Paula Morris, Author at Aotearoa New Zealand Review of Books

Fiction Literary Fiction Māori Novel

Poorhara
by Michelle Rahurahu

Two young cousins take a road trip, escaping expectations and in search of whenua.

Paula MorrisNovember 6, 2024

Fiction Literary Fiction Māori Novel Speculative Fiction

The Mires
by Tina Makereti

A novel about the might of Nature, and the power of neighbourhood.

Paula MorrisAugust 16, 2024

LGBTQIA+Māori Memoir Nonfiction Politics Society

Hine Toa: A story of bravery
by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku

A compelling memoir: 'vital to write, vital to publish and vital to read.'

Paula MorrisMay 24, 2024

Fiction Literary Fiction Māori Short Stories

Bird Child & Other Stories
by Patricia Grace

A long-awaited collection from one of our greatest storytellers.

Paula MorrisFebruary 16, 2024

Pasifika Poetry

Big Fat Brown Bitch
by Tusiata Avia

Poetry by a 'bold, uncompromising artist' who emerges triumphant from the worst of years.

Paula MorrisDecember 22, 2023

Fiction Literary Fiction Novel

Bird Life
by Anna Smaill

In Tokyo, a city of ghosts, grief and birds.

Paula MorrisDecember 8, 2023

Biography Children’s Literature Fiction Poetry

Iris and Me
by Philippa Werry
The Uppish Hen & other poems
by Robin Hyde

Two books present the life and work of iconic writer Robin Hyde to younger readers.

Paula MorrisApril 14, 2023

Fiction Literary Fiction Māori Short Stories

Te Kaihau: The Windeater and Lost Possessions by Keri Hulme

New editions of a superb story collection and novella from the 80s, by the iconoclastic Booker Prize-winner.

Paula MorrisJuly 27, 2022

Fiction Literary Fiction Novel

The Swimmers by Chloe Lane

Reviewed by Paula Morris

Paula MorrisSeptember 25, 2020

Fiction Literary Fiction Novel

The Night of All Souls by Philippa Swan

Reviewed by Paula Morris

Paula MorrisJune 24, 2020

Paula Morris

Poorhara
by Michelle Rahurahu

The Mires
by Tina Makereti

Hine Toa: A story of bravery
by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku

Bird Child & Other Stories
by Patricia Grace

Big Fat Brown Bitch
by Tusiata Avia

Bird Life
by Anna Smaill

Iris and Me
by Philippa Werry
The Uppish Hen & other poems
by Robin Hyde

Te Kaihau: The Windeater and Lost Possessions by Keri Hulme

The Swimmers by Chloe Lane

The Night of All Souls by Philippa Swan

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