by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 9, 2021 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Moa – The Life and Death of NZ’s Legendary BirdQuinn BerentsonPotton & Burton $59.99Reviewed by Tony Orman A reprint of the 2012 first edition, this book is splendidly produced by Nelson publishers Potton and Burton. It features meticulous...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 19, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Gone BushPaul KilgourHarperCollins Publishers$39.99Reviewed by Esha Chanda Most Kiwis know of Paul Kilgour and his epic long walk home in 2007 and 2008 – a 1550km tramp from Fiordland to Golden Bay via backcountry huts and off-track routes. After...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 3, 2021 | Book reviews
PICK OF THE MONTH Armchair Explorer Lonely Planet $39.99 Reviewed by Esha Chanda Experiencing local culture is a great way to get in tune with a new place. Nothing grounds a traveller more quickly than being immersed in the country’s books, movies, and music – all a...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 25, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Fish of the DayClarke Gayford and Mike BhanaPenguin Random House$55Reviewed by Esha Chanda Secret fishing spots and great yarns make up this new book by New Zealand’s first man of fishing Clarke Gayford and his film-maker buddy Mike Bhana. The duo...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 3, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month BeachcombingCeridwen FraserOtago University Press$30Reviewed by Esha Chanda If you’ve ever walked along a beach, peering and poking at the weird and wonderful things that wash up on the shore, you’ll find this new book by marine biologist Ceridwen...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 2, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Hunting Life: Moments of TruthPeter RyanBateman Books$39.99Reviewed by Tony Orman Peter Ryan has hunted for more than four continents; among them, Africa and South America and many of his experiences were related in two earlier stylish books Wild...
