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A black and white photo of the writer Sophie Rogers who is a woman with long hair and glasses. She is smiling. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Such a cool piece of history’: Sophie Rogers’ most inspirational reads

The Spinoff Review of Books
22 Jul 2026
A black and white photo of TV presenter Jack Tame. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘They’ve delighted generations of people’: Jack Tame’s favourite New Zealand authors

The Spinoff Review of Books
17 Jul 2026
A black and white photo of Wayne Brown who is smiling and wearing glasses. Behind him is a collage of various book covers.
Culture

‘Greatest New Zealand writer? Me!’: Wayne Brown’s life in books

The Spinoff Review of Books
30 Jun 2026
A black and white photo of musician Delaney Davidson who is a middle aged man. He is wearing a suit and wide brimmed hat. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Everyone should just read, full stop’: Delaney Davidson’s books confessional

The Spinoff Review of Books
26 Jun 2026
A black and white photo of playwright Sam Brooks who has black hair and is looking off to the right.
Culture

‘There really is no book like it’: Sam Brooks’ most memorable reading experience

The Spinoff Review of Books
17 Jun 2026
A black and white phot of the writer Nick Sceats who is a middle aged man. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Before Larry David there was Ignatius J Reilly’: Nick Sceats’ favourite reads

The Spinoff Review of Books
10 Jun 2026
A black and white photo of Kenneth Chapman who is a young Samoan man. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘I couldn’t walk properly for weeks’: Kenneth Chapman can’t resist a challenge

The Spinoff Review of Books
03 Jun 2026
A black and white photo of writer Elizabeth Cox who has long brown hair and is smiling. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Tears (mine) every time!’ Elizabeth Cox’s love/hate relationship with children’s books

The Spinoff Review of Books
27 May 2026
A black and white photo of Max Harris who is a young man with glasses and dark hair. He is smiling. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘It’s dated quite badly, but…’: Max Harris’s life in books

The Spinoff Review of Books
20 May 2026
A photo of the author Rachel Smythe who has short dark hair and is wearing a white top with puffy sleeves. She has her hands to her face. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Graphic novels deserve a lot more love’: Rachel Smythe’s books confessional

The Spinoff Review of Books
13 May 2026
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