Welcome to Vic Books, your ultimate destination for discovering fantastic reads right here in New Zealand. In our quest to help you find your next favourite book, we’ve taken inspiration from a renowned platform that many book lovers swear by, Goodreads.
Goodreads is an incredible online community where readers from around the globe come together to explore, review, and discuss books. If you're passionate about reading, you've probably heard of them. It’s a treasure trove of book recommendations, reviews, and literary discussions that cater to every type of reader.
Here at Vic Books, we’re bringing a similar spirit to our website, aiming to create a space where New Zealand readers can find and share their good reads. Our curated collection spans various genres and interests, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're into gripping thrillers, heartwarming romances, thought-provoking non-fiction, or captivating young adult novels, we’ve got you covered.
Readers can leave their thoughts on books they’ve read, providing honest opinions and ratings that help others decide what to read next. At Vic Books, we encourage you to share your reviews and recommendations to help fellow Kiwis discover the best books out there.
By joining in discussions, and following friends, readers can discover new books and authors they might not have found otherwise. We hope to foster this sense of community at Vic Books, where readers can connect, share, and celebrate their love of books.
Our dedication to bringing you the best reads mirrors the passion you’ll find on Goodreads. We meticulously select books that we believe will delight, engage, and inform you. These kinds of books keep you turning pages late into the night and inspire you to text everyone you know with a recommendation.
At Vic Books, you’ll find a section dedicated to the best books of 2024 so far, similar to the lists curated by Goodreads’ editors. These books have captured the hearts and minds of readers with their engrossing narratives and unforgettable characters. Whether they’re topping the charts or flying under the radar, we strive to highlight books that you might not otherwise hear about.
We understand that a great book can come from any genre, so we’ve made sure to include a diverse range of categories. From cookbooks and food & wine to literature & fiction, history, nonfiction, children's books, mystery, thriller & suspense, romance, science fiction & fantasy, and teens, our selection reflects the broad spectrum of literary interests that Goodreads caters to.
One of our main goals is to help you find your next favourite read, and we believe that the Goodreads model of community and sharing is a powerful tool for achieving that. By offering detailed reviews, user recommendations, and curated lists, we aim to guide you through the vast world of books and bring you closer to the titles that resonate most with you.
We’re also committed to supporting New Zealand authors and literature. Just as Goodreads provides a platform for authors to connect with their readers, we want to showcase the incredible talent that exists within our borders. Look out for special features on Kiwi authors, book launches, and literary events that celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
So, dive into Vic Books, explore our collection, and discover the magic of a good book. Whether you’re inspired by the community feel of Goodreads or simply looking for your next great read, we’re here to help you on your literary journey. After exploring this section, don’t forget to check out our recommendations for several books we consider good reads. Happy reading!
"A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn't here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she's dreamed of coming for years--she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she's here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan--which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can't stop confiding in each other."
"Women can be heroes, too’. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California’s idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause."
"When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn't just any thirteen-year-old: she's the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region's residents. And this isn't the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara's older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore's multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore's most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet."
"Set over one sizzling summer, FUNNY STORY is a shimmering, joyful new novel about the happily-ever-after that wasn't and the exes determined to make the best of it from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Happy Place and Book Lovers
Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story. That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra. Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament- Petra's ex, Miles. As expected, it's not a match made in heaven - that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan. And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adventures together, well, who could blame them?
But it's all just for show, of course, because there's no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiance's new fiancee's ex . . . right?"
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Debbie Marcroft says:
My favourite Agatha Christie book is Evil Under the Sun. Whilst it does not appear on the author’s own list of top 10 picks, this book had me guessing to the end, and I loved the richness of the characters which Agatha does so well to describe.
James says:
My favourite book is The Insider’s Guide to Making Money in Real Estate: Smart Steps to Building Your Wealth Through Property by Dr Dolf de Roos, a Kiwi property investor. I can honestly say this book made me a millionaire. No bullshit! Follow his advice and you can do it too.
Sophie says:
One of my favourite authors is Anthony Horowitz, he has also adapted many books for television/movies very successfully. Magpie Murders is very clever, he weaves a book within a book and the continuity is perfect, making it hard to put this novel down. The overlap between the story and the story within the story is expertly arranged for a great read.
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