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Karere 'Best of 2024' - 'Best of 2024' stories

Our 2024 picks: International science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction

23 December 2024
Love SF, fantasy and speculative fiction? Join us as we pick our favourite titles from 2024.
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa New Zealand science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction

23 December 2024
Here are our picks of this year's Aotearoa science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction.
Our 2024 picks: International crime and thriller novels

23 December 2024
One of the most popular genres - so many of us like to curl up with a good thriller or mystery. Enjoy our 2024 picks!
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa New Zealand crime and thriller novels

23 December 2024
Have a browse of our our picks of the New Zealand crime and thriller books for 2024.
Our 2024 picks: General fiction (International)

23 December 2024
Our Top 20 international, non-genre novels of 2024.
Our 2024 picks: Aotearoa general fiction

23 December 2024
What a year it's been for fiction releases here in Aotearoa! Have a browse of our NZ general fiction picks for 2024.