Caught on Canvas and Painted days

Caught on Canvas and Painted Days - by Richard Ponder
(The painted days colour - is the more accurate colour for the books)

And today we're offering our readers
the pair for only $50

Caught on Canvas showcases
wellington, the city,
and wraps it
Richard Ponder's artwork.

Painted Days is that book nobody should be without
a calender of occasions,
adress book

and general infromation
birthstones/flowers/anniversaries/
christmas card list
family tree
notes and quotes

RECYCLE @ RONA

Congratulations to Matt Harrison, Winner of a $20 voucher for
this month’s plastic bag
recycling draw.

Stephanie Meyer, Author of the immensely popular "twilight series" has an inimitable style that draws you into the story.

In, "The Host" society has been over-run by aliens who take over human bodies, but Melanie is a fighter, she refuses to just fade away. Her love beomes a central holding point of the story, and the only way she has of keeping her indentity until she finds that she is not the only one trying to fight back.

A highly enjoyable read, and although I did not enjoy this as much as the twilight series, it's still a must read for any Stephanie Meyer Fan.

$32 only, Mon 19- Mon 26 May

BOOK OF THE WEEK

Wendy's Pick

Hunting and Gathering $22.50 this week only, until the 19th of May or while stocks last - you know the usual disclaimer -- although you will be able to order it.

O.K. Yes, it's been made into a movie, but as with nearly all really good books the movie doesn't hold a patch on the book.

Quirky and endearing French novel about three disperate characters, Camille, an artist who is working as a cleaner.

Philbert, an erudite French aristocrat who sells postcards for a living and Franck, an angry chef, who loves his grandmother dearly, but could otherwise be described as womanising and cantankerous.

This is the story of how they come to care for one another as a family and regain their faith in humanity.

book of the week

Of course we're all very excited about Fiona Kidman's coming over on Thursday morning, but I thought it was about time we did something different with this blog, and started instituting a book of the week. And I did wonder about the book I'm currently reading, "An arsonists guide to writer's homes in new england" but decided that was probably in poor taste - however fun and interesting the book has turned out to be, besides I'm at home and I'm not sure how many copies we have left.

So Darwin Road it is,

RRP $34.99 but Just $30 for the day of thurs 8th May-and possibly only if you ask for Alicia. I'm not sure if we're giving that to everybody yet and although this isn't technically a week - the next one will be.

Have fun, people, and if you're reading this before sun 11 May - don't forget that's mother's day, and I know I'm going to be expecting my breakfast in bed. Also I'd appreciate it if anybody out there has an idea for a great book of the week you can leave me a note or just tell me, and I'll try and make sure you get a good price for a whole week.

Cheers,

Alicia Ponder of Rona Gallery

Fiona Kidman - At The End of Darwin Road

We're all very excited Fiona Kidman has agreed to come and visit us on Thursday May the 8th, to talk about her new memoir "At the End of Darwin Road" with Mary McCallum in ...

We're looking forward to seeing you here and sharing a slice of New Zealand literary history with this most distinguished New Zealand writer.

Mary McCallum's "The Blue" book signing Saturday 4 August

Mary McCallum's New Novel - "The Blue" available from 27 July 2007

Lilian lives in an isolated island community at the mouth of Tory Channel trying to make the best of a life that has at its core a secret grief. It is 1938 and for three months of every year the men take to the sea to hunt whales with fast boats and explosive harpoons. This year, the whales aren't the only ones returning - Lilian's troubled son Micky has come home too. In this rugged, unsettled world, things are not always what they seem.

'The Blue creates in glowing detail both a community and a place, and tells a richly atmospheric and suspenseful story. It's a novel of delicacy when it treats the interior life of its characters but it also has absolute confidence when summoning the physical world. This is an involving, rewarding book made with care and skill and gusto.' Damien Wilkins

'The Blue is a fine piece of work which I immensely enjoyed reading. It is imaginatively conceived, cleverly structured and written in an elegant and considered style, often with great beauty in its phrasing and imagery.' Fiona Kidman

This is one book not to be missed by Rona Gallery's own Mary McCallum

Book Signing: Julia Makes Her Move: First Steps Into Leadership

Authors: Viv Beck and Karin Kos
Publisher: Random House

There’s a legion of ambitious twenty-something women entering management positions who will never read a big scary business book but need some pointers on how to cope with their new roles. This unique book is aimed right at their Karen Walker-clad hearts. Styled as a novel, it follows a young woman called Julia who is parachuted into management and learns the hard way how to behave like a team leader.

The book follows Julia as she discovers: how to assert authority over people who were her colleagues; how to run a good meeting; how to write a budget … and what to do when you wake up the morning after office drinkies and think you might have slept with the office sleaze. With break-out boxes focusing on strategies and lessons learned, Julia is a perfectly targeted and innovative approach to teaching basic management skills and is being used by companies such as KPMG.

A must-have for all young career enthusiasts keen to step out towards leadership. Come and join us at this exclusive author signing by Karin Kos at the Rona Gallery, 151 Muritai Road Eastbourne, Lower Hutt. (Date and time to be confirmed).

Rona Gallery Exclusive - Michael Ponder's NEW novel

Don't miss the book launch debut of Michael Ponder and his new thriller The Windsor Conspiracy on sale on 1 March 2007.

Observe the exhilarating ride of Michael Ponder's first new novel The Windsor Conspiracy. Ponder stretches his talents further from his beginnings as a artist turning over a new leaf into the literary world. This magnificient thriller published by Random House is available on sale on 1 March 2007. Don't miss your chance to purchase a copy.

The severed finger of a kidnapped man is mailed to newspaper journalist Joanna Doyle, witha a note claiming the victim is none other than HRH Prince Charles. As she ahs just watched an interview with him live on television, Joanne refuses to take the note seriously. Why then the interest of the Secret Service? Why do they demand she relinguish the finger and note to them? Why only hours later is she brutally murdered?

Security expert Simon Dwyer is hired to uncovert he truth in this fast-pced thriller full of intrigue and suspense.From the vastness and hostility of the Australian Outback, to a Medieval Castle protected by 1000 feet of sheer rock, every page brings another twist.

Rona Gallery December Special - Painted Days

Author: Richard Ponder
Hardback

This book is a timeless must-have record of every event, address, and visitors book. The pages are full of Richard Ponder's beautiful paintings and spaces to record every memory. This book makes a fabulous Christmas gift for every person.

December only, this book is available for just $25.00 (RRP $39.95) plus free shipping around New Zealand.
Don't miss out on your chance to own this book!

Rona Gallery December Special - Caught On Canvas

Author: Richard Ponder
Hardback
Non-Fiction

This book features fantastic images of the landscapes and scenery around Wellington. This is complete with inspirational quotes and stories from Richard's perspective. A unique companion for every coffee table.

Available in December for $25.00 (RRP $39.95)

with free shipping around New Zealand. Don't miss this fantastic special only in December!

Featured Book - Easy French

Author: Katie Dynes and Nicole Irving
Children's Non-Fiction aged 9+
Paperback
Usborne

A wonderful quick guide to French from the Usborne series. This book offers an illustrated language guide and there are helpful tips to make learning easy. In addition there are Web sites recommended to try out a selection of free, downloadable French picture puzzles.

A must have guide to French.

Sally's Recommended Book - When Santa Fell to Earth

Author: Cornelia Funke
Children's Fiction aged 8+
Hardback


From the best selling author of Dragon Rider this is the story behind how Santa arrived to Earth via a mischievous reindeer Twinklestar leaving his Christmas caravan to fall from the sky! But this is not all of Saint Nicholas's troubles. There's still a group of bad Santas trying to steal Christmas!

A delightful holiday reading book, perfect for Christmas.

Elspeth's Recommended Book - e'cco

Author: Philip Johnson
Non Fiction
Paperback


Join Philip Johnson's journey into the heart of Australian Bistro with exquisite and delightful recipes. This book is currently on sale at $20! Be quick, stocks are limited , do not miss your chance to own a copy, on your way to become a fabulous chef.

Amy's Recommended Book - Small Holes In The Silence

Author: Patricia Grace
Fiction Short Stories
Publisher: Penguin

This is a fantastic collection of short stories by New Zealand author Patricia Grace. Featuring 21 short stories, a common thread of Grace's writing is the showing of empathy with her characters, through the worlds they inhabit are often stark. A recommended read.

James's Recommended Book - A Journey Through New Zealand Film

Author: Ian Brodie
Non-Fiction

A fantastic outlook of New Zealand in the film world today. It becomes inevitable that New Zealand is was an ideal location for many fantastic films, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Featuring other locations from many New Zealand films including the latest The World's Fastest Indian and the classic Goodbye Pork Pie this book is a must for every New Zealand location- movie fan, with stunning photography of beautiful NZ.

Richard's Recommended Book - Scouts in Bondage

Compiler: Michael Bell
Non-Fiction
Hardback, Humour

This is a collection of somewhat curious book covers at a time when Michael Bell owned a antiquarian bookshop. His selection is simple - those that raised a grin or a gufffaw from his customers. A humourous collection of book titles - they actually existed!

Wendy's Recommended Book - The Book Of Everything

Author: Guus Kuijer
Translated by: John Nieuwenhuizen
Fiction

This delightful book tells the story about a family, and one particular boy, Thomas who sees amazing things that no one else can see. He writes what he sees in the Book of Everything including his wish: To be happy.

Hanna's Recommended Book - The Midwife's Apprentice

Author: Karen Cushman
Children's Fiction (8+ years)

Winner of the Newbery Medal this book tells the story of a homeless orphan alone in a world where everyone and everything is her enemy. One day, she stumbles upon Jane, a midwife and she needs a helper. A funny and inspiring tale set in Fourteenth Century England.