With the summer holidays almost here, for many finding a spot in the shade and a good book is the best way to spend an afternoon. But what to read? Kate De Goldi is one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, an Arts Foundation Laureate, and a voracious reader. She shares her recommendations for the summer.
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller; Sceptre, UK
Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser; Text Publishing, Australia
The Case of the Lonely Accountant by Simon Mason; RiverRun, UK
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright; an animal poem for every day of the year, selected by Fiona Waters, illustrated by Betta Teckentrup
The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City, by Katya Balen, Bloomsbury, UK