Another fabulous "Bestie" two week loan from the Auckland Libraries. Perfect for an afternoon of reading when you've ticked off your summer tasks in the morning. History and romance with a beautiful connection to Aotearoa.
This book will make you want to pack up and catch the next flight to The Netherlands. It details how cycling cities free up space (otherwise used by motor vehicles) for the enjoyment of the people and the enhancement of the public realm. The authors firsthand experience of living in Delft is inspiring.
An excellent guide for whanau looking to share and develop a love of reading. The book also contains an excellent list of recommended books for different ages which I have used to make requests from our local library. Highly recommended.
Fantastic advice for longevity based on the habits and behaviours of the longest living social groups on the planet.
Fantastic read for the summer break supporting readers to set intentions to live their best life! Encouragement to know yourself and know what makes you happy. A must read for women of all ages.
Filled with beautiful ideas for reigniting creative pursuits alone or with a friend
An intriguing start. A young woman resides in a mysterious land with a male guardian who disappears at night to another place. Magical and mysterious, this is difficult to put down even as the beach calls me for my daily dip in the moana.
This Heros Journey/Love Story could be used as a read aloud for a group of teens or as a recommendation for students approaching a transition (Secondary School or a new school). The main characters face challenges of new starts, friendships, loneliness, conflict and love.
Meredith takes the reader on a journey from growing up as a child in Samoa, studying Medicine in Aotearoa and balancing the life of a medical professional with commitments to whanau in Aotearoa and the Pacific. She gives insight to life as a junior doctor, as a young parent and touches on the guilt many parents experience when attempting to balance the demands of our professions with the deep love we have for those who raised us and our own tamariki. Through Meredith's words and stories we see a side of healthcare in Aotearoa that many of us will never see.