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January 2025

 

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Return to Reading

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

Staff List

Return to Reading: General Fiction

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

Staff List

Return to Reading: Mystery

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

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Blog Post

Reading around the World - Fifty Countries, Fifty books!

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?

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Summertime Reading Challenge

Summertime Reading Challenge on until 31 January

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

Best of 2025 for Kids and Teens

Our selectors have picked the best books of 2025 for tamariki and rangatahi. Have a browse and find a great read!

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New Titles

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

"The Widow" by Grisham, John, 1955-
"The Black Wolf" by Penny, Louise, 1958-
"Nash Falls" by Baldacci, David, 1960-
"Ward D" by McFadden, Freida
"Silent Bones" by McDermid, Val, 1955-
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"The Black Wolf" by Penny, Louise, 1958-
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New Fiction
 
"The Mushroom Tapes" by Garner, Helen, 1942-
"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
"Cat Zen" by Vette, Mark
"The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop" by FitzSimons, Peter, 1961-
"Rick Stein's Christmas" by Stein, Rick, 1947-
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"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
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New Non-Fiction
 

New For You

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

Staff List

New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - January 2025

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.

Staff List

New For You - Science & Nature - January 2025

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

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Blog Post

Best book covers of 2024 - My pick of Aotearoa’s finest

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

NZ book covers
 

What you waiting for?

Staff List

What you waiting for? January 2025

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

Staff List

What you waiting for? February 2025

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

What you waiting for?
 
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