the man with the military refuses the crown?
Dickens the Man
To be sure, his daughter Katey was correct: Dickens was a wicked man – a very wicked man.
Robust Sales for Book Release
Since opening for pre-order, the book has enjoyed strong early sales – an exceptional start for an indie non-fiction title – clearly demonstrating its strong potential to connect deeply with New Zealanders seeking authentic, unfiltered reflection on the Covid era.
The Untold Jacinda: A Book Review
JACINDA THE UNTOLD STORIES is an insightful, at times delightful, read – for anyone who’s not just trying to forget all about her.
Diving Into Obscurity: Alan Dean Foster
Alan Dean Foster’s extraordinary and prolific career.
Diving Into Obscurity: The Fantasy Masterworks of Poul Anderson
Why 1953 was the greatest year for modern fantasy literature.
Maree’s Book Review: Godzone’s Enemies
If you’ve been watching the recent turmoil within the Greens and Te Pāti Māori and Labour, Loudon’s book invites you to look more closely at the people behind the politicians, who and what motivates them – and to draw your own conclusions.
Thoughts on the Untold Stories
The Ardern luvvies will not want you to read this book. They’d rather not see their Saint Jacinda portrayed in any unflattering light – misogynists! On the other hand, Ardern’s harshest critics may feel Cohen didn’t go far enough.
