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Author Talk: The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat by Brannavan Gnanalingam
28 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pmThursday November 28th, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat by Brannavan Gnanalingam. All welcome!
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: Jon Ronson's Psychopath's Night
26 Nov 2024 - 7.30pmTuesday November 26th, 7.30pm. Event held at The Opera House, Wellington. Jon Ronson's Psychopath Night.
ReviewSpring 2024 Book Reviews with little Unity in Auckland
26 Nov 2024The story is fantastic, with a satisfying twist and some more complex moral ideas peppered in.
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: Wizardry to Wētā Verse by Elena de Roo
26 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pmTuesday November 26th, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on Wizardry to Wētā Verse by Elena de Roo, illustrated by Juliet de Roo. All welcome!
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: The Twisted Chain by Jason Gurney
22 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pmFriday November 22nd, 12.30pm-1.15pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Author Talk on The Twisted Chain by Jason Gurney. All welcome!
Wellington EventUnity Book Club: Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu
21 Nov 2024 - 6.30pmThursday November 21st, 6.30pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Club: Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu. All welcome!
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank
21 Nov 2024 - 12.30pm-1.15pmThursday November 21st, 12.30pm-1.15pm in-store at Unity Books Wellington Author Talk on The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank All welcome!
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: An Evening with Dolly Alderton in Wellington
19 Nov 2024 - 7.30pmTuesday November 19th, 7.30pm. Event held at Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. An Evening with Dolly Alderton in Wellington.
ArticleA Booker Shortlist Round-Up
16 Nov 2024This year's shortlist featured five female authors; however, the favourite to win was the only male author on the list, Percival Everett. Like others, I expected James to win this year’s prize.
ArticleHighly Recommended Reading on Te Tiriti
14 Nov 2024Interest in te Tiriti/the Treaty has been amplified recently, with tens of thousands turning up in support of Māori and our founding documents over the past few days. For those who are curious, willing and wanting to be more knowledgeable about current debates, we’ve compiled a short list of some of our favourite books on the topic. They serve as an introduction to modern te Tiriti issues.
Wellington EventBook Launch: Bound by Maddie Ballard
14 Nov 2024 - 6pmThursday November 14th, 6pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Launch of Bound by Maddie Ballard. All welcome!
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: An Evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington
13 Nov 2024 - 8pmWednesday November 13th, 8pm. Event held at St James Theatre, 87/77 Courtenay Place, Te Aro. An evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington.
Wellington EventAuthor Talk: An Evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington
12 Nov 2024 - 8pmTuesday November 12th, 8pm. Event held at St James Theatre, 87/77 Courtenay Place, Te Aro. An evening with Stephen Fry in Wellington.
Wellington EventBook Launch: The Royal Free by Carl Shuker
8 Nov 2024 - 6pmFriday November 8th, 6pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Launch of The Royal Free by Carl Shuker. All welcome!
Wellington EventBook Launch: Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika
6 Nov 2024 - 6pmWednesday November 6th, 6pm. In-store at Unity Books Wellington. Book Launch of Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika by Michael Szabo. All welcome!