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It was a very special launch on Friday night at the Buried Village in Te Wairoa for Sarah Ell’s extraordinary historical novel, A SKY FULL OF FIRE. The novel is set in 1886 and features a colourful cast of characters and plenty of strange and disturbing goings-on. For any who know their New Zealand history, there is also a sense of foreboding over the whole book, as the inevitable Tarawera eruption draws near. That tragic event, which killed 120 people and resulted in the destruction of the Pink and White Terraces, the Eighth Wonder of the World, is still NZ’s most violent and deadly volcanic eruption. Congratulations, Sarah, on writing such a brilliant novel! Huge mihi to Amanda McGrath from The Buried Village for hosting us, and to Rangitihi Pene for sharing some of the history of Tūhourangi.

What a stylish collaboration last night between Barkers and author of Marrow Nick Thomson. Nick’s beautifully designed book photographed by the exceptionally talented Tony Nyberg sat very comfortably alongside Barkers stylish clothes and accessories.

We are delighted that two of our beautiful new releases are on this weeks bestsellers list. GIVE by Allyson Gofton and Wild Summer by Vasanti Unka.
https://www.ketebooks.co.nz/weeklyBestSellers/aotearoa-bestsellers-week-ending-5-sept

It was an extraordinary night for this extraordinary author! Nic Russell you truly are a wahine toa. Bateman Books is beyond proud to be the publisher of your memoir, Bollix: an incredible memoir that is moving, darkly funny and beautifully written.

It’s been 140 years since New Zealand’s legendary natural wonders, the Pink and White Terraces, were tragically destroyed during the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and Sarah Ell is launching her very timely novel A Sky Full of Fire at the Buried Village on Friday 18th September at 6pm. Read the inspirational behind the novel here:

Author's 'long-term obsession' with Pink and White Terraces becomes novel Sarah Ell's historical fiction book is launching at the Buried Village this month.

Such a moving interview with Nic Russell author of her extraordinary memoir Bollix and Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB. Listen here:

Bollix: Author Nic Russell explores grief and hard times in new book Irish born Kiwi author Nic Russell has dealt with an unrelenting amount of hardship and grief - and she's turned her experiences into a book.

It warmed our hearts to formally welcome Vasanti Unka’s new picture book WILD SUMMER into the world on Saturday. Once again, Vasanti has created something so beautiful, thought-provoking, and so special - we’ve no doubt this one is destined to become another beloved Vasanti classic. So, what are you waiting for? ‘Open the door. The wild world awaits!’

Such an indepth and interesting interview with Nick Thomson author of Marrow here:

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We love this review in The Sapling of Jake Whyte Pig Hunter by J D Crouchley, 'quick and clean and action packed, but with more than enough guts to describe and confront emotions and sensations with fluency.' Read the full review here:

Review: Sport for all ages and abilities - The Sapling Tom Davis reviews three new books for sport fans Rugby League All Stars: The Warriors Light it Up by David Riley, illustrated by Chad Robertson The Warriors Light It Up is the latest instalment in the Rugby League All Stars...