Non-Fiction Staff Picks 2025

Recommended reads from staff at Puke Ariki, Community Libraries and the Museum

Updated December 17, 2025
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Kōtui New Plymouth Libraries
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Good nature : the new science of how nature improves our health
Willis, K. J.
Paper Book
'This lucid and entertaining book presents compelling scientific evidence that proves what many of us have perhaps long suspected: nature is really good for us. I found it revelatory' Richard Deverell, Director of Kew A revolutionary, science-based look...
I'm glad my mom died
McCurdy, Jennette
Paper Book
* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating...
The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
Robson, David.
Paper Book
This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives. Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular...
Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier
Grant, Patrick.
Paper Book
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER 'Utterly brilliant. We all need to read this book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN 'Patrick's book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics' JOE LYCETT We used to care a lot about our clothes. We didn't...
Raising hare : the heart-warming true story of an unlikely friendship
Dalton, Chloe
Paper Book
The magical true story of a woman and an injured hare who taught her how to live again - the perfect Christmas gift for 2024
Saltwater cure : true stories of the transformative power of the ocean
Gripper, Ali
Paper Book
Life-affirming true stories about the power of the ocean for transformation and healing and why it's so important for us to protect it.
The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world
Kimmerer, Robin Wall
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world....
The trading game : a confession
Stevenson, Gary (Economist)
Paper Book
*NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 'An unforgettable story of greed, financial madness and moral decay' Rory Stewart 'Hilarious, shocking and deeply sad -- often in the same sentence' Sunday Times 'The Wolf of Wall Street with a moral...

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