I love having books that I can dip in and out of for a few quiet minutes. Two books that sit near me on the couch for that very purpose are Big Weather: Poems of Wellington and I Am New Zealand: Aotearoa Through My Eyes.
Big Weather is a book of collected poetry that capture the shapes and sounds of our capital city.
The authors range from established poets like Hone Tuwhare to emerging voices on the poetry scene. My husband grew up in Wellington and we have family who live there so it's familiar territory for me. This book would make a great gift for anyone who loves poetry and the land and cityscapes of our capital city. I love how a good poem can completely transport you in a few moments and words to another place.
Details - Penguin Random House, June 2018 RRP $30.00 PB
I Am New Zealand is a book of stunning photography capturing their NZ.
It stemmed from a Nikon photography competition. The book travels from Cape Reinga all the way to Stewart Island and the variety of images is stunning. It's a book that makes me want to travel the length and breadth of my own country. It's a wonderful testament to the beauty of this whenua and the creative ability of those who dwell in it behind the camera lens.
This would make a fantastic gift for anyone and I am so enjoying the way it expands my heart as I linger with different images over a cup of tea and the sound of birdsong. Also all profits from the book are being donated to the Mental Health Foundation of NZ, wins!
Details - Penguin Random House, October 2018 RRP $45.00
It is so good to see books being published in Aotearoa by our own. I think it's especially important to support these kind of books.
Love you more than a cup of tea and birdsong xxx
