Nicky’s favourite
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus (Penguin Random House, $37)
Hands down my most-loved book of 2022, this funny and feminist sweet-revenge story is about a scientist who accidentally becomes a TV star. It’s set in the 1960s, a time when if you were a woman with a brilliant scientific mind, you were highly unlikely to be encouraged. Beautiful Elizabeth Zott is thwarted at every turn. When she finds herself unemployed, she becomes the reluctant host of a TV cooking show and does something entirely unexpected. Even though it gets her into trouble, Elizabeth treats her female viewers like intelligent people. Quirky and wise, uplifting and empowering, this one is ideal as a beach or rainy-day read.
Domestic drama
THE GIFTED SON by Genevieve Gannon (Allen & Unwin, $36.99)
A Sydney family’s picture-perfect life is turned upside down in this absorbing tale. With two bright children, a beautiful home and a dependable husband, Lillian Hogarth has always considered herself blessed. But then on her son’s final day at school, he is felled by a coward’s punch and rushed to hospital. As Jamie’s fate hangs in the balance and Lillian struggles to find out who hurt him, her husband is hiding a secret that could destroy their marriage. Is this the end of Lillian’s good luck? Or might the worst day of her life end up being the making of her? A gritty and intriguing story.
Dark comedy
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The perfect GETAWAY
From lengthy airport clinches to party ghosting, Michéle examines goodbyes
Message in a BOTTLE
Kevin makes a discovery in his shed that piques his detective skills
Empowered & thriving! PERFECT AT ANY AGE
Weekly editor Marilynn bravely shares her bold new approach to living her best life at 50 and beyond
Nature goals FIND YOUR GREEN SPACE
From stressed to refreshed! Lifestyle medicine practitioner Dr Jenny Brockis shares the simple steps you should adopt to give your wellbeing a boost
Nature & the city KELLY & MARLEY'S WILD PROJECT
The podcaster’s eyes have been opened to a new way of life
TikTok star Paris 'I'M BRINGING OUR KAI TO THE WORLD
After a tough start to motherhood, the foodie tells how she reclaimed her life
Love and the city! WENDYL'S CHANGE OF HEART
After a decade in the country, she’s given up the good life to return home
New TV star Andy 'I THOUGHT BEIN AN ALL BLACK WAS TOUGH!' Кро
It was a big shift channelling his talent into the hit show Moving Houses, but the sporting legend is a natural
Babies and beyond! INES HEALS BRAD'S HEART
The actor is embracing life with his zero-drama’ partner
Spreading the joy SIR ASHLEY'S KINDNESS CLUB
The Kiwi health legend is taking a jab at teaching kids important life skills