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Book of the day: New Skin by Miranda Nation

Nation's first novel about med school lovers owes a sizeable debt to Sally Rooney.

Buster, biology and hormones: Why Dr Eric Espiner is still in the lab at 91

At 91, endocrinologist Eric Espiner remains fascinated by how the body works.

Book of the day: Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

Debut novel is an inventive exploration of grief, memory and the power of food.

Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk

New bio charts Musk’s trip from brilliant but benign tech bro to right-wing influencer.

War and wonder: The best new YA and intermediate fiction

Plus the NZ Book Awards for Children and YA shortlists are out.

Top 10 bestselling books: June 7

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

Book of the day: A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan

Skilful narrative control and vivid authenticity help make local debut novel a winner.

Book of the day: Learning from the silence by Pico Iyer

Fires literal and metaphorical take centre stage in author’s tale of reflection.

So, is it any good? An in-depth review of the Jacinda Ardern memoir

Veteran Press Gallery journalist reviews former PM’s A Different Kind of Power.

Three new crime books to cosy up with this weekend

Three crime authors plough fresh fields.

Book of the day: Speak To Me Of Home by Jeanine Cummins

Place and identity are central to American Dirt author’s latest.

Book of the day: The Book Of Records by Madeleine Thien

Philosophy, science and history swirl together in engrossing latest from Canadian author.

Book of the day: The Names by Florence Knapp

Debut a restrained and compelling exploration of alternative lives.

Book of the day: Ignorance and Bliss by Mark Lilla

Political scientist Mark Lilla tries to get to the bottom of why we prefer not to know.

Book of the day: The Good Mistress by Anne Tiernan

A husband’s death brings together three school friends.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: May 17

Catherine Chidgey's latest takes top spot after just one week on sale.

Book of the day: We’re Not Us Without You by Christine Keighery

Tale of a guru’s influence on friends who share a secret lacks sufficient charisma.

Book of the day: Fire & Ice by Hazel Phillips - a compelling exploration of NZ’s oldest national park

Insightful account of human adventure in the Volcanic Plateau and its playgrounds.