A hater and an enthusiast review The Royal Free by Carl ShukerOur reviewers debate a new novel about a grieving copyeditor in London.By Claire MabeyBooks editor & Madeleine Chapman | 22nd December, 2024Editor
The Friday Poem: ‘Bejeweled log’ by Holly FletcherA new poem by Holly Fletcher.By Holly Fletcher | 20th December, 2024
The Unity Books bestseller chart for 2024The bestselling books of the year, revealed.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 20th December, 2024
A book for every year of your life: Part two, ages 31 to the graveFrom Mansfield Park to Jurassic Park, some reading inspiration for every age.By Hera Lindsay Bird | 20th December, 2024
The best books of 2024: The people’s choiceThe results of our reader survey of the best books of the year.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 17th December, 2024
A love letter to my five friendsIt's all about quality over quantity.By Venetia Sherson | 14th December, 2024Contributing writer
Wasteland: A response to a university restructure'For its purposes we were not people, just dollar amounts representing the salary that might be returned to the university’s coffers once we no longer worked there.'By Hannah August | 14th December, 2024Guest writer
The Friday Poem: ‘Cash register ding’ by Eliana GrayA new poem by Eliana Grey.By Eliana Gray | 13th December, 2024Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 13New short stories from Owen Marshall, and the finale to a sci-fi series that fans have been hanging out for. By The Spinoff Review of Books | 13th December, 2024⚖️
The Spinoff’s best NZ book covers of 2024In which we judge this year's New Zealand books by their covers, and pick the top 10.By Claire Mabey | 12th December, 2024Books editor
‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regretThe writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 11th December, 2024⚖️
The Spinoff’s best NZ books of 2024This year's best local fiction, nonfiction and poetry for adults and children, as chosen by our panel of readers. By The Spinoff Review of Books | 10th December, 2024⚖️
A close reading of the United Healthcare CEO suspect Luigi Mangione’s Goodreads accountThe suspect was arrested today. His Goodreads page sheds much light on his views of the world.By Madeleine ChapmanEditor & Hera Lindsay Bird | 10th December, 2024Contributing writer
A book for every year of your life: Part one, ages 0-30From picture books to bell hooks, some reading inspiration for every age.By Hera Lindsay Bird | 9th December, 2024Contributing writer
Review: A decolonial trip through femininity in Ngahuia Murphy’s Intuitive RitualWhatever the practice, the end goal is the same: to provide connection to Māori and indigenous women in a post-colonial world.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 7th December, 2024Staff writer
The Friday Poem: ‘Lamium purpureum’ by Joel LeBlancA new poem by Joel LeBlanc.By Joel LeBlanc | 6th December, 2024Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 6The week’s bestselling books as we hurtle towards Christmas.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 6th December, 2024⚖️
What we thought about: Delirious by Damien WilkinsA conversation about Damien Wilkins' latest novel.By Claire MabeyBooks editor & Gabi Lardies | 5th December, 2024Staff writer
‘Her energy is as delicious as her recipes’: Two Raw Sisters on their favourite booksThe talented siblings and authors of More Salad talk summer holidays with Ottolenghi, the life lessons of Garmus and more.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 4th December, 2024⚖️
An alternative summer reading list for the prime ministerSome additions and alternatives to this year's NZIER recommendations.By Claire Mabey | 3rd December, 2024Books editor
