April 2025

Haere mai and welcome to our contemporary fiction newsletter.
Have a look at what's new in the world of fiction - from the latest picks to eBook and eAudiobook titles you can read right now!

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New For You - Contemporary Fiction - April 2025

Explore modern life in all its fictional glory with this selection of new contemporary fiction titles.

Coming soon

Our fiction selector has picked out the best of the newest crop of fiction titles. These aren't in libraries yet so get your holds on now or add them to your For Later shelf.

Beartooth by Callan Wink

A gripping tale of survival, brotherhood and the stark beauty of the American West.

Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley

A compelling novel that delves into obsession, the art of dance, extraordinary talent, and the profound yearning to be seen and heard.

Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

An extraordinary glimpse into the desires and darkness of a woman with a congenital muscle disorder, where strength and vulnerability collide.

Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico

A millennial couple's quest for authenticity in a life designed according to social media trends.

Reads from Aotearoa - no waitlist!

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Read Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu on Libby now!

A tragicomedy set in the confines of a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, Poorhara is a journey of epic proportions. No wait list for our featured eBook.

Audio

Listen to Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton on BorrowBox

Listen to this gripping psychological thriller, read by Saskia Maarleveld. Available now, no waitlist!

Latest fiction titles

"Angel Train" by Smither, Elizabeth, 1941-

"Eddie Sparkle's Bridal Taxi" by McMillan, Frankie, 1950-

"Good Things Come and Go" by Shapiro, Josie

"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-

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The Dublin Literary Award

The 2026 nominations for this international book prize for a novel written in or translated into English have been announced.

Find more award-winners

Easter Hours

Good Friday 18 April: All libraries closed
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April aren't public holidays, so libraries will be open their normal hours except:

Linwood Library at Eastgate will be closed on Easter Sunday

Monday 21 April: Easter Monday our central library Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm. All other libraries are closed.

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