by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 2, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month New Zealand’s Biggest YearHarry Boorman with Felicity Boorman$39.99John Beaufoy PublishingReviewed by Steve Atkinson I wouldn’t have picked this book to be a winner but couldn’t help getting drawn into Harry’s big year, which was dedicated to...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 21, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Greatest Walks of the WorldStuart Butler and Mary Caperton MortonExisle Publishing$34.99 An indispensable guide for walkers, hikers, and trekkers – and equally appealing to the armchair travellers among us – Greatest Walks of the World is a visual...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 16, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Eat Up New Zealand:the bach editionAl BrownAllen & Unwin$49.99 Indulge in the ultimate culinary experience with Al Brown’s revised edition of the iconic Eat Up New Zealand, where the chef and writer includes new recipes aimed at easy bach living...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 11, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Tent LifeSebastian Antonio SantabarbaraAllen & Unwin$37.99 Sleep under the stars and wake up to nature – a dream dreamt by many. While camping is one of the simplest and most sustainable ways of exploring the outdoors, it can be easy to feel...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Great Stories of New Zealand ConservationAlan FroggattWhite Cloud Books, Upstart Press$39.99 In the fight against preserving Aotearoa’s extraordinary wildlife, there are both villains and heroes, and Alan Froggatt’s latest book celebrates those who...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 20, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Not Set in StoneDave VassPotton & Burton$39.99 Dave Vass has lived a life in the outdoors, caving and rafting before he went on to climb some of New Zealand’s most challenging mountain routes. He became one of the country’s leading mountaineers...
