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Paua Books is a blog created to promote reading and books. On these pages you will find book reviews and lots of links to reading lists. As we are located in New Zealand many articles have a New Zealand emphasis but in general our hope is to connect with readers from all over the world.

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With so many kids books published in New Zealand now it can be hard to decide what are the best kids books to choose to encourage your child to develop a love of reading. That is why I have put together this handy reading list of popular New Zealand children's books in 2022 as a guide for prospective parents, grandparents and caregivers looking to make smart buying decisions. All of the books on this reading list are picture books and are targeted at kids between the ages of 3 and 8. 15 Best Kids Books from New Zealand for Ages 3-8 Years 2022 Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy The Wonky Donkey Aroha's Way The Little Yellow Digger Baa Baa Smart Sheep I Need a New Bum (aka in USA - I Need a New Butt) Slinki Malinki I Love Lemonade A Rainbow in My Heart Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine Wake Up Bear Book Grandpa's Slippers My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes ...
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Patricia Cornwell Books in Order Scarpetta Series List

Patricia Cornwell books featuring forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta may not be as popular as they once were but with the recent couple of additions to the long-standing book series Patricia Cornwell is likely to be once again dominating best seller lists. If you have not read Patricia Cornwell before or are only a couple of crime novels in you may be wondering about the order you need to read the Scarpetta series in. This article discusses the reading order of Patricia Cornwell books, some frequently asked questions and how to get the most out of the Scarpetta crime series. How Many Books are in the Scarpetta Series? There are now 26 crime novels in the Scarpetta Series by Patricia Cornwell featuring forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta. The series began with Post Mortem in 1990 which introduced other key characters including homicide detective Pete Marino, FBI Profiler Benton Wesley and Scarpetta's niece Lucy Farinelli who have been present in most books throughout t...
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Best Books 1995 - How Many Have You Read?

Are you interested in the best books of 1995? Here is a useful list divided by genre to help you navigate these backlisters. What Were the Best Books First Published in 1995? 1995 was a good year for first-time published fiction. Dominating the shelves were mystery novels and thrillers. There was also a good selection of new science fiction and fantasy books along with some first rate general and historical fiction. General Fiction Three notable books from 1995 were each made into successful movies: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby, The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans and The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. Rohinton Mistry's Fine Balance, a novel set in India, was published in 1995 and shortlisted for the Booker Prize a year later. Amy Tan, the bestselling Asian-American writer, renowned for her Joy Luck Club received a nomination for the Women's Fiction Prize for her novel entitled One Hundred Secret Senses published in 1995. Crime / Thriller / Suspense Heavywe...
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