Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging by Kate Evans published in the UK

New Zealand writer Kate Evans has brought her celebrated book Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging to UK readers, with the title now available through major booksellers including Waterstones.

A number one non-fiction bestseller in New Zealand and longlisted for the prestigious Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, Feijoa weaves together travel writing, memoir, nature, gardening, food and cultural history. Evans traces the journey of the beloved feijoa fruit - from its wild origins in the forests of South America to gardens in the French Riviera and all the way to New Zealand, where it has become an iconic part of Kiwi childhoods.

The book captures a unique exploration of belonging and identity through the lens of a single, evocative fruit, drawing readers into a richly detailed and deeply personal narrative. As Evans writes in an excerpt published in The Guardian, the feijoa holds an "indescribable scent" that speaks powerfully of home, memory and place.

Despite the challenges of finding wider UK media coverage, Feijoa offers a warm and vivid story that will resonate deeply with New Zealanders abroad and anyone interested in the connections between people, plants and culture.

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You can also read an excerpt in The Guardian here.