Oceania – Thrift Reads

$8.00

Will Butterfield can’t believe it. His 75–year–old mother, Holly, is drunk and threatening to jump off the roof. Again.
Holly and Fiona, another elderly relative, won’t stop tormenting Will and his wife Elizabeth with their bizarre (though often amusing) antics. Between Will’s worries about his bookstore, The Heart’s Ease, and Elizabeth’s troublesome high school students, dealing with “the crazies” has become just too much.
But then something unexpected happens –– Henry Ward, a neighborhood handyman, meets the two old women, and he, his daughter Alison, and grandchildren are drawn into the Butterfields’ lives in surprising ways. Both a comedy and a love story –– a first for Bausch –– Thanksgiving Night is about the real meaning of family, and one particular clan that has many reasons to be thankful. Good: Tidy condition.

The Kindness of Strangers: The Autobiography:

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Kate Adie’s story is an unusual one. Raised in post-war Sunderland, where life was ‘a sunny experience, full of meat-paste sandwiches and Sunday school’, she has reported memorably and courageously from many of the world’s trouble spots since she joined the BBC in 1969. THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS encompasses Adie’s reporting from, inter alia, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tiananmen Square and, of course, the Gulf War of 1991. It offers a compelling combination of vivid frontline reporting and evocative writing and reveals the extraordinarily demanding life of the woman who is always at the heart of the action. Although an intensely private person, Kate Adie also divulges what it’s like to be a woman in a man’s world – an inspiration to many working women. Illustrated. Good: Tidy condition.

Hot Money

$6.00

Dick Francis at his classic best. It’s all about what goes on behind the scenes of the horse racing industry. Fair: Tidy condition

The Holy City

$8.00

“The Holy City is a novel about growing up in the close-knit blue-collar community of Clydeside from the Twenties through to the present day, as seen through the eyes of Marion Katie McLeod..” – Cover. Good: Tidy condition

Labour Saving A Memoir

$10.00

“In this clever, witty and detailed memoir, Sir Michael Cullen describes his lengthy political career, including his pivotal roles as Minister of Finance for nine years and Deputy Prime Minister for six years in Helen Clark’s government from 1999 to 2008. Sir Michael was best known for his major economic policies, such as the creation of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (sometimes called the Cullen Fund) and the setting up of the KiwiSaver voluntary retirement savings scheme which now has three million members. He was also the principal author of the Working for Families package which substantially increased the incomes of many low income families. His careful fiscal policies allowed New Zealand to manage its way through the Global Financial Crisis more easily than most developed economies. He was also a key negotiator in Treaty of Waitangi claims, a part of his political role of which he is deeply proud. This was all underpinned by his strong philosophy of egalitarianism and a social democrat approach to Government. Very Good: Vert tidy condition.

Going for It! How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

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Victor Kiam, especially famos for the tagline “The man who liked the Remington shaver so much that he bought the company” share his successful career starting as a salesman and reaching to the top level by buying and running a company.
In Going for It, Victor Kiam tells us not only how he did it, but how anyone can do it. Good: Tidy condition. Sun faded dust jacket on the spine, Otherwise in very good order.

What We Did on Our Holiday // While The Sun Shines

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About to hit 50, obsessed with sex, cocaine-fueled, and gripped by a crippling fear of death, Professor Michael Cole is finding life a bit of a struggle. He knows the time has come to act his age—the question is how. It’s when he’s caught in the act of adultery by his grandmother that Michael truly begins to see the writing on the wall. After all, she’s been dead for 25 years. Good: Tidy condition.

Chronicle of the Second World War

$45.00

This volume continues to use the approach of previous “Chronicles” and details the events of the war from September 1939 to August 1945, week by week and even hour by your for certain key events such as the D-Day landing. It contains black and white and colour photographs, some of them full page size and the content has been checked by senior British military chiefs: Lord Lewis, Sir John Stanier and Sir Michael Armitage. Topics range from “My War”, which gives personal war memoirs from well-known public figures including Spike Milligan, Dr Robert Runcie, Denis Healey and Vera Lynn, and “The Technology of the War”, which details machinery as it developed in all waring nations for the war in the air, on land and at sea, to “The Heroes of the War”, which contains details of every individual who won the Victoria Cross or the George Cross during the war. This is the ultimate volume for any historian or enthusiast of the turbulent and horrific events of the Second World War. Fine: almost like new very tidy condition.

Never Ever Tell

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Reviews: Never Ever Tell (4) “A dark and twisty tale” (Paperback) by Amanda Oughton If there’s one thing I like doing, it’s discovering new authors. Kirsty Ferguson is definitely a new author for me but having enjoyed reading ‘Never Ever Tell’ as much as I did, I can guarantee that I will be reading more of her work in the future. I absolutely flipping well loved reading ‘Never Ever Tell’ but more about that in a bit. I couldn’t help but feel for Vanessa Sawyer from the first moment I came across her. She makes one of the mistakes of her life when she has sex with the boyfriend of her best friend. In effect it was rape, she didn’t really want to but he wasn’t listening. Things start to go wrong for her from then on. She ends up married to a man, who shows his true colours. It was at that point that I wanted to jump inside the pages of the book to give her husband a darn good slapping with a wet fish for the way he treats her and the way he treats his child. Vanessa is kind, compassionate and sensitive. She adores her child and does her best to protect him from his father. I just kept everything crossed that her husband took a very long walk off a very short cliff and that Vanessa would get the happy life that she so deserved. What happens? Well for the answer to that question and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you. Oh. My. Word. What a flipping fantastic book this was. I was drawn to the book by the synopsis and then as soon as I started to read, I just knew that I was going to be unable to put this book down very easily. My Kindle wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. The more of the book I read, the more questions I had that needed answering and so of course the more I had to read. I became seriously addicted to reading ‘Never Ever Tell’. If I wasn’t reading the book, I was thinking about the book. I became so involved in the story that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The page numbers became a blur. All too quickly I reached the end of the story. ‘Never Ever Tell’ is superbly written. The author certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start with a bit of a racy beginning to the story. I had an inkling that things were not going to work out for the best. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained the pace throughout. Kirsty certainly took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the story. I felt myself becoming emotionally involved in the story to the extent that I found myself getting angry, tearful and incredibly frustrated with the actions of certain individuals. I felt as though I was part of the story and that’s thanks to Kirsty’s very vivid and realistic storytelling. In short I thoroughly enjoyed ‘Never Ever Tell’. I would put Kirsty Ferguson on a par with Adele Parks- if you enjoy Adele’s books then it’s safe to assume that you will enjoy ‘Never Ever Tell’. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will be reading more of Kirsty’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*. Good: Very tidy condition.

Taming the Tiger From the Depths of Hell to the Heights of Glory

$10.00

The prestigious Christian Booksellers’ Convention Book of the Year Award has been made to the remarkable story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. ‘Taming the Tiger’ charts the incredible life of Tony Anthony from his boyhood training to a career in close protection and then from the hell of a Nicosia prison to a dramatic life changing experience resulting from a visiting stranger. It’s a fast-paced, compelling and, at times, chilling account of Tony’s deeply moving story. With fascinating insight into China’s martial arts, and the adrenaline highs of the bodyguard lifestyle, it documents the personal tragedy that turned a ‘disciple of enlightenment’ into a bloodthirsty, violent man. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world’s most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony’s extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated in the notorious Nicosia Central Prison, Tony hits rock bottom but this proves to be just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.

Round the Bend

$8.00

What’s it like to drive a car that’s actively trying to kill you?

This and many other burning questions trouble Jeremy Clarkson as he sets out to explore the world from the safety of four wheels. Avoiding the legions of power-crazed traffic wombles attempting to block highway and byway, he-

shows how the world of performance cars may be likened to Battersea Dog’s Home
reveals why St Moritz may be the most bonkers town in all of the world
reminds us that Switzerland is so afraid of snow that any flakes falling on the road are immediately arrested
argues that washing a car is a waste of time

Funny, globe-trotting, irreverent and sometimes downright rude, Round the Bend is packed with curious and fascinating but otherwise hopelessly useless stories and facts about everything under the sun (and just occasionally cars). It’s Jeremy Clarkson at his brilliant best.

Good: Very tidy condition.

The Royals

$8.00

The author has raised the curtain on this most secretive family. She discusses the lonely royal children brought up in isolated and artificial surroundings; twentieth-century adolescents with nineteenth-century touchstones. She also discusses the sexual ambiguities, the alcoholism, gambling and womanising that were common in the House of Windsor long before Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. Good: Tidy condition. minor stains on some pages.

A Lawyer’s Journey: The Morris Dees Story

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This book dramatically chronicles the significant events that led Morris Dees to the front lines of the civil rights struggle and his ongoing crusade against hate groups.This is the story of the courageous and often lonely journey of a skilled and controversial trail lawyer whose career has paralleled a nation’s struggle to ensure freedom and equality for all its citizens.

The Making of a Royal Marine Commando

$8.00

This book is a detailed, insider account of life in the Royal Marines Commandos, widely regarded as one of the world’s most elite military forces. Drawing on his own experience as a young officer and interviews with serving Marines, Foster follows both recruits and officers through every stage of their journey—from initial selection and brutal basic training to deployment in operational units. The narrative explores what it takes to earn the coveted Green Beret, highlighting the physical endurance, mental resilience, and discipline required. It gives a ground-level view of training exercises and real-world duties, ranging from ceremonial roles in London to extreme survival conditions in Arctic environments, as well as active service in places like Northern Ireland and Hong Kong. Beyond describing training and operations, the book examines the mindset and qualities sought in a Royal Marine, asking what kind of person chooses such a demanding path—and who ultimately succeeds or fails. Covers the Falkland’s war. Good: Tidy condition.

The Oracle Edge: How Oracle Corporation’s Take No Prisoners Strategy Has Made an $8 Billion Software Powerhouse

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Read served as an executive in the company for seven years, and here offers a triumphalist account of its success and a glorification of ruthlessness both toward the outside world and within the company culture. He includes no bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). Very Good: in Very tidy condition, almost like new.

Unfinished Woman

$8.00

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA 2024
SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN AUSTRALIA

‘The zigzagging life of an adventurer’ THE TIMES
‘An astonishing, wonderful memoir of an extraordinary life’ HENRY MARSH, author of Do No Harm
‘Exciting and complex, full of insight and humour’ SPECTATOR
‘Enthralling, miraculous, clear as the brilliant constellations of the night sky’ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

An unforgettable memoir from the author of the sensational international bestseller Tracks: the story of a mother and daughter, of love, loss and the pursuit of freedom

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In 1977, twenty-seven-year-old Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea.

A life of almost constant travelling followed. From the deserts of Australia, to Sydney’s underworld; from Sixties street life, to the London literary scene; from migrating with nomads in Tibet, to ‘marrying’ an Indian prince, Davidson’s quest was motivated by an unquenchable curiosity about other ways of seeing and understanding the world.

Davidson threw bombs over her shoulder and seeds into her future on the assumption that something would be growing when she got there. The only terrain she had no interest in exploring was the past.

In Unfinished Woman Davidson turns at last to explore that long avoided country. Through this brave and revealing memoir, she delves into her childhood and youth to uncover the forces that set her on her path, and confront the cataclysm of her early loss.

Unfinished Woman is an unforgettable investigation of time and memory, and a powerful interrogation of how we can live with and find beauty in the uncertainty and strangeness of being.

‘In her twenties, Davidson trekked 1,700 miles through the Australian wilderness. This led to the bestselling book Tracks and global fame. Half a century later she has written about what motivated her – including the tragic early death of her mother’ Simon Hattenstone, GUARDIAN

Good: minor dogears on the cover and two pages binding is good.

Over

$6.00

Don and Louise’s eighteen-year-old daughter Miranda has died in a sailing accident. While Louise takes steps to move on with her life, Don cannot come to terms with the chain of events that led to her death. Instead, he is determined to bring someone to account. The surviving children handle the loss of their sister better than their parents, but what they can’t handle is their family being torn apart…

Taut, heartbreaking and immensely moving, Over is a novel about love and loss, grief and hope, pain and resolution, and about what happens to human beings when tragedy strikes like lightening. Good: Tidy condition, small mark on title page.

Lark and Termite

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At the centre of this unforgettable novel are two chidlren- Lark and her brother, Termite, who is unable to walk or talk but is deeply loved by his family. The two are raised by their aunt Nonie in place of Lola, their mother, and Termite’s father, Corporal Robert Leavitt, who is caught up in the chaos of the Korean War.

As the story shifts through time from West Virginia to Korea the mystery of Lola and Nonie’s relationship slowly unravels, as does the story of Lark’s hopes for herself and Termite, and her own desire for the personal history she has been denied.

The result is a rich and rewarding novel about the power of loss and love, the echoing ramifications of war, family secrets, dreams and ghosts, and the unseen, almost magical bonds that unite and sustain us. Good: Tidy condition minor stains on the first four pages.

Smoky Joe’s Cafe

$6.00

Novel about an Australian Vietnam War veteran. Thommo and ten of his war mates develop physical and mental problems on their return to Australia. Angry at their hostile reception, they recruit an ex-Viet Cong with ‘special skills’ and plan their revenge, but in real life, they’re too screwed up to put up a fight. The team is transformed when Wendy, a woman whose baby needs a bone-marrow transplant, moulds them into a viable fighting unit. An earlier, shorter version of this story was published electronically in 2000 as ‘Meeting at the Smoky Joe Cafe’. Best-selling author’s previous titles include ‘The Power of One’ and ‘April Fool’s Day’.

The Long Road Home

$6.00

A novel of courage, hope and love…

From her secret perch at the top of the stairs, seven-year-old Gabriella watches the guests arrive at her parents’ lavish Manhattan home. The click, click click of her mother’s high heels strikes terror into her heart, as she has been told that she is to blame for her mother’s rage – and her father’s failure to protect her. Her world is a confusing blend of terror, betrayal and pain, and Gabriella knows that there is no safe place for her to hide.

When her parents’ marriage collapses, her father disappears and her mother abandons her to a convent, where Gabriella’s battered body and soul begin to mend amid the quiet safety and hushed rituals of the nuns. And when she grows into womanhood, young Father Joe Connors comes into her life. Like Gabriella, Joe is haunted by the pain of his childhood, and with her he takes the first steps towards healing. But their relationship leads to disaster as Joe must choose between the priesthood and Gabriella. She struggles to survive on her own in New York, where she seeks escape through her writing, until eventually she is able to find forgiveness, freedom from guilt, and healing from abuse.

In this work of daring and compassion, Danielle Steel has created a vivid portrait of an abused child’s broken world which will shock and move you to your very soul.

Once More We Saw Stars A Memoir of Life and Love After Unimaginable Loss.

$8.00

As Listed in Time’s 100 Must-Read Books Of 2019 ‘A gripping and beautiful book about the power of love in the face of unimaginable loss’
Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild

‘Extraordinary . . . both heartbreaking and life-affirming . . . you will find your heart magically expanded’
Mail on Sunday

‘Unimaginably poetic . . . I learned a lot reading this book and have passed it on to others’
Jessie Cave, Red Magazine

‘Greene’s account of his loss is remarkably uplifting. It’s hard-won proof that love can survive our worst fears and our darkest, most desperate emotions’
Daily Mail

‘This minutely observed memoir will surely be helpful to people whose world changes in an instant . . . a hopeful book in many ways’
The Times

‘Wonderful writing, brave, unbearably sad’
Adam Kay

Two-year-old Greta Greene is sitting chatting with her grandmother on a park bench in New York when a brick crumbles from a windowsill overhead and strikes her unconscious. As she is rushed to hospital in the hours before her death Once More We Stars leads us into the unimaginable.

Her father Jayson and mother Stacy begin a painful journey that is as much about hope and healing as it is grief and loss. Even in the midst of his ordeal, Jayson recognises that there will be a life for him beyond it – if he can only continue moving forward, from one moment to the next, he will survive what seems un-survivable. With raw honesty, deep emotion, and exquisite tenderness, he captures the fragility of life and the absoluteness of death, and most important of all, the unconquerable power of love.

This is an unforgettable memoir of courage and transformation – and a book that will change the way you look at the world. Good: very tidy condition.

All He Ever Wanted

$8.00

A man escaping from a hotel fire sees a woman standing beneath a tree. He approaches her and sets in motion a series of events that will change his life forever. Years later, traveling from New England to Florida by train, he reflects back on his obsession with this unknown and ultimately unknowable woman – his courtship of her, his marriage to her, and the unforgivable act that ripped their family apart. Spanning three decades from 1899 to 1933, All He Ever Wanted gives us a tale of marriage, betrayal and the search for redemption. It has the unmatched attention to details of character, place and emotion that have made Anita Shreve one of the world’s best-loved and bestselling novelists. Good: Tidy condition, minor crease on back cover.

LIVING HIGH: A Family Trek in the Himalayas

$8.00

Linda Gill and her family accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary on a visit to the Solu-Khumbu region at the foot of Everest, and Living High is the warm, humorous and fascinating account of their experiences. Includes colour images, monochrome illustrations and maps. Good: minor scuff marks on the dust jacket and bottom of the book, marks on the front fly leaf.

Born for a Purpose

$6.00

This book is a true-life story that follows Vera Kasevich’s journey through hardship, faith, and survival. Set against the backdrop of Ukraine’s turbulent history, it recounts her experiences growing up in difficult circumstances and facing significant personal and societal challenges. Through these trials, Kasevich describes what she sees as a “miracle” in her life, showing how faith, resilience, and a sense of divine purpose helped guide her through suffering. The narrative emphasizes themes of: Spiritual purpose and destiny; Overcoming adversity; Faith in times of crisis; Personal transformation Ultimately, the book presents her life as evidence that each person is “born for a purpose,” encouraging readers to find meaning in their own struggles and to trust in a greater plan shaping their lives.

The Rise and Fall of a Young Turk Robert Muldoon Autobiography

$8.00

This early autobiography traces Robert Muldoon’s rise in New Zealand politics before he became Prime Minister. Written in 1974, the book covers his formative years, entry into Parliament, and rapid ascent within the National Party. Muldoon presents himself as a determined and outspoken figure, detailing the political battles, internal party dynamics, and economic issues that shaped his career. He reflects on both his ambitions and the setbacks he faced, offering insight into his leadership style and the controversies that surrounded him. The narrative blends personal history with political commentary, providing a candid and sometimes combative account of New Zealand politics in the 1960s and early 1970s. It also foreshadows the approach and convictions that would later define his time as Prime Minister. If you want, I can compare this with his later autobiography (My Way) to show how his perspective changed over time. Good: Minor tear on the upper edge of the dust jacket.

My way

$10.00

My Way is a political autobiography in which Robert Muldoon reflects on his time as Prime Minister of New Zealand, particularly focusing on the final years of his leadership. The book provides a firsthand account of the major political events, decisions, and controversies that shaped the country during his tenure. Muldoon offers his personal perspective on economic policies, leadership challenges, and relationships within government, often defending his actions and explaining the reasoning behind them. The narrative combines political insight with personal reflections, giving readers an inside look at both the public and private dimensions of his time in power. Illustrated with monochrome images. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Harry Potter Bake, Create, and Decorate! An Offical Book Inspired by the Films

$14.00

“Decorate your own magical creations in this official dessert book that’s perfect for the youngest fans of the Harry Potter films! This gorgeous book is packed with full-colour photography and kid-friendly instructions for how to create 30 cake, cupcake and cookie designs. Build your own Acromantula out of cupcakes. Design Hogwarts house crest cookies. Frost a cake that looks just like the Knight Bus-and many more! Each design in the book can be created using simple store-bought cake or cookie mixes. Or whip up your own treats from scratch using the provided basic cake, cookie and frosting recipes. Plus, assembling cakes and frosting complex designs are made easy for bakers of all ages thanks to the handy templates included at the back of the book. The delicious Wizarding World-themed desserts found in this book are perfect for parties, holidays, movie nights and more! The perfect book for any beginning baker, aspiring decorator and Harry Potter fan!”–Publisher. A wizard of a book, spellbinding. Suitable for children Ages 8+ As New Condition, an off the shelf copy.

Brewster A Novel

$6.00

“Intense and elegiac…devastatingly agile.” —New York Times Book Review

The year is 1968. The world is changing, and sixteen-year-old Jon Mosher is determined to change with it. Racked by guilt over his older brother’s childhood death and stuck in the dead-end town of Brewster, New York, he turns his rage into victories running track. Meanwhile, Ray Cappicciano, a rebel as gifted with his fists as Jon is with his feet, is trying to take care of his baby brother while staying out of the way of his abusive, ex-cop father. When Jon and Ray form a tight friendship, they find in each other everything they lack at home, but it’s not until Ray falls in love with beautiful, headstrong Karen Dorsey that the three friends begin to dream of breaking away from Brewster for good. Freedom, however, has its price. As forces beyond their control begin to bear down on them, Jon sets off on the race of his life—a race to redeem his past and save them all.

Mark Slouka’s work has been called “relentlessly observant, miraculously expressive” (New York Times Book Review). Reverberating with compassion, heartache, and grace, Brewster is an unforgettable coming-of-age story from one of our most compelling novelists.

A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice
A Washington Post Notable Book of 2013
A Barron’s Favorite Book of the Year, selected by Daniel Woodrell
A Booklist Best Adult Books for Young Adults Editor’s Choice 2013

Fair: Well read, Showing signs of wear but still in good condition, binding is good.

Memoirs

$8.00

Andrei Gromyko has held high office in the Soviet government for more than 50 years, serving under every leader from Stalin to Gorbachev. As his country’s Foreign Minister, he met and negotiated with almost every world leader. His memoirs describe the intrigues of power-politics behind the scenes in the Kremlin, and the characters and events which have dominated his political life. They provide unprecented insight into half a century of Soviet and world politics. We learn of Gromyko’s upbringing in a small village far from the main cities, of his academic prominence and courtship of his wife, Lidia Grinevich. We see him, already in 1939, as ambassador to Washington, then in Yalta alongside Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt. The book provides portraits of all his leading political contemporaries, and revelations, such as the time Chairman Mao asked for Soviet support for an atomic bombing of American forces. Good: Tidy condition.

Parky My Autobiography

$8.00

From prize-winning journalist totalk show king on a show voted one of the top10 British TV programs of all time, Michael Parkinson’s starry career spansmore thanfour decades. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colorful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest at last reveals his own story, with the easy manner and insight that has kept his audiences fascinated. His distinguished career has involved working on highly acclaimed current affairs and film shows. His wide interests and expertise include jazz, film, soccer, and cricket. Witty, humorous, and blessed with exceptional intellectual clarity, Michael Parkinson’s memoir is a joy to read.” Good: Tidy condition.

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