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A black and white photo of the author Hannah Kent who is a young woman with shoulder length hair. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘I’m cursed to forever be making a fool of myself’: Hannah Kent’s Atwood encounters

The Spinoff Review of Books
06 May 2026
A black and white photo of Shariff Burke who is a young man with dark hair and glasses; he is smiling and leaning. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘This is the real red pill’: the book Shariff Burke says everyone needs to read

The Spinoff Review of Books
29 Apr 2026
A black and white photo of drag king, Hugo Grrrl who has wonderful eyebrows, shaped beard and a beehive hairdo. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Lyrical, important, educational, moreish’: Hugo Grrrl on a book everyone should read

The Spinoff Review of Books
21 Apr 2026
A black and white photo of the author Mat Tait who is a middle aged man. Behind him is a collage made from book covers.
Culture

‘Exiled to the op shop’: Mat Tait on the book he lied about reading

The Spinoff Review of Books
01 Apr 2026
A black and white photo of the author Ruth Paul who is a middle aged woman with her hair tied up, a checked shirt on, and smiling. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘One rude ditty after another’: Ruth Paul on touring with children’s authors

The Spinoff Review of Books
25 Mar 2026
A black and white photo of author Breton Dukes who is a middle-aged man, with a bright collage of book covers behind him.
Culture

‘That’s why I love New Zealand books’: Breton Dukes on his literary heroes

The Spinoff Review of Books
18 Mar 2026
A black and white photo of a young man wearing a hoody and smiling.
Culture

‘I was hungry for stories’: Isaac du Toit on growing up as a dyslexic reader

The Spinoff Review of Books
11 Mar 2026
A black and white photo of writer David Hill who is an older man with white hair and beard. Behind him is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘I want my young readers to feel empowered’: David Hill’s life in books

The Spinoff Review of Books
25 Feb 2026
A black and white photo of Arena Williams, a young Māori woman with long hair. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘His stories shaped how I see this country’: Arena Williams’ favourite Aotearoa writer

The Spinoff Review of Books
18 Feb 2026
A black and white photo of Gina Butson who is a young woman. She is smiling and wearing a spotted top. Behind her is a collage of book covers.
Culture

‘Definitely not dystopia’: Gina Butson’s favourite books

The Spinoff Review of Books
04 Feb 2026
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