by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 3, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Wild Coasts: Exploring Aotearoa’s marine reservesNed BarraudPotton & Burton$21.99 Back on our bookshelves is the latest book from award-winning author and illustrator Ned Barraud, which offers a fascinating exploration of some of Aotearoa’s...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 7, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Buzz: A book of happiness for bee loversAdam LangstrothExile Publishing$32.99 Adam Langstroth’s new book Buzz is a celebration of the life and work of the bee. Having been raised with bees in his backyard, Adam has witnessed both the exponential rise...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 20, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Tracking and Finding Deer in New ZealandRoger LentleBateman books$34.99Reviewed by Tony Orman Readers may recall Roger Lentle’s fine books – co-authored with Frank Saxton – on big game hunting. Now, with more than 50 years of hunting experience under...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 4, 2022 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Get OutdoorsPaul AdamsonPenguin$35 Paul Adamson packs some brilliant boredom busters for Kiwi kids in his latest book. The award-winning author is passionate about the outdoors and in his new release, he encourages readers to explore their backyard...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 21, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month One Hundred HavensHelen BeagleholeMassey University Press$60Reviewed by Tony Orman Any boatie or angler who has frequented the idyllic Marlborough Sounds – idyllic apart from ghastly salmon farms and mussel farms and commercial pine forestry – should...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Matariki around the worldRangi Matamua and Miriama KamoScholastic NZ$34.99Reviewed by Esha Chanda While the Matariki star cluster holds great importance for Māori and the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, this cluster is seen and celebrated across the...
