The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Category: Non-Fiction
Five Sons & A Hundred Muri of Rice – Sharyn Steel
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jodie The true life story of Kharika Devkota, a five-year-old bride in rural Nepal. ➽ “Five Sons and a Muri of Rice gives the reader a real glimpse into the lives rural Nepalise woman lead. The story spans the life of… Continue Reading “Five Sons & A Hundred Muri of Rice – Sharyn Steel”
A Villa At The Edge Of The Empire – Fiona Farrell
READ FOR NZ BOOK AWARDS A book which examines the evolution of cities and of Christchurch in particular after its destructive earthquakes. ➤ “Prior to reading I thought this would be an important book to Cantabrians, but now I see this is a book relevant to… Continue Reading “A Villa At The Edge Of The Empire – Fiona Farrell”
Maori Boy – Witi Ihimaera
READ FOR NZ BOOK AWARDS An honest, emotive work detailing not only Ihimaera’s childhood but also early life in rural New Zealand and Maori history. ➤ “Maori Boy gives not just a stunning insight into the early years of Witi Ihimaera’s life, but also historically captures the whanau dynamics and… Continue Reading “Maori Boy – Witi Ihimaera”
Maurice Gee: Life & Work – Rachel Barrowman
READ FOR NZ BOOK AWARDS “Ten years in the writing, this biography sets out to reveal all the secrets of literary great Maurice Gee.” ➤ “I have read a lot of Maurice Gee’s work so was itching to read my autographed (yes, by the… Continue Reading “Maurice Gee: Life & Work – Rachel Barrowman”
The Happiness Project – Gretchen Rubin
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sonya A non-fiction book detailing the year the New York author spent dedicated to becoming happier. ❍ “I used to have a (slightly embarrassing!) soft spot for ‘self help’ and personal development type books! So The Happiness Project appealed to… Continue Reading “The Happiness Project – Gretchen Rubin”
In Cold Blood – Truman Capote
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Considered the original non-fiction novel, In Cold Blood details the 1959 murders of Kansas farmer Herbert Clutter and his family ♥ “In this book, the author explores the true story of the murders of the Clutter family in… Continue Reading “In Cold Blood – Truman Capote”
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