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December 2024

 

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 best of the year lists.

 

Staff List

New For You - Contemporary Fiction - December 2024

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.

End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Haruki Murakami

A man navigates a strange world of mystery and memory, exploring themes of identity, isolation, and the human experience.

 

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

An hilarious, chaotic take on midlife and marriage. On their anniversary, Jane plans to ask her husband for a divorce—until a crime turns their night upside down.

 

The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji

A gripping tale of identity, tradition, and change. Five women from a wealthy Iranian family navigate cultural upheaval, discovering the harsh reality of their heritage in America.

 

Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

James returns to her hometown to investigate her twin brother Johnny's death and confront a haunting past shared with him—and Micah, the man she once loved.

 

Latest fiction titles

"Angel Train" by Smither, Elizabeth, 1941-
"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
"Eddie Sparkle's Bridal Taxi" by McMillan, Frankie, 1950-
"The Launch of Rocket Lab" by Griffin, Peter
"Good Things Come and Go" by Shapiro, Josie
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"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
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Fiction about friendship

"Good Things Come and Go" by Shapiro, Josie
"Brigands & Breadknives" by Baldree, Travis, 1977-
"The Funeral Crashers" by Nell, Joanna
"Tom's Crossing" by Danielewski, Mark Z., 1966-
"King Sorrow" by Hill, Joe, pseud., 1972-
"The Reunion" by Rivers, Bronwyn
"Brigands & Breadknives" by Baldree, Travis, 1977-
"Tom's Crossing" by Danielewski, Mark Z., 1966-
Find more new fiction
 

Staff List

Jessie's Favourites 2024 - Fiction

In no particular order, Jessie's favourite fiction read in 2024.

More best of 2024 fiction
 

More from the Library - Summertime Reading entries now open!

This December and January, tamariki and rangatahi can enter the Summertime Reading Challenge. It's easy. Pick up a postcard, complete at least three challenges, and drop the card into the library and be in to win cool prizes!

 
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