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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

Blog Post

Robot Week at Shirley Library: 12-18 January 2026

Hong runs through the robot-focused activities for young and old on offer during Robot Week.

Blog Post

How money became a figment of our collective imagination

Catherine reports back from a WORD Christchurch session with economist David McWilliams talking about his new book Money.

More author talks
 

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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Explore new fiction
"Nobody's Girl" by Giuffre, Virginia Roberts, 1983-2025
"Finding My Way" by Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-
"Jacinda" by Cohen, David, 1962-
"A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0" by Bryson, Bill, 1951-
"Book of Lives" by Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
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"Finding My Way" by Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-
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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

2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The winners have been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Website

International Booker Prize 2025

The 2025 winner 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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