Palmerston North Boys' High School

93,130 pages read and 7,014 team points

Team members

David

15,295 pts

(11,856 pages read)

Wild Pork and Watercress

By Barry Crump

5 stars

Classic kiwi yarn.
Ballistic

By Mark Greaney

4 stars

Action keeps on coming - book 3 of the Gray Man series. Stand alone but plenty of back story and continous thread
Never

By Ken Follett

5 stars

Just finished reading this... possibly the scariest book I have read with all decisions and actions leading to the inevitable conclusion. Like a slow moving runaway train, the outcome draws closer and try as we might, we are powerless to stop it. Terrifying.
Forty Yarns and a Song

By Barry Crump

5 stars

Classic kiwi yarns
Sledge vs. the Labyrinth

By Nick Horvath

4 stars

All action. Building on his knowledge and experience of professional sport, Horvath has created a character brutal and unstoppable. In the mold of Jack Reacher but more dangerous. Plenty of hints to the back story that will hopefully be developed in books to follow
Going Mental in Sport

By Gary Hermansson

5 stars

Nz Olympic team sport psychologist. Easy to understand and use. Examines the challenges of performing under pressure and helps build strategies for aiding peak performance
100 NZ short short stories

By Graeme Lay

4 stars

Unique collection of short fiction (approx 500 words) by some of Nzs most celebrated writers. A fascinating exploration of the human condition through the New Zealand lens
A Life With Footnotes

By Rob Wilkins

5 stars

The life of one of my favorite authors - Terry Pratchett. What started life as an autobiography but unfortunately finished as a biography. The journey through early life, the battle with knowledge of what was coming and dealing with a failing body and mind but still very much alive with imagination
The Captain Class

By Stan Walker

5 stars

What sets teams and organizations apart? The Influence of great leaders and people. Seven core qualities displayed through different modes and methods
The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld

By Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs

5 stars

Observations, quotes and insight
Never Flinch

By Stephen King

5 stars
Open

By Andre Agassi

5 stars

Brutal, open. Great insight into the professional sports world in a transitional period
Exit Strategy

By Lee Child

3 stars
Pounamu Pounamu

By Witi Ihimaera

5 stars
Soul Music

By Terry Pratchett

5 stars
Echo Burning

By Lee Child

4 stars
The Secret of Secrets

By Dan Brown

4 stars

Another exciting read this time through the streets of Prague
I shall wear midnight

By Terry Pratchett

5 stars

Book 4 of the Tiffany Aching series. Probably the darkest of th series and a real coming of age for Tiffany. Great observations and social commentary
End Game

By Jeffery Archer

4 stars

Easy read. Conclusion to the William Warwick series based around London Olympics... blending fact with fiction to make an engaging read
Belonging

By Owen Eastwood

5 stars

One of the best books I've read. Identity, shared vision, whakapapa. Powerful imagery and connection
The Art of Winning

By Dan Carter

4 stars

Confidence and self-belief coupled with mindset and humility. Transitioning from one aspect of life to another... purpose and direction
On Target

By Mark Greaney

3 stars

All guns, all action, all the time. No time to stop and rest... keeps moving and keeps the pages turning
Black House

By Stephen King & Peter Straub

4 stars

Great read. Stephen King crafting another great story.
Legacy

By James Kerr

3 stars

Insights into the All Blacks and lessons we can apply. High performing groups/teams etc
Perform Under Pressure

By Ceri Evans

4 stars

Easy to use mental performance tools
The Widow

By John Grisham

4 stars

Typical Grisham thriller... twists and turns right until the end. Continues the social commentary regarding presumption of guilt, accusations and incorrect convictions.
Become Unstoppable

By Gilbert Enoka

5 stars

Mental skills learnt in high performance environment with lessons for everyday. Small challenges set (personal reflection) make this a really good read and useful tool.
Coach: Lessons from All Blacks Legend

By Mike Cron

5 stars

Interesting look at high performance cultures and environments with lessons that can be transferred into everyday life
Sourcery

By Terry Pratchett

5 stars

Funny, clever, a study of the human condition.
The Gray Man

By Mark Greaney

4 stars

Fast paced, action packed.
Leading Under Pressure

By Ian Foster

5 stars

Great read - insightful view into leading groups and teams through challenging times. Setting and maintaining team (and personal) standards and values.

16 - 0 - 1

Add pages read

Palmerston North Boys' High School

93,130 pages read and 7,014 team points

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78