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The Living                      Book Shelf

The Living Book Shelf is where we catalog significant literary and cultural texts for your perusal. It also functions as a backdrop for the conversations that ia hosts. Enjoy!

Where The Crawdads Sing

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Bildungsroman, a tale about false prosecution, prejudice, relationships and trust. Impeccable writing, well paced plot, beautiful aura with a few tricks up its sleeve. Read when you need some mental space and provocation.

Their Eyes Were Watching God

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An oldie, but timeless and relevant. Storying the life of a self made woman in the deep south. A must read for any keen reader, a cornerstone for one's post-colonial education. Incredibly personable writing style is utterly bewitching.

Bullibasha

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A book that stops you in your tracks, about post-colonial trauma in Aotearoa, family ties, secrets. An especially delightful read for those familiar with Te Tairawhiti who will recognise the setting fondly. A literary anchor for Aotearoa and a must read for aspiring authors. 

The Bone People

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The OG Aotearoa novel, about connection to the whenua, the whakapapa, and futility of rationalising against fate. A dovetailing narrative about violence, speech, and love. Set in the South Island, a moody foray into the stark emotional landscape of Aotearoa.

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