Top 50 women writers of past 50 years ?

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VOTE HERE Margaret Atwood & Barbara Kingsolver were ‘neck ’n neck’ for the top two places on the list, with Janet Frame & Patricia Grace not far behind, in both of our nationwide surveys in 2005 and 2010. Five years later, with support from Harper Collins Publishers, we are organising our survey again, entirely online this time (much easier!) Win the TOP 50 books! Choose your top five women authors & then select your favourite book by that author. By voting, you will automatically go in the draw to win one of the five piles of the new Top 50 books. The 50/50 LIST, and the prize winners, will be revealed at a celebration Champagne Party in the bookshop at 5pm on NZ BOOKSHOP DAY, Saturday 31 October – everyone welcome! The survey opens on 1 September and closes on 9 October, giving individuals and book groups plenty of time to ponder and debate. VOTE HERE

Don't forget two book launches:

Unbreakable Spirit – Karen McMillan Facing the challenge of Cancer in New ZealandWednesday 2 September 6pm, in the bookshop

First Lady – Alison Mau From Boyhood to Womanhood: The Incredible Story of New Zealand's Sex-Change Pioneer Liz RobertsWednesday 9 September 6pm, in the bookshop

We are sad to farewell Mary-Liz Corbett who has been a vital member of our team for more than 4 years. We are delighted to welcome Andrea Old who joins Zoe Sigley as part of our new team. Happy voting from Carole, Tanya, Patricia, Zoe & Andrea!