The Spinoff Review of Books

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The Spinoff Review of Books

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Three books arranged in descending order from left to right.
Culture

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 2

The Spinoff Review of Books
02 Oct 2026
Copy of NEW BRAND Books Feature TEMPLATE - A lotta books
Culture

The Unity Books children's book review roundup for spring

The Spinoff Review of Books
01 Oct 2026
A black and white photo of the artist and writer Terri Te Tau who is a young woman with mid-length hair. She is smiling. Behind her is a collage of colourful shapes.
Culture

'That's how you cheat death, Māui': Terri Te Tau's spacetime tips and tricks

The Spinoff Review of Books
30 Sep 2026
A collage of the book cover of Dirty Work by Nicky Hager.
Culture

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 25

The Spinoff Review of Books
25 Sep 2026
A black and white photo of Gabrielle Vincent who is a young woman with short bobbed hair. Behind her is a collage of colour blocks, and book covers.
Culture

‘The specifics to Auckland life really got me’: Gabrielle Vincent’s favourite local read

The Spinoff Review of Books
24 Sep 2026
Five book covers on top of a background of green shapes.
Culture

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 18

The Spinoff Review of Books
18 Sep 2026

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