The Wren, The Wren
By Anne Enright
Described as contemporary meditation on love in all its forms, The Wren, The Wren unpacks a generational saga between a mother and daughter, tracing what we inherit — genetics, trauma, wonder — and what we leave behind. As daughter Nell ventures out to discover the world, she learns how hard her family history is to escape, while her absence leaves her mum Carmel to face a lifetime of turmoil.
Sundays: A Cookbook
By Sophie Godwin
Satiate every genre of craving with one of Sophie Godwin’s many laidback and delectable recipes designed for every Sunday state of mind. Whether you’re recovering from the night before, feeding a crowd, setting self-care intentions or letting the weather dictate the tone, these playful and inventive recipes will taste as impeccable as they look.
Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life
By Anna Funder
Through her research into George Orwell’s life’s work, Anna Funder learned of his silenced wife — a stoic, daring, talented lady who put her own life on hold to facilitate his success. Arguing that the patriarchy allows men to quarantine their professional and private lives and leave the women who support them out of the story, Wifedom speaks to the unsung work of women everywhere.
Te Awa o Kupu
By Vaughan Rapatahana
Te Awa o Kupu presents an exquisite collection of poetry and stories by 80-plus contemporary Māori writers that delves into an array of thought provoking themes, conveying compassion, curiosity and the full spectrum of human emotion. Along with its companion Ngā Kupu Wero, edited by Witi Ihimaera, this anthology offers a vibrant glimpse into the profound river of words that define Māori expression.
Cleaner
By Brandi Wells
Amid the weeknight cleaning routine in a corporate office, an observant cleaner takes it upon herself to make subtle actions to assist the workers’ lives, confiscating cigarettes to help kick bad habits, substituting health supplements for nourishing snacks, and taking gifts from those deemed unworthy. One night, while scrolling through their emails, she discovers a secret that will threaten her job and those of everyone she takes care of.
Bad Men
By Julie Mae Cohen
Need a deeply satisfying and quirky take on finding ‘the one’? In Bad Men, protagonist Saffy Huntley- Oliver has made a hobby of killing abusive men for more than 15 years. When she sets her sights on Jon Desrosiers, a true-crime podcast host with a commitment to justice, an intense and disturbing obsession takes hold, with scant regard to the value of human life.
