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Emma Neale's Billy Bird launch speech

Read the missing speech from Billy Bird's launch at University Book Shop.

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September 1917

'Bite and hold’: the grinding tactics of Field Marshal Haig.

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Celebrating National Poetry Day

A nation-wide celebration of amazing NZ poetry

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The pull of the story

  Author and journalist Paul Kennedy details the inspiration behind Fifteen Young Men.

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Inside the go-betweens

Five surprising facts from Robert Forster’s unforgettable memoir, Grant & I.

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Big fat facts

Six things we learned from Ruben Meerman’s Big Fat Myths.

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Birdsville and back

The job ad that changed Outback Cop Neale McShane’s life forever.

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The great escape begins

Paul Brickhill takes notes as the most daring escape plan becomes reality.

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Clicks in time

Australia, as seen from the woolshed – Alan Blunt’s Wool Away, Boy!

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The Long Way Home

Timeline of Greste family actions and reactions on the road to Freeing Peter.

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Chaos Monkeys review

“…a journey into the power halls of Silicon Valley… Chaos Monkeys will appeal to anyone who has ever hit a ‘Like’ button.”

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Survival guide to drinking beer

Adam MacDougall’s simple tips for healthier living.

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Underground Airlines review

“I started the book on a Sunday and was done by the next night – can’t wait for his next instalment.”

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Stag Doo review

“…a collection of narratives around recreational and commercial hunting in the NZ high country bush.”

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Dadland review

“…a beautifully written book that will leave you desperately sad, occasionally laughing but at all times connected to the story…”

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The Kiwi Pair review

“…a truly inspirational story about two Kiwi battlers with very different personalities.” 

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How it works: The Dad review

“…a book to be read by all fathers, both rookies and veterans, and anyone who wishes to understand the inner workings of the dad mind.”

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Chop Chop review

“…simple and easy to follow but the results look and taste spectacular.”

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Orphan X review

“…three parts Jason Bourne, one part Jack Reacher.”

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Zero to 60 review

“…a fast moving account of Tony Quinn’s life to date… a real ‘rags to riches’ tale.”

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16th August 1917

The Battle of Langemarck: an Irish tragedy.

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Meet the Penguin Dad Panel

Real reviews from real Kiwi dads

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Never Never review

“Serial killing, an outback mining camp, a hard-nosed policewoman and Australian accents – what more do you need from a read on a winter weekend?”

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Roald Dahl 100 Party Pack

13th September 2016 will see the biggest ever global celebration of Roald Dahl's birthday! Dowload your very own Roald Dahl Party Pack here and join the party!

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