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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

June 2024

 

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

 

Matariki

Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

Staff List

Te Iwa o Matariki

A list of adult pukapuka (books) relating to the Nine Stars of Matariki from the Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection.

Staff List

Te Iwa o Matariki - Tamariki

Encourage an understanding of Matariki with this list of children's pukapuka (books) relating to the Nine Stars of Matariki.

More about Matariki
 

Events

Event

Neurodivergence in Everyday Life

Mar 18th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

A conversation with Alta Sacra about everyday life as a neurodivergent person, from their perspective as an autistic adult with ADHD.

Event

Aotearoa Island Reads - International Women's Day edition

Mar 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Looking for the ultimate reading list? Hear from our line-up of interesting and lively guests. A Friends of the Library event.

More author talks
 

New Titles

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

"My Husband's Wife" by Feeney, Alice
"Antihero" by Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew, 1973-
"Half His Age" by McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-
"Vigil" by Saunders, George, 1958-
"Stolen in Death" by Robb, J. D., pseud., 1950-
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"Antihero" by Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew, 1973-
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Explore new fiction
"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
"The Black Monk" by Grimshaw, Charlotte
"Strangers" by Burden, Belle
"A Mind of My Own" by Burke, Kathy, 1965-
"Be Brave" by Dreaver, Barbara
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"The Black Monk" by Grimshaw, Charlotte
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Find 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!

See what's New For You
 

Prize winning reads

Website

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Website

International Booker Prize 2026

The 2026 longlist has been announced in this prize for works of fiction translated into English.

Find literary prize winners
 

Booklists

Staff List

New For You - Quirky - June 2024

A little bit out of the norm, this list features an eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.

Staff List

What you waiting for? June 2024

Books that have recently piqued Donna's interest. Includes time travel, weird stuff, and fashion.

Staff List

Te Hāpua Reads: May 2024

A round-up of the books that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.

More booklists
 
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