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Autumn Chills

By Agatha Christie

5 stars

It's Agatha. Always going to get 5 stars.
Ngaa Tai Whakarongorua (Encounters)

By Te Papa???

5 stars

Loved. But I am a History teacher so would have liked regardless. A little book giving the background to some of the amazing pieces at Te Papa.
Rock, Paper, Killers

By Alexia Mason

4 stars

Really quite enjoyed this. But did expect a murder waaaay sooner in the book. I will recommend though to some kids and fellow teachers who I think will enjoy.
Long Story Short (Tales of Trans Aotearoa)

By Benjamin Mills

5 stars

If I could rate this book 100 stars I would. Written by an ex-colleague and friend of mine about being trans in NZ. They biked the length of the country in 35 days to discover NZ, but also to discover himself. Written in small extracts experiencing some of the wonderful small towns of NZ. I read many of them time and time again.
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose

By Nancy Springer

3 stars

I don't know why I keep reading these, but I do. Sigh.
Super Sleuth

By David Walliams

5 stars

I give this 5 stars. And they shone bright. This book was given to my son on xmas day. I was delighted. He was like "yay". But actually he cared more about the fricken lego her was given. To be fair if I was a 9 year old, I would be to. He gave me permission to read and I LOVED.
Lore Olympus: Volume Six

By Rachel Smyth

3 stars

It wasn't bad. I just think I am ready for this series to be over.
Raised by Wolves

By James Patterson

4 stars

Not one of his usual crime/mysteries, but still enjoyable and keep wanting to read it.
The Agathas

By Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

5 stars

Very, very good. I have had this on my bookshelf for months and wish I has read it sooner. Looking forward to reading the second one.
Iron Flame

By Rebecca Yarros

4 stars

Took me forever to read and there could have been a quicker pace. But was pretty good.
The Bookshop Detectives. Dead Girl Gone.

By Louise Ward and Gareth Ward.

5 stars

Well Hello! I kind of always knew this was going to be a good read. Have always been a fan of Gareth Ward. Loved his Traitor series, and have read the first Tarquin (Loved, loved, loved.) But this was fantastic. I read in a day. I know Garth and Eloise are "not" the authors themselves, but great writing 'Eloise and Garth'. Bring on book two!
Devil's Breath

By Jill Johnson

4 stars

Once I got used to the main character's unusual ways, I enjoyed this book. Will def read number 2.
I Survived: The destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

By Lauren Tarshis

5 stars

Needed a break from some quite intense murder mysteries. This was a nice take on Pompeii, a father and son escaping.
The Grave Tattoo

By Val McDermid

5 stars

Realised half way through that I had already read this book (years ago.) However, could not for the life of me remember who was the killer and loved it just as much as I am sure I did the first time.
Reliquary

By Preston and Child

4 stars

I love books from Preston and Child and this one certainly delivered. However, I am glad I have read others before this. It was slow to start and quite dark. However, the last 200 pages meant I could not put it down.
Fire and Bones

By Kathy Reichs

5 stars

Great, great read. Best of the last few Kathy Reichs has done over the last few years. Thoroughly enjoyed after reading some teen stuff. Got me back into reading crime books.
The Dream Snatcher

By Abi Elphinstone

4 stars

Quite deep for a young teen book. But I did enjoy.
My Story: Voyage on the Great Totanic

By Ellen Emerson White

4 stars
My Royal Story: Anastasia

By Carolyn Meyer

4 stars
Lighthouse Family

By Philippa Werry

3 stars

A good little read. Quite interesting how life was like for families living around lighthouses.
The Lost Library

By Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

5 stars

This book was recommended to me by a woman who owns a delightful little bookstore in Napier. I was not disappointed. Yes, for readers much younger than myself, but it was really sweet. Cannot wait to pass it onto a younger reader who I hope will enjoy it as much as I.
Te Ani Waaka Room

By Debbie Broughton

5 stars

Tino Ataahua!!! I felt like I went on a journey with the author. Very moving and thought provoking. A must read. This was passed onto me by a wonderful colleague whose opinion around this kaupapa I always listen to. Can't wait to pass this on to someone else.
Riley Sager

By Lock Every Door

4 stars

Very good. Along the same type of read a s those by Freida McFadden.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price

By Holly Jackson

5 stars

Superb!!! Will def be recommending this to students and teachers too.
Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade

By Nancy Spronger

4 stars
The Cuckoo

By Camilla Lackberg

5 stars

Fantastic. I have been waiting a long time for the latest in this series and was not disappointed!
Her Majesty's League of Remarkable Young Ladies

By Alison D. Stegert

4 stars

Cute. I hope there is another one!
Faraway Girl

By Fleur Beale

3 stars

I enjoyed this, but it was also a little odd...
Dark Rooms

By Lynda La Plante

5 stars
Mansfield and Me

By Sarah Laing

3 stars
The Teacher

By Freida McFadden

5 stars

First I have read of this author and I will definitely be reading more.
Tarquin the Honest: The Hand of Glood

By Gareth Ward

4 stars

Lots of Fun!!!
Aotearoa Whispers (The Awakening)

By Switch Productions/Creative NZ

3 stars

Good for people beginning their journey around Mātauranga Māori and want to know some basic purakau of NZ.
The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love

By India Holton

5 stars

Another fabulous book from India Holton. Cannot wait for number 2 in this new series.
Wars in the Whitecloud (Wairau 1843)

By M H McKinley

3 stars
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

By Rick Riordan

4 stars

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