January 2025

Haere mai, welcome to our Books newsletter. Explore what's happening in the world of books, and find your next great read!

Has it been a while since you spent time reading? Get back into it with our lists of the most readable and enjoyable books.

With relatable characters and engaging plots, these stories explore themes like self-discovery, relationships, and navigating adulthood.

Accessible yet captivating, these books offer a thrilling escape - perfect for those rediscovering the excitement of mystery novels.

Simone is part way through a challenge to read a book from every country in the world! What has she learned and what books did she love?

Summertime Reading Challenge

Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Enjoy events & win prizes!

Our selectors have picked the best books of 2024 for tamariki. Have a browse and find a great read!

New Titles shows you all the latest arrivals in your library - and the new books that are coming soon.

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Poetry, and more.

Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.

Each year Donna handpicks favourite New Zealand book covers. Have a look at the top 10, and enjoy stylish book covers galore.

The books Donna is looking forward to - first up in 2025 it's local cartoonist Alex Hallatt's book about Lyttelton, Deepgrooves, and more.

The books Donna is looking forward to - topics include clouds, rejection, the 1980s, dreams, revenge, and overdue books.