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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

July 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 a recent best-selling author event.

 

Blog Post

A Night with Trent Dalton: WORD Christchurch

Jemimah reports on a Literary event to remember with the iconic Australian author Trent Dalton at the stunning Christchurch Art Gallery.

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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.

I hope this finds you well by Natalie Sue

Wildly funny office comedy, admin worker accidentally stumbles upon her entire department’s private emails.

In tongues by Thomas Grattan

Obviously very witty, crackling with joy, fun and devastation. A steamy self-discovery read.

The limits by Nell Frudenberger

Transformative character arcs, Covid isolation and reflections on what it is to be family.

The winner by Teddy Wayne

A secret affair, sweeping cape cod coastline, and a luxurious guest cottage in exchange for tennis lessons. Beautiful and thrilling.

 

Staff List

New For You - Contemporary Fiction - July 2024

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

 

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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Find more new fiction
 

Website

Women's Prize for Fiction

Honours and celebrates fiction written by women and published in the U.K. The 2025 winner has been announced.

Find more award-winners
 
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