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Feb 29, 2024 · We’ve curated a list of the 20 best books on New Zealand fiction that will transport you to the stunning landscapes and captivating narratives of this beautiful country. From renowned classics to contemporary gems, these books showcase the talent and unique perspectives of New Zealand authors.
For the television miniseries, see The Luminaries (miniseries). The Luminaries is a 2013 novel by Eleanor Catton. [ 2 ] Set in New Zealand 's South Island in 1866, the novel follows Walter Moody, a prospector who travels to the West Coast settlement of Hokitika to make his fortune on the goldfields.
- In the Land of the Long White Cloud (In the Land of the Long White Cloud Saga, #1) by Sarah Lark.
- Under the Mountain by Maurice Gee.
- The World Around The Corner by Maurice Gee.
- The Penguin History of New Zealand by Michael King.
- The Bone People by Keri Hulme
- The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
- A Good Keen Man by Barry Crump
- Pounamu Pounamu by WITI Ihimaera
- The Penguin History of New Zealand by Michael King
- Squashed Possums: Off The Beaten Track in New Zealand by Jonathan Tindale
- Once Were Warriors by Alan Duff
- The Vintner's Luck by Elizabeth Knox
- Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd
It’s not a light and easy read, but after 12 years in the making, it deserves a bit of time to get the teeth into. The ambitious story follows three characters as they struggle very hard to find out what love is and how to find it - all amidst tackling the clash between the Māori and European people. It’s not a romantic story as such, in fact, it’s...
Another award winner, this incredible work of fiction won the Man Booker Prize in 2013 and was recently made into a BBC/TVNZ mini-series. The novel showcases a piece of Victorian-era New Zealand during the 1860’s gold rush period. The story follows Walter Moody, a young man trying his luck in the country’s goldfields. On arrival in Hokitika on the ...
This book is one of the most read books in our history! It’s a hilarious take on life in New Zealand and a great representation of our typical New Zealand ‘bloke’. You’ll find yourself transported to the rugged backcountry as you discover what it takes for a young New Zealand man to master the art of deer culling and being a good bushman.
Witi Ihimaera wrote this book in 1972 and is one of our most famous Māori authors. In fact, his novel Whale Rider was made into a very successful movie. Pounamu Pounamuis well thought of as a literary classic and is made up of a series of short stories that capture the intersection between Māori culture, tradition and contemporary family life in 19...
New Zealand may indeed have been one of the last places to be settled by humankind, but there are still many historic gems to uncover. This book offers you one of the most comprehensive narratives of the country’s journey from colonization to independence and all the cultural, social phenomena that came with it. If you’d like to learn more about ou...
OK, so now for something a bit more light-hearted! For a spot of travel inspiration, you can’t beat this. The book follows the adventures and mishaps of Tindale during a year spent in New Zealand. His story follows his life as he makes his home in a caravan, dubbed the Squashed Possums, as he gets a taste of life in the wilderness across all four s...
This is a heavy story but an important one to be told.Once Were Warriors is a bestselling novel and was made into a movie with the same name. Alan Duff’s incredibly raw depiction of domestic violence and the social struggles of the Māori population is what makes this book a force to be reckoned with. The story follows the Heke family and conveys th...
One of the most famous works by award-winning New Zealand novelist Elizabeth Knox. The Vintner’s Luck is an unconventional love story set in 17th Century France. A young vintner comes face-to-face with a mysterious angelic figure, and the angel becomes his main counsel and protector as life’s tribulations, from marriage to the impact of the Napoleo...
A brilliant kids book! If you haven’t read this one to your kids or grandkids then bag yourself a copy now. This is the first (and most famous) book out of Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary series. Hairy Maclary is a Scottish Terrier dog who gets in all kinds of shenanigans with his friends. In Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, you’ll be introduced t...
Oct 13, 2003 · The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years. This bestselling book by the late Michael King is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of New Zealand.
Apr 25, 2021 · The following are books about New Zealand you should consider reading before travelling the country. I’ve personally read each book, and they talk about New Zealand from a variety of different angles in different genres. Where practical, I include: an introduction to the book about New Zealand; why you should read the book; some of my ...
Oct 3, 2023 · Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Zealand travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips. Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate New Zealand and connect experiences together with ease.
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