Catherine Chidgey
New ZealandauthorFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Catherine Chidgey is a prominent New Zealand author known for her compelling storytelling and richly drawn characters. Her novels often explore themes of identity, history, and interpersonal relationships, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards. Chidgey's works contribute significantly to contemporary New Zealand literature.
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Catherine Chidgey is recognized for her novels set in Germany, which continue to be popular.
Best books to read now: From Patrick Radden Keefe to Elizabeth KnoxNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Catherine Chidgey was a fellow who faced difficulties with her keys at The Sargeson Centre.
Some of NZ’s most famous writers once stayed here. Now it stands empty, gathering dustNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Catherine Chidgey is the author of The Book of Guilt, which Stacy Gregg describes as the best book of 2025.
Cultural attaché: Stacy Gregg - NZ HeraldNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
Catherine Chidgey’s latest novel tells the mysterious, ominous story of three boys in an alternative 1970s Britain.
Top 10 bestselling NZ books: June 21New Zealand· 2025-06-21
Catherine Chidgey’s latest novel tells the mysterious, ominous story of three boys in an alternative 1970s Britain.
Top 10 bestselling books: June 14New Zealand· 2025-06-14
Catherine Chidgey’s latest novel, The Book of Guilt, holds fast at the top of the NZ bestsellers' list.
Top 10 bestselling books: June 7New Zealand· 2025-06-07
Catherine Chidgey's latest book is described as propulsive and ominous.
The Best Books Of 2025 (So Far), According To Local Booksellers & Bookish TypesNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
New Zealand novelist Catherine Chidgey has penned a diverse corpus of fiction.
Ten books to read in June 2025
Australia· 2025-05-27
Catherine Chidgey has won the Ockham Book Awards twice for her books 'The Wish Child' and 'The Axeman’s Carnival'.
What to know before the Ockham Book Awards are announced next weekNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Catherine Chidgey is a very successful author whose new novel is anticipated to be the book of 2025.
Will NZ author Catherine Chidgey's new novel be the book of 2025? Global publishers think soNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Catherine Chidgey leads the strong local list of authors at the Auckland Writers Festival.
$150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
