Donna R's Blog

Best Aotearoa book cover of 2025 – Sick Power Trip by Erik Kennedy, cover by Todd Atticus

By Donna R28/11/2025

Todd Atticus talks about how he designed the book cover for Sick Power Trip by Erik Kennedy,

By Donna R28/11/2025

Each year I handpick my favourite New Zealand book covers. Have a look at my number one pick and plenty more stylish books.

By Donna R13/11/2025

Copies of The Press from 1861 to 1995 are now online at Papers Past. The years 1990 to 1995 are newly available.

By Donna R06/10/2025

Donna's picking out some favourite recent photos to share in the Photo Hunt.

By Donna R31/08/2025

There was laughter, tears, and good yarns aplenty at a session where Jessica, Brannvan, and Nici talked with Alex about all things food.

By Donna R29/08/2025

Mocktails! Mysteries! Fun! Donna reports from the launch of the second book in Rachael King’s kids’ series Violet and the Velvets.

By Donna R28/08/2025

Donna reports back from the booky cagefight that is the annual Lost the Plot! WORD Quiz Night.

By Donna R26/08/2025

WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 writers answer questions on libraries, books, and JOY!

By Donna R26/08/2025

WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 writers answer questions on libraries, books, and JOY!

By Donna R26/08/2025

WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 writers answer questions on libraries, books, and JOY!

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